Mehrauli is in the outskirts of the southern part of Delhi near Gurgaon. Mehrauli of Delhi known for the Qutab complex of monuments within the vicinity. Mehrauli in Delhi is close to the Qutab Minar, which is one of the important heritage sites of the city. Apart from Qutab minar, the area also hosts many tombs such as Sultan Garhi Tomb, Balban Tomb, Madhi Masjid, Palam Mosque and many more. Like all other Delhi Historical Sites, Mehrauli is also well planned.
The Mehrauli Darbar complex is about 2 km from the Qutub Minar. As Mehrauli is a residential complex, there are many schools and hospitals withing the close proximity. For the health of the people, resorts like Kairali Health Resort were made. Mehrauli also hosts famous institutions for higher studies like Jawahar Lal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Mass Communication and several more. With time the area has turned into an educational area of Delhi.
Areas under Mehrauli
- Khanpur
- Malviya Nagar
- Saket
The Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 17 kilometers and the New Delhi Railway Stations are at a distance of 18 kilometers from Mehrauli.
Mehrauli has lot of shopping areas, restaurants and hotels.