India’s capital and a major gateway to the country, Delhi is a bustling metropolitan city located at the heart of India. From ancient monuments and modern museums, fun and tasty delicacies anyone could die for, bars and world class nightclubs to party like an animal and shopping your heart’s desire, Delhi has it all. So what are you waiting for?
Before you plan a trip, get all the details of Delhi.
- Currency – Indian Rupee
- Location – Northern India (28.61°N, 77.23°E) , borders the states of Haryana, on the north, west and south and Uttar Pradesh (UP) to the east.
- Best Time to Visit – October to March
How to Reach
By Air
Indira Gandhi International Airport is Delhi’s international airport. Also, there are regular domestic flights to Delhi from Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Goa, Lucknow etc.
By Train
Delhi is the headquarters of the Northern Railways and there are five major railway stations in Delhi, namely, The New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Nizamuddin Railway Station, Anand Vihar Railway Terminal and Sarai Rohilla.
By Road
Delhi has a strong network of highways and you can enjoy the ride with fun stopover in between destinations.
Red Fort is a definitive example of Mughal era in India and is one of the main tourist attractions in New Delhi. It is located in Old Delhi across the street of the famous wholesale market, Chandni Chowk.
If you are a history geek, then you must visit Red Fort. Also, Meena bazaar inside the fort and sound and light show are its keen attractions.
Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians, INR 250 for foreigners, Free for children under 15
Opening hours: 9am to 6pm (Mondays Closed)
Nearby Visit: Chandni Chowk
Nearby Places to Eat:
Kuremal Mahavir Prasad Kulfiwale, Satiram’s BTW, Mc Donald’s, Punjabi Janta Dhaba, Chand Hotel Restaurant
India Gate defines Delhi or India for that matter. It was built in the memory for martyrs who gave their lives for the country in World War l. It is located in Central Delhi in Connaught Place or CP and looks stunning in evening lights.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: Open 24×7
Nearby Visit: National Gallery of Modern Art or Connaught Place
Nearby Places to Eat:
Indian Accent, Gulati, Bukhara, Karim’s, Saravana Bhavan
Qutub Minar is a 73 meter tall minaret located in South Delhi. You can take a metro on the yellow line and get down at Qutub Minar station. This is the easiest way to reach here. Anyways, this structure has five storeys with beautiful chiseled carvings and scriptures. It is also declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians, INR 250 foreigners, Free for children under 15
Opening Hours: Sunrise till sunset (Mondays Closed)
Nearby Visit: Chhatarpur temple
Nearby Places to Eat:
Dramz, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Qla, Bo Tai Qutub, Lavaash by Saby
Humanyun’s tomb is also one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi. It is a main tourist attraction located on Mathura Road, opposite Nizamuddin Dargah. It is one of the most amazing works of Mughal Architecture to which Taj Mahal owes its design.
Entry Fees: INR 10 – Indians and SAARC Visitors, INR 250 – foreigners
Opening Hours: Sunrise till sunset (best viewed in the morning or on full moon evening)
Nearby Visit: Dargah of Nizamuddin for a spiritual session (If on Thursday, walk there for Qawwali evening.
Nearby Places to Eat:
Bikaner Sweets and Rasoi, Karim’s, Café Turtle, Gravy King Restaurant, Threesixty Degrees
While sightseeing in Delhi, Akshardham temple is a must visit as it is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. It is located on Yamuna River. The easiest way to reach Akshardham temple is to take metro and get down at Akshardham station on blue line.
Entry Fees: Free, but there’s fees to watch the sound and light show
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 6:30pm (Mondays Closed)
Sound and Light Show Timings: First show starts after sunset (24 min show)
Nearby Places to Eat:
Café 24×7, Street foods of India, Carobar, Chawla’s The pastry Shop.
NOTE: There is a food court inside the temple too.
OId fort is also known as Purana Quila and it is one of the most ancient grandeurs of the city. You can enjoy boating and sound and light show in the evening.
Entry Fees: INR 5 – Indian, INR 100 – foreigners
Opening Hours: 7am to 5pm
Nearby Visit: National Zoo and Supreme Court Museum
Nearby Places to Eat:
Purani Dilli Restaurant, China Fort, Shyam Sweets, Lakhori-Haveli Dharampura, Old Maharashtra Sadan
7. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
It is the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara or Sikh house of worship. It is located in the heart of Delhi’s famous Connaught Place. It is instantly recognizable by its stunning golden dome and tall flagpole called the Nishan Sahib.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: Everyday
Nearby Visit: Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, Birla Mandir and St. Cathedral
Nearby Places to Eat:
Bangla foods, Chutney Bar + Tandoor, Indian Coffee House, Twenty four Seven, Zing
NOTE: The Gurudwara has free Langar or meal that you can have (it is a religious meal)
It is one of the most beautifully landscaped green areas in Chanakyapuri. Also, Nehru Park is one of the best places to visit in Delhi and is a hub for recreational activities.
Entry Fees: Free
Opening Hours: 6am to 8pm
Nearby Visit: Teen Murti House, Exotic India Tourism
Nearby Places to Eat:
Ethopian Cultural Club, Chanakya Bar-Be Que Sizzlers Restaurant, Sagar Ratna, Diggin Café, Bikanervala
With a wide and exotic collection of hundreds of train exhibits by Indian Railways, National Rail Museum is one of the coolest places to see in Delhi, especially with your kids. Static and working models, antique furniture, photographs, Prince of Wales’ Saloon, Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon are the major attractions. A mono toy train is the popular attraction among kids.
Entry Fees: INR 20
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm (Closed on Mondays and National Holidays)
Nearby Visit: Nehru Park, Sarojini Nagar Market
Nearby Places to Eat:
The Potbelly Rooftop Café, FrenZone Restaurant, The Qube, QD’s Multicuisine Restaurant, Cafeteria & Co
10. Shankar’s International Dolls Museum
This doll museum was a vision of a great Indian cartoonist, K Shankar Pillai. The dolls are collected from different countries like USA, UK, New Zealand, Australia and Asian countries. The number of dolls has increased from 3000 to 6500 from over 85 countries.
Entry Fees: INR 15 – Adult, INR 5 – Children
Opening Hours: 10am to 5:30pm (Mondays Closed)
Nearby Places to Eat:
Udupi Café, Shree Jee Rasoi, Food Paradise, Nirula’s CP (M block), Strada
Where to stay?
There are a lot of options when it comes to accommodation in Delhi. You will find various options throughout Delhi.
Some of them are-
Hilton Garden Inn, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Double Tree by Hilton, Best Western Resort Country Club
Radisson Blu Hotel, Hotel Golden Grand, Jaypee Siddharth, Hotel Eternity
Maidens Hotel, Radisson Blu Hotel, The Jehan by juSTa, Tivoli Resort & Hotel
Lemon Tree Hotel, Holiday Inn, the LaLit, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.
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