What's Defence Colony like?
In Defence Colony, you can spend time visiting the shops or simply enjoy the restaurants. Plan a fun excursion to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Thyagaraj Sports Complex. There's plenty more to see, including Lajpat Nagar Central Market and Humayun's Tomb.
How to get to Defence Colony
Flying to:
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Defence Colony
Travelling to Defence Colony by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- New Delhi Lajpat Nagar Station
- New Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Station
- New Delhi Sewa Nagar Station
Getting to Defence Colony on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Ashram Station
- Vinobapuri Metro Station
- Sarai Kale Khan - Nizamuddin Station
Things to see and do in and around Defence Colony
What to see in Defence Colony
- Humayun's Tomb
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
- Nizamuddin Dargah
- Jamia Millia Islamia
- India Habitat Centre
Things to do in Defence Colony
- Lajpat Nagar Central Market
- Delhi Golf Club
- Ansal Plaza
- National Zoological Park
- South Extension 2 Market
Other popular Defence Colony attractions
- Thyagaraj Sports Complex
- Najaf Khan Tomb
- Khan-i-Khanan Tomb
- Waste to Wonder Theme Park
- Lok Kala Manch