Majnu ka tila

BEST CAFES IN MAJNU KA TILLA Majnu ka Tilla is a Tibetan colony in North Delhi and is known for its FOOD and Tibet market. There’s a lot to eat and explore in this little Tibet, but we don’t want you to miss the best of it. Here’s a list of Best Cafes in Majnu Ka Tilla that you must try on your visit. 7. KHAM COFEE HOUSE Kham Coffee House is a quite little cafe where you can escape the hustle bustle of the city. And if you love to read, then this is the perfect place for you as it comes with a good collection of books.Read, Sip, Read and Repeat. Location: Kham Coffee House - 158, Tibet Colony Meal For Two | Rs 400 6. DOLMA HOUSE The oldest and one of the first restaurants in Majnu Ka Tilla, Dolma House is perfect place to enjoy Tibetan food in Delhi. Their cosy ambience and authentic Tibetan cuisine makes it a must visit place in the market. What to order: Mutton Momos, Noodles, Tibetan Tea, Manchow Soup Price for two: Rs.350 WiFi: Not Available 5. RIGO COFFEE HOUSE How about Mcdleodganj feel in Delhi? Rigo coffee house gives the same vibes with their ambience, coffee and the music playing in the background to add to it. Perfect spot for chit chat over a cup of Coffee! What to order: Jasmine Tea, Coffee, Banana Pancake, Tibetan Breakfast Price for two: Rs.350 WiFi – Not Available 4. YAMUNA CAFE A café with a view of Yamuna River? Now that’s rare to find in the capital. Yamuna Café is known for its Desserts, Coffee and the view of the Yamuna River and also known to one of t...

Popularly known as Delhi’s ‘Little Tibet’ for its labyrinthian alleys, tiny swaying Tibet flags and tinker of the prayer bells, Majnu ka Tilla is a slice of Tibet tucked away in the heart of Delhi in the North Campus area of Delhi University. The name ‘Majnu ka Tilla’ is derived from the namesake gurudwara situated in the vicinity, however, today, the area has become a full flourishing Tibetan colony laced with pretty cafes serving traditional food and tiny stalls selling cultural souvenirs. A shopping paradise and a haven for foodies, Majnu ka Tila or MKT, as it is popularly known, is swamped (almost at all times) mostly with college students and tourists looking to satiate their craving for authentic food or simply exploring the fascinating marketplace atop the hill. The colony boasts of a serene environment with scuttering Tibetan women dressed in the authentic attires, pocket momo stalls spread out in the verandah- ish lanes, bamboo kiosk eateries, faint echoes of Dalai Lama’s teachings and an all-around vibrant and flamboyant atmosphere. The place is like a little rendition of Dharamshala with restaurants, travel agencies, cultural vibrancy, stalls with old-school CDs and pop song cassettes and similar Tibetan merchandise. Little known by the locals, Majnu ka Tlla is a pure delight, and you should definitely check it out if in the area. The market has wonderous objects of purchase available, ranging from neon touristy T-shirts, to beaded anklets, cute flip-flops, deni...

The area was renamed to New Aruna Nagar under Sheila Dikshit’s tenure. (Express photo by Praveen Khanna) A Sufi mystic, a Sikh guru and now a bustling Tibetan settlement — the story of North Delhi’s Majnu ka Tilla spans several centuries and faiths. Located close to Delhi University in North Delhi, the area includes New Aruna Nagar and Magazine Road, borrows its name from Majnu ka Tilla gurdwara. Legend goes that Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, visited the area during the reign of Sikander Lodi in 1505. Here, he met a Sufi mystic from Iran, Abdulla, popularly known as Majnu by locals for his eccentricity. “Majnu was a simple man who meditated and ferried people across the Yamuna. Guru Nanak blessed him and at that spot, the gurdwara exists. Most gurdwaras have been built at places where a Sikh guru visited,” said Dr Swapna Liddle, convener of INTACH. Since the mystic lived atop a mound or a hillock (tilla) near the Yamuna, the area came to be called Majnu ka Tilla. At the Majnu ka Tilla gurdwara, a “history” board talks about how Guru Nanak and Majnu “heard loud cries one day and found out that a mahout was crying about the death of the emperor’s elephant… Then Guru Nanak ji made the elephant come alive”. According to Bhai Baljinder Singh Ji, head granthi of the gurdwara, “Sikh military leader Baghel Singh built the gurdwara in 1783 to commemorate Guru Nanak’s stay”. City chronicler and author Rana Safvi shared an archival ASI image of a “tomb and a minar at Majnu ka T...

If the rapid speed of life in Delhi gets the better of you, take a break and wander through the twisting lanes of Majnu ka Teela, or Delhi’s Little Tibet. The place transports you into a whole new universe where things move at a leisurely pace. Its winding pathways conceal a plethora of Tibetan delights that will tantalize the senses and the imagination. Depending on your preferences, you may pick from a wide range of dining and drinking alternatives. Majnu Ka Tila: History, Places to Visit, and Restaurants Where is Majnu Ka Tila Situated? Majnu Ka Tilla Delhi is a famous tourist place situated near the ISBT Kashmere Gate terminal. A tiny but thriving Tibetan population, most of whom are refugees, lives here and runs their enterprises in this tiny bazaar. They’ve carved out a niche for themselves in the city, bringing a new cuisine and a distinct culture. We recommend visiting the region at least once, and we’ll show you how to accomplish the visit in a single day. To get to the community’s entrance, follow the Tibetan prayer flags. You’ll arrive at an open courtyard with a temple via a short alley. A few vendors sit on the outskirts of this plaza, all selling La-phing, a popular Tibetan street dish. It’s a sort of flour-based flat noodle. Facts about Majnu ka Tila • This neighborhood derives its name from a namesake Sufi saint. Legend has it that he ferried people across the Yamuna at zero cost. • The town is also located on a hilltop; which speaks for the Tila in the nam...

Majnu Ka Tila in North Delhi, has been a home to Tibetans in exile from the 1950s. But it was only a year ago, that Gorshey became a part of the White Wednesday routine, after the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress – that meets annually at Dharamshala – decided to promote traditional Tibetan culture to strengthen the community living in different refugee settlements across the world. ‘ Gor’ means circle, and ‘ shey‘ means dance,” says Tenzin Youdon, the lead dancer of the circle at Majnu Ka Tila. “Every Wednesday, we pray in the morning, then gather together to speak in Tibetan, eat Tibetan food, and wear traditional Tibetan clothes. The Gorshey takes place between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.” Whoever is present in the colony – from a student to a momo-maker, a housewife to a shop owner - joins the evening ritual, sometimes in a traditional dress or casual attire. There is a steady influx of Tibetans who come to study in universities or come looking for work and leave after a short stay, says Youdon, and adds, “preservation of our culture is what every resident of the colony understands. We feel happy to contribute in whatever little way we can”. The courtyard in front of the Buddhist temple (also referred to as the Tibetan monastery), comes to life, as young and old men and women take centre-stage, dancing in circles. The group also includes Tibetan children sporting broad smiles, and bouncing through the joyful dance moves as well as senior members of the community. “We teach our chi...

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Premium Majnu ka Tilla: Struggle for identity a way of life for North Delhi’s Tibetan refugee colony Situated on the banks of Yamuna, Majnu-ka-Tilla was built on a piece of land granted to Tibetan asylum seekers fleeing Chinese occupation, in 1960. Since then, the community has attained a firm balance in preserving their communal identity and establishing a flourishing commercial hub. A lot of fake products, ranging from shoes to bags that aren’t available otherwise, are displayed at storefronts. By Anoushka Singh Before Tsering Norling’s family decided to send him to Delhi at the age of 14, along with his brother, for better opportunities, he lived at a Tibetan refugee camp in Miao, Arunachal Pradesh. The settlement was small, in a largely untouched part of North-east India with scanty tourism and few opportunities. His fate was primarily relegated to the tiny carpet industry there. Twelve years on, Tsering owns one of the relatively larger souvenir shops in North Delhi’s Tibetan refugee colony, popularly known as Majnu-ka-Tilla. Situated on the banks of Yamuna, Majnu-ka-Tilla was built on a piece of land granted to Tibetan asylum seekers fleeing Chinese occupation, in 1960. Since then it has been frequented by tourists and students alike for a taste of their culture. The community has somewhat succeeded in attaining a balance in preserving their communal identity as well as establishing a flourishing commercial hub. Restaurants like Ama cafe and Dolma are textbook favour...

A walk on the Buddhist side of life: Delhi’s Mini Tibet Picture this: winding alleys, cool breeze blowing in your face, faint echoes of Dalai Lama’s preaching, graceful Tibetan ladies in their traditional attire selling momos in the courtyard, vibrant colours, unusual smells, the serene soft music made by the prayer bells. A smaller, condensed version of Dharamsala…while it may be a world not many will relate to, it does not fail to enchant! Delhi is a goldmine for history buffs, and I love it when some of our favourite spots come with a quaint bit of history attached to them. Majnu Ka Tila, also known as Delhi’s mini-Tibet, is one such place. It opens up to you a small world so splendid and exquisite that you just don’t want to leave. History If lores are to be believed, this North Delhi area is named after a Sufi mystic, a ferryman who rowed people across the Yamuna as a service to god. He became so wrapped up in spiritual musings that people began to call him Majnu, after the legendary lover driven to near insanity. The locality is also set atop a hillock, thus the tila in the name makes sense as well. Majnu Ka Tila also has a Gurudwara, which is one of the oldest extant Sikh shrines in the city and was named after him. Around 1960, after the Tibetan uprising, refugees set up camp in this area and since then it has become the go-to place for all things Tibetan. Along with the Gurudwara, there is also a Buddhist monastery in the bylanes and the general vibe is ...