Nestled in the heart of south Delhi,
Chhoti Haveli, a Bed and Breakfast in New Delhi, is located in a gated
community next to a large reserved green forest (Sanjay Van). The
property faces a beautiful public park with a walking trail and is ideal
for someone looking for a quiet place to stay.
Innkeepers Pawan and Surinder Maini have
renovated and furnished their second floor duplex flat to create the
ambience of a Haveli. This B&B in New Delhi is bright and airy, with
abundance of natural light and cross ventilation. There are five
balconies and terraces decorated with over a hundred potted plants for
the guests to sit out and enjoy the outdoors. Chhoti Haveli is
tastefully furnished with period furniture from Rajasthan hand crafted
from Sheesham wood. Hand block printed cotton fabric furnishings in
vibrant vegetable dyed colours add to the ethnic decor.
Chhoti Haveli is
only a short distance from the Delhi airport (20 minutes/9 km) and
Gurgaon, and is also close to major attractions in Delhi.
We invite you to
experience Chhoti Haveli, a delhi b&b with a difference!
We have spacious
and warmly furnished rooms. Each room has a King/Queen bed, an attached
(en-suite) bathroom, and a large window with good views of the park
outside. The rooms are furnished with hand crafted Sheesham wood
furniture from Rajasthan and have traditional rugs on the floor to give
you the experience of Haveli living. There is sufficient space in the
wardrobe for your belongings and your room can be locked. Blankets and
traditional quilts (Jaipuri Razais) are provided for your comfort. The
attached (en-suite) bathrooms have standing showers and are well
appointed. Step out of your room with a cup of tea and enjoy the
outdoors from the various balconies and sit out areas.
Places of Interest
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Qutub
Minar
The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe
it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the
Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins
to call the faithful to prayer. No one can, however, dispute that the
tower is not only one of the finest monuments in India, but also in the
world.
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Red
Fort
So called because of the red stone with
which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most magnificent
palaces in the world. India's history is also closely linked with
this fort. It was frorth here ht the British deposed the last Mughal
ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long
Mughal rule. It was also fromits ramparts that the first prime.
Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation
that India was free form colonial rule.
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Purana
Quila
The fort is said to be constructed on the
historic site of Indraprastha (900BC) by Humayun and Sher Shah. Covering
a circuit of about a mile, the walls of the fort have three gates and
are surrounded by a mat fed by the river Yamuna.
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Jantar
Manta
At first sight, the Jantar Mantar appears like a gallery
of modern art. It is, however, an observatory. Sawai Jia Singh II of
Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen astronomer and a noble in the Mughal court,
was dissatisfied by the errors of brass and metal astronomical
instruments.
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Humayun's Tomb
The Mughals
brought with them the love for gardens, fountains and water. The first
example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's Tomb was built by the
emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD.
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Jama
Masjid
Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was
begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to complement his palace
at the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers toiled for six years to
complete the largest mosque in India. Every Friday, the emperor and his
retinue would travel in state from the fort to the mosque to attend the
congressional prayers.
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Safdarjung's Tomb
Representing the last phase of the Mughal style of architecture,
Safdarjang's Tomb stands in the centre of an extensive garden.
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India
Gate
Built as a memorial to commemorate
the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was
designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931
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Rashtrapati Bhawan
Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the
building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in
1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of
130 hectares, the palace has 340 rooms.
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Rajghat
The mortal remains of mahatma Gandhi
were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on
the evening of January 31, 1948.
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Lakshmi
Narayan Mandir
Built in 1938, the temple is an ideal
introduction to some of the gods of the India pantheon. The temple
contains a large number of idols and visitors can also watch priests
performing ritualistic prayers.
Accessibility
Chhoti Haveli is located in the green area
of South Delhi, next to the Sanjay Van (Forest) and the ridge area.
Three major roads lead to the property – from the west (Airport/Gurgaon)
Vasant Kunj, from the east (Andheria More) Vasant Kunj Road and from the
North (Outer Ring Road) Aruna Asaf Ali Marg.
Chhoti Haveli is near Fortis Hospital.
By Air
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Take NH-8 (Delhi Gurgaon Expressway) going
towards Gurgaon
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Make a left on Vasant Kunj road at
Mahipalpur towards Andheria More
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After 3 km you will go over a one-way
flyover. Go straight at the next two traffic lights (1 km apart)
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After the second traffic light (Fortis
Hospital on your left) go about 150m and then turn left into Sector A
Pocket A
From other
parts of Delhi / NOIDA
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Reach the Outer Ring Road at Aruna Asaf
Ali Marg (near IIT Delhi Hostel Gate & Africa Ave.)
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Turn onto Aruna Asaf Ali Marg. The road
ends in a T-junction after 3 km (Fortis Hospital on your right)
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Turn left at the T- Junction
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Go about 150m and turn left into Sector A
Pocket A
From
Gurgaon (Option 1)
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Take NH-8 (Delhi Gurgaon Expressway)
going towards Delhi
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Make a right on Vasant Kunj road at
Mahipalpur towards Andheria More
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After 3 km you will go over a one-way
flyover. Go straight at the next two traffic lights (1 km apart)
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After the second traffic light (Fortis
hospital on your left) go about 150m and then turn left into
Sector A Pocket A
From
Gurgaon (Option 2)
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Take Mehrauli Gurgaon Road going towards
Delhi
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Make a left at Andheria More
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Go past the first Traffic Light
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Make a U-Turn at the second Traffic
Light (Fortis Hospital on your right)
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Go about 150m and turn left into Sector
A Pocket A