Lutyens' Delhi
Lutyens' Delhi is a vast precinct in New Delhi, India, named after the British architect Edwin Lutyens (1869–1944), who was responsible for much of its architectural design and construction.
The establishment and development of this imposing precinct occurred during the reign of the British Raj, when India was a colonial possession of the British Empire. Work lasted between the late-1910s and 1930s. This also includes the Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ). The genesis of Lutyens' Delhi paved way for the foundation of New Delhi, which now serves as the capital of India, as is now synonymous with Lutyens' work.
Getting around Lutyens' Delhi the local way
- Share e-rickshaw: Mangalam → Laxmi Nagar
- Share e-rickshaw: Laxmi Nagar → Mangalam
- Share e-rickshaw: Batra -> GTB Nagar Metro Station
- Share e-rickshaw: Mayur Vihar 1 → Patparganj Mor
- Share e-rickshaw: Patparganj Mor → Mayur Vihar 1
- Share e-rickshaw: Akshardham -> Mangalam
- GS-15 GS-15: Gandhi Vihar → GTB Nagar
- GS-15 GS-15: GTB Nagar → Gandhi Vihar
- GS-97 GS-97: Hauz Khas → South Campus
- GS-97 GS-97: South Campus → Hauz Khas
- GS-66 GS-66: GTB Nagar → Nathupura
- GS-16 GS-16: GTB Nagar → Burari (Mukhmelpur)
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- Get inIf taking an auto rickshaw from here, the prepaid desk will often try to charge you as much as three times the actual price quoted on the official price guide displayed clearly in their window - bargaining is sadly often cheaper.
- Get aroundAn eight-hour charter should cost around ₹1,500, and a tip is expected if the driver is helpful.
- Get aroundAuto rickshaws (also called three-wheeled scooters, tuk-tuks or simply autos) are good for shorter trips.
- Get aroundAlways in a distinctive yellow-and-green livery, auto rickshaws are three-wheeled partially enclosed contraptions that run on CNG and can seat three people in the back.
- Get aroundAlthough by law the rickshaw drivers should charge according to the meter in their vehicle (₹25 for the first two km, ₹8/km after), this rate is unrealistically low and they will almost always try to haggle for price.
- Get aroundCycle rickshaws are three-wheeled, pedal/electric powered rickshaws with seats in the back to seat passengers and a driver in the front.
- Get aroundThey are good for short distances, or places which are too far to walk but too short for taking a bus/taxi/auto rickshaw.
- Get aroundCycle rickshaws don't use meters, so establish a price before getting on.
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