Mandi House is one of the few places in Delhi that has a little bit of everything. From age-old art galleries to epic drama theaters, there is so much to catch sight of here. Be it the hustling tea stalls, government employees, fast food sellers, shoe cleaners, or you name it, you’ll find every sort at Mandi House.
It’s home to all things artistic as well as some of the oldest theaters in India. To reach Mandi House, exit the Mandi House station at the metro’s Blue Line. You can also take DTC buses 910, 445, 740, 73, and many more on this route.
Super famous National School of Drama
Situated on Bhagwan Das Road, the National School of Drama is no ordinary theater institute. It’s one of the best in all of Asia. From Anupam Kher to Shah Rukh Khan, many big Bollywood names have attended the NSD before embarking on their careers. The autonomous training institute is very well known for its top-notch teaching standards.
People are open to watching theater shows as performed by students, checking out books stores, and walking around the green grounds. Around Mandi House, there are also numerous shaped and sized theaters like Shri Ram Centre, The Little Theatre Group Auditorium, LTG Auditorium, and so on to view.
The delightful Bengali Market sweets
Bengali Market is a common stop for regular passersby at Mandi House. The Bengali market has been around for decades. It has become an integral piece of Delhi’s rich heritage. The Nathu outlets in this market have quite a reputation for their amazing sweet varieties and confectionaries. Around the corners, there are also beautiful flower and gift shops and many other itsy-bitsy vendors.
Home to artistic talent from all across India
When walking around the lanes of Mandi House, you will be surprised to see so many artists. This is because plenty of artists aspire to the famous College of Art situated at Tilak Marg. Furthermore, there are many art galleries near this area such as the Art Heritage gallery, Lalit Kala Akademi. That’s why this place always keeps being painted in its artistic aura.
Robust Himachal Bhawan Canteen
Himachal Bhawan is one distinct highlight of Sikandar Road. It’s mostly known for its flavorful delicacies as well as the nominal food price. The state government also organizes many exhibitions even now and then. A lot of local businesses like to display and sell their goods at the state-sponsored house. Outside Himachal Bhawan, there are some pretty good coffee houses that you can check out.