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Rediscovering Delhi: A city of mixed cultures

New Delhi: Delhi is a hub of mixed cultures. No single community can stake claim to the national capital. It is the only cosmopolitan city where one will find Punjabi migrants settled in residential colonies

India TV News Desk India TV News Desk Updated on: January 03, 2014 6:48 IST
 
2. Tibetan colony (Majnu ka Tilla)


Know about Majnu ka Tilla, mini Tibet in Delhi



Majnu ka Tilla, a Tibetan colony on G.T. road, opposite Timarpur, Delhi is home to many Tibet refugees.

After the Tibetan freedom movement of 1959, many fled to India  seeking refuge.

A Tibetan camp came up across the road on the Yamuna riverbed for rehabilitation of Tibetans fleeing their homeland  after the Chinese occupation.

Majnu Ka Tilla offers a plethora of Tibetan culture, many shops and restaurants reflect the essence of Tibet.

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