Come Ramzan, and Dilli 6 really comes to life. Whether you’re one for history, or in search of picture-perfect moments – or just after authentic, iftar food, the coming few weekends are going to be pretty eventful. So, get out your sturdiest walking shoes and take on puraani dilli with these curated, Ramzan walks.
This Ramzan, Eat The Best Iftar Food At These Weekend Walks Through Old Delhi
The Original Delhi By Foot’s Food & Culture Walk
Delhi By Foot still has a special place in our heart for being the first ones to offer curated tours around festivals. Their cultural insights, combined with a treasure trove of the city’s best-kept secrets, make sure that you’re eating nothing but the best biryani and sherbet on Ramadan walks. The night will have you discovering everything from Ballimaran’s secret shops to the decked up Jama Masjid, and even experiencing the festivities at the Nizamuddin dargah.
When: May 27 (6-9:30pm)
Ticket price: INR 1,100 (including a heritage walk and a veg and non-veg iftar spread)
Book here.
If you’re more about culture than food, sign up for Bahaar-e-Ramzan that’s all about capturing the essence of Jumma Iftaari at Jama Masjid. This will be a great time to soak in the culture, hear the soothing chants of the azaan, witness the iftar feast in all its glory (for great photo ops), and end with a trip down Delhi 6’s alleys, devouring samosas, kulfis, kebabs and everything. We recommend this for anyone who’s into food, history and photography.
Read more and register here.
GoInTheCity’s Historical & Food Walk
Kicking off the walk from Jama Masjid Metro Station and combing through the streets of Meena Bazaar, this GoInTheCity walk will have you witnessing Delhi’s nightlife from a whole new perspective. 400 years of history and food gems, packed into one, long food trail (you’ll also see how thousands of devouts gather in Jama Masjid’s courtyard to break their rozas).
They’ve planned a pit stop at a 79-year-old keema samosa shop, along with the promise of paneer and mawa jalebis. While you continue to resist the sweet aroma of roasted kebabs and heaps of dates in a secret little lane, you’ll be taken to eat khajlas (aka local bread) and milk-soaked coconut-y parathas that taste like heaven with chai. To round off this gluttonous evening, you can try the watermelon roohafza and gur ka sherbet.
When: May 27 (6-9pm)
Ticket price: INR 500 for the walk. The food will be paid for separately.
Book here.
Reality Tours & Travels’ Guided Ramzan Tour
For vegetarians who have hardcore meat-eaters for friends, we’ve found this Ramzan food walk through the walled city that’ll keep everyone happy. The focus of the Reality Tours & Travels’ walk will be on unearthing the best street food that the city has to offer, and they believe that Ramzan time is the best time to go exploring.
So, what are you going to eat? Well, everything from the good ol’ chole bhature, dahi bhalla and parathas to sleep-inducing lassi and jalebi. For the carnivores, there are lots of kebabs, from seekh and shammis to tikkas. Don’t worry about walking and tiring yourself out – you’ll all be plonked on rickshaws, and of course, they’ve planned a flying visit to Jama Masjid for a complete festival experience.
When: May 26 and 27 (6-9pm) and they’ll announce more dates soon
Ticket price: INR 1,500
Book here.
