Yusuf Sarai

Yusuf Sarai is a locality in South Delhi. It lies on the Sri Aurobindo Marg close to AIIMS, New Delhi, and accommodates both residential as well as market places . It is named after historic Yusuf Sarai, one of many sarais (inns or rest houses) which were built in area during and Delhi Sultanate period, including, Katwaria Sarai, Lado Sarai, Sheikh Sarai and Kallu Sarai.^[1]^[2]

Location

The main road in this area is Sri Aurobindo Marg. It is on the stretch between AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital on one end and Green Park Metro Station on the other. The stretch has shops on either side. On one side, it leads to Mandir wali Gali, a flea market and on the other side, a road leads to Niti Park. The area is termed as an urban village.

Yusuf Sarai has been famous for its guest houses since 1908, one can find cheap and nice Places to stay there and some Pocket-Friendly Local Dhabas to eat.

Transport

The nearest station of Delhi Metro is Green Park on Yellow Line. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Buses also available here for some of local places in Delhi.

Adjoining areas

Ansari Nagar
Gautam nagar
Green Park extn.
Gulmohar enclave
Gulmohar Park
Hauz Khas

References

^ S K Bhatnagar (2011). Front Office famous mandir of shiv ji was built by Ch. Parbhu dayal & khubi ram jat in 1939 -1940Management. Frank Bros. & Company. pp. 55–. ISBN 978-81-7170-652-5. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
^ "Daud Ki Sarai: An archeological treasure trove". Hindustan Times. 21 July 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.

[Bhatnagar2011-1] S K Bhatnagar (2011). Front Office famous mandir of shiv ji was built by Ch. Parbhu dayal & khubi ram jat in 1939 -1940Management. Frank Bros. & Company. pp. 55–. ISBN 978-81-7170-652-5. Retrieved 7 August 2013.

[2] "Daud Ki Sarai: An archeological treasure trove". Hindustan Times. 21 July 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2013.

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