In the lanes of Ballimaran (Chandi Chowk) lies a forgotten, 300-year old haveli which was once the residence of Mirza Ghalib, one of India’s most celebrated Urdu poets. A hakim (physician) who was a fan of Ghalib’s poetry gifted the haveli to him and today, it is a heritage site that houses some of his original manuscript boards that can give one an insight into the poet’s life, and displays clothes that belonged to him and his wife.
Lover of Ghalib’s poetry? This is definitely one heritage site that you absolutely must visit.
Timings: 11 AM - 6 PM (Monday closed)
Entry: Free
Nearest metro station: Chawri Bazar
