Delhi Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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  the layers of history, and the hills are never too far... 


Con

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  Heat at summer 


In a nutshell

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  One of the world's oldest cities and historically very important 

 

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Things to Do  

Red Fort

Red Fort, Delhi

 123 Reviews  This was the place where the famous Peacock Throne used to be kept. It was looted by Persian Invader Nader Shah in 1738, who returned to Persia ( present day of Iran) in 1739. After the death of Nader Shah ( he was assassinated in 1747) , the Peacock Throne is untraceable till date. It may be... 

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk, Delhi

 31 Reviews  Old Delhi's main thoroughfare, Chandni Chowk, runs westwards in a straight line from the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid. It is one of the most fascinating streets in Delhi, and due to its chaos and crowds, it may seem like a circus to the unprepared traveller! It is home to a series... 

Hotels  

Taj Mahal Hotel

 4 Reviews and 448 Opinions  We stayed here three times during our trip to India. We were on the 10th, 3rd and 4th floors, in a... 

The Imperial

 5 Reviews and 657 Opinions  Few hotels in the world impress me in the way the Imperial did when I stayed here in Feb/Mar 2009.... 

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Restaurants  

Bukhara

Bukhara, Delhi

 12 Reviews  Located at the ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel in New Delhi, Bukhara serves dishes from the north-western region of India. This type of cuisine is typically in the form of very richly flavoured kebabs served without rice, which is unusual for Indian cuisine. The restaurant has received many notable... 

Street food and traditions

Street food and traditions, Delhi

 23 Reviews  At one point I got hungry, walking in Chandni Chowk,in the middle of afternoon, and I looked for a place for a quick meal. In a small “pedestrian” street, I came across a place where a cook was baking chappati outside a very little restaurant; I stepped in, was the attraction of the place for a few... 

Nightlife  

Djinn's

Djinn's, Delhi

 3 Reviews  Djinn's at the Hyatt Regency.A Live Band and a rocking Dj!Drinks are slightly on the expensive side,and the place shuts by 1:30am(it gets rocking only by 12!).Visit on the weekends.I think you need to be over 21,but,hehe:) i got in! Dress up! 

Transportation  

Taxis

Taxis, Delhi

 19 Reviews  When I came India I booked with Destination Services India!!!! they are so great because they have an America contact, who I called before i even left to talk about my trip and where I wanted to go!!! it was so easy, then when I got to india I met Mufeed who was my driver and he took us to india,... 

Train

Train, Delhi

 22 Reviews  Delhi is well connected with all cities and towns of India through railways. It is said that the best way to see India is through the Indian railway system. In fact, no visit to India can be complete without the experience of travelling on Indian trains and seeing the busy Indian railway stations,... 

Shopping  

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous, Delhi

 34 Reviews  From home furnishings to clothing for men, women and children. You get the different sense of style from the moment you see the exterior part of the shop. Two levels of nothing but brilliant items and most importantly, the prices are way reasonable than most fancy shops that I've been to in Delhi.... 

Cloths

Cloths, Delhi

 11 Reviews  One Style Mile is an area in south Delhi which is home to various designer outlets (and also some popular restaurants). Some of the well known stores that are located here include Kimaya, and Ayamik (which incidentaly is kimaya-spelt backwards!) They stock clothes from some of Indias top... 

Local Customs  

Daily life

Daily life, Delhi

 22 Reviews  Indians love their motorbikes... I think is more of them than cars. In the morning whole family (4 ppl) will straddle motorbike to take them to their daly work or school. In the chaos which is Delhi traffic,the motorbike can navigate quite sucessfuly, so is widely used. 

General Informations

General Informations, Delhi

 17 Reviews  Playing some music with friends at university... Local bands are often on view at college/ university annual festivals. The season begins towards the end of summer, and goes on for a while. That apart, several lounges and restaurants also have live music with local bands often performing. Olive... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Tap water

Tap water, Delhi

 7 Reviews  Like in the rest of India, be careful when it comes to tap water. Only used bottled water, and make sure that the bottle you buy is properly sealed, and not just refilled with tapwater. Futhermore, be also careful with ice, and home-made juices sold on streets. 

General Warnings

General Warnings, Delhi

 27 Reviews  1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors. 2. Don't leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available. 3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets. 4. Don't flash jewelry or large sums of money. 5. Never pay for anything upfront - including drivers. 6. Avoid... 

Tourist Traps  

Paharganj

Paharganj, Delhi

 6 Reviews  Paharganj is a fun place to visit and shows you the real india. It has hundreds of hotels and small shops. There are people who will try to sell hard, give you bargain offers or even try to trick you. I come here every year as it is perfectly placed next to new delhi railway station. And with my... 

Travel agencies

Travel agencies, Delhi

 7 Reviews  If some tout approaches you in Connaught avoid. We were approached by a tout who promised a car & driver for 600 Inr's a day & switched to a closer from EXOTIC ADVENTURE TRAVELS who promised more than he could deliver and for an price that was totally unfair. Avoid this travel agency. Write down... 

What to Pack  

General List

General List, Delhi

 14 Reviews  Hair shampoo and conditioner - water in Delhi may be safe but just as you do your final rinse, your hair can get so stiff. So stiff that sliding your palm over may be painful to your scalp. So bring lots and lots of hair shampoo and conditioner.... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Tips collections

Tips collections, Delhi

 20 Reviews  Valley Of The Dolls. One can find just about every kind of a doll one needs to see in Shankar's International Dolls Museum. There are about 6,000 dolls collected from over 85 countries and a third of the collection has been gathered from different parts of India. Each doll is resplendently dressed... 

Agra - Taj Mahal

Agra - Taj Mahal, Delhi

 4 Reviews  I think most people know about this place and have seen tons of pictures of it. But when you see it for the first time in real life, it still takes your breathe away for its shear beauty and proportions. I actually saw it for the first time from the rooftop of my hotel and whilst I sat eating my... 

Favorites  

Red fort

Red fort, Delhi

 6 Reviews  After the `First war of independence' in 1857, or as the British called it: `the sepoy mutiny', where there were several armed uprisings against the occupation of India by the British thru the `East India Company', much of the Red fort was occupied and destroyed by the British army. Many of the... 

Out of Delhi

Out of Delhi, Delhi

 15 Reviews  Rajasthan Government run very comfortable Volvo buses from Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi to Jaipur and from Sindhi Camp, Main Bus Stand, Jaipur to Bikaner House, Pandara Road, New Delhi. These ply every 30 mins-1 hr during the day. They take about 5 hours to complete the journey. Tickets... 

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 Capital city of India Delle - Delhi is the hart of India. A pulsating capital, the epicentre of power, a city steeped in histry.The country's finest museums, whether it is the National Museum, the craft Museum, the Rail Museum or... 

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Q:  which is the best month of the year to visit Delhi? 

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A: I would limit that to October-November & February-March. The Condition would be still around 30 deg during midday but morning and evening would be very pleasant with less... 

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 Delhi is the 3rd largest city as well as being the Capital of India. With a population of 15.3 million in 2005, it is also the 6th most heavily populated metropolitan area in the world and the fastest... 

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 Delhi, India's capital city, a city that has seen the rise and fall of several dynasties, and a place i`ve called `home' for nearly 20 years, exists in two time zones... One thats part of the 21st... 

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Capital city of India Delle

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 Delhi is the hart of India. A pulsating capital, the epicentre of power, a city steeped in histry.The country's finest museums, whether it is the National Museum, the craft Museum, the Rail Museum or... 

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 As I arrived to Delhi I get a great cultural shock. My first contact was at the airport to take a taxi to the hotel. It was a hot day of a strange colour; I suppose that because of the contamination.... 

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Like the cats, this city had seven lives

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 I write in my home page I like contrasts! Here there are! All sorts of them! The immense avenues radiating from Gate of India bordered with gardens and big government buildings, and the little narrow... 

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