Flights from Tokyo (TYO) to Delhi (DEL)

About Delhi

Discover Delhi

Why visit Delhi?
Delhi blends historic grandeur with rapid modern growth, offering a city of monuments, leafy boulevards, and energetic markets. You will find grand avenues, atmospheric old lanes, and contemporary districts that showcase the capital’s creative and entrepreneurial spirit.

What to expect
The city is shaped by wide, planned neighbourhoods like New Delhi and lively quarters such as Old Delhi, lined with bazaars and street vendors. Modern hubs like Connaught Place, Gurugram, and Noida add contemporary skylines, business centres, galleries, and lively cafés to the city’s daily rhythm.

Plan your trip
Delhi is a gateway to northern India, with excellent rail and road links to cities such as Agra, Jaipur, and Chandigarh. Whether you stay in the capital or continue onwards, you can easily combine heritage sightseeing with short escapes into surrounding regions.

Top sights in Delhi

India Gate and Rajpath

Stroll along the ceremonial boulevard to India Gate, a landmark arch set amid lawns that come alive in the evening.

Red Fort

Explore this imposing red sandstone complex, with its impressive walls and palaces reflecting the city’s historic importance.

Qutub Minar Complex

Visit the towering Qutub Minar and surrounding ruins, admired for their intricate stonework and layered history.

Humayun’s Tomb

Wander through tranquil gardens surrounding this grand tomb, an architectural inspiration for later monuments in the region.

Connaught Place

Browse boutiques, bookstores, and cafés in this circular colonnaded district at the heart of modern Delhi.

Lodhi Garden

Enjoy a relaxed walk among landscaped lawns, trees, and historic domed structures in one of the city’s favourite green spaces.

Hauz Khas Village

Combine a walk around a historic reservoir and ruins with time in nearby studios, eateries, and design-forward boutiques.

National Museum

Gain an overview of the subcontinent’s past through well-curated collections of sculpture, textiles, and decorative arts.

Experience Delhi’s everyday rhythm

Getting around
The Delhi Metro is one of the most efficient ways to cross the city, linking key districts, markets, and business hubs. For shorter hops, auto-rickshaws and taxis are widely available, while app-based ride services help with the final stretch to smaller lanes and residential areas.

Local life & culture
Daily life in Delhi flows between traditional neighbourhoods and contemporary enclaves, where small shops sit beside modern offices and galleries. Tree-lined residential colonies host local parks and corner stalls, while creative districts showcase design studios, live performances, and cultural centres throughout the week.

Where to unwind
Green spaces such as Lodhi Garden, Nehru Park, and the landscaped avenues of New Delhi offer calm corners for morning walks and evening strolls. During the cooler hours around sunrise and sunset, you can enjoy quieter paths, open lawns, and views of historic domes and stone pavilions.

A taste of Delhi

Street food & local specialties
Delhi is known for its street-side snacks, breads, and rich curries, often found in busy lanes and long-running eateries. Areas such as Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, and older neighbourhood markets are filled with stalls where you can sample local favourites in a lively setting.

Casual & modern dining hubs
Malls and modern districts like Connaught Place, Aerocity, and Select Citywalk bring together cafés, bakeries, and international flavours under one roof. Menus tend to offer sharing plates and manageable portions, making it easy to try several dishes across different venues during your stay.

Signature & scenic dining
For a memorable meal, head to rooftop restaurants overlooking city skylines or venues in restored heritage buildings. Hotels and dedicated dining precincts around central Delhi and Aerocity also offer refined settings where carefully designed menus meet thoughtful service.

Retail therapy in Delhi

Malls & lifestyle hubs
Large malls such as Select Citywalk, DLF Promenade, and Ambience Mall bring together international labels, local brands, cinemas, and cafés. These lifestyle hubs are popular meeting places where you can combine shopping with dining and entertainment in air-conditioned comfort.

Markets & local crafts
For handcrafted textiles, jewellery, and decorative pieces, explore neighbourhoods like Dilli Haat, Shahpur Jat, and Mehrauli. Smaller markets and boutique-lined streets in these areas are ideal for discovering local designers, traditional techniques, and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Evening retail scene
After dark, illuminated streets around Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, and key mall districts stay active with shoppers and diners. Many markets extend into the evening, creating a relaxed atmosphere for browsing before or after dinner, with public transport and taxis making these areas easy to reach.

Best time to visit Delhi

Winter season (November to February, peak season)
Delhi’s winter brings cool, pleasant days with average temperatures around 7–20°C (45–68°F). This is a popular time for outdoor sightseeing, festivals, and exploring parks and historic complexes in comfortable weather.

Summer season (April to June, shoulder season)
Summers are hot, with daytime temperatures often between 25–40°C (77–104°F). Early mornings and evenings are quieter moments to explore, and many indoor attractions, malls, and cafés provide welcome respite from the midday heat.

Monsoon and post-monsoon (July to October, low season)
During the monsoon, temperatures usually range from 24–32°C (75–90°F), with showers bringing a greener look to parks and tree-lined avenues. Between showers, you can enjoy less-crowded attractions, cosy café visits, and the sight of the city refreshed after rain.

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