Delhi blends grand boulevards, historic forts, and leafy enclaves with buzzing streets and modern towers. You experience both India s capital energy and a deep sense of history in one city.
Discover Delhi
Discover Delhi
Why visit Delhi?
What to expect
You find atmospheric old lanes, wide ceremonial avenues, museums, and contemporary business districts side by side. Expect busy traffic, vivid markets, and a constant mix of heritage, culture, and modern life.
Plan your trip
Delhi works well as both a stand-alone city break and a starting point for journeys across North India, including Agra and Jaipur. Allow a few days to adjust, explore key sights, and sample the city s diverse neighbourhoods.
Top sights in Delhi
Red Fort
Walk along the imposing red sandstone walls and courtyards of this Mughal-era fortress, a landmark of Delhi s imperial past.
India Gate and Rajpath
Stroll the broad ceremonial avenue leading to India Gate, where locals gather in the evening amid lawns, fountains, and views of government buildings.
Qutub Minar complex
Explore this UNESCO-listed complex with its soaring stone minaret, carved archways, and atmospheric ancient ruins.
Humayun s Tomb
Admire the symmetrical gardens and striking dome of this 16th-century tomb, a key inspiration for later Mughal architecture.
Connaught Place
Circle the white colonnades of this central district, lined with shops, cafes, and theatres, and convenient for many city sights.
Chandni Chowk
Ride a cycle rickshaw or walk through this dense market area in Old Delhi, where lanes are packed with traders, street food, and tiny shops.
Lodhi Gardens
Escape the traffic in this landscaped park dotted with historic tombs, popular with walkers, joggers, and families.
Experience Delhi s everyday rhythm
Getting around
The Delhi Metro is the quickest way to cross the city, with clear signage and air-conditioned trains. For shorter distances, take app-based taxis or auto rickshaws, and plan extra time for traffic during peak hours.
Local life & culture
Life spills onto Delhi s streets, from morning walks in neighbourhood parks to evening gatherings at roadside stalls and plazas. You can sense different eras in each district, from old city bazaars to leafy residential colonies and new creative hubs.
Find calm in city parks such as Lodhi Gardens or along the landscaped boulevards of New Delhi, especially at sunrise or late afternoon. Many hotels also offer spas and rooftop pools where you can relax after a day of sightseeing.
A taste of Delhi
Street food & local specialties
Look for chaat, parathas, and kebabs in busy areas such as Chandni Chowk and old city lanes, where stalls and small eateries specialise in long-loved recipes.
Casual & modern dining hubs
Neighbourhoods like Connaught Place, Hauz Khas, and Cyber Hub in nearby Gurgaon offer cafes, casual restaurants, and global flavours, ideal for trying a few shared dishes across different places in one evening.
Signature & scenic dining
You can dine at rooftop venues and hotel restaurants that frame city views or overlook gardens and historic monuments, adding a memorable setting to refined North Indian and international menus.
Retail therapy in Delhi
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Large malls in South Delhi and Gurgaon bring together international brands, local designers, cinemas, and family-friendly entertainment, making them convenient one-stop destinations.
Markets & local crafts
Browse for textiles, jewellery, and handicrafts in areas such as Dilli Haat, Janpath, and Shahpur Jat, where you find everything from traditional work to contemporary Indian labels.
Evening retail scene
Busy shopping streets and open-air markets stay lively into the evening, with lit-up storefronts and food stalls adding to the atmosphere. Metro and taxis make it straightforward to reach most popular districts after dark.
Best time to visit Delhi
Cool and pleasant months (peak season): November to February, with daytime temperatures around 12–22 °C (54–72 °F). Warm and transitional months (shoulder season): March to April and October, with temperatures typically 25–32 °C (77–90 °F). Hot and monsoon months (low season): May to September, when temperatures often rise above 35 °C (95 °F) and humidity increases with intermittent heavy rain.