Pocket-friendly stop for students

One of the oldest lane surrounding the north campus – 'Hudson Lane' – has stood the test of time, competing with fancy restaurants and cafes in the Capital. But what is so special about this place that people choose it over lavish restaurants?

With a plethora of hangout options that are not only easily accessible but exceptionally budget-friendly, it is an ideal place for foodies. Lying close to the Kamla Nehru College, the place is highly popular among the students.

"I went to this place on the first day of my college and haven't been able to get enough of it," said Harshit Jain, a student of Kamla Nehru College, adding, "This is one place where all my friends meet every single day. Besides offering myriad flavors from different cuisines, the aura of the place is amazing. It's a stop where can just sit and chill for hours, without any sort of restriction."

Despite the sudden rise in cafes and changing food scene of the lane, this place stays true to its roots.

"I have seen this place grow and change. When I was a student, I used to be excited all the time for Charan Singh's food van or Surinder's chole bhature. Eating shahi paneer and rajma chawal over a few laughs was one of those memories I still cherish. The best part was interacting with the cooks in the food joint while learning how to make our favourite dishes. People in this area have always been extremely friendly and cheerful. We feel at home when we come here," said Tanmay Goel, student from Shaheed Bhagat Singh.

Though Satya Niketan – the area surrounding south campus, is equally popular among the college goers, Hudson lane gets an upper hand when it comes to a society meeting or a casual lunch gathering. One of the major reason for people choosing Hudson over Satya Niketan is the open space it has. Hudson is designed over a big place and the cafes are widely spread. People don't have to necessarily to go and sit in cafes. They can eat street food or sit in parks in this area. On the other hand, Satya Niketan is congested and has cafes next to each other, making it extremely crowded.

Even though new restaurants are opened on a daily basis in this cute-little lane, people preferably sit and eat in their favorite old restaurants.

"I personally love trying new cuisines and places. But even though there are quite a few nice cafes that have opened up in this area, Ricos, Hudson Cafe or BYD will always remain my favourite. It's not that I don't like the new cafes, but the old ones have a homely feel to it. We are accustomed to the ambiance and are really not over it yet," said Anushi Arora, Miranda House.

If you haven't visited the area yet, go and check out. It has a number of options which will convince you to come back again.