Yeh Dilli hai mere yaar! It's hard not to fall in love with this city. Rich tapestry of history, culture and flavoursome grub. With this handy guide, we’ve listed all the must-see places so you can fall in love with this city (if you haven't already) or just appreciate all that it has to offer.
Plan A Tour With This Guide To Fall In Love With Delhi All Over Again
Food
Dilliwaalo ka romance with food is on another level, and if I’m to write about all the places you could fall in love with this would probably become a never-ending read. But to start the affair head to these iconic places and some famous dishes you must try out. To gorge on yummy vegetarian (and sanitary) street food, you can head to any Haldirams or Bikanervala. If you fancy fine dining I recommend you head to Indian Accent at the Lodhi or Bukhara at ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri.
Shopping
You can easily dedicate an entire day to Old Delhi and its labyrinth of alleys and by-lanes. We’d suggest reading this guide before you make the trip because the place can seem pretty baffling. For some serious retail therapy, we suggest checking out this list of top markets in Delhi. Mall rats, we also have a guide to the city’s top malls for youIf you want to score souvenirs and ethnic treasures, head to Dilli Haat (there’s one in INA and one in Janakpuri) or these state emporiums. You can even head to Meherchand Market (Lodhi Road), Khan Market, Shahpur Jat, Hauz Khas Village or Connaught Place which are not just shopping hubs, but also home to some of the best food joints and bars in the city.
Monuments
Red Fort
Massive redstone walls that stand 75 feet high and beautiful architecture, The Red Fort or Lal Qila used to serve as the residence of the Mughals in the mid-17th century. You can even shop at the market complex before entering the fort.
Qutub Minar
Built with red sandstone and marble, The Qutub Minar is undoubtedly one of the most frequented and loved Delhi spots. Check out this list of restaurants to eat at with a view of Qutub Minar!
Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is a grand sandstone mausoleum that’s pretty as a picture and definitely one for culture and architecture lovers to bookmark!
Safdarjung Tomb
Safdarjung Tomb is one of the few monuments in town that’s not super-crowded, is very well-maintained, and is a great place for multiple photo-ops as well.
India Gate
Relive a Rang De Basanti moment at India Gate, head to the lush green gardens, stroll along the site with ice cream and pay your tribute at the war memorial.
Rashtrapati Bhawan
While your stop at India Gate, walk on Rajpath till you reach the President’s (not so) humble abode, the Rashtrapati Bhawan. You can even book tickets online to get an inside look.
Purana Qila
Catch the light and sound show at Purana Qila for a fun run through the city’s past (from the Mughal period to the present day).
Other important landmarks include Jantar Mantar, The Parliament, Raj Ghat (it’s behind the Red Fort) and Agrasen Ki Baoli. If I don’t stop here the list will for sure go on!
Museums
National Rail Museum
As Sheldon Cooper would put it, “Trains are Awesome!” The National Rail Museum in Chanakyapuri exhibits the history of rail transport in India With over 100 ‘real-size’ exhibits!
Nehru Planetarium
If astronomy intrigues you, catch a show at Nehru Planetarium Delhi which is one of the five planetarium’s that has been named after India’s first president, Jawahar Lal Nehru. These shows last about 40 minutes and are available in Hindi and English.
National Gallery Of Modern Art
Delhi’s National Gallery for Modern Art (NGMA) preserves and presents contemporary Indian art from the last century and a half.
Gandhi Smriti Museum
Built as a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the space is where Gandhi himself spent the last 144 days of his life.
National Handicrafts And Handlooms Museum
Located on the corner of Pragati Maidan, facing the Purana Qila complex is the National Crafts Museums which is one of the largest crafts museums in India. While you’re here you must eat at Café Lota which offers a contemporary take on regional Indian dishes
Of course, there’s a lot more, so all the art and history buffs check out this comprehensive list of museums to get a grasp of the city's vast heritage and culture.
Nightlife
Toy Room
Easily the top choice of all the people right now, Toy Room attracts big crowds every weekend. Their teddy mascot, Frank is the life of the party!
Dear Donna
Another one that’s been all the rage, Dear Donna transitions from a laid-back restaurant in the day to a rager at night.
SoHo
Pack in a happening night at SoHo, the bar area is huge and the music literally never stops. You get a good view of the whole club from the side balconies.
Keya
Keya has been cornering the South Delhi market for ages now. With outdoor seating and a classic indoor nightclub décor.
Bohca
One of Delhi’s OG party places since early 2018, Bohca’s got the best DJs and great food and drinks and a classy ambience
Privee
The moment you enter Privee, you’ll realize that it’s a party place, from decor to dance floor.
If the party animal in you wants to know about more places, check out this list.
Parks
Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin
A go-to picnic spot for Delhiites in winters, Sunder Nursery (next to Humayun’s Tomb) is 90 acres of lush greens and has 15 Mughal monuments. It’s close to Khan Market, a popular south Delhi hangout spot too!
Nehru Park, Chanakyapuri
Nehru Park is one of the biggest and best-maintained public parks, open every day till 8pm
Deer Park, Hauz Khas
You’ll probably encounter lots of animals here like peacocks, monkeys playing with each other, and a relaxed dog by the lake. There is lots to do here with a ton of eateries and attractions nearby.
Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Colony
Spread over 90 acres, you’ll always manage to find a new spot you hadn’t discovered before at Lodhi Gardens
Garden Of Five Senses, Saket
A stone throw away from the Saket metro station Garden of Five Senses combines the beauty of nature with aesthetic art. Head to the quirky Champa Gali after your visit here for some good food!
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Adjacent to Qutub Minar, Mehrauli Archaeological Park is spread across 200 acres with some 100 historically significant monuments! Perfect for early birds, it opens at 5 am.
While we’re on the subject of parks, here’s a list of Parks you can take your furballs too!
Temples
Akshardham Temple
You can easily spend a day at Akshardham Temple, the largest comprehensive Hindu temple in the world. With gigantic theatres and water shows this place is not just a temple.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
The calm, serene all-white aesthetic of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib brings a sense of inner peace with it and is why after all this time, people keep coming back.
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is a Bahai house of worship famous for its lotus-shaped architecture.
Jama Masjid
Located in Old Delhi and built by Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Here’s what you can do and eat while you’re here, Inshallah!
If you can't get enough, save this list of all the must-visit temples in the city.
