Delhi City Guide

Also known as Dilli, the capital city and the second largest metropolis in India after Mumbai, Delhi is a beautiful city bustling with people, an epitome of diversity and a paradigm of unity. It is a place that represents a perfect amalgamation of the old and new and is a mirror to the developments taking place in other parts of the country.

Unlike many other places in the world, Delhi boasts a plethora of attractions for the young and the old. Over the years, this amazing city has become an ideal getaway for many people across the globe. Delhi is divided into Old Delhi and New Delhi. With several archaic buildings and traditional culture, Old Delhi marks off the historical background of the city whereas skyscrapers and contemporary fashion reflecting the latest developments form a part of New Delhi. The charisma of the city is unique in a way that enthusiasts from all over the world are attracted towards it.

Delhi is famous for its sightseeing. From huge forts and monuments to magnificent religious places, Delhi has everything to keep its visitors glued. The Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Safdarjung Tomb, Red Fort, Isa Khan’s Tomb and Humayun’s Tomb are some of the well known historical destinations in the city. Also, the Indira Gandhi Museum, the National Science Museum, National Rail Museum, the Crafts Museum, Shankar’s Dolls Museums and Tibet House etc. are big hits amongst the tourists. People are also greatly enticed by the sacred places such as the Chattarpur Temple, ISKCON temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Church of the Redemption in Delhi.

Delhi is popular for its amusement parks such as the Appu Ghar, Fun ‘N’ Food Village, Lodi Garden, Mughal Gardens and the National Zoological Park that are the most wanted joints for the kids as well as couples. The other all time attractions of the city include the lately constructed Akshardham Temple, India Gate, Rajghat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi Haat and Connaught Place or Rajiv Chowk. Delhi is also a shopper’s paradise. The shopping sprees can have a wonderful time bargaining and purchasing in big markets such as the Sarojini Nagar, Connaught Place (Janpath) and Kamla Nagar. There are also some grand malls such as Ansal Plaza, EDM, Pacific Mall and Centerstage Mall etc. where you can spend an entire day gazing or purchasing the wonderful items there. If you are jewelry bug, Delhi presents one of the biggest jewelry markets in the country, Chandni Chowk. Also known as the Walled City, Chandni Chowk is famous for gems, jewelry and food. The place has some small yet fantastic eating avenues where you can relish the typical Indian masala cuisine. Other good places to pamper your taste buds are the five star hotels and restaurants in the city including the superb food stalls at Delhi Haat.

Once you make up your mind to enjoy in this wonderful city of India, decide the means that will get you here. Reaching Delhi is not at all a daunting task because this city is connected to almost all parts of the country. You can take an effective means of transport such as bus, train or airplane, depending on your location and pocket. There are also a number of national and international flights to and from the Indira Gandhi International Airport that will help you in reaching and travelling in the city.