Flights from Guangzhou (CAN) to Delhi (DEL)

About Delhi

Discover Delhi

Why visit Delhi?
Delhi is a vibrant capital where grand boulevards, colourful bazaars, and contemporary districts sit side by side. You will find historic landmarks, leafy avenues, and busy neighbourhoods that together create a memorable first impression of northern India.

What to expect
The city is spread across wide avenues and compact lanes, from the planned avenues of New Delhi to the bustling streets of Old Delhi. Expect a lively pace, diverse neighbourhoods, and a steady mix of heritage sites, green parks, and modern shopping and dining areas.

Plan your trip
Delhi works well as both a standalone city break and a starting point for wider journeys across northern India. With strong rail and air links, you can easily connect onwards to nearby cities and well-known cultural routes while returning to the capital as your hub.

Top sights in Delhi

Red Fort

Explore this imposing red sandstone complex with towering walls, gateways, and tranquil inner courtyards.

India Gate

Stroll around this landmark arch and its broad lawns, a popular place for evening walks and relaxed gatherings.

Qutub Minar complex

Discover an intricately carved tower surrounded by historic structures and expansive landscaped grounds.

Humayun’s Tomb

Wander through symmetrical gardens and admire a beautifully proportioned domed mausoleum set amid quiet greenery.

Connaught Place

Circle the colonnaded streets lined with shops, cafés, and offices at one of Delhi’s key commercial hubs.

Lodhi Gardens

Enjoy peaceful walking paths, lawns, and historic domed structures in one of the city’s favourite green retreats.

Old Delhi bazaars

Navigate narrow lanes filled with textile shops, spice stalls, and small eateries in a bustling historic quarter.

National Museum

View a wide collection of artefacts and artworks that trace the subcontinent’s long and varied cultural history.

Experience Delhi’s everyday rhythm

Getting around
Delhi Metro is one of the most efficient ways to travel longer distances, linking major business, shopping, and residential districts. For shorter hops, auto-rickshaws and taxis are widely available, while app-based services are useful for door-to-door trips.

Local life & culture
In the early morning, parks and neighbourhood streets fill with walkers and joggers before the city settles into its working day. Later, popular districts draw families, students, and office workers to cafés, cinemas, and casual eateries that stay busy well into the evening.

Where to unwind
Large city parks and landscaped gardens offer space to pause between sightseeing or meetings. Early mornings and late afternoons are comfortable times for walks, while several residential neighbourhoods have quieter tree-lined streets ideal for an unhurried stroll.

A taste of Delhi

Street food & local specialties
Street-side stalls and casual eateries serve a wide range of savoury snacks, breads, and sweets, from crispy bites to filling meals. Old Delhi, bustling markets, and busy shopping lanes are especially known for their compact, high-energy food scenes.

Casual & modern dining hubs
Across Delhi you will find food courts and cafés inside malls, as well as stand-alone restaurants in newer business districts. Menus often blend local dishes with international flavours, and smaller portions and shared plates make it easy to sample several options in one sitting.

Signature & scenic dining
For a more elevated experience, rooftop venues and high-floor restaurants offer views over city lights and landmark areas. Many hotels host refined dining rooms with attentive service, providing a calmer setting for business dinners or special evenings.

Retail therapy in Delhi

Malls & lifestyle hubs
Delhi’s larger malls combine international labels, local fashion, cinemas, and dining, making them convenient places to spend an afternoon or evening. These lifestyle centres often host seasonal events, exhibitions, and pop-ups that add variety to each visit.

Markets & local crafts
Traditional markets and neighbourhood streets are good for textiles, decorative items, and everyday essentials. Areas such as Connaught Place, Dilli Haat, and select craft-focused markets showcase a mix of regional products and contemporary designs.

Evening retail scene
After sunset, many high streets and mall façades are illuminated, creating a lively atmosphere for late shopping and dining. Night-time markets and busy main roads stay active, and public transport and app-based rides make it straightforward to reach and return from these areas.

Best time to visit Delhi

Winter season (November to February, peak season)
Delhi’s winter is generally mild, with average temperatures around 7–20°C (45–68°F). Cool mornings and evenings make it comfortable for walking tours and outdoor sightseeing, and many cultural events and fairs are held during this period.

Summer season (March to June, shoulder season)
Summer brings hot, dry weather, with daytime temperatures often between 25–40°C (77–104°F). Early mornings and late evenings are pleasant for exploring, and many indoor attractions, shopping centres, and restaurants provide cool spaces to enjoy the city.

Monsoon and post-monsoon (July to October, low season)
The monsoon introduces periods of rain and slightly lower daytime temperatures, averaging 25–32°C (77–90°F). Showers bring fresher air and greener parks, while indoor museums, malls, and cafés make it easy to experience Delhi even on wetter days.

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