Visit These Popular Dargahs For A Dose Of Culture & Peace

Dargah of: Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya

Dedicated to one of the most famous Sufi saints of India, this one is visited by people from all over the world. We say, make a pit-stop at the bazaar right outside where you can buy chaadars and flowers as offerings. They also have qawwali on Thursday evenings and you can find more that here or here. 

Nearest metro station: Jangpura (yellow line)

Dargah of: Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki

The oldest one in Delhi, you’ll find this one in the bylanes of Mehrauli. The Sufi saint it was dedicated to was a disciple of the Chishti order, and you’ll find his tombstone in the inner sanctum, a space where women are strictly not allowed.They can instead go and pray at the Ibadatgaah, a women-only prayer section. 

Nearest metro station: Chhatarpur (yellow line)

Dargah of: Hazrat Sheikh Abu Bakr Tusi Haideri

It is located near the Purana Qila road, and you’ll know you’ve reached the right place when you see an entire tree covered with matkas (earthen pots). For offerings, there are many shops outside that sell matkas, jaggery and roasted gram. 

Nearest metro station: Pragati Maidan (blue line)

Dargah of: Hazrat Nasiruddin Mahmud Chiragh Dehlavi

Located in Chirag Delhi, the Sufi saint buried here was a disciple of Chishti as well as a poet, and was awarded the title Roshan Chirag-E-Dilli, which is where the locality gets its name (bet you didn't know that—neither did we).

Nearest metro station : Chirag Delhi (magenta line) 

Dargah of: Bibi Fatima 

This beautiful place stands out from the rest since it is the only one that's dedicated to a woman. Located in Kaka Nagar, you’ll find it opposite the Oberoi Hotel. 

Nearest metro station: Khan Market (violet line) or Pragati Maidan (blue line).