Places To Visit In Delhi

South Delhi is fondly called the “happening area” of Delhi. South Delhi is home to some of the posh shopping malls, the famous local markets, endless food hubs, and a few historical sites. Sarojini Market, the hub of bustling, maze-like bazaars stretching across the narrow lanes of Delhi, is on every shopaholic’s bucket-list. If you think we are exaggerating, you must go there and live that! Take a historical detour to the grand Humayun’s Tomb which was built in the 16th century. Rightly famed for its exceptional Mughal architecture, Humayun’s Tomb holds 150 graves of the royal family. Certainly, only in Delhi, a monument can be built on a mystery of graves! The widely famed Bahai marvel, Lotus Temple, is seated in Delhi. Constructed in the shape of a lotus, a common symbol in Buddhism, Islam, Jainism and Hinduism. Come home to peace amidst this rushing Delhi! Spot the cheerful yet sophisticated Delhiites in some of the exclusive shopping malls in New Delhi. Hit the complexes of Select City Walk and DLF Place, Saket. Unleash the splurgy shopaholic in you and spend lavishly at DLF Promenade and DLF Emporio. If your nostrils are filled with the aroma of melting, crackling butter, tempered with herbs, you are in South Delhi’s famous Amar Colony! From flaky kachoris to succulent kebabs, you can eat all you want! Relive a day in the life of a Bohemian traveler while you scuttle down the jostling lanes of Lajpat Nagar. Whether you want to shop for miniature handicrafts or hand-crafted dupattas, you will find it right here. When the night sets in, hop around some of the liveliest bars in South Delhi. Among the best places to visit in Delhi at night, Hauz Khas market is the best. Once you are here, party like there’s no tomorrow( but at your risk please).

Central Delhi - mark the beginning of your own “Dilli Dekho” tour by covering some of the major tourist destinations in Old Delhi. While these may not be the best places to visit in Delhi in summer, winter is definitely the time of the year! Travel backwards in time when you travel to the historical monuments in Central Delhi. Start by visiting the Red Fort, the long-standing epitome of Mughal era, then move ahead towards India Gate, the memorial for martyrs of WWI, pay your homage at Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial at RajGhat, witness India’s Parliament House, and then spend your day leisurely exploring the hip markets and gastronomic food joints. Have a plate of spicy and tangy Dahi Bhalle, a spoonful of Daulat ki Chaat, a plate of crispy and stuffed paranthe, charcoal-grilled, tender meat kebabs, flavored, creamy kulfis, syrup-dripping, crispy jalebis, and a glass of thick lassi. Vibrant and sprawling circular Connaught Place market is definitely a shopper’s paradise in Delhi. Find all types of cotton garments, fashion jewelry, and much more. Also a tip, exercise your bargaining skills to the fullest.

West Delhi - the throbbing and lively West Delhi is a family-friendly arena. The Adventure Island in Rohini offers an array of adventure activities such as water coasters, boats & rides, jungle maze and more. Take an opportunity to seek blessings at the renowned Jhandewalan Temple which receives a large number of devotees every year. Enter the hidden oasis of greenery in the crowded city, only at the Rock Garden. Experience open air shopping at Dilli Haat. Explore the tiny indoor shopping malls which are famous for ethnic outfits, at Rajouri Garden and Tilak Nagar markets, respectively. The restaurants and breweries at Punjabi Bagh are among the happening places to visit in Delhi at night.

While Delhi as a tourist destination may not have an endless number of attractions, its periphery has a lot more to offer than expected!

North and East Delhi in a Day - Can’t find the best places to visit in north Delhi? Let us take another attempt to spot the major “Delhi points of interest”. Majnu ka Tilla, known as Delhi’s “Little Tibet”, is a slice of Tibet tucked away in the heart of North Campus University, Delhi. Find your own favorite cafe among a list of other cafes lined adjacently. We say it’s a must-visit place for college-goers and high school students.Relax at the Splash Water Park in GT Karnal Road. We bet you cannot resist the Harakiri, Multi Lane slides, splash pools, Mushroom Fall, and Ferris Wheel. East Delhi is home to one of the biggest temples in the world, the Akshardham Temple. Be a witness to the jaw-dropping architecture, a huge garden, informative boat-ride and what not! Sanjay Lake is a perfect bird-watching spot where migratory birds such as Common Teal, Shovellers, Tufted Pochard, Spot bill, Pintail, Yellow Headed Wagtail flock, especially during the winter.