Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Humayunpur Named Among the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods
Humayunpur is a neighbourhood in Delhi.
It used to be farmland.
Now it is a busy and lively place.
People from several northeastern Indian communities helped shape it.
Visitors can find Naga, Manipuri, Tibetan and Korean food there.
The neighbourhood also has small shops and Asian grocery stores.
Some streets include karaoke spots and tattoo parlours.
Humayunpur ranked 16th among the world’s coolest neighbourhoods for 2026.
Humayunpur in Delhi ranked 16th among the world’s coolest neighbourhoods for 2026.
The area developed from former farmland into one of Delhi’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
Communities from Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and other parts of Northeast India helped shape Humayunpur.
Its narrow lanes feature Naga and Manipuri food, Tibetan momos and Korean eateries.
Humayunpur also has independent shops, karaoke venues, tattoo parlours and Asian grocery stores.
- Who
- Humayunpur and the communities from Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and elsewhere in Northeast India that helped shape it.
- What
- Humayunpur was ranked 16th among the world’s coolest neighbourhoods for 2026.
- When
- 2026.
- Where
- Humayunpur, Delhi.
- Why
- Its vibrant mix of food, independent shops, entertainment venues and cultural influences makes it a distinctive neighbourhood.
- Ranking
- 16th among the world’s coolest neighbourhoods
- Year
- 2026
- City
- Delhi
- Earlier use
- Former farmland
- Food
- Naga, Manipuri, Tibetan and Korean offerings
- Other features
- Independent shops, karaoke spots, tattoo parlours and Asian grocery stores
- Community influences
- Nagaland, Manipur, Assam and other parts of Northeast India