Delhi
Ghalib Ki Haveli
Open Time : 10:00 am–6:00 pm
Entry : free
Address : Haveli Mirza Ghalib, Balli Maran, Baradari, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, India
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Why to visit Ghalib Ki Haveli
This haveli, which dates back to the Mughal era and is 300 years old, was given to Ghalib by one of his admirers. Ghalib spent his final ten years of life in this haveli.
Several artifacts from the poet's life and times are housed in the building, which is now a cultural monument. The Archaeological Survey of India has listed Ghalib ki Haveli as a historic site.
The history behind Ghalib Ki Haveli:
- After returning from Agra, Mirza Ghalib is thought to have spent a considerable amount of time living in this haveli.
- He authored several of his Persian and Urdu "diwans" in this location. The haveli housed many shops following Ghalib's passing until 1999.
- Then the government took over the haveli. Then it got renovated and became a memorial museum.
Things to see inside Ghalib Ki Haveli:
- Some of Ghalib's possessions are still kept in the palace, which also has a classic imitation figure of him holding a hookah.
- Here are saved his handwritten ghazals, excerpts from his novels, couplets, as well as some of his personal effects and his last known photograph.
Entry: Free of cost.
Visiting Hours: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (closed on Monday and Gazetted holidays.)
FAQ on Ghalib Ki Haveli
How to reach Mirza Ghalib?
The two stations on the yellow line that are closest to Ghalib ki Haveli are Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazaar. The monument can be reached by foot in the Ballimaran byways in just under 10 minutes from either of the metro stations.
What hotels are near Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli?
Hotels near Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli: (0.66 km) Haveli Dharampura (0.33 km) Hotel Wall City (1.25 km) Bloomrooms @ New Delhi Railway Station
What restaurants are near Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli?
Restaurants near Mirza Ghalib Ki Haveli: (0.04 km) Paranthe Wali Gali (0.08 km) Al Yousuf Foods (0.33 km) Amritsari Lassi Wala
What are the places to visit near Ghalib Ki Haveli?
Red Fort, Fatehpur Masjid and Jama Masjid are the places to visit near Ghalib KI Haveli.
Special Tip
Firdaus Mithai Wala, which is located on a nearby corner of the Ghalib Ki Haveli, is the place to go for chai and jalebis. Also, don't get confused about the metro stations, Kashmiri Gate is the closest metro station.
By Abhilasha Prasad
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