South Extension is a neighbourhood of South Delhi, India. It is also described as a premier shopping destination. Situated on the Ring Road, Delhi, just east of All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The colony is divided into two parts - South Extension I and South Extension II. It has a population of about 50,000 people in South Extension Part 1 and 27,000 in South Extension Part 2. A Delhi Metro station as part of Metro's Phase III extension has started commercial operations from 6 August 2018. Description Located on the Ring Road, South Extension (known to locals as "South Ex") is a huge neighbourhood in South Delhi and is divided into two parts: South Extension - Part I and South Extension - Part II. South Extension is also known to be one of Delhi's most high-end markets. Along with Connaught Place and Khan Market, South Extension is known to cater to the shopping desires of the rich and the elite. While, plot rates averaging at Rs. 63,169.22/sqft make the neighbourhood one of the most expensive residential areas in Delhi, the rental rates averaging at Rs.700/sqft, make South Extension the 5th most expensive commercial real estate in India. The market is known as a high end wedding shopping destination with showrooms such as Manyavar, Nalli, Tanishq, Kapoor Watch Co etc. Notable restaurants, air bars & continental food outlets include Moti Mahal Deluxe, Daitchi, Branch Kitchen & bar , McDonalds, Mic drop, Skol, Sai Ram sweets, Bengali sweets, Sharma sweets, Starbucks and many good bespoke tailoring showrooms such as Iqbal Bros south ex, top-notch, etc. For fitness enthusiasts, the market boasts of leading gym chains such as Fitness First and Anytime Fitness. Historical sites South Extension is also home to two tombs from the Mughal era. The Bade and Chote Khan’s twin tombs in South Extension are preserved in pretty good shape. They form part of one of the major components of the Kotla Mubarakpur complex, which includes several other lesser known tombs, mostly from the pre-Mughal era, belonging to various kings and noblemen of the notable Lodi and Sayyid dynasties. "Bade Khan Ka Gumbad" is slightly bigger of the two tombs, it dates back to the 16th century, as per archaeologists. The front is intricately carved, while the centre is surrounded by three rows of niches. The central niche in each row is larger than the other two. It looks