New Delhi Travel Guide & Tips

Enriched with rich culture and history, the imperial buildings and astonishing architecture of New Delhi are quite an amusing contrast to the labyrinth of Old Delhi streets. Being the first choice of every successive dynasty because of its strategic location, every nook and corner of this place concocts a historical tale that takes you back to the Mughal era, while its contemporary avenues lets you cherish its vibrant side. Crammed with quaint cafes, and street food joints offering a wide array of sumptuous cuisines, including luscious kebabs, mouth-watering chhole bhature, delicious aloo chaat, and more, Delhi doesn’t need any introduction to a gastronomer. A perfect conglomeration of ancient and modern culture, a tour to this city is a true delight for every kind of traveler, including a history buff, a foodie, or an explorer.

Let’s take a look at some interesting facts about New Delhi that should you know to unravel the city at its best; the city which is steeped in history yet so colorful.

Language: Just the moment you arrive at any new travel destination, the language barrier might leave you apprehensive about having a hassle-free journey. Fortunately, in India, you shall get a chance to acquaint with a great bunch of people who can let you know every information about New Delhi in your spoken language. Though, Hindi is the official language of the city; here locals do speak quite fluent English. And if you are lucky, you might find some people who can speak German, French, and other international languages.

Delhi Metro: For a hassle-free tour, opting for Delhi Metro as a mode of transportation is the best idea to get around. With a separate coach dedicated to female passengers, it makes the whole journey quite safe and smooth, especially for solo women travelers. Though, there is a massive fleet of autos, and rickshaws if you are planning to experience the city at night, it is recommended to take the metro ride, which runs till around 11 PM. Post that, you may hire an app-based cab which drops you off at your doorstep.

Festivals: Amidst all the hustle and bustle, this place can be best explored with our New Delhi city guide in between October and March. For, at this time of the year, the city celebrates all the major festivals, offering you an opportunity to observe its grandeur from the closest. A melting pot of varied cultures, locals of Delhi can be seen celebrating every festival with quite fervor and zeal. Either, it’s the ‘festival of lights - Diwali’, ‘festival of colors - Holi’, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Durga Pooja, Christmas, or New Year, at the end of every festival, you might just find yourself truly immersed in the beauty of this place that makes it unique.

So, take the aforementioned points into consideration, and get on a New Delhi guided tour with us to delve into its diverse culture and learn about its rich history that may leave you spellbound, for sure.