Delhi

"The
city
of
cities"

Delhi
Tourism
From historical monuments to crowded shopping malls, from
Mughal gardens to Delhi University campus, the capital city has
multiple personalities making it 'The good, the bad and the ugly'.
The Capital city of India and the base location to explore North
India, Delhi is considered to be the city with a heart.

This
Guide
includes

About Delhi
Suggested Itinerary
Commuting tips
Top Places To Visit
Hotels
Restaurants
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Suggested
Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive at Delhi, check in and rest for a while. Then become
the journey of exploring Delhi by visiting the most iconic monument
- The Red Fort and the colossal Jama Masjid. Then visit Chandni
Chowk.
Day 2- Visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Day 3- Visit the local bazaars, shopping malls, handicraft stores
and street food joints.
Day 4- Visit Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan,
Parliament House and then depart.

Commuting
in
Delhi
If you are visiting Delhi for the first time and do not have a hired
taxi, there are many other ways of commuting.

Make sure that you have Ola and Uber downloaded. Booking a
cab is a super convenient way of commuting in Delhi. These
services will ensure that the fare is fair! Sometimes this can be an
expensive affair, mostly, these services ensure hassle-free trips.

If you have to cover long distances and the roads are jam-packed,
the Delhi Metro is the best alternative. The minimum fare that can
be charged is INR 10 and the maximum is INR 60, for one trip.
While tokens are available, if you are looking forward to a lot of
travelling by metro, a smart card is viable, which can be issued at
a cost of INR 150. Then it has to be recharged (the minimum
amount has to be INR 200 and maximum INR 2000). There are a
number of metro lines covering the vast expanse of Delhi, with the
major junctions for changing metros being - Rajiv Chowk,
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Kashmere Gate, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Kirti Nagar, and
New Delhi. The main lines are - Yellow (Jahangirpuri to Huda City
Centre), Blue (Noida City Centre/Vaishali to Dwarka Sector 21),
Red (Rithala to Dilshad Garden), Violet (Kashmere Gate to
Badarpur), Green (Inderlok to Mundka), and Orange (New Delhi to
Dwarka Sector 21). The Orange line is also known as the airport
express which is faster and has directly connected to the airport. It
is a more expensive line than the others. There is connectivity with
the NCR region as well. On the Yellow line, there is a rapid metro
from Sikandarpur connecting it with Cyber Hub.

If the distance to be covered is extremely small, then Rickshaws

and Autos are the best. However, much of your time might go into
bargaining with these drivers. While the rickshaw drivers are still
reasonable, the auto drivers might charge unfairly. Try to ask them
to charge according to the fare tapped by the meter (quite a
difficult task for Delhi). You can also download Ola Auto option, as
the rates will be reasonable. Another option from hopping on from
one place to another in the same area is of availing the option of e-
rickshaw, which accommodates four people, for a charge of INR
10.

Buses are the cheapest form of travel in Delhi. The fare can be as
low as INR 5. If you are lucky enough to get a slightly less crowded
bus, then it is an extremely cheap form and efficient form of travel.
Otherwise, buses in Delhi are overcrowded, and being non-Delhiite
it might be difficult to manage. There are innumerable routes that
these buses cover.

Top
10
places
to
visit
in
Delhi

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 1.
Humayun's
Tomb

Open
Time : 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Cost : Indians - INR 10, Foreigners - INR 250. Video filming - INR
25, Photography - Free

Apart from being known for its stunning architecture, this is the
first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site declared in 1993, and has undergone
widespread restoration work since then. The tomb was custom-
built by Humayun's son Akbar during 1569-70, and is also the
first structure to have made the use of red sandstone at a
massive scale.

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Hauz
Khas
Village

Open
Time : Hauz Khas Village Complex: 10:30 - 19:00
Well known in medieval times, the Hauz Khas village has
amazing buildings built around the reservoir. There are remnants
of Islamic architecture roughly colored by splotches of urban
culture. The existing status of the village also retains not only the
old charm of the place but has enhanced its aesthetic appeal
through the well maintained green parks all around with
walkways, and the urbane refurbished upmarket and quirky
places of interest that have spruced up the old Mughal surviving
structures.

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Qutub
Minar

Open
Time : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost : Indians: INR 10,
Foreign tourists: INR 250

At a height of 234 feet, this minaret is the tallest individual tower

in the world and is a perfect display of Mughal architectural
brilliance.

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Red
Fort

Open
Time : 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Except on Mondays
Cost : Indian Citizens, citizens of SAARC and BIMSTEC nations:
INR 10,
Other foreigners: INR 250,
No fees for children below the age of 15

The Red Fort was the official seat of Mughal rule and authority
from 1648 onwards, when the 5th Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan,
decided to move the capital of the empire from Agra to Delhi.
Constructed using red sandstone, it remains one of the
architectural marvels of the Mughal era. In 2007, it became a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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 5.
National
Zoological
Park

Open
Time : 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM,
Closed on Fridays and National Holidays
Cost : Indians: INR 20 - INR 40,
Foreigners: INR 100 - INR 200

At the National Zoological Park, birds and animals live in an

environment that in many ways resemble their natural habitat.
The National Zoological Park not only provides a home for
endangered species, but also helps them to breed in captivity.
Eventually, they may once again thrive in the wild.
With the establishment of a Zoological Park at Delhi, presents of
animals started coming from State Government and individuals
which were kept in temporary enclosures around Azimganj Sarai,
an enclosed square courtyard built for temporary halt for
travellers during the Mughal days. The collection comprises of
Tigers, Leopards, Bears, Foxes, Monkeys, Deer, Antelope and
many birds which were finally transferred to their permanent
enclosures. The Park was inaugurated in November 1959, by
Minister of the Government of India. This Park was initially known
as Delhi Zoo. In the year 1982 it was given the status of the
National Zoological Park with the idea of it being the model zoo
of the country.

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 6.
India
Gate

Open
Time : 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cost : No entry fee

The All India War Memorial, popularly known as the India Gate, is
a war memorial located in New Delhi. It is dedicated to the
82,000 soldiers, both Indian and British, who died during the First
World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The Amar Jawan
Jyoti is the burning structure, right underneath the archway,
which symbolizes the eternal, immortal soldiers of India.

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 7.
Lotus
Temple

Open
Time : All days of the week except Monday: October-
March: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, April-September: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost : Free

Commonly known as Lotus temple, it is a Baha'i Houses of

Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion,
or any other distinction. It is situated near mandir marg in Kalkaji,
New Delhi

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 8.
Chandni
Chowk

Open
Time : 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM, except Monday
One of the oldest markets in Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is still an
important historical site renowned for the availability of every
kind of goods as well as food. It was Constructed in the 17th
century by mughal ruler of India Shah Jahan. It is situated
opposite the Red Fort and provides a view of the Fatehpuri
Mosque.

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Shopping
Markets

Open
Time : 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Delhi is known to be shoppers' paradise. For almost everything,
you will find a great market for the best price.

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 10.
Swaminarayan
Akshardham
Temple

Open
Time : All days of the week except Monday: 10 AM - 8
PM,
Ticket counters close at 6 PM
Cost : Exhibition:
Adults - INR 170,
Children - INR 100,
Senior Citizen - INR 125,
Musical Fountain:
Adults - INR 80,
Children - INR 50,
Senior Citizen - INR 80

Also known as the Delhi Akshardham, this temple complex was

built in 2005 and sits deftly near the banks of River Yamuna.

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Restaurants
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Delhi

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 Bikanervala Angan
North-Indian, South-Indian, Chinese, Snacks
8 AM to 11 PM
INR 500 for two
The desi touch, another benchmark of Bikanervala, is a small but
exciting canteen. It is an economical and filling place to satisfy the
hunger of passer-by. A chill place to hang out with friends.
3/5, City Center, Near Leisure Valley Park, Sector 29, Gurgaon,
India

Smokehouse Grill
North-Indian, Continental, Asian, Mediterranean
12 Noon to 3 PM, 6:30 PM to 11 PM
INR 1200 For Two for two
Smokehouse grill is known for serving unusual smoked ingredients in
an European fusion menu.
Ground Floor, MGF Mega City Mall, MG Road, Gurgaon, India

Not Just Parathas

North-Indian
11 AM to 12 Midnight
INR 1200 for two
As the name reflects, they serve 120 types of Parathas. Every kind of
unusual stuffed Paratha is available here. Chur Chur Paratha,
Khajoor Paratha, Kebab paranta and no end with the variety.
Shop 108, 1st Floor, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon, India

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 Gali Paratha Wali
North-Indian
11 AM to 11 PM
INR 550 for two
Lane of Paratha makers'' located in Old Delhi is a street that has
unlimited variety of Parathas for vegetarians and non vegetarians.
Head to this food stall-lined (some with seating) lane off Chandni
Chowk for delectable parathas (traditional flat bread) fresh off the
tawa (hotplate). Stuffed varieties include aloo (potato), mooli (white
radish), smashed pappadams and crushed badam (almond), all
served with a splurge of tangy pickles
2nd Floor, Food Court, DLF Promenade Mall, Vasant Kunj, New
Delhi, India

Moti Mahal Delux

North-Indian, Chinese
11 AM to 11 PM
INR 900 for two
Much alike original Moti Mahal, opened for six generations now has
much more of the quality food but the ambiance still needs to get
renovated. The delicious Butter chicken and superior Dal Makhni are
the reason why visitors come again and again to this place.
Lower Ground Floor, Epicuria Mall, Nehru Place Metro Station,
Nehru Place, New Delhi

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 The All American Diner
American
7 AM to 12 Midnight
INR 1000 for two
Penne in Pesto Sauce, Route 66 Chicken Sandwich, Golden Fried
Prawns, Sunset Skillet, Baked Hash & Corn & Chicken Steak, who
can resist from devouring these mouth watering dishes at one place.
That too with very nominal charges. The food is well cooked and the
ambience is clean and soothing.
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India

Lodi - The Garden Restaurant

European, Lebanese, Mediterranean
12 Noon to 12:30 AM
INR 2200 for two
A very picturesque restaurant set in heartland of Delhi, in lush green
surroundings, pebbled walkways, bamboo railings and hanging lights
is a perfect romantic place to dine in. The tent in the garden makes
this restaurant unique. Though a bit expensive, it's totally worth
visiting this place.
Opposite Mausam Bhawan, Near Gate 1, Lodhi Road, New Delhi,
India

Bukhara
North-Indian
12:30 PM to 2:45 PM, 7 PM to 11:45 PM
INR 7000 for two
Bukhara is considered one of the Delhi's best restaurant, with a royal
ambience and best of desserts available here.
ITC Maurya, Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India

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 Khan Chacha
Mughlai, North-Indian
12 Noon to 11 PM
INR 650 for two
A casual dining place and a fun place to hang out with friends, Khan
Chacha offers some tasty kebab rolls, wrapped-roti's and attracts the
young, college going crowd, especially.
First Floor, Shop 50, Middle Lane, Khan Market, New Delhi, India

Top
Budget
Hotels
in
Delhi

9.7 9.7

Tatvamasi
Homestay Homestay
Chateau
39
N-30 Chittaranjan Park A39, Oberoi Apartments, 2 Shamanth
Starting From ₹
2,542

Marg, Civil Lines

Starting From ₹
3,010

9.5 9.4

Cp
Villa Dagar
Apartment
7a Doctors Lane, Gole Market Gole C-101 Street No 8, Chattarpur Enclave
Market Phase 2
Starting From ₹
3,700

Starting From ₹
3,080

9.3
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At
Home
Bed
&
Breakfast Meditation
Palace
B-89, Ground Floor, Malviya Nagar - New 117, Pocket 1, Jasola Vihar
Delhi Starting From ₹
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