Yusuf Sarai

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Yusuf Sarai is a locality in South Delhi. It lies on the Sri Aurobindo Marg close to AIIMS, New Delhi, and accommodates both residential as well as market places . It is named after historic Yusuf Sarai, one of many sarais (inns or rest houses) which were built in area during and Delhi Sultanate period, including, Katwaria Sarai, Lado Sarai, Sheikh Sarai and Kallu Sarai . [1] [2]

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History

The main road in this area is Sri Aurobindo Marg. It is on the stretch between AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital on one end and Green Park Metro Station on the other. The stretch has shops on either side. On one side, it leads to 'Mandir of Shiv Ji maharaj built by Ch. Prabhu dayal & Ch.khubi ram jat & now this place around this mandir is famous as Mandir wali Gali, a flea market and on the other side, a road leads to Niti Park. The area is termed as an urban village. Yusuf Sarai is famous for guest houses since 1908, one can find cheap and nice Place to stay here rooms ranging from Rs. 400 onwards (subject to change) and some Pocket Friendly Local Dhaba's also here to eat some Pure vegetarian restaurants also available here. The people come from other states of India and outside India to AIIMS (famous Hospital) just 1 km from Yusuf Sarai and they stay here in Yusuf Sarai.

Transport

The nearest station of Delhi Metro is Green Park on Yellow Line. Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) Buses also available here for some of local places in Delhi.

Adjoining areas

Hauz Khas

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References

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