India, Oct. 29 -- To most people visiting Delhi today, Majnu ka Tila (popularly called MKT) is famous as a bustling Tibetan settlement. Located near Delhi University's North Campus along the Yamuna River, it is officially known as New Aruna Nagar Colony or Samyeling. Colloquially dubbed "Little Tibet," the area transformed into a refugee settlement following the 1959 Tibetan uprising and the Dalai Lama's exile.

Today, Majnu ka Tila is a beloved neighborhood for students, tourists and locals as well. It is known for its narrow lanes filled with Instagrammable cafes, pocket-friendly fashion and a thriving culinary scene - one can find everything from momos, laphing and thukpa to Korean barbecues and fluffy pancakes.

However, few visitors ...