Delhi blends grand boulevards, Mughal monuments, and leafy neighbourhoods with a vibrant contemporary arts and café scene. You experience India’s history, power, and creativity in a single city.
Discover Delhi
Discover Delhi
Why visit Delhi?
What to expect
Expect historic forts, bustling bazaars, and modern districts with glass-fronted offices and galleries. Old Delhi feels dense and energetic, while New Delhi offers wide roads, parks, and calmer residential enclaves.
Plan your trip
Delhi is a natural starting point for journeys across North India, including Agra and Jaipur. Allow a few days to adjust, explore key sights, and organise onward travel by rail or air.
Top sights in Delhi
Red Fort
Walk through the imposing red sandstone walls and elegant pavilions of this 17th century fort, once the seat of Mughal power and now a symbol of Delhi’s historic core.
Humayun’s Tomb
Stroll through symmetrical gardens around this beautifully restored tomb, whose domes and arches inspired later landmarks and offer a serene escape from the city streets.
Qutub Minar
Admire the soaring sandstone tower and intricate carvings of this UNESCO listed complex, set amid crumbling gateways and lawns popular with local families.
India Gate and Rajpath
Join evening walkers around the India Gate memorial, then look down the ceremonial boulevard lined with lawns, fountains, and government buildings lit after dark.
Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk
Ride a cycle rickshaw through narrow lanes packed with shops, street stalls, and heritage havelis, where every turn reveals a different speciality market.
Lodhi Gardens
Explore tree-filled paths around medieval tombs and domes, a favourite spot for joggers, picnickers, and photographers in the softer morning and late afternoon light.
National Museum and craft emporiums
Discover sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts that trace India’s diverse cultures, then browse state-run craft shops showcasing work from across the country.
Experience Delhi’s everyday rhythm
Getting around
The Delhi Metro is the fastest way to cross the city, linking key business and tourist districts with clear signage. For shorter hops, use metered taxis or app-based cabs, and consider auto-rickshaws for quick last-mile journeys through narrow streets.
Local life & culture
Life in Delhi flows from morning park walks to late-night conversations in cafés and neighbourhood squares. Each district, from tree-lined South Delhi to the dense lanes of Shahjahanabad, reveals its own rhythm of conversation, music, and everyday street scenes.
Where to unwind
Find calm in city parks such as Lodhi Gardens or the landscaped grounds around major monuments, best enjoyed at sunrise or around sunset. Many hotels also offer spas and pools where you can recover from busy days of sightseeing.
A taste of Delhi
Street food & local specialties
Try chaats, stuffed breads, and grilled skewers in areas such as Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, and local market streets, where stalls and tiny eateries showcase Delhi-style flavours and snacks.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Head to Connaught Place, Hauz Khas, or South Delhi malls for relaxed restaurants serving regional Indian dishes alongside international favourites, with menus designed so you can share plates and sample a range of flavours.
Signature & scenic dining
Book a table at rooftop venues or high-floor hotel restaurants for city views, where carefully crafted menus and attentive service turn a meal into a memorable evening above the bustle.
Retail therapy in Delhi
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Large malls in South and West Delhi gather international brands, cinemas, and cafés under one roof, making them convenient spots to shop, dine, and meet friends in air-conditioned comfort.
Markets & local crafts
Browse Dilli Haat, Janpath, and Shahpur Jat for textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts, where artisans and small boutiques present work from across India in an easy-to-wander setting.
Evening retail scene
As temperatures drop, markets like Connaught Place and select neighbourhood bazaars grow livelier with lit shopfronts and street stalls, easily reached by Metro or taxi for relaxed browsing after dark.
Best time to visit Delhi
Delhi has three main travel seasons. Peak season runs from November to February, with pleasant days around 12–20°C (54–68°F), cooler nights, and clear skies ideal for sightseeing. Shoulder season spans March to April and September to early November, when temperatures range between 22–32°C (72–90°F) and conditions vary from warm and dry to occasional post-monsoon showers. Low season is from May to August, with hot weather often above 35–40°C (95–104°F) and higher humidity during the monsoon, when outdoor activities are best planned for mornings and evenings.