Delhi Tours

Tourist information about Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India has a rich mixture of traditional cultures. The capital city of India has been ruled by the Mughals for a long time and it is one of the most visited tourist places. It is due to its spectacular monuments that the Mughals have constructed long back.

Different monuments are known for their grandeur, historical and architectural importance.

The British rule has left some of its impression in Delhi. Thousands and hundreds of tourists visit the place every year.

Best time to visit Delhi

The best time to visit Delhi is from October to November and from February to March. During this time, one can enjoy the beauty of Delhi in a pleasant weather condition.

Location

Situated in the northern part of India and it is stretched over an area of 1483 square kilometres. As per the geographical location, it is between the Himalayas and Aravallis range.

How to reach Delhi?

• By air – The city international airport is Indira Gandhi international airport that is well connected with the rest of the big cities. It offers both domestic and international flight services. It is located at a distance of 22 kilometers from the city.
• By rail – There is easy interstate bus service in Delhi that easily connects with most of the nearby cities. The metro service of the city and the DTC buses help connect easily with the big cities from Delhi.
• By road – Delhi is known to be the headquarters of northern railways with five main railways in Delhi. The new railway station is situated in Paharganj close to Connaught place. Therefore, the railway connectivity in Delhi is a convenient one to get connected to the rest part of the city.

Things to do in Delhi

1. Visit Qutab Minar

Qutab Minar is among the top tourist destinations in Delhi. This 240 feet tall tower is built of marble and red sandstone. This monument has a spiral staircase that takes almost 379 steps where tourists visit throughout the year. Built almost 1000 years ago, this monument of carvings throughout the tower is a must-visit one.

2. Get inner peace at Lotus temple

This architectural delight should not be missed out and this monument is made of quality marble. The lotus temple is a symbol of peace that is significant due to its shape. This is a silent place that is maintained most of the time. This place is also known as the Baha’i faith and thus, it is worth visiting the place when travelling to Delhi.

3. Walk to the India Gate

Go for a walk to India Gate where one can find memories of the soldiers is worthy of paying a visit. This is a famous 42-meter high iconic monument that offers both for educational purposes and an excellent place for photographer’s delight. The best time to visit the place is during the evening time when the monument will be lit up brilliantly. Adding to this, with the fountain, the place looks a magical one.

4. Experience the culture at Jama Masjid

This is one of the largest Islamic mosques constructed during the 17^th century. This building in Delhi is considered as an important worshipping place. It is worthy to visit this place during Friday prayers. Everyone can enter the place and it is mandatory to cover up from head to toe.

5. Go for boating at Old Fort

The other name of the place is Purana Qila has a beautiful boating area amidst the fort and Delhi zoo area. For the perfect peace of mind, this place is suitable to visit except for Monday. It is further known that the construction of the place has been started by Sher Shah Suri and it has been completed by Humayun.

6. Akshardham Temple

This is a famous place of worship in Delhi with water shows and boat rides. This is a must-visit place with lush gardens all around. Situated in east Delhi, it is a famous one in the whole world. It is also considered among the largest Hindu temples for its excellent decoration and architectural beauty.

Places to visit in Delhi

• Red Fort

The light and sound snow are a must watch thing when visiting Red Fort. The place is also known for its historical and architectural importance. It symbolizes the time of Mughal rule since its inception in 1638. The magnificent building is good evidence of the architectural splendour of the Mughals during their rule in India. The time from sunrise to sunset is suitable to visit the place. The high walls of the fort are significant features of the fort.

• Humayun’s Tomb

This place is famous for its architectural and historical importance since it has been built during 1570. It is a good example to know about Persian architecture. Every visitor can visit the place and it is suitable to visit it during the afternoon time.  

• Qutab Minar

Famous for its architectural and historical importance, this place should top your list of the must-visit places when traveling to Delhi. It is one of the tallest towers that mark the beginning of Mughal period in India. The 73 meters tall tower has been built by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. There is a mixture of red sandstone, sandstone and marble in the construction of the monument. One should also visit the archaeological park.

• Lodi Gardens

When looking for a place to escape the crowd of the place, Lodi Gardens is the place. Built during 1936 around the rulers of the 15^th and 16^th centuries, it is spread over an area of 90 acres. You can walk, relax, enjoy and go jogging in this park. For long walks and picnic, this spot is a suitable one in Delhi.

• India Gate

India Gate is famous for the Indian army, architectural importance and as a war memorial. It takes 1 to 2 hours to go around the place. Constructed during 1931, the names of soldiers are inscribed on the walls of India Gate. This place is also known as the ‘All India War Memorial.’ The evening is the best time to experience the India Gate in its true beauty. For relaxing in the surrounding gardens, this is the suitable one.

• Purana Qila

To know about the cultural importance, ruins, fort and historical significance of the place, it is worthy to visit Purana Qila. Since the Mughal time, it has witnessed many historic events. The gates and walls of the fort are evidence of the grandeur of the place. The light function is worthy to attend at this fort. Also, one can visit the archaeological museum for its beauty.

Famous festival at Delhi

• Lohri – Lohri is celebrated by Punjabis and Hindus by lighting bonfire. It is celebrated on the 13th of January. In this, people will dance around the bonfire while throwing food items like groundnuts, popcorns, sesame seeds and the like into the fire. Even the event is often accompanied by Bhangra and gidda as part of the festival. There is great importance of the festival in Punjabi households after a baby’s birth or couple’s marriage to celebrate happiness.
• Diwali – Diwali is also known as the ‘festival of lights’ celebrated in October or November. The main reason for the celebration is the home-coming of Lord Rama after fourteen years. People decorate homes with lights, rangolis and light firecrackers, put diyas and candles.
• Navratri and Dussehra – This is celebrated for long nine days and a different form of Goddess Durga is worshipped each day. Gujarati people have community dance programs when they dresse up in ghagra-choli. The tenth day is termed on the day of Navratri and Dussehra when demons like the ‘Ravana’, ‘Kumbhakarana’ and ‘Meghnatha’ are burnt indicating the victory of good over the evil in the society.

Food culture of Delhi

Without any such specific food culture, the North Indian food culture is mostly found in Delhi. It includes Mughlai dish and Punjabi dish and each of these are mouthwatering ones. Even people in Delhi are fond of Thai, Mexican, Continental and Chinese food.

 

Things not to do in Delhi

1. Never trust strangers

Do not trust strangers in Delhi and try to keep away from them. Never ignore the warning that your parents used to give you. If you find someone is trying to make bucks from you, try to avoid those people. When roaming about in the main city, try to be aware of these frauds.

2. Do not run for metro during peak time (9am-11am) & (6pm-8pm)

For budget traveling, the metro is not the choice. It is found to be overcrowded during peak time. Therefore, even if you miss one, you can easily get another within a quick time.

3. Do not miss out big chill

With a number of cafes and restaurants, one can plan for a big chill and party hard when traveling to Delhi. If you find the prices overcharged one, you can try to affordable desserts. Even the pastas and pizzas are recommended by most of the food lovers.

4. Do not take too much of street foods

As you will be tempted to taste the street food at Delhi, never make the mistake of overdoing it. Also, if you do it, make sure you try it from the right place. trying the food from the wrong place can cost you more.