Travel guide

Delhi

India's chaotic, 1,000-year-old capital

🗓️ Best time: October–March💰 Budget · ~$45/day📍 India

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About Delhi

A 30-million-person megacity layering Mughal red forts on British colonial boulevards on Hindu temples — sensory overload, the world's best street food, and the gateway to North India.

⭐ Things to do in Delhi

Red FortJama Masjid mosqueHumayun's TombChandni Chowk + Paranthe Wali GaliQutub MinarLodhi GardensHumayun's Tomb at sunsetHazrat Nizamuddin qawwali Thursday nights

🍽️ What to eat in Delhi

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Chole bhatureButter chicken (Moti Mahal)Aloo tikki chaatKulfi

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro is fast and clean; auto-rickshaws (negotiate); Uber/Ola.

💡 Local tip

Take a guided Old Delhi food walk — solo wandering is overwhelming.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe in tourist areas. Solo women travelers should be cautious in some regions.

🌙 Nightlife

Hauz Khas Village; Connaught Place; Aerocity hotels.