Step into the historic lanes of Nizamuddin Basti, where Sufi devotion, poetry and centuries-old traditions come alive. Discover the legacy of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya and his beloved disciple Amir Khusro, whose poetry and music continue to shape Delhi’s cultural identity.

Walk Itinerary

Starting Point: Entry Gate of Sunder Nursery — Meet your guide and begin the journey towards Nizamuddin Basti.

Stop 1: Chausath Khamba — Explore this remarkable monument and its place in the neighbourhood’s layered history.

Stop 2: Ghalib ki Mazaar — Discover the literary legacy associated with Mirza Ghalib and Delhi’s poetic traditions.

Stop 3: Patte Shah’s Burial Site — Uncover stories connected to the area’s spiritual and historical past.

Stop 4: Historic Lanes of Nizamuddin Basti — Learn about Chishti Sufism, Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya, Amir Khusro and the traditions of poetry, music and devotion.

Ending Point: Inside Nizamuddin Basti — Conclude the walk by reflecting on how Sufi traditions continue to shape the neighbourhood’s living culture.

Through stories, poetry and conversations, experience Delhi through its mystics, writers and enduring traditions of love, devotion and humanity.