Delhi, India, is a giant city that contains an overwhelming amount of history, culture, life, food, temples, and everything else you could possibly imagine.

Throughout this guide of things to do in Delhi I’ve listed each attraction, given them all a brief introduction, and then shared my notes and personal visiting tips, which I think you’ll find useful.

I’m going to be honest, not everything is a breeze to accomplish in India, and that goes for the capital too.

Things don’t always turn out how you want them to, and there will always arise some frustrations when touring around.

But don’t let the annoyances get you down, keep a positive attitude. I would recommend not wearing anything too fancy or ritzy, and if you’re a female, I would encourage you to dress very modestly, and possibly even wear a head covering / scarf.

That being said, the culture, history and food in Delhi is incredible!

If you haven’t already seen it, be sure to check out my Delhi travel guide for many more tips and useful information.

Where to stay?

Here are a few of the hotels I recommend in Delhi:

Read my full post about accommodation in Delhi.

Transportation

I took the Metro everywhere to get to all of these attractions. It’s clean, efficient, often packed, and extremely cheap. To make your life easier, it’s nice to buy a Metro card (50 Rupees deposit) and add some cash on it, rather than purchasing a new ticket every ride. Alternatively there’s also 1 day (100 Rupees) and 3 day (250 Rupees) Metro tourist passes available. After getting off the Metro you can either walk or take a short auto rickshaw ride to everything included on this list.

HOHO Bus (Hop On Hop Off) – Like quite a few other major cities, Delhi has a tourist designed bus where you can pay a set fee for a 1 or 2 day period and the bus goes from attraction to attraction. You can get off wherever you like and stay as long as you want, and the buses come something like every 30 – 45 minutes throughout the day. The HOHO bus doesn’t run on Monday.

One last word of advice: In Delhi I was shorthanded change after paying for a number of different attractions. I know officials occasionally do this on purpose, because at Qutub Minar I counted my change, was 100 Rupees short, so I turned back to the counter, and he immediately gave me 100 Rupees without saying anything… he knew all along, but was hoping I didn’t count. Count your change, and demand that you are given the correct amount!

Now let’s jump straight into these 25 things to do…

The Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship)
The Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship)

1.The Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship)

Among the numerous recognizable landmarks which are scattered all around Delhi is the remarkable Lotus Temple. Designed in the shape of a sacred lotus flower, there are 27 flower petals which are constructed of marble and make up the structure.

Though it’s dedicated to the Bahá’í faith, it’s a religious worshipping grounds for people of all religions (as such is the philosophy of the Bahá’í faith). As you approach the temple, you’ll walk through some nicely manicured gardens and then have an opportunity to place your shoes in the free and secure shoe deposit room. You’ll then be given a 2 minute briefing by a volunteer, mainly about turning off your cell phone and keeping silent, and then you’ll be free to enter the sanctuary and sit in pure silence for as long as you’d like.

How to get there: I took the Metro to Kalkaji Mandir station and from there it’s about a 10 minute walk to the entrance gate – you’ll see the giant lotus from the Metro as you approach.
Website: http://www.bahaihouseofworship.in/
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 9 am – 7 pm, closed on Mondays
Price: Free

Things to do in Delhi, India
ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple

2. ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple

Located just a 15 minute walk from the Lotus Temple (though you have to walk around due to the fence), is one of the largest and most interesting temples dedicated to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.

The religious movement was actually founded in the United States and is now represented throughout India. Visiting the temple, you’ll be able to freely walk around and sit in the sanctuary where you can listen to the ever present drum and chant of “Har-e-Krishna.” I think they also have a theater where you can watch a film, but I didn’t see it.

How to get there: The closest Metro station is Nehru Place and the temple is about a 10 minute walk from the station. As mentioned above, I visited after going to the Lotus Temple.
Website: http://www.iskcondelhi.com/
Address: Hare Krishna Hill Sant Nagar, East of Kailash New Delhi, India
Hours: Day hours
Price: Free

Kalkaji Mandir Hindu Temple
Kalkaji Mandir Hindu Temple in Delhi

3. Kalkaji Mandir Hindu Temple

The final temple making a trio of temples surrounding the Lotus Temple, is the Hindu Kalkaji Mandir. It’s not a big tourist attraction, and mostly (at least when I was there) it’s a temple where locals go. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Kali and is the site of many rituals that include singing and chanting.

When I was there, it looked like a number of babies were being dedicated. Not wanting to leave my shoes somewhere unattended, I stuck them in a plastic bag and carried them around with me, and nobody bothered me like at some other temples such as the Kalighat temple in Kolkata.

How to get there: Take the Metro to Kalkaji Mandir station and it’s just a 5 minute walk from there, it’s right across the street from the entrance gate to the Lotus Temple.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from morning until night, closed on Mondays
Price: Free

Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid

4. Jama Masjid

It was the during the Islamic Mughal empire when many of Delhi’s famous ancient sites were constructed. In the heart of Old Delhi, located right at Chawri Bazar and very close to Chandni Chowk is the largest Islamic mosque in the city, Jama Masjid. It’s a huge structure, built in the 17th century, and includes multiple entrances that all lead to the main worship deck. The mosque has two towering minarets and a few onion shaped domes. The giant expanse on the upper floor has a capacity to hold 25,000 people. There are some great restaurants like Karim’s and others within the vicinity.

Note: When you approach any entrance of the mosque someone will stop you and ask you to pay 300 Rupees (a bit overly steep in my opinion). So I stopped and read all the official rules posted on the wall. It clearly states, that only “Cameras including mobile phone cameras will be charged 300 Rupees.” So I decided to not take any photos inside (just took photos from the outside), and they still wanted to charge me, but I simply just went in without paying. Of course, once inside, many local Indians were taking photos with their phones, and it’s pretty safe to say, they didn’t pay 300 Rupees. If you want to take photos inside the mosque, the rule states to pay 300 Rupees, but if you just want to enter without taking photos, DON’T let them charge you!

How to get there: I took the Metro to Chawri Chowk station, exited at Gate #3, and from there you just walk straight down the street for about 10 – 15 minutes and the road will lead you right to the mosque. You can then either take a left or right to get in either main gate of the mosque.
Hours: 8 am – 30 minutes before sunset
Price: Free to enter, 300 INR to take photos

Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple

5. Akshardham Temple

This modern Hindu temple complex, which was built in 2005, is one of the things to do in Delhi that you don’t want to leave out seeing. Akshardham, with its elaborate architecture, construction, and its ridiculous amount of perfect detail and decoration will blow your mind.

They don’t allow anything inside the temple complex, but they do have a very secure (and free) place to store all your belongings – you’ll have to deposit your camera, phone, and everything, but they’re safe and their system is very organized. You then walk into the gates, proceed through the visitor center, and you’ll be standing directly in front of the stunning temple. Keep approaching, deposit your shoes, and enter the temple.

The interior of the temple is unbelievable; What you’ll see will make your jaw drop. The amount of labor and craftsmanship that went into building Akshardham is unimaginable. Sorry, they don’t allow any photos, so you’ll have to see it for yourself!

How to get there: Take the Delhi Metro to Akshardham station (make sure you head towards NOIDA city center station), exit to the main street, turn right and then turn right again on the road and walk for about 10 minutes and you’ll be at the main entrance gate. Alternatively, you can take a rickshaw from the Metro to the temple.
Website: http://www.akshardham.com/
Hours: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, closed on Monday
Price: Free

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)

6. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)

Unlike the uneasy feeling of visiting Jama Masjid (where someone always seems to be asking for money and your shoes are likely to get stolen if you leave them somewhere), the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple is about the friendliest, most inviting, and comfortable temple you’ll ever visit. Nobody will ask you for money, a donation, or anything. You just leave you shoes safely in the deposit room and walk around the temple.

There’s a huge pool of water outdoors on one side, a dining facility where many people share a meal together each day, and even a medical facility. Go inside the temple and you can sit and enjoy the Sikh band playing drums and singing as you sit there in peace. It’s a really great experience, and I’d label it as a must visit when you’re in Delhi.

How to get there: Take the Metro to Patel Chowk, from there walk along Ashok Road until you reach the back side of the temple. I think the walk took me about 10 – 15 minutes.
Hours: Daytime hours
Price: Free

Laxmi Narayan Mandir - Hindu Temple
Laxmi Narayan Mandir – Hindu Temple

7. Laxmi Narayan Mandir – Hindu Temple

Also known as Birla Mandir, this significant Hindu temple complex in Delhi is now a main tourist attractions. The temple is famous as it was officially opened by Mahatma Gandhi and it’s a Hindu temple that is meant for people coming from all different castes of India. The temple was indeed nice, but I didn’t think it was near as impressive as Akshardham or even as interesting as Kalkaji Mandir.

Unlike some other temples in Delhi where they offer you secure and free place to leave your shoes without any pressures, at Laxmi Narayan Mandir they instruct foreigners to go in a special little room to leave your shoes and then you feel a bit obligated to leave a tip… though of course, as they say… “it’s up to you.”

How to get there: I took an auto rickshaw from the Sikh Temple for 40 INR, and I’d imagine you could get an auto rickshaw from Connaught Place for around 50 – 60 INR.
Hours: 6 am – 10 pm daily
Price: Free, but tip for shoes

Hauz Khas Complex
Hauz Khas Complex

8. Hauz Khas Complex

The historical complex of Hauz Khas (originally known as Hauz-e-Alai) is an ancient community of ruins which includes a mosque, various tombs, and the previously important water tank.

Built in the early 1300’s, the water tank was designed to store rainwater to be used when needed in the dry season. Nowadays, the complex is a public Delhi park, a place where lots of students go to just hang out with friends, and chat while sitting on ancients stones and tombs. Delhi just has so many ancient Mughal buildings of history that there are many that are just public and not fully preserved, but are just part of the daily lives of residents – such is the case when it comes to Hauz Khas.

Hauz Khas Village, located surrounding the entrance of the ruins, is an upscale outdoor shopping area filled with boutique stores, high end restaurants, and cafes. When I was in Delhi, I stayed at a place near Hauz Khas. If you’re looking for where to stay in Delhi, South Delhi is a good area.

How to get there: The easiest way to get to Hauz Khas Complex and Village is by taking the Delhi Metro to Green Park station and then hopping in an auto rickshaw to Hauz Khas. It should cost 20 – 30 INR.
Website: http://hauzkhasvillage.in/
Hours: Daylight hours
Price: Free

Things to do in Delhi - Lodi Gardens
Things to do in Delhi – Lodi Gardens

9. Lodi Gardens

Along with Qutub Minar and Akshardham, the Lodi Gardens was one of my favorite things to do in Delhi. It’s similar to Hauz Khas Complex, but on a much grander and more impressive scale.

The Lodi Gardens is a public park that’s scattered with ancient Mughal tombs and structures. Kids run around, people enjoy picnics, and artists become inspired by walking and sitting in these gardens. The park is large, and it’s easy to walk around for a few hours indulging in a breath of fresh air and exploring the 500 year old tombs.

I found it very interesting and hard to believe that such ancient and important buildings are just a normal part of everyday life in Delhi, really cool!

How to get there: I took the Metro to Khan Market station and from there it was about a 30 minute walk to Lodi Gardens. If you don’t want to walk, take the metro to Khan Market station and then jump in an auto rickshaw.
Hours: Daylight hours
Price: Free

India Gate in Delhi, India
India Gate in Delhi, India

10. India Gate

The well respected India Gate is a 42 meter tall monument that was built in 1931 to honor Indian soldiers as a war memorial. Under the gate you can see a flame that’s continually lit and honors soldiers that have given their lives for their country.

Since the India Gate attracts quite a number of tourists, both locals and foreigners, there are also quite a few beggars and overly pushy sellers that hang around.

How to get there: The nearest Metro station is Central Secretariat, but it’s a bit of trek from there, I think it took about 30 minutes walking, but it’s not a bad walk and right along Rajpath. You can alternatively take an auto rickshaw or take a shared little motorcycle rickshaw up to the entrance of the India Gate.
Hours: Daylight hours
Price: Free

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar

11. Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is a complex that includes a number of different structures used for astronomy observations. Commissioned by Muhammad Shah, the Mughal emperor, the structures were actually constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II from Jaipur, Rajasthan (if you visit Jaipur, they have an even nicer Jantar Mantar).

The thirteen different instruments are all used for different purposes in figuring out sun, moon, and planet cycles, and other astronomy measurements.

How to get there: Jantar Mantar is located just a short distance from Connaught Place and you can take the Metro to either Rajiv Chowk or Patel Chowk and the attraction is located right along Sansad Marg. I took the Metro to Patel Chowk and it took about 10 minutes to walk there.
Address: Sansad Marg,Connaught Place, New Delhi, DL,110001, India
Website: http://www.jantarmantar.org/
Hours: Daylight hours
Price: 100 INR

Qutub Minar in Delhi, India
Qutub Minar in Delhi, India

12. Qutub Minar

Among all the historical things to do in Delhi, the Qutub Minar is what I enjoyed most. Along with a bunch of crumblings structures is the incredible 72.5 meter minaret that sort of looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The minaret is the tallest in all of India, and it was originally built nearly 1,000 years ago.

Constructed from red sandstone, there are detailed carvings and inscriptions throughout the tower. Though you can’t go inside, it’s really awe-inspiring to see from a distance and up close. Qutub Minar is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a proud icon of Delhi, India.

How to get there: Though there’s a Metro station named Qutub Minar, the actual site is sort of inconveniently located a bit of a distance away. It’s easiest to take the Metro and then take and auto rickshaw for 30 – 40 INR to the entrance.
Address: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm daily
Price: 250 Rupees, but make sure you count your change, I was shorthanded!

Hamayun’s Tomb
Hamayun’s Tomb

13. Humayun’s Tomb

Persian designed, the tomb was built in the mid 1500’s to house the Islamic Mughal emperor known as Humayun. Along with Humayun, there are quite a few other Mughal rulers whose graves are also within the building.

You can walk around the surrounding gardens and then proceed to climb a flight of stairs to the main deck. Then you can walk around the inside of the building and see the many marble tombstones. Also, located at the entrance of the attraction is a small museum showcasing some old photographs including explanations of the tomb and its history.

How to get there: There’s no real Metro station that will take you very close to Humayun’s Tomb, the closest is either Khan Market or JLN Stadium, but you still need to take an auto rickshaw from there. If you go to the Lodi Gardens, just take an auto rickshaw directly from there to the tomb.
Address: Mathura Road, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, DL 110013, India
Hours: 6 am – 6 pm daily, all daylight hours
Price: 250 INR – expensive because it’s another UNESCO World Heritage Site

Tomb of Safdarjung
Tomb of Safdarjung

14. Tomb of Safdarjung

Originally constructed in 1754, the tomb was built for Safdarjung, a prominent leader under Muhammad Shah, the more powerful Mughal emperor. The tomb’s construction is very similar to Hamayun’s tomb, and it’s surrounded by Mughal gardens.

When I visited, I was the only tourist around, so it was quiet, I could hear the crows squawking, and it was a nice break to be away from the normal Delhi crowds. It’s not extremely well maintained, but they did appear to be doing a bit of maintenance when I went.

How to get there: Take the Metro to Safdarjung station, exit at Gate 2, make an immediate u-turn, and walk for a few hundred meters and you’ll see the entrance.
Hours: Daylight hours
Price: 100 INR

Red Fort
Red Fort

15. Red Fort

The Red Fort in Delhi, known as Lal Qila, is a red sandstone Mughal fortress of walls that surrounds an entire ancient city. Once you get inside the gate, you’ll be able to freely walk around and view some of the main structures, halls, and mosques. Along with being a place to learn and see the history of Delhi, it’s also just a quiet place to get away from the crowds and noise outside the walls. However, if you visit Agra, please go to the Agra Fort, I thought it was more impressive than the Red Fort in Delhi.

How to get there: You can easily walk in about 20 minutes or take a quick auto rickshaw ride from Chandni Chowk metro station to the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort. Just get off the Metro and walk straight down Chandni Chowk road until you reach the large main road, and you’ll see the fort across the street.
Address: Netaji Subhash Rd, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday during daylight hours, closed Mondays
Price: 250 INR

16. National Museum of New Delhi

This, I’ll tell you straight up, is the only attraction on this list that I personally didn’t visit. But then again, the entire city of Delhi is like a hands-on entertaining museum, but if you’re really interested in art and history, you should definitely visit the National Museum. You’ll find an impressive quantity of over 200,000 individual pieces of art!

How to get there: Take the Metro to Central Secretariat, get out and head to Rajpath, walk towards the India Gate until you get to Janpath and that’s where the National Museum is located, about a 15 minute walk from the station.
Address: Janpath Road,Rajghat, New Delhi 110002, India
Website: http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm on Tuesday – Sunday, closed on Monday
Price: 300 INR (which includes audio tour)

Raj Ghat - Gandhi Memorial
Raj Ghat – Gandhi Memorial

17. Raj Ghat – Gandhi Memorial

Mahatma Gandhi is likely the most famous person associated with India, he’s on the front of all Rupee notes; He was the founding father of modern independent India and he’s known throughout the world for his philosophy of nonviolence and his attitude of helping and caring for others. Raj Ghat is a memorial dedicated to Gandhi, and it’s located in the place where he was cremated.

The entire area is a park, and there happened to be a lot of students running around the day I went. When you enter the memorial, you leave your shoes at the counter (for a small tip), and then walk into the central courtyard where you can walk around the black marble memorial of Gandhi.

How to get there: To get there I took an auto rickshaw from Chandni Chowk to Raj Ghat for 60 INR and leaving I took an auto rickshaw to the nearest Metro station (Indraprasta) for 40 INR.
Hours: 5:30 am – 7 pm daily
Price: Free, but I paid a 20 Rupee tip to the shoe man

Chandni Chowk & Chawri Bazar
Chandni Chowk & Chawri Bazar

18. Chandni Chowk & Chawri Bazar

Due to my passion for street food, I was like a kid in a candy store when walking around Chandni Chowk and Chowri Bazar in Old Delhi. This area is a dense chaotic center of trade, business, food, spices, and overall life. You’ll find some of the most interesting people and businesses in all of Delhi in this compact district. You can walk through the narrow ancient lanes, stop in at the inviting Sikh temple, and visit both the Jama Masjid and Red Fort which are both in the area. There are also a number of hotels and places to stay located in Chandni Chowk.

Don’t miss the Paranthe Wali Gali or a chaat from Natraj!

How to get there: Take the Metro to either Chawri Bazar or Chandni Chowk station and you’ll be in the midst of action.
Hours: Day and night, I’d recommend going late morning until afternoon

Spice Market (Khari Baoli in Old Delhi)
Spice Market (Khari Baoli in Old Delhi)

19. Spice Market (Khari Baoli in Old Delhi)

To the west side of Chandni Chowk, starting along Church Road, but really along Khari Baoli, you’ll find the Old Delhi spice market. It’s apparently the largest spice market in Asia, and you’ll be immersed in a colorful array of all things spices, dried fruits, nuts, and an army of rickshaw transporters and men just lying around on top of gunny sacks taking naps.

How to get there: Take the Delhi Metro to Chandni Chowk station, walk west along Chandni Chowk road until reaching the T-intersection. Make a right on Mission Church Road and turn left on Khari Baoli.

Dilli Haat - Handicraft Village
Dilli Haat – Handicraft Village

20. Dilli Haat – Handicraft Village

Dilli Haat is the exact opposite shopping experience from Chandni Chowk and the Spice Market; It’s calm, clean, organized, convenient, and really nicely set up. It’s a bit like Asiatique in Bangkok, but less glamourous. Dilli Haat is kind of an outdoor shopping plaza where vendors sell high quality Indian handicrafts in a friendly, safe environment.

Along with being a great place to shop for souvenirs and handicrafts, Dilli Haat is known (even for local Indians), as a nice place to sample Indian food from around the entire nation. I think there’s a restaurant representing each of the states of India. While I wanted to eat at every stall, I chose a North Indian restaurant called Mahak and enjoyed a vegetarian thali. I then ate a Rajasthani kulfi ice cream for dessert.

How to get there: Take the Metro to INA station and Dilli Haat is just a short walk from there
Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg, West Kidwai Nagar, Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi, DL 110023, India
Website: http://www.dillihaat.net.in/
Hours: 10:30 am – 10 pm daily
Price: They charge 20 Rupees entrance fee

Connaught Place - Rajiv Chowk (& Palika Bazar)
Connaught Place – Rajiv Chowk (& Palika Bazar)

21. Connaught Place – Rajiv Chowk (& Palika Bazar)

While Delhi doesn’t exactly have a single downtown business district, if you did choose one area to label as that, it would probably be Connaught Place. Within the series of roundabouts which makes up the central framework of “CP,” are countless stores, delicious restaurants, and a dark underground shopping plaza known as Palika Bazar.

This mega series of roundabouts is honestly super confusing and a little overwhelming to the first time visitor. When I got off the Metro for the first time at Rajiv Chowk I had no clue what I was doing or where I was going, so I just wandered around a bit aimlessly. The next time I went, I brought my map (I’d recommend it), and had a few places (mostly restaurants), that I wanted to visit and marked them clearly on my map. A smartphone would be nice too if you use one.

How to get there: Take the Delhi Metro to Rajiv Chowk station and take any number of exits
Hours: Shops and restaurants start to open at about 10 or 11 am daily

Paharganj (Main Bazar)
Paharganj (Main Bazar)

22. Paharganj (Main Bazar)

Located next to the New Delhi Railroad Station, Paharganj is a district in Delhi that is known for its crowded streets, shopping, and now its the budget backpacker center of Delhi. If you’re looking for where to stay in Delhi where you’ll have easy access to transportation and lots of action, head to Paharganj.

The area is yet another interesting area of Delhi to explore and includes a host of businesses and restaurants. I had the best chole bhature (fried bread served with a luscious chickpea curry) of my entire time in Delhi at a small restaurant known as Sita Ram Diwan Chand.

How to get there: You could take the Metro to Ramakrishna Ashram Marg and then walk to Paharganj, but I just took the Metro to New Delhi Station, walked through the Railroad Station to the other side (which is the Paharganj side), then crossed the street, and you’ll be in Paharganj. The road is called Main Bazar or Baba Namdev Marg.

Kulle Chaat
Kulle Chaat

23. Kulle Chaat

From the moment I stepped off the airplane in Kolkata, I began to devour some remarkably tasty Indian food; Afterall, I traveled to India with a main intent to eat. But it was in Delhi, when I had my first sample of something known as Kulle Chaat, and my emotions hit peak high of pleasure.

This snack of various vegetables and fruits hollowed out and filled with a blend spices, lime juice, salt, chickpeas and pomegranate seeds was so simple and so life-changingly delicious, that I felt compelled to include it right here on this list of top 25 things to do in Delhi. That’s right, it was THAT good!

Note: Now here’s the problem, I ate it all (and licked the plate), and my stomach was fine. But, it could by all means contain droplets of unclean water or things like that, so if your stomach is not overly strong, be careful… but I personally would risk just about anything for another bite of Kulliya chaat.

How to get there: Take the Metro to Chawri Chowk, get out at Gate 3, walk straight down the hectic road on your left side and you’ll come to a highly attractive pan sizzling full of fried potato cutlets and bhaji. You’ll then see a small photo of kulle chaat on the wall and you’ll have to ask him for it. He’ll nod, and in just a moment, it will yours for the eating! The stall is called Hira Lal Chaat, but it’s only written in Hindi.
Hours: Lunch and evening, by street food operates on its own schedule
Price: 50 INR

Delhi Street Food
Delhi Street Food

24. Delhi Street Food

By now you probably know that I’m a street food and and all forms of food addict. So of course, in my opinion, sampling the marvelous array of Indian street food is one of the best things to do in Delhi, at least I think so.

For a quick street meal you’ll find chole, a spicy chickpea curry served from a golden upright gauntlet, served with either freshly cooked chapatis or a white bread that looks kind of like pita. It’s available on just about every corner of Delhi – and it’s really really good. Samosas, pakoras, and a variety of chaats (savoury snacks) are also very common throughout Delhi. To get the most diverse selection all in one place, you’ve got to spend some time wandering around Chandni Chowk where you’ll find a tantalizing quantity of interesting street food delights.

Prices: Delhi street food is a little more expensive than Kolkata street food, and you’ll pay 30 – 50 Rupees for a snack and 40 – 60 Rupees for meal.

North Indian Food
North Indian Food

25. North Indian Food

While Delhi is a melting pot of cultures throughout India, and also people from around the world, eating home-grown cuisine is what I often strive to do. North Indian food is very rich, and it’s extremely flavorful and very satisfying. Breads like tandoori roti, chapatis, naan, and other fried breads are more common than rice, which is the staple of south Indian food.

Along with rotis you’ll discover incredible tandoori cooked chicken, paneer cheese cooked in a variety of different curries, and all sorts of different legumes like lentils, beans, and peas. You can find plenty of both pure vegetarian and non-vegetarian (meat) restaurants. Karim’s in Old Delhi and Bhape Da Hotel at Connaught Place were two awesome restaurants I ate at!

Here’s a video that includes 21 of these things to do in Delhi:

Thank you for following this mega-list of things to do in Delhi. I hope the information will help you to make the most of your time in Delhi, India!

P.S. Make sure you take a look at my Delhi travel guide now!

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  • Justin

    3 years ago

    Thank you very much for this post. I visited Delhi 8 years back. I would like to visit Delhi again with my parents. Your post helped me. Thank you ❤

  • Ramesh Delhi

    3 years ago

    Great Article, Thanks for sharing this!

  • Adam Lee

    3 years ago

    Waiting for this pandemic to finish so that we can have our Trip to India

  • Priyanka

    3 years ago

    Hi, I’m from Bangalore and planning to visit delhi once this covid-19 pandemic gets over, have already bookmarked this post! thanks for such a nice post!

  • Pooja

    3 years ago

    Street food is Yummy!

  • Rajat Kumar

    3 years ago

    Wow.
    I haven’t been to those temples mentioned here yet I have been all the other places of Delhi…

  • Patti Neves

    6 years ago

    Wow, India! Always so surprising (but always so gray?) I wonder if it is because of the poluition? I had the same problem with my photos in New Delhi.

    • Twilightfairy

      5 years ago

      Yup it’s the most polluted city in the world!

    • Manu karan

      3 years ago

      Hi
      I’m a definitely. So accurate description. Anyone feel free to visit our city. It’s colorful and amazing. As a matter of fact, not just mini india but mini world. You’ll be amazed. It’s lovely. There r certain issues but can be tackled. Overall grading is 9/10.

  • Anisha

    6 years ago

    Bookmarked it. Thank you so much for such a detailed post. Can help you increase your comment count post the trip too I suppose. 😀

  • lisa

    6 years ago

    Definitely, India is the most beautiful country I have found. full of colors, designing clothes, amazing Delhi street food.
    Thank for sharing, remind me my holiday in India back in 2015

  • Spirit Bohemian

    6 years ago

    Thanks for sharing the wonderful blog post.
    I really enjoyed reading your article and will visit these places for sure.

  • Sonsie

    7 years ago

    Thank you. Your advice is awesome. Went to Sita Ram Diwan Chand today for food. Delicious. Thanks again! Invaluable website.

  • Péricles Rosa

    7 years ago

    It was a kind of hard to find the man selling Kulle Chaat Mark.
    But it was so good, so yummy that I wish I had more time to go back there.
    Thanks for the post and tips. I loved New Delhi!! I will do my list soon 🙂
    Safe travels buddy.

  • Dhiraj Sinha

    7 years ago

    Very informative and well written. I have lived in Delhi for about two years and have visited umpteen number of times. But haven’t covered almost half of the places you’ve mentioned. However, I’m going with my two teenage kids this time for a week and experience Delhi the way tourists do. So, find your information very useful. Thanks a lot – bahut bahut shukriya! ????

  • Jet

    7 years ago

    Thank you for this valuable info. Is it safe for a solo female traveler to walk around in each place listed here? Thank you 🙂

    • Dhiraj Sinha

      7 years ago

      It is safe, but would advise few precautions:
      1. Please be little conservative on what you wear. Western wear is perfectly ok as long as they are on conservative side.
      2. Avoid going to these places after sunset. Most of the places listed here in any case are best experienced during the day.
      3. Don’t hire dubious tour guides. Don’t get overly friendly with anyone and share your entire itinerary. You are safer taking different guides if needed at various attractions rather than taking a single tour guide.
      4. If you are hiring taxi, please hire only from reliable companies eg. Avis, Orix. They are little more expensive but safer. However, you can cover Delhi using a combination of metro, walking and auto rickshaw if you are tight on budget.
      Key is to be cautious but not overly anxious. Take precautions as you would take in any big city such as Newyork or London.

  • Arkojit Kolay

    7 years ago

    Hey there mate I’m going to Delhi the day after tomorrow and this helped me a lot thanks man keep up the good work!

  • Ajay

    7 years ago

    Where to find sluts?

    • Panki

      7 years ago

      Oh…did you lose your mother and sister?

  • Tony

    7 years ago

    Thank you very much for your great articles, they helped me a lot planning for Nepal and India!
    I’ve one question..are these places doable in 2 days? I can bypass tombs and memorials.. mainly caring about temples of different Indian religions and kinda food-oriented !

    • Mark Wiens

      7 years ago

      Hi Tony, you’re welcome, thank you for your support. Hmm, that might be kind of pushing it with transportation and getting around. But you could do a majority of them. Hope you have a great trip.

  • Elle

    7 years ago

    Thank you for this!

  • Ashutosh Mishra

    7 years ago

    Amazing List..Wow..! You made my planning easier…!

  • Uday Gupta

    7 years ago

    Hi Mark, Not many people know this. Delhi’s Red Fort was actually far more impressive when constructed than Agra’s Fort. Came the Mutiny against the British in May 1857 (Google it), Delhi rebelled, and in September the British retook Delhi. It retribution, about 95% of the buildings and palaces were levelled, and military barracks put up. (You must have seen the grey, unimaginative buildings all over the place). So what you see now is a ghost of a place, a few rooms isolated in a sea of grass. Rgds, UG

    • Uday Gupta

      7 years ago

      95% of teh buildings and palaces in the Red Fort, of course

  • Telma I Blank Canvas Voyage

    7 years ago

    Hi Mark!
    We have just arrived in New Delhi, and have just found your article online! After reading it and looking at the size of this chaotic city, we will be dividing Delhi into 3 areas – New Delhi, Old Delhi and South Delhi. So we can focus at each area at a time.
    We will be in India for 3 months and are not planning to rush around, but how long do you think we should dedicate to Delhi in order to enjoyed at its fullest?
    Thank you…. 🙂

    Telma

    • Girish

      7 years ago

      Hey, I think 3 months are enough to roam around every place.
      I will recommend you to travel by DTC buses in central delhi as they are less crowded. And of the advantage of travelling in public vehicles is you get to know city better.
      My fav route is getting bus [TMS (-) ] from VISHWAVIDYALAYA METRO headed LAJPAT NAGAR and enjoying the view or the road Idk :p Goodluck

  • Mahamood

    8 years ago

    Hi brother I have seen all ur YouTube videos.. Really good work.

  • Kishor

    8 years ago

    Nicely compiled list. Most Indians would use this guide to explore Delhi. I spent 48 hours, not enough. I’ll go back there and eat, see places the whole time.

  • mohammad mahbubur noor

    8 years ago

    Ur India tour is great. I think u visit India again. I wish u a tour on Agra and Rajasthan. Or video is nice and informative. Ur India tour inspire me for India tour( I m Bangladeshi) .I have visited India twice in the year 2014 & 2015.

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Thank you very much Mohammad. I would love to visit again and travel more around India. I just took a quick trip to Mumbai recently, and that was also very nice. Thanks!

  • Stephanie

    8 years ago

    Hi we are planning a trip to New Delhi next month. Can you recommend good restaurants serving authentic Indian cuisine. Thanks ????

  • Bav

    8 years ago

    When speaking of Qutab Minar you forgot to mention the incredible iron pillar that is resistant to corrosion. Read about the ‘Iron Pillar of Qutab Minar” for details.

  • Tobias

    8 years ago

    Hi!
    Just want to say thanks for a great guide & advises. I used it with great success when I visited Dehli. Together with a standard tourist map from my hotel, it was dynamite regarding what to see and getting around!
    Thanks again!

    Cheers/
    Tobias

  • Anshul Shah

    8 years ago

    Made me fall in love with India all over again!

  • Joe

    8 years ago

    Hello I’m going to Delhi in November this year with my girlfreind, regards to safty is it okay to rome around in shorts t shirts or is it best to cover up when going to the markets and sight seeing ?

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey Joe, great to hear you’ll be going to Delhi. I would recommend, just as a respect to the culture to wear long pants (t-shirt is alright), however, I think for men, you could get away with shorts probably if you really wanted to. But for females I would highly recommend covering up, not just for respect, but there are lots of spectators. Hope you have an amazing trip!

  • winny

    8 years ago

    hi mark, if i have one day tour, which place do you suggest to visit? Thanks

  • Matthew

    8 years ago

    I have never wanted to go to Delhi untill now..

    The Food at the end.. Yummm!!

  • Pragya

    8 years ago

    Mark, thank you for the wonderfully informative blog. It’s been a great reference. Also, I love your photographs, certainly you don’t need that perfect angle to capture beauty.

  • Nishant Kaushik

    8 years ago

    Dear Mark,

    The thing which is stopping me to read your full post is “One last word of advice:” headed para. Which is really hurt my heart and mind. I do not know how i react on this. Is i appreciate your exploring delhi or i involve you in debate about that para. You specifically mentioned there all need to count their changes in delhi. Its not happen only delhi. It can be done any where and this is a common sense and individual responsibility of every one to take care their money or any belongings. I suggest all such things self understood if you are going to travel any where. Do not spread such wrong words even if you travel any country or city.

  • Deb

    8 years ago

    Hi Mark, Thanks for your very informative piece! I’ll be visiting India for the first time in 2016 and will be heading to Delhi. I’ll be joining a private tour but the itinerary they’ve prepared doesn’t include some of the places you’ve introduced in your post or video. I’ll be contacting the tour company to request a stop at the Lotus Temple, for sure.
    Question for you – do you think it would be safe enough for a female traveller to walk through the bazaar alone? I’m thinking of visiting the markets during some free time. Thanks!

  • Anushka

    8 years ago

    India is indeed a great place to explore because of its vast culture n of course the mouth watering food. And new delhi is its capital so you can understand that it is full of historical stories and the combo of all the cultures of india. Come and enjoy our hospitality once in a life time. Love you for loving INDIA and those who don’t give us another chance.

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey Anushka, thank you for your kind words, and my wife and I had an amazing time in India. Thank you!

  • Anushka

    8 years ago

    India is indeed a great place to explore because of its vast culture n of course the mouth watering food. Come and enjoy our hospitality once in a life time. Love you for loving INDIA and those who don’t give us another chance.

  • T

    8 years ago

    Great post Mark, thank you for your great ideas for things to do in Delhi, India.

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey T, you’re welcome, thanks for reading!

  • Anouck

    8 years ago

    Thank you! I followed all your advises and you made my weekend great in New Delhi. I added your blog to my favorites and I’m sure you will be my guide in other places I will visit.
    Good luck with your travels!

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Thank you very much Anouck, glad you had a great weekend!

  • Arushi Upreti

    8 years ago

    It’s great. Thankyou for making it easy for me to know more about such undiscovered places.

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hi Arushi, you’re welcome, thank you for reading!

  • mahesh

    8 years ago

    exactly what i wanted to know about what to do in delhi, i have visited delhi thrice but never done much to my excitement, coming there in 2 weeks and definitely goona explore your suggestions, great blog, thank you.

  • Sathish

    8 years ago

    Hi,
    Great research and authentic detail,
    Thanks for all the tips, I intend to do your suggestions, more food joints could be mentioned in chandni chowk.
    The pics were awesome, my kerchief is wet.

  • Mark Flanigan

    8 years ago

    Great write-up! I’m going there next month and definitely appreciate the insight. I realize it’s not specifically Delhi, but any advice on traveling to/viewing the Taj Mahal as well?

    Cheers,

    Mark

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hi Mark, good to hear from you. Not sure if you’ve seen this post already about Agra, but here’s some information from my visit there: http://migrationology.com/2013/08/agra-city-travel-guide-tips/

    • Priya

      8 years ago

      Wow! I am impressed by this article. I have lived there for years couldn’t have done a better job then you. This is where i am sending my friends to see what delhi exactly is.
      Thanks 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hi Priya, great to hear from you, thank you very much for reading, glad it’s helpful!

  • Sofia Armenteros

    9 years ago

    Hi!

    What a great post!! I’m going to Delhi next year, I will definitively go and check out a few of these places!!! and eat some Kulle Chaat 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Thank you very much Sofia, kulle chaat is amazing!

  • Ankur Gupta

    9 years ago

    Great post! Really a comprehensive list of attractions/sightseeing places in delhi. Would like to add 3 more to make it a perfect list.
    1) Garden of Five Senses – Saket
    2) Agrasen ki Baoli – Chandni Chowk
    3) Delhi Eye – Kalindi Kunj goo.gl/AxhqLc

  • David Sharp

    9 years ago

    My wife and I are visiting India ( Delhi,Agra,Sawai Madhopur,Jaipur,Jodhpur) and Nepal during October to celebrate our 25th wedfing anniversary, thanks for the great information which has helped in our tour planning

  • Saurav

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,
    Its “Inspiring” to read it. I saw some of your videos too.
    Thanks alot.
    I Wish you explore more from around the world.

    regards,
    Saurav

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Saurav, thank you very much, glad it’s helpful.

  • Peter

    9 years ago

    Great and very detailed review! Last summer we went to Moscow with Travel all Russia agency and were very happy with the trip. This year we’re planning on going to another great city and Delhi seems like the one!

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hey Peter, glad this is helpful, hope you can visit Delhi on your next trip.

  • Vikram

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I absolutely love your travel blog. The best thing is that it gives an insight from a very natural angle (especially someone like Mark who loves to travel and explore…).

    I stumbled upon this piece of information in your Delhi post, regarding women safety and using a headscarf. I must admit that Delhi can be a bit confronting for new traveller especially women. However having lived in Delhi I must say wearing headscarf is not going to provide any extra safety. Dressing modestly will suffice but one doesn’t have to go to far covering oneself (its fine if there is reason of faith behind it). I will highly appreciate if you can amend that particular info as it can be misleading.

    Keep up the good work.

    Best,
    Vikram

  • Dennis Stern

    9 years ago

    Hi, Mr. Mark Wiens…I love your work on the web…such as 25 Incredible Things To Do in Delhi. About how many days would you recommend spending in the city to see all 25?
    Also, I am looking for a partner to visit Delhi this Jan. 20th thru Feb. 6th..I am in contact with the IAM here in St.Paul/Minneapolis, but so far no response. They have been very helpful. I am a retired volunteer worker. Any ideas or suggestions for me? I will purchase you E-book if I can go.
    Thank you,
    Dennis Stern
    651-452-5324

  • Tariq

    9 years ago

    You must try Karims; best kababs and Biryani in Hindustan. I was surprised at the amount of temples you mentioned. You left out many important areas such as Mirza Ghalib KI Haveli, or the Lal Qila.
    But it was a well made video Mashallah. Please do visit us again!

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Tariq, good to hear from you. Oh yes I did eat at Karim’s too, it was awesome. Thank you for the other suggestions.

  • mandvi

    9 years ago

    u missed the ticketed section of akshardham…..it is the most amazing part of the temple where they explain the origins of the temple and its history. they even have a movie, a fountain show in the evening etc…….

  • Pamela

    9 years ago

    I loved your videos about the Old Delhi kulfi and the things to do in Delhi. Some day I want to go there. I will definitely be getting your guide to Delhi. What I have seen so far, you really do a lot of research. I love your travel site! And I will continue to read it. Keep up the good work.

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Thank you very much Pamela, I hope you can visit Delhi in the future.

  • majeed ibrahim

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    You have done an amazing job. Planning to visit Delhi by August this year; will keep a copy of your tips as I can’t find anything better than yours in the web. Thanks a lot and really appreciate your great job.

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Thank you very much Majeed, really appreciate it. Hope you have a great upcoming trip to Delhi.

  • Arjun Sandhu

    9 years ago

    Mark, a very interesting read. This however is more of a “places to visit” than “things to do” list, but very useful nonetheless. I would recommend you try some activities like a cooking course, yoga class or the Namaste India dance workshop or maybe an old Delhi walking or cycling tour. That would make this list complete for a first time Delhi visitor. 🙂

    A small edit in the Kulle chat section – the metro is “chawri bazaar” in stead of “chawri chowk” 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Arjun, great to hear from you, thank you very much for your kind words and suggestion. When I visit Delhi again I hope to do some of those activities you mentioned. Thanks for the edit too.

  • Delhi Town

    9 years ago

    Woo.. I think that’s really a complete guide to Delhi. Any traveler, planning a visit to the city, doesn’t need to look anything else after this.

  • Sagar Deswal

    9 years ago

    When I started reading this post, I thought it was written by an Indian (I had not read your name by then) because all the information, names of places and every tip provided is very accurate (even the spellings are correct). Very neat and nicely put up article. The only little issue is that you by mistake wrote chawri chowk somewhere but its chawri bazaar and chandni chowk, but it’s not a big issue 🙂
    I am living in Delhi since my birth (I am 20) and I haven’t visited over 10 places mentioned. And excellent article overall, good job 🙂

    Aaaand, I really really like the street food in Delhi 😀

    Cheers

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Sagar, great to hear from you, thank you very much for reading this post and for your encouraging words – I really appreciate it. Makes me want to go back to Delhi now for more of the delicious street food!

  • Sajeed

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I`ve planned to visit India in a couple of months, hopefully in January 2015,

    I`m very much impressed by your blog and kindly is it possible for us to communicate via mail regarding some other events in Delhi?

    Just drop me a mail to: [email protected]

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Sajeed, good to hear from you, glad that you’ll be visiting Delhi in the future. Hope you have a great upcoming trip.

  • Tj

    9 years ago

    To New Delhi with the family in December. What’s Christmas like in India? I am curious! 🙂

    Thanks for this post, my planning has become easier!

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Tj, I was in Kolkata for Christmas one year when I was traveling, and honestly, I didn’t notice too much different. But I did enjoy a nice Christmas!

  • Hemant

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    It seems u got to know delhi better than me. :). I live in delhi. But thats a comprehensive blog u have written.

    And as great poet ghalib will say “kaun jaye dill ko galiyan chod kar”

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Hemant, thank you very much for your kind words. I really had an amazing time visiting Delhi!

  • Puneet Verma

    9 years ago

    Mark … I love your blog. Thanks for exploring Delhi & providing useful information for tourists.

  • ALMAS Ah. Shoiab

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark Wiens,
    Thanks for shearing this article.
    Just want to know, can we find other likely cites then Dehli for visiting? because we(myself & my friends) have a plan to visit india for 9 days and we are searching for good places but actually really don’t know where we should go and where we can enjoy? hope to hear from u ASAP (As Soon As Possible).
    once again thank you so much. 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Almas, great to hear from you, and glad that you’ll be visiting Delhi soon. As for other cities near Delhi, you might want to check out Jaipur, or to Amritsar. Hope this helps, and hope you have a great trip.

    • ALMAS Ah. Shoiab

      10 years ago

      Dear Mark,

      Really appreciated.
      Thanks for sharing the experience and keep going 🙂

      Regards,
      ALMAS

  • Sarah

    10 years ago

    Great article, I’m in Delhi right now trying to decide what to do today. It’s so useful to have a review like this that includes the Metro information!

  • Lizzie

    10 years ago

    Now I can’t wait for my India trip! I’ve read all your India posts and I want to thank you for the incredible list of things to do and the extra tips! They are all very helpful. The food photos made me salivate too lol. Safe travels, Mark! 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Lizzie, great to hear you’re going to India, and thank you for reading my posts. Hope you have a great trip!

  • swaraj

    10 years ago

    WOW….
    DELHI LOOKS SOOOOOOO YUMMY…
    I WANNA BE THERE TOO…

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Thank you Swaraj, yes, there’s so much good food in Delhi!

  • Kaushik Joshi

    10 years ago

    Hii Mark, I like your blog. It is very informative. As an indian, I did not know much about delhi, but you did a good job. You are passionate traveler or I can say travel lover. If possible can you share your email id?

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Thank you very much Kaushik, I really appreciate it.

  • Abhi Roy

    10 years ago

    Unbelievable description of Delhi’s most famous places. Really you have done a great job.For a unknown person this post will work as a guide for him.

  • Prateek

    10 years ago

    I think if the rule was to pay 300 INR for taking a camera inside the Masjid I think you should have paid it. Otherwise, this is a nice travel guide. But there is much more to Delhi than it meets the eye. For example, the dab sellers, cultural houses, emporiums, auto expos, haats, festival gathering areas, unmarked monuments of Old delhi, malls and fashion shows are a few to mention.

  • Dusty

    10 years ago

    A wonderful summary and one that I will do my best to work through when in Delhi later this year. Thanks for sharing the experience.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Dusty, you’re welcome, thanks for checking this out.

  • Bill Graham

    10 years ago

    Mark, You have done a marvelous job of describing Delhi. North Indian food is second to none, but I wonder if caution is warranted as to what and where one should eat. I was there with Peace Corps 50 years ago and was sick much of the time from unclean food and water. What was your experience? We’re paying a return visit next month. I’m very excited and plan to use your travel guide extensively, because so much has changed – and much for the better!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Bill, great to hear from you, glad you enjoy the food as well. As for myself, I was alright, didn’t have a problem, but yah it definitely could be – both due to the sanitation and the spice mixtures. Hope you can return next month, and thanks for getting the guide!

  • Lara

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark!

    I’m very excited to be discovering India for the first time in a couple of months, and browsing the internet I was lucky to stumble onto your website.
    I love all the info you give and the way it’s said; so much so that I’ve been trying for hours to purchase your Delhi e-book… with no success! If I click on “pay with paypal” it stops working. Help! I’d love to get it as i keep going through your website 🙂

    Cheers,
    ~Lara

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Lara, good to hear from you and thank you for checking out my info on Delhi. Sorry about the problems… I’ll email you. When will you be going to India?

  • Rahul

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark, Thanks for such a post. While in US from past few months , I was checking about my delhi ..My birth place and I found this…Ossum work man. Good..keep it up

  • Deepika Kalra

    11 years ago

    Either you’re a really bad photographer or you intentionally took some really bad photos.
    All these places look way better than what you’ve portrayed to a hundred people out there.
    Please try to take better photos when you go to your next destination.

    Nonetheless, congratulations for your posts are very well researched and it’s nice that you keep them so informative, with the How-Tos and How-Muchs.

    Keep up the great job and it would be nice if you could get your hands on some photography lessons.

    Best

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Well, I think everything looks better in real life than in photos – that’s why I like to travel – but photos can be inspiring too, even when I’m not a professional photographer.

    • Vikram

      10 years ago

      Hey Mark,

      Although i live in Delhi, but when my friends from Netherlands came to visit Delhi it came on me to prepare a neat list of places for them to visit. And then i found your blog. I have to say your blog is far more real and up to date to the stuff i found in lonely planet. I think your photographs are apt for a blog like yours, as your words says it all. People can always find better pictures through google, but its hard to find an honest advice. Keep up the good work. Do visit south india. I want a post from you before I start on my South Indian tour ;).

    • Vikram

      10 years ago

      One more thing…in your directions to kulle chat you have mixed the names of two adjacent metro stations Chawri Bazaar and Chandini Chowk. Do you remember which one is the right one?

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Vikram, yes the Kulle chaat is at Chawri Bazaar!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Vikram, thank you so much, I appreciate. I really hope to visit the south of India someday!

  • Gaurav Gupta

    11 years ago

    Hey, I live in Delhi from last 9 years but not able to explore this much as you show in the list, and now I planned to go their and visit remaining sites, thanks for your blog, Mark

    Delhi is a lovable city an l love to live here……

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Thank you for reading Gaurav, Delhi is a wonderful city!

  • Chowder Singh

    11 years ago

    Very well put together list. Keep up the good work.

  • Mike

    11 years ago

    Another excellent list, Mark! You’ve covered just about everything for those who really want an overall experience. Nicely done.

    Have to say, for someone like me who is just starting a blog, your website is an inspiration! Cheers.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Mike, I really appreciate. I’ve really been enjoying your excellent photography as well!

  • Arti

    11 years ago

    This is such a comprehensive post! I dont think you have missed anything!

  • Dean

    11 years ago

    So jealous of your India travels, Mark. I’m dying to go there but waiting until I’ve got a good amount of time to spend there. It’s not a place that I would like to rush around. Great tips!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Dean, cool, hope you can visit. Definitely having lots of time is the best way to travel in India.

  • Stephen

    11 years ago

    Looks like a lot of stuff to see in Delhi that I didn’t know about. I passed through the city about 10 years ago but wasn’t able to see much. I’m heading there again this summer and will keep this list in mind–but it’s a bit temple heavy! The tombs look really interesting.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Stephen, good to hear you’ll be going back to Delhi, hope you have an awesome upcoming trip!

  • Tracy Z

    11 years ago

    Lots of temples and delicious food – ok I can do that!

  • Agness

    11 years ago

    Delhi is such a controversial city. Some people love it, some hate it. I’ve never been there but it looks like a decent place with a lot to explore. I enjoy Indian architecture and history so visiting Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and the Lotus Temple would be a must. Metros are clean and decent? Are you sure? I’ve heard Delhi is all dirty :). Of course Delhi street food is high on my list of things to do while being there 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Agness, yes it definitely presents some challenges, but I really enjoyed it, and the sites and things to do are amazing. Yah, the Metro, while always busy, was quite clean. I thought much of Delhi was a lot cleaner than some other cities I visited in India… but then again everything is relative. Hope you can visit some time!

    • parul

      9 years ago

      Hi, I really liked ur writing. The way u have presented stuff. U focused on what this city can offer rather than being critical. I know it’s very hard for foreigners bez our system is totally diff. u might will get tooooo much culture shock, too much of everything. but u stayed on positive note and has written beautiful article. Thanks mate.

    • Neha M

      10 years ago

      Hi Agness,

      I am glad that you will be visiting Delhi… 🙂 As for the Metro, its really clean and good. There is 1 complete compartment dedicated to women, its safe n really comfortable.
      Just check out for the women’s sign…

      Anddd Delhi street food is awesome but keep a check on quality u might get ur stomach little upset if you have a sensitive stomach….but worth an experience. Hope you enjoy your stay here :))

      Cheers
      ~ neha

    • sachin

      10 years ago

      Hi Agness ,
      ya u r right that delhi is a dirty place … but just because of some people who have no sense of humor delhi is so called …. otherwise its a beautiful place with lot of places to visit …. the only thing about u have to be careful is that dont go with anyone u dont know …..and hire a guide who has proper documents so that they can guide u in well direction … and trust me .. by the time u going frm delhi to ur place ….u will fall in love with delhi and here’s people …. just visit INDIA ….and have a wonderful time …… if u want to contact me … then my email id is http://[email protected] …its a funny one :p but its a real one too …contact me … if u want any queries abt delhi … i will tell u….

      thank u …
      have a nice tiem 🙂

  • Tristan

    11 years ago

    Holy cow. As someone who loves beautiful buildings and Indian food, this post gave me a serious case of wanderlust, and India just moved up a couple notches on the list of countries to visit. That kulle chaat just looks unreal.

    • rekha

      11 years ago

      🙂 You MUST visit. I found this blog when I was searching for thai food and drooled NO end at the pics and descriptions .It seemed so out of reach and I’ve been dreaming about a visit to Bangkok ever since. But this time, its easier cos Migrationology is in familiar territory ( i’ve lived in North India- Delhi and Lucknow but belong to the South)! But I am equally curious as to WHAT he’s going to like here as compared to food elsewhere and its quite a revelation…the only thing with India is that its such a vast and diverse country that you’ll never cease to find new things.. Most Indians themselves never quite get to experience all the diverse aspects that this country has to offer. Am still discovering new cuisines, beautiful nooks within my own state( kerala)! I bet Mark Wein will LOVE our cuisine ( as well as goan, mangalorean cuisines)if he liked thai cooking so much. Good luck with ur travels!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Rekha, great to hear from you! I had a great visit to North India, and unfortunately I didn’t have time this trip to visit the south, would have loved to go to Kerala and Tamil Nadu but it will have to be next time. I really enjoyed eating in India, and I’ll be posting lots of articles about foods I was able to try. Glad you like Thai food too! Will you be visiting Thailand?

    • Kartik

      9 years ago

      You missed Agrasen ki Bhaoli, do visit this place next time, it’s in CP, might be a little hard to find, it’s located somewhere near the residential area, take an auto

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hey Kartik, thank you for the recommendation, sounds great – next time I’m in Delhi I’ll try to check it out.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Tristan, if you enjoy history and buildings, you’ll love Delhi, I was blown away!