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National Museum New Delhi
India's premier museum with over 200,000 works spanning 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Mūndka
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About Mūndka
Mūndka works well as a base: 5 minutes from Nithari, 21km from Red Fort.
Mūndka is in Delhi, India, with about 55,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Nithari, about 4 km away.
Mundka is a census town and village in the West Delhi district of Delhi. It is known for its historical, industrial and infrastructural significance. The name is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word "Muṇḍa" (मुण्ड), meaning "head", with local folklore linking it to the beheading of Shishupala by Krishna,Read more
where his head allegedly fell into Shishupal or Shishuwala pond. It also holds cultural importance with landmarks like the Dada Bhairav Temple. Its neighbouring villages are Nangloi Jat, Bakkarwala, Tikri Kalan, Rani Khera (Delhi), Rasoolpur and Ghevra.
It is the birthplace and village of former Chief Minister of Delhi, the late Dr. Sahib Singh Verma and his son Parvesh Verma. The current MLA of the Mundka constituency is Gajender Drall, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Yogender Chandoliya is the current Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing the North West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, which includes the Mundka area. Politically, it is an active constituency in Delhi’s governance.
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Within an hour or so of Mūndka: National Museum New Delhi (20 km), Karim's, Jama Masjid (20 km), Red Fort (21 km), India Gate (21 km).
Where is Mūndka?
Mūndka is in Delhi, India, about 4 km from Nithari.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 54,541
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Delhi
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 28.6801, 77.0298
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Worth the detour from Mūndka
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Karim's, Jama Masjid
A Mughlai institution in a courtyard off Gali Kababian behind Jama Masjid, run by the same family since 1913 and descended from cooks of the last Mughal court. Known for mutton burra and nihari.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Red Fort
A massive red sandstone fort in Delhi that served as the main residence of Mughal emperors for nearly 200 years.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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India Gate
A 42-meter war memorial arch on the Rajpath ceremonial boulevard honoring 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Qutub Minar
The tallest brick minaret in the world at 72.5 meters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 12th century with intricate carvings.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Humayun's Tomb
The first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent, this Mughal masterpiece inspired the design of the Taj Mahal a century later.
24 km · about 25 min drive
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Akshardham Temple
A massive Hindu temple complex in Delhi showcasing 10,000 years of Indian culture through intricate carvings.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Lotus Temple
A striking Bahá'í House of Worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to people of all faiths.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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