India Habitat Centre on Lodhi Road is one of New Delhi's most distinctive event venues — and one of the few that is genuinely different in character from a hotel ballroom. Spread over nine acres of beautifully landscaped grounds at one of the capital's finest locations, IHC was designed as a physical environment in harmony with its habitat. It houses 36 institutions committed to habitat and environmental research, alongside a club, 55 guest rooms, a comprehensive Convention Centre, a health spa, multiple restaurants, and five cultural venues.
The complex is operated by Old World Hospitality Pvt Ltd (Habitat World), which runs the country's most comprehensive Convention Centre alongside fine-dining restaurants staffed by top chefs from within and outside the country. For MICE events where the venue is expected to carry intellectual weight — academic conferences, policy summits, NGO gatherings, government events, and cultural programming — IHC has a standing in Delhi that commercial hotels cannot replicate.
Key Facts
| Detail | Data |
|---|---|
| Address | India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Phone | 011-24682001-09 / 011-43662054 |
| Website | https://www.indiahabitat.org/ |
| Total conference and banquet halls | 24 |
| Performance venues | 4 |
| Outdoor venues | 5 |
| Guest rooms | 55 |
| Nearest airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3) |
| Domestic airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport (T1, T2 & T3) |
| Railway | New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin |
Meeting & Exhibition Capabilities
IHC's convention infrastructure spans 24 conference and banquet halls, 4 performance venues, and 5 outdoor spaces. The Auditorium is the largest single space at 6,200 sq m with theatre capacity of 417. The Silver Oak complex (when combined with Foyer + Patio + Lawn) scales to 13,200 sq m and accommodates up to 600 in a buffet-seating arrangement.
| Venue | Area (sq m) | Theatre Style | Classroom | Boardroom | U-Shape | Exhibition | Buffet + Seating | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amaltas | 1760 | 100 | 40 | 30 | 36 | — | 55 | 90 |
| Kadamba | 620 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 21 | — | 24 | 30 |
| Rudraksha | 620 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 21 | — | 24 | 30 |
| The Theatre | 3000 | 170 | 80 | — | — | — | 100 | 100 |
| Theatre + Foyer | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 175 |
| Casuarina | 1520 | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Magnolia | 1540 | 90 | 50 | 34 | 36 | — | 65 | 70 |
| Maple | 1270 | 50 | 30 | 24 | 25 | — | 32 | 50 |
| Auditorium | 6200 | 417 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Silver Oak – I | 1200 | 100 | 40 | 26 | 34 | — | 60 | 100 |
| Silver Oak – II | 840 | 40 | 30 | 26 | 28 | — | 40 | 50 |
| Silver Oak – I+II+Foyer | 3300 | 200 | 90 | — | 70 | — | 150 | 300 |
| Silver Oak – I+II+Foyer+Patio | 7200 | — | — | — | — | — | 250 | 400 |
| Silver Oak – I+II+Foyer+Patio+Lawn | 13200 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 600 |
| Mahogany | 470 | 25 | 12 | 16 | 16 | — | 24 | 25 |
| Chinar | 320 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 12 | — | 16 | 25 |
| Willow | 570 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 24 | — | 35 | 45 |
| Gulmohar | 2870 | — | 113 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jacaranda-I | 1290 | 100 | 45 | 38 | 40 | — | 60 | 100 |
| Jacaranda-II | 1290 | 100 | 45 | 38 | 40 | — | 60 | 100 |
| Jacaranda I+II+Foyer | 3700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 330 |
Exhibition area (both fixed and flexible): 24 conference and banquet halls, 4 performance venues, 5 outdoor venues.
Facilities
- Exhibition area: 24 conference and banquet halls + 4 performance venues + 5 outdoor venues
- Parking (2/4/6-wheelers): Available
- Internet backbone (Wi-Fi): Available
- Accommodation (nos. / type): 55 guest rooms
- USPs (Habitat World): A variety of highly casual and fine-dining restaurants with elaborate menu options prepared by some of the top chefs from within and outside the country
Accommodation
Total guest rooms: 55
The 55 guest rooms are managed by Habitat World (Old World Hospitality). For large conferences exceeding 55 delegate nights, the Lodhi Road location is surrounded by premium hotel options — The Lodhi (directly adjacent), Taj Mahal Hotel, and Oberoi New Delhi are all within minutes. This makes IHC a natural choice for events where the venue's intellectual character matters more than keeping the entire group in-house.
F&B Outlets
Habitat World operates a comprehensive dining programme including highly casual and fine-dining restaurants, with elaborate menu options prepared by top chefs from within and outside the country. The IHC dining experience is one of Delhi's better-kept F&B secrets — the quality-to-price ratio tends to outperform comparably priced hotel options. For large MICE groups, dedicated banquet menus are available across all event spaces.
How to Reach
By Air
- International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (T3)
- Domestic Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport (T1, T2 & T3)
By Rail
- New Delhi Railway Station
- Old Delhi Railway Station
- Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
The Hazrat Nizamuddin station is the closest major rail terminus — approximately 4–5 km. The Jor Bagh Metro Station on the Yellow Line is within a short distance on Lodhi Road. The Lodhi Road location places IHC equidistant from central Delhi (Connaught Place), South Delhi (Lajpat Nagar), and the diplomatic enclave.
Best For
- Academic and research conferences — the 36 resident institutions create a built-in intellectual ecosystem that reinforces the credibility of serious conferences
- Government and policy summits — IHC's institutional standing, location, and security infrastructure make it a default for high-level policy events
- NGO and foundation events — the habitat and sustainability ethos aligns naturally with CSR and foundation programming
- Cultural and performing arts events — 4 performance venues and 5 outdoor spaces; no hotel ballroom can compete on this dimension
- Large gala dinners with outdoor settings — Silver Oak combined with Patio and Lawn reaches 600 reception; the gardens are among Delhi's most beautiful event settings
- Medical and academic associations — the auditorium at 417 theatre seats is purpose-built for lecture-format congresses
Operator Tips
- Capacity mismatch awareness: IHC's largest single indoor space (Auditorium: 417 theatre) is smaller than what major hotels offer. For conferences needing 500+ theatre, you will need to combine halls or accept the outdoor programme as the anchor. Be clear with clients about this upfront.
- Silver Oak + Patio + Lawn combination: The 13,200 sq m combined space accommodating 600 reception is the venue's best showcase for evening events. Book this configuration early — it is in high demand from October to March.
- 55-room accommodation gap: For groups larger than 40–50 delegate nights, pre-block rooms at The Lodhi or Taj Mahal Hotel and include the short transfer in your programme. Do not leave accommodation to chance given IHC's location in one of Delhi's most in-demand hotel clusters.
- No USP in AV infrastructure listed: The PDF does not list AV or dedicated SIPSI compliance. For technology-heavy conferences (live streaming, hybrid setups), conduct a technical recce and clarify AV provision, Wi-Fi bandwidth, and power backup before confirming.
- The cultural venue layer: IHC's 4 performance venues are a genuine USP for MICE programmes that include an evening cultural component. If your client's programme has a cultural night, negotiate a package that includes one of the performance venues rather than building a separate off-site.
- Pricing context: IHC typically prices below five-star hotel rates for equivalent event spaces. This creates room for a higher-margin event for operators — provided clients are comfortable with guest-room overflow logistics.
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