Plan your visit to Delhi

Why Should You Visit Delhi?

Delhi is much more than India’s political capital — it is a living museum of over 1,000 years of continuous history. According to the Delhi Tourism Department, the city attracts approximately 15 million domestic and 2.7 million international tourists annually, making it one of the most visited cities in Asia.

As the starting point for the Golden Triangle tour, Delhi gives travelers their first immersive encounter with India’s contrasts. The walled city of Old Delhi, founded as Shahjahanabad in 1639 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, sits just a few kilometers from the grand colonial avenues of Edwin Lutyens’ New Delhi, inaugurated in 1931.

What Are the Top Attractions in Delhi?

The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is Delhi’s most iconic monument. Built between 1638 and 1648 by Shah Jahan, this red sandstone fortress stretches over 254 acres and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Every year on August 15, India’s Prime Minister hoists the national flag from its ramparts.

Qutub Minar, standing at 72.5 meters, is the tallest brick minaret in the world and dates back to 1193 CE (source: Archaeological Survey of India). Humayun’s Tomb, built in 1570, is considered the first major example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture and directly inspired the Taj Mahal over 60 years later.

India Gate, a 42-meter-high war memorial completed in 1931, anchors the ceremonial axis of New Delhi and commemorates 82,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died during World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

How Do You Get Around Delhi?

The Delhi Metro, operated by DMRC, is the most efficient way to navigate the city. With over 250 stations across 12 lines covering 390+ km (source: DMRC), it connects major tourist sites. A single journey costs ₹10-60 depending on distance.

Auto-rickshaws are ubiquitous for short trips — always insist on the meter or agree on a fare in advance. Ride-hailing apps provide transparent pricing and air-conditioned comfort. Our Delhi day tour includes a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, which we recommend for covering the spread-out attractions efficiently.

What Should You Eat in Delhi?

Delhi is arguably the street-food capital of India. Chandni Chowk, the 17th-century bazaar in Old Delhi, offers legendary parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali, where shops have been frying stuffed flatbreads since the 1870s. Karim’s, established in 1913 near Jama Masjid, serves Mughlai cuisine whose recipes trace back to the royal Mughal kitchens.

For a more modern dining experience, areas like Khan Market, Hauz Khas Village, and Connaught Place offer everything from regional Indian cuisines to international restaurants. We recommend trying butter chicken — the dish was invented in Delhi at Moti Mahal in the 1950s — along with chole bhature, daulat ki chaat (a winter-only milk foam delicacy), and golgappas (crispy puffed shells filled with spiced water).