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Metcalfe House is the name given to two residential houses built in the 19th century in Delhi; one is near Old Delhi Civil Lines and the other is in Mehrauli, South Delhi. These were built by Sir Thomas Metcalfe (1795–1853), a civil servant, when he was the Governor General's last British resident (agent) at the Mughal court of Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar.
The first house near the Civil Lines, called the ‘town house’, was built in 1835 in colonial style, near the present day Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT). He resided there till his death in 1853. It was badly damaged during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 (well known as the Uprising). It was repaired subsequently. His son Sir Theophilus Metcalfe (who had a major involvement in the British suppression of the uprising) inherited it. The house exchanged hands several times before it finally came under the possession of the Government of India. Between 1920 and 1926, it also remained the seat of the Council of State of the Imperial Legislative Council, which eventually paved way for the present Rajya Sabha, till the inauguration of the Parliament House in New Delhi. It now houses the highly secured offices and residences of the Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) and Defence Terrain Research Laboratory (DTRL), and many other divisions of the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). It is out of limits for visitors and photography.
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.
Arun SinghMar 2, 2018
Great for nature and photo walk. A mix of heritage and nature. Usually really peaceful but you'd find some stoners nevertheless.
Abhishek kushwahaMar 4, 2018
This park is great historical place, it would be a fantastic tourist place if maintained but it's condition is not good as it should be, I would have given it 5 star if this place was well maintained, must watch place for archeology lovers.
Amit PatelFeb 25, 2018
This place lovely for picnic. Rose Garden is awesome. Many monuments are there. Management is poor. Drinking water not available. Cleanliness poor.
dhirendra singhJan 3, 2018
These are just ruins sprawled over an area, nothing much to see here. If you are an enthusiast of such historical paces and are planning to visit this place, you wouldn't be impressed much. Kotla Ferozshah ruins are better.
Harleen KaurMar 1, 2018
This place is known as the museum of monuments. It is a great place for walks and adventure. There are many monuments here from small to huge and thus known as paradise of history buffs.
divyatej singhApr 19, 2018
Actually this is an archaeological site adjacent to Qutub Minar spread over 200 acres and consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. Some structures like balban's tomb, bastion of Lal Kot fort, Tomb of Khan Shahid, Rajon Ki Baoli, Gandhak ki Baoli, etc. Nearest metro stn : Qutub Minar metro stn just 10min walk away. Parking is free because of low footfall. Mainly used by photographers for different kinds of shoots.
DivyamMay 5, 2018
Lot's of lesser known treasures of the walled city. Too much to explore and learn from this place. Definitely worth many visits.
Sneha RoyMar 9, 2018
pros. nice place to relax. family and couple. good for morning walk cons. no drinking water. not for running or exercising. waste all around
Aryan NigamMay 18, 2018
Worth a visit for those who looking for photography, calmness, sunset, greenery in the city. Lot's of mini monuments with glorious history of Mughal era.
San Jay SahooMay 22, 2018
Very big archeological park in Mehrauli. Come with yours friend and enjoy here Jamali Kamali is also here and rajon ki baoli is also here
Sachin KumarMay 29, 2018
See Delhi's heritage through the ages all in one park. To locate the park, ask the locals for the Jamli Kamali mosque. A hidden gem in Delhi, frequented by only those nearby. A well maintained park. Suitable for everybody.
Madhu ParthasarathyJul 5, 2018
Under rated place. Visit the place and enjoy the greenery.. nearby is qutub Minar so at one go ..you can cover two main historical place ..
Anshu MayuriJun 20, 2018
Its a beautiful but forgotten place. The Qutb Minar Fame destroyed the reputation of this beautiful place. If you are around Qutub minar visit this beautiful place as well.
Milad KaweshJun 16, 2018
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.My friends enjoy a lot here...
Rishabh chandyokJul 9, 2018
It is one of the best city sites one should visit. The architecture is simply magnificent. It has got some of the oldest trees in the city and one can enjoy the lush green views around. Marvellous structures standing tall in modern times.
HARSH DEVAug 5, 2018
You can chill out with family on a Sunday picnic soothing place peaceful...lake n a small fort to visit..on a free of cost it's good to visit once
lokesh boraJul 24, 2018
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.
Arun SinghMar 2, 2018
Great for nature and photo walk. A mix of heritage and nature. Usually really peaceful but you'd find some stoners nevertheless.
Abhishek kushwahaMar 4, 2018
This park is great historical place, it would be a fantastic tourist place if maintained but it's condition is not good as it should be, I would have given it 5 star if this place was well maintained, must watch place for archeology lovers.
Amit PatelFeb 25, 2018
This place lovely for picnic. Rose Garden is awesome. Many monuments are there. Management is poor. Drinking water not available. Cleanliness poor.
dhirendra singhJan 3, 2018
These are just ruins sprawled over an area, nothing much to see here. If you are an enthusiast of such historical paces and are planning to visit this place, you wouldn't be impressed much. Kotla Ferozshah ruins are better.
Harleen KaurMar 1, 2018
This place is known as the museum of monuments. It is a great place for walks and adventure. There are many monuments here from small to huge and thus known as paradise of history buffs.
divyatej singhApr 19, 2018
Actually this is an archaeological site adjacent to Qutub Minar spread over 200 acres and consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. Some structures like balban's tomb, bastion of Lal Kot fort, Tomb of Khan Shahid, Rajon Ki Baoli, Gandhak ki Baoli, etc. Nearest metro stn : Qutub Minar metro stn just 10min walk away. Parking is free because of low footfall. Mainly used by photographers for different kinds of shoots.
DivyamMay 5, 2018
Lot's of lesser known treasures of the walled city. Too much to explore and learn from this place. Definitely worth many visits.
Sneha RoyMar 9, 2018
pros. nice place to relax. family and couple. good for morning walk cons. no drinking water. not for running or exercising. waste all around
Aryan NigamMay 18, 2018
Worth a visit for those who looking for photography, calmness, sunset, greenery in the city. Lot's of mini monuments with glorious history of Mughal era.
San Jay SahooMay 22, 2018
Very big archeological park in Mehrauli. Come with yours friend and enjoy here Jamali Kamali is also here and rajon ki baoli is also here
Sachin KumarMay 29, 2018
See Delhi's heritage through the ages all in one park. To locate the park, ask the locals for the Jamli Kamali mosque. A hidden gem in Delhi, frequented by only those nearby. A well maintained park. Suitable for everybody.
Madhu ParthasarathyJul 5, 2018
Under rated place. Visit the place and enjoy the greenery.. nearby is qutub Minar so at one go ..you can cover two main historical place ..
Anshu MayuriJun 20, 2018
Its a beautiful but forgotten place. The Qutb Minar Fame destroyed the reputation of this beautiful place. If you are around Qutub minar visit this beautiful place as well.
Milad KaweshJun 16, 2018
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.My friends enjoy a lot here...
Rishabh chandyokJul 9, 2018
It is one of the best city sites one should visit. The architecture is simply magnificent. It has got some of the oldest trees in the city and one can enjoy the lush green views around. Marvellous structures standing tall in modern times.
HARSH DEVAug 5, 2018
You can chill out with family on a Sunday picnic soothing place peaceful...lake n a small fort to visit..on a free of cost it's good to visit once
lokesh boraJul 24, 2018
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.
Arun SinghMar 2, 2018
Great for nature and photo walk. A mix of heritage and nature. Usually really peaceful but you'd find some stoners nevertheless.
Abhishek kushwahaMar 4, 2018
This park is great historical place, it would be a fantastic tourist place if maintained but it's condition is not good as it should be, I would have given it 5 star if this place was well maintained, must watch place for archeology lovers.
Amit PatelFeb 25, 2018
This place lovely for picnic. Rose Garden is awesome. Many monuments are there. Management is poor. Drinking water not available. Cleanliness poor.
dhirendra singhJan 3, 2018
These are just ruins sprawled over an area, nothing much to see here. If you are an enthusiast of such historical paces and are planning to visit this place, you wouldn't be impressed much. Kotla Ferozshah ruins are better.
Harleen KaurMar 1, 2018
This place is known as the museum of monuments. It is a great place for walks and adventure. There are many monuments here from small to huge and thus known as paradise of history buffs.
divyatej singhApr 19, 2018
Actually this is an archaeological site adjacent to Qutub Minar spread over 200 acres and consists of over 100 historically significant monuments. Some structures like balban's tomb, bastion of Lal Kot fort, Tomb of Khan Shahid, Rajon Ki Baoli, Gandhak ki Baoli, etc. Nearest metro stn : Qutub Minar metro stn just 10min walk away. Parking is free because of low footfall. Mainly used by photographers for different kinds of shoots.
DivyamMay 5, 2018
Lot's of lesser known treasures of the walled city. Too much to explore and learn from this place. Definitely worth many visits.
Sneha RoyMar 9, 2018
pros. nice place to relax. family and couple. good for morning walk cons. no drinking water. not for running or exercising. waste all around
Aryan NigamMay 18, 2018
Worth a visit for those who looking for photography, calmness, sunset, greenery in the city. Lot's of mini monuments with glorious history of Mughal era.
San Jay SahooMay 22, 2018
Very big archeological park in Mehrauli. Come with yours friend and enjoy here Jamali Kamali is also here and rajon ki baoli is also here
Sachin KumarMay 29, 2018
See Delhi's heritage through the ages all in one park. To locate the park, ask the locals for the Jamli Kamali mosque. A hidden gem in Delhi, frequented by only those nearby. A well maintained park. Suitable for everybody.
Madhu ParthasarathyJul 5, 2018
Under rated place. Visit the place and enjoy the greenery.. nearby is qutub Minar so at one go ..you can cover two main historical place ..
Anshu MayuriJun 20, 2018
Its a beautiful but forgotten place. The Qutb Minar Fame destroyed the reputation of this beautiful place. If you are around Qutub minar visit this beautiful place as well.
Milad KaweshJun 16, 2018
A good peaceful place to hang out and walk with friends. There are many structures from medieval era. Also, this place is full of greenery. Exploring this place requires an ample amount of walking so choose your footwear accordingly. Take some snacks and water bottle with you as their is no good place for them available inside or around the place. Must visit place if you want to know more about Delhi's past.My friends enjoy a lot here...
Rishabh chandyokJul 9, 2018
It is one of the best city sites one should visit. The architecture is simply magnificent. It has got some of the oldest trees in the city and one can enjoy the lush green views around. Marvellous structures standing tall in modern times.
HARSH DEVAug 5, 2018
You can chill out with family on a Sunday picnic soothing place peaceful...lake n a small fort to visit..on a free of cost it's good to visit once
lokesh boraJul 24, 2018
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