Dhaula Kuan, Delhi

Dhaula Kuan

Dhaula Kuan is the neighbourhood surrounding the figure eight interchange in Delhi. The intersection, as well as the neighbourhood surrounding it, is called Dhaula Kuan. The intersection also has National Highway 8 and the Ring Road passing through it. Due to this, Dhaula Kuan has good connectivity to the major part of the city, all the way from Central Delhi to Gurgaon.

About Locality

Dhaula Kuan is a Hindi name that, when translated to English, means "a white well". The name of this locality comes from the ancient well, which has white-coloured sand. As per history and the locals here, the well can be dated back to the times of Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor of India between 1761 and 1806 CE. 

What’s great about Dhaula Kuan?

Dhaula Kuan enjoys excellent connectivity to prominent localities and top attractions in Delhi. The construction of the interchange here not just eliminated the need for traffic lights, but also improved traffic flow. It has since then emerged as a major road hub and has seen immense development in the areas surrounding the interchange. 

What’s not great about Dhaula Kuan?

The area surrounding the Dhaula Kuan is still undergoing development and needs a few facilities. However, it is well connected to various areas via Ring Road, the National highway, and the Delhi Ring Railway. 

Physical Infrastructure and Livability Index

Dhaula Kuan is located amidst the Delhi Cantonment and Chanakyapuri and is slowly emerging as a real estate hub. Delhi Cantonment is home to many embassies whereas Chanakyapuri is home to the houses of military personnel. It is also connected to other areas via the Dhaula Kuan Metro Station, which is on the Orange line of the city’s metro.

Social Infrastructure

Dhaula Kuan has basic facilities nearby, like banks, ATMs, supermarkets, and shopping centres. The closest mall from Dhaula Kuan is 28 The mall and some of the popular educational institutes here include The Army Public School, Springdales School, and The Air Force School. It is also close to the Naraina Industrial and Maya Puri Industrial areas. 

The DLF South Square Mall and the WAC Shopping complex are located within a radius of 4 km from Dhaula Kuan. It also has some healthcare centres near its vicinity, like the WUS Health Centre, Army Dental Centre, and the RR Hospital. 

Nearby Locality – Distance Calculator 

Let us now see the distance of Dhaula Kuan from other prominent localities in Delhi, along with the cab fares. 

Approximate distance from Dhaula Kuan to

Khan Market – 8.5 km

Chhatarpur – 16 km

Hauz Khas – 9.4 km

Sultanpur – 15.7 km

Commute time from Dhaula Kuan to

Khan Market – 17 minutes

Chhatarpur – 30 minutes

Hauz Khas – 15 minutes

Sultanpur – 30 minutes

Cab fare from Dhaula Kuan to

Khan Market – One-way travel can cost less than Rs. 200 approximately 

Chhatarpur – One-way travel can cost Rs. 300 approximately 

Hauz Khas – One-way travel can cost less than Rs.150 approximately

Sultanpur – One-way travel can cost Rs. 250 approximately 

Transport Services Availability 

Dhaula Kuan is well-connected by metro via the Dhaula Kuan metro station. It is also closely located at the International airport, which is 11.3 km from here. One can also travel to and fro from Dhaula Kuan via cab and bus.

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How to visit Dhaula Kuan?

One can reach Dhaula Kuan via the metro and reach Dhaula Kuan metro station. They can then take a cab from there to reach the desired location. The area is also well-connected by public transport, and cabs are easily available here.