Lodhi Art District
Lodhi Art District
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Neighbourhood: Khan Market/Lodhi Garden
The large, well-established expat, diplomat community in the Capital and the who’s
who of the upmarket Delhi society are spread across a plethora of beautiful neighbourhoods, however Khan Market is their most favourite place to shop and
chill. A popular U-shaped shopping destination, this chirpy neighbourhood is a
storehouse of the city’s most prestigious book shops, opticians, grocers, tailors,
home décor stores, peppered with a range of cafes, restaurants, bakeries and street-
food corners including Big Chill and Khan Chacha. Not too far away from this busy
market is Lodhi Garden – one of Delhi’s most beautiful heritage parks, which is a
favourite picnic spot of the locals.
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Haggis_Supper
Beaumaris, Australia848 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
The Lodhi Colony was the last housing estate build by the British. Since 2015, 50 renowned street artists from across the world have been invited to create the Lodhi Art District making it India's first art district.
We found a range of art over a couple of visits, off the main streets and found the area to be quiet with no tourists at all on either visit.
There is no apparent walking trail so we walked and drove around a couple of times whilst visiting the area and found many fabulous murals. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you’re in the area.
We found a range of art over a couple of visits, off the main streets and found the area to be quiet with no tourists at all on either visit.
There is no apparent walking trail so we walked and drove around a couple of times whilst visiting the area and found many fabulous murals. Definitely worth a visit, especially if you’re in the area.
Written 18 April 2023
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Madhulika L
Noida, India6,648 contributions
May 2024 • Family
The St+Art India Foundation, a start-up that focuses on bringing art to the streets by decorating walls and streetside areas with art, was the brains behind India’s first major street art ‘open air gallery’, the Lodhi Art District. Beginning in 2015, this project has decorated the outside walls of the Lodhi Colony residential area with murals by Indian and international artists. Because the walls are exposed to the elements, the paintings deteriorate over time, but are replaced by new artworks, new artists.
You can drive slowly through Lodhi Colony, or you can walk: in good weather, a leisurely walk of 30-45 minutes should be enough to cover most of the stretch between Lodhi Colony’s Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue (approximately between Lodhi Colony Market and Meharchand Market). It’s a little random; not every building is painted, but it’s fun to explore, and to admire the art. There are lots of different styles and subjects, ranging from dark and edgy artworks to bright, vibrant ones, from portraits (of Birju Maharaj, for instance) to pop art. Very attractive and interesting.
You can drive slowly through Lodhi Colony, or you can walk: in good weather, a leisurely walk of 30-45 minutes should be enough to cover most of the stretch between Lodhi Colony’s Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue (approximately between Lodhi Colony Market and Meharchand Market). It’s a little random; not every building is painted, but it’s fun to explore, and to admire the art. There are lots of different styles and subjects, ranging from dark and edgy artworks to bright, vibrant ones, from portraits (of Birju Maharaj, for instance) to pop art. Very attractive and interesting.
Written 1 June 2024
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travelnomadNZ
Cambridge, New Zealand3,754 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Totally amazed by this unique street art in the heart of Lodhi Colony. Away from the hustle and bustle of New Delhi. Talented artists have made some amazing street art. Lucky enough to see it with ”Delhi Urban Adventures” otherwise we would have missed it. Popular with tourists.
Hint: take a tour with a guide. Warm clothes for December. Camera, video and selfie stick ready. Good footwear
Hint: take a tour with a guide. Warm clothes for December. Camera, video and selfie stick ready. Good footwear
Written 8 August 2020
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Annie Thomas
New Delhi, India8 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
Leisurely walk on cool Autumn days or summer evenings. Good place for photography. No particular path to be taken. It is a kind of place you can stroll around if you have the luxury of time and stamina.
Written 23 October 2022
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Sonia N
Bangkok, Thailand71 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Never thought that Delhi has a whole area dedicated to street art. The art work was amazing but the area wasn’t so clean.
Written 30 December 2019
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OyeAnurag
New Delhi, India383 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
What an amazing place or colony painted walls with some beautiful artwork and very creative stuff environment is very positive and green also so many places for shoots and cameras you will see so many creative arts on walls of the Street with some beautiful creativity and you'll enjoy the environment and there are food places also very eye-catching place and very beautiful.
#carpediem #positive #vibes #art #beautifull #amazing #smooth #photography #eyecatching #creativity #amazed #wow #delhi
#carpediem #positive #vibes #art #beautifull #amazing #smooth #photography #eyecatching #creativity #amazed #wow #delhi
Written 28 June 2019
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Anil_Bisht
New Delhi, India800 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Lodhi Colony, the colonial colony, is the one-and-only of its kind Art’s district in the state of Delhi, and it won’t be an exaggeration if I say the country too! You will not see such brilliant work of murals on such large and sturdy walls, best utilised so perfectly as a wide canvas to create such a wonderful and colourful world of Art.
So, before I take you through a virtual lively tour of the Art District, I must first, for good, colonise the colony in you! Here I go.
Lodhi Colony, a colonial era quaint habitat of Government officers, is one of the nicest and cleanest location in Delhi, falling within the NDMC limits, and partly under MCD. No wonder, it’s amongst the most sought-after address in the Capital; its expanse is well planned and thoughtfully developed. It has dedicated pedestrian lanes, paved accesses, community halls, lawns, parks, schools, dispensaries and well-kept widest roads, which you won’t find anywhere else in Delhi. Not only the place is besotted with greenery but also blessed with quiet environ to envy for! Either sides of the colony are flanked by dual rows of linear formed markets: one is known as Khanna Market and the other one as Mehar Chand Market; both running parallel to each other separated by several Blocks of two-storey houses dotted with characteristic arches, which are sizeable ones, and solidly enduring architecture. The center part of the colony has another smaller market, the Main Market, with shops on the ground level and residences in the floor above. This market also houses Delhi’s decades old and famed sports goods retailer – Lodhi Sports.
With time, these markets have also been evolving at its own pace and are now popular for its quirky outlets, bespoke boutiques and upscale restaurants and eateries; especially the Mehar Chand Market, which - amongst the three - is much more studded with avant-gardism and frequented by elites in droves. Each housing Block in the colony has its own lawn in the front, and a common evergreen public park nicely landscaped between the two rows of the Main Market. Lodhi Colony also dotes on the ever-famous Mughal era lush and verdant garden, the pride of Delhi – The Lodhi Garden, which lies in its close vicinity. Jor Bagh, a tony colony, is also in its neighbourhood. Phew! The list goes on. Such is the prominence and regality of the location of this Central Government employees’ blissful abode.
In recent years, Lodhi Colony has undergone a transformation of sorts and become renowned for its colourful, spunky and artistic murals. And, rightfully so, it is now aptly referred to as Lodhi Art District for its numerous artwork painted on the hefty walls of its residential houses. Now, scores of colourful, creative and interesting artwork adorns the hitherto plain, rudimentary and pastel shaded walls. The mural artwork is a creation of a collaborative and blended effort of local and global artists. Most of the side walls of the houses have been used as an extensive canvas, poured with artistic imagination and sprinkled with loads of hues and contrasts.
The place has truly come alive with such thought-provoking and attention-grabbing murals. Art lovers and tourists alike throng these unique and vibrant settings of the Colony for a gleeful walkthrough. So much so that, the work has become talk of the town, serving as a mint-fresh backdrop for selfie seekers, photographers, film-makers, music-makers, modelling, choreography and new age instagrammers and youtubers. Such is the craze that every now and then, one can spot a frenzy of people around these murals capturing moments of joy and happiness on their devices, especially the millennials.
One can also spot various commercials being shot here, and also the movie scenes being canned around these murals, to standout for. Various tour de arts are also organised by many operators for an exciting journey through the world of colours and creativity. Indeed, with these impressive murals on the walls, Lodhi Colony has got a charismatic character and a newer delightful dimension to its colonial legacy and grandstanding. Social media is packed and abuzz with glorious stills and videos of the artwork on display. The local inhabitants feel happy too for the attention and diversity it brings to their Colony and also for the dash of colours it has added to the otherwise mundane sights of the vanilla walls.
Many a times, I have also walked-through the art-filled lanes of Lodhi Colony - better it be called a murals colony - and enjoyed the spectacle of the colourful compositions. For sure, my stills will transport your soul to this art district and set the mood to plan for your own walkthrough as well! So, go ahead and enjoy the colours of life depicted so well in these myriad murals.
With these words, I must say that such a lovely artwork has definitely added a much-needed zing and freshness to the Colony and brought forthwith a mint fresh approach to connect people with innovative art – up-close and personal - and be inspired and involved in the world of imagination, in as many ways as one can think of.
Truly, Lodhi Colony is now a colony of colours, which is merging and emerging with newer colours, everyday!
© Anil Bisht
anilbisht@rediffmail.com
So, before I take you through a virtual lively tour of the Art District, I must first, for good, colonise the colony in you! Here I go.
Lodhi Colony, a colonial era quaint habitat of Government officers, is one of the nicest and cleanest location in Delhi, falling within the NDMC limits, and partly under MCD. No wonder, it’s amongst the most sought-after address in the Capital; its expanse is well planned and thoughtfully developed. It has dedicated pedestrian lanes, paved accesses, community halls, lawns, parks, schools, dispensaries and well-kept widest roads, which you won’t find anywhere else in Delhi. Not only the place is besotted with greenery but also blessed with quiet environ to envy for! Either sides of the colony are flanked by dual rows of linear formed markets: one is known as Khanna Market and the other one as Mehar Chand Market; both running parallel to each other separated by several Blocks of two-storey houses dotted with characteristic arches, which are sizeable ones, and solidly enduring architecture. The center part of the colony has another smaller market, the Main Market, with shops on the ground level and residences in the floor above. This market also houses Delhi’s decades old and famed sports goods retailer – Lodhi Sports.
With time, these markets have also been evolving at its own pace and are now popular for its quirky outlets, bespoke boutiques and upscale restaurants and eateries; especially the Mehar Chand Market, which - amongst the three - is much more studded with avant-gardism and frequented by elites in droves. Each housing Block in the colony has its own lawn in the front, and a common evergreen public park nicely landscaped between the two rows of the Main Market. Lodhi Colony also dotes on the ever-famous Mughal era lush and verdant garden, the pride of Delhi – The Lodhi Garden, which lies in its close vicinity. Jor Bagh, a tony colony, is also in its neighbourhood. Phew! The list goes on. Such is the prominence and regality of the location of this Central Government employees’ blissful abode.
In recent years, Lodhi Colony has undergone a transformation of sorts and become renowned for its colourful, spunky and artistic murals. And, rightfully so, it is now aptly referred to as Lodhi Art District for its numerous artwork painted on the hefty walls of its residential houses. Now, scores of colourful, creative and interesting artwork adorns the hitherto plain, rudimentary and pastel shaded walls. The mural artwork is a creation of a collaborative and blended effort of local and global artists. Most of the side walls of the houses have been used as an extensive canvas, poured with artistic imagination and sprinkled with loads of hues and contrasts.
The place has truly come alive with such thought-provoking and attention-grabbing murals. Art lovers and tourists alike throng these unique and vibrant settings of the Colony for a gleeful walkthrough. So much so that, the work has become talk of the town, serving as a mint-fresh backdrop for selfie seekers, photographers, film-makers, music-makers, modelling, choreography and new age instagrammers and youtubers. Such is the craze that every now and then, one can spot a frenzy of people around these murals capturing moments of joy and happiness on their devices, especially the millennials.
One can also spot various commercials being shot here, and also the movie scenes being canned around these murals, to standout for. Various tour de arts are also organised by many operators for an exciting journey through the world of colours and creativity. Indeed, with these impressive murals on the walls, Lodhi Colony has got a charismatic character and a newer delightful dimension to its colonial legacy and grandstanding. Social media is packed and abuzz with glorious stills and videos of the artwork on display. The local inhabitants feel happy too for the attention and diversity it brings to their Colony and also for the dash of colours it has added to the otherwise mundane sights of the vanilla walls.
Many a times, I have also walked-through the art-filled lanes of Lodhi Colony - better it be called a murals colony - and enjoyed the spectacle of the colourful compositions. For sure, my stills will transport your soul to this art district and set the mood to plan for your own walkthrough as well! So, go ahead and enjoy the colours of life depicted so well in these myriad murals.
With these words, I must say that such a lovely artwork has definitely added a much-needed zing and freshness to the Colony and brought forthwith a mint fresh approach to connect people with innovative art – up-close and personal - and be inspired and involved in the world of imagination, in as many ways as one can think of.
Truly, Lodhi Colony is now a colony of colours, which is merging and emerging with newer colours, everyday!
© Anil Bisht
anilbisht@rediffmail.com
Written 13 June 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
noorar744
Helsinki, Finland73 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
The murals were nice and streets were peaceful. Went through some streets and combined Lodhi Garden to our sightseeing.
Written 19 February 2023
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MedhaviG
New Delhi, India66 contributions
Apr 2020 • Friends
Hired electric scooters from the nearest metro station and rode around this area on one Sunday afternoon
There are many streets and laneways covered in art to discover! Highly recommended and a lot of fun
There are many streets and laneways covered in art to discover! Highly recommended and a lot of fun
Written 1 February 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
disha m
Dubai, United Arab Emirates8 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Fantastic place to be in delhi, walk around, great vibes……………..,,,,,,,,,,,I would highly recommend on a good weather day
Written 3 August 2024
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What's the auto fare from Jorbagh metro station to Lodhi art district?
Written 3 April 2024
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