Delhi Destination Guide
Delhi's charm will have you enchanted and it's a city not to miss on a visit to India. Delhi has witnessed the rise and the fall of many mighty empires and has re-invented itself after each period of its decimation. The city, as has the timeless Yamuna River, been a witness and participant to the passage of time, from the grand medieval times of emperors to the modern period of cosmopolitan India. The city bears its cloak of contemporary India woven with its ancient culture and traditions with great poise.With wonderful sites such as the marvellous Lotus Temple of New Delhi, take your time to explore this beguiling city.
Our Delhi destination guide together with our Delhi tour suggestions will tell you all you need to know about the best places to visit in Delhi. We also have some useful travel information for your India holiday.
Things to See & Do in Delhi
The capital city of India, New Delhi, is a modern metropolis with a historical past. Located on the western edge of the Gangetic Plain (a topographical feature of India), New Delhi has mostly been the capital of foreign rule in India. The art, architecture, culture and history of all these rulers have influenced the unique tapestry of this city. As the seat of Government, it is home to people from all over India and this cosmopolitan diversity creates a distinctive aura of rich cultural heritage. Delhi is the perfect blend of two contrasting yet complimentary parts: Old Delhi and New Delhi. The city, the third largest in India, offers an opportunity to visit the best monuments, museums, galleries and gardens, and is undoubtedly a travel hub of India.
Delhi is the quintessential capital city of India, the perfect balance between the old and the modern. In Old Delhi, you will find an unmistakable evidence of Mughal rule with places such as the Red Fort, built in 1639, dominating the landscape. This is the crowded and unplanned part of the city, although every step is a journey back in time, whether it is the large Chandni Chowk Market, or Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial) with its museum, or the Shanti Vana Park located nearby.
New Delhi, on the other hand, is impeccably designed and a walk around the cobbled roads of Connaught Circus gives you a chance to soak in the local spirit. All tourists in Delhi make it to the Rajpath, a grand pathway from the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s house) to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the India Gate. The vista reminds one of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Shaped like a lotus, the Bahai Temple is a must visit and is located to the south of the city.
What strikes you most about this city is its chaotic colourfulness, the merger of the old and the contemporary and the boisterous but charming ambience. Here in Delhi, you can shop till you drop, with a host of items being available at down-to-earth prices at the numerous bazaars (markets) that are to be explored. In contrast to Old Delhi, New Delhi displays the glory of the British Raj. The spacious tree-lined avenues and the imperial Government buildings are reminiscent of the architecture and grandeur of the days of British rule.
New Delhi, on the other hand, is impeccably designed and a walk around the cobbled roads of Connaught Circus gives you a chance to soak in the local spirit. All tourists in Delhi make it to the Rajpath, a grand pathway from the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s house) to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, at the India Gate. The vista reminds one of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. Shaped like a lotus, the Bahai Temple is a must visit and is located to the south of the city.
What strikes you most about this city is its chaotic colourfulness, the merger of the old and the contemporary and the boisterous but charming ambience. Here in Delhi, you can shop till you drop, with a host of items being available at down-to-earth prices at the numerous bazaars (markets) that are to be explored. In contrast to Old Delhi, New Delhi displays the glory of the British Raj. The spacious tree-lined avenues and the imperial Government buildings are reminiscent of the architecture and grandeur of the days of British rule.
As with the rest of the country, Delhi has a predominantly Hindu population (83.67 percent). However the multi-ethnic society of the city accounts for a healthy mix of other communities such as Muslims (9.2%), Sikhs (6.1%), Christians (0.9%), Jains, Buddhists and Jews. The stature of the city makes it inevitable that people from almost every Indian state are seen here, with Punjabis, Gujjars, Jats and Kashmiris forming a big chunk.
Complimenting its multi-ethnic image, Delhi is also a multi-lingual city where you can hear almost every language that is spoken in this country. As tourists you will be able to find it quite easy to move around, as English is spoken and understood widely (it is the associate official language). Hindi is the principal language of written and oral communication. Punjabi and Urdu are the second official languages, in tune with the predominance of communities that speak these languages.
For those of you who would like to spice up the evenings, Delhi offers a host of discotheques. Most five-star hotels in Delhi boast of good clubs and the night life is as vibrant as you would find in any other modern city of the world.
Some of the happening places in Delhi are ‘C.J.'s’ at Le Meridien, ‘Annabelle's’ at The Hilton, ‘Dubliner’ at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel, ‘Agni’ at the Park Hotel, ‘Oasis’ at Hyatt Regency, ‘Djinn's’ at Hyatt Regency and ‘My Kind of Place’ at the Taj Palace. Saket has a number of prominent places such as ‘Voda’, T’zers and ‘Buzz’. ‘Shalom’ in Greater Kailash and ‘Punjabi by Nature’ in Vasant Vihar are also popular destinations. ‘Fabric’, situated on the Gurgaon-Mehrauli road, is a little out of the way but nonetheless a great option.
The city also has a host of malls, particularly in Gurgaon, which can easily have the highest concentration of malls in the country.
Some of the happening places in Delhi are ‘C.J.'s’ at Le Meridien, ‘Annabelle's’ at The Hilton, ‘Dubliner’ at the Maurya Sheraton Hotel, ‘Agni’ at the Park Hotel, ‘Oasis’ at Hyatt Regency, ‘Djinn's’ at Hyatt Regency and ‘My Kind of Place’ at the Taj Palace. Saket has a number of prominent places such as ‘Voda’, T’zers and ‘Buzz’. ‘Shalom’ in Greater Kailash and ‘Punjabi by Nature’ in Vasant Vihar are also popular destinations. ‘Fabric’, situated on the Gurgaon-Mehrauli road, is a little out of the way but nonetheless a great option.
The city also has a host of malls, particularly in Gurgaon, which can easily have the highest concentration of malls in the country.
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