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May 20, 2024

　　This arty little enclave has narrow lanes crammed with boutiques selling designer Indian clothing, handicrafts, contemporary ceramics, handmade furniture and old Bollywood posters. Intriguingly, it's located beside numerous 13th- and 14th-century ruins, as well as a forested deer park and a lake. Standout eating and drinking options include Naivedyam and Hauz Khas Social.

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