Delhi Popular Tourist State

The capital of India, Delhi attracts a lot of travellers from far and wide. From historical landmarks to swarmed shopping centres, from Mughal patio nurseries to Delhi University grounds, Delhi has myriad of places to visit. This vibrant city provides tourists exactly what they are looking for. This pulsating metropolis has a bigger population than Australia. Its vivacious culture, and beautiful mix of conventions, and social variety is what makes this city a must visit. It’s almost a wonder to see how a part of Delhi has held its old charm with vivid bazaars of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi whilst climbing the stairs to modernisation in New Delhi.

Street food, shopping malls, thrifty shopping places, religious places, theatre; you name it and Delhi has it. Let’s take you on a virtual tour of this beautiful city

Monuments and Temples in Delhi The Red Fort is an epitome of the Mughal Era in India and is the face of tourist attractions in Delhi. The Red Fort reflects outstanding marvel of Mughal architecture made of red sand stone.

Another major monument of Delhi is the India Gate, which describes the face of India. It was built in 1931 as a memorial for martyrs of World War I and war in Afghanistan.

Among the other places to visit in Delhi, Qutub Minar is one monument which will again make you appreciate the architectural marvel this place is.

While sightseeing in Delhi, a visit is necessarily suggested to Swaminarayan Akshardham one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. The temple is a stunning architectural work made of the pink stone and white marble.

Other popular monuments and temples in Delhi are Jantar Mantar, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Residence of the President), Chattarpur Temple, Lotus Temple, among others.

Museums, Malls and Markets With an exotic collection of over hundred exhibits of trains from Indian Railways, National Rail Museum is one of the coolest must visit places in Delhi. Antique furniture, historical photographs, Prince of Wales’ Saloon, and Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon are among the major attractions here. A mono toy train is the star attraction among kids.

Other must visit museum - Shankar’s International Dolls Museum and Crafts Museum.

The main street of Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk is the heart of Delhi. The market of Chandni Chowk is the best place to be if imperial Indian wear is what you are seeking. Also, the place offers the best street food, something Delhi is famous for. One of the best places to shop accessories and clothes in Delhi at cheap prices is Sarojini Nagar Market, and everyone who’s exploring Delhi must visit this market.

Other must visit markets Janpath Market, Lajpat Nagar Market, and Palika Bazaar.

If you are in a mood for some high end brand shopping, then a premier shopping mall located in the Saket District Centre, Select Citywalk is a must visit mall for you. It is one of the finest and classiest places to visit in Delhi and a heaven for shopping enthusiasts.

Some other noteworthy Delhi travel destinations include Rajghat, National Science Center, Parliament House, Cannaught Place, Nehru Planetarium, and National Museum.

Best Time to Visit Delhi The best time to visit Delhi is during winter months that last from August to November and the pleasant spring seasons of February to April.

How to Reach Delhi By Air - The Indira Gandhi International airport of Delhi is very well-connected to the important cities of India and all across the globe. Regular flights to Delhi are available from places like Bangalore, Mumbai, Goa, Chennai, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kolkata and prime international destinations too.

By Rail - The city has 6 main railway stations- New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi Cantonment, Anand Vihar Railway Terminal and Sarai Rohilla. Out of these, New Delhi Railway Station (trains from all over India) and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (north bound trains) are the two most important railway stations in Delhi.

By Road - Delhi is well connected by road to all the important cities such as Agra, Jaipur, Alwar, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Shimla, Manali, Mussorie, Gwalior, Ahmedabad, Kota, Jodhpur, Mathura, Jhansi, Dharamsala, Dehradun and even Kathmandu along with a number of others. There are regular AC buses to Rajasthan from Bikaner House bus station, near Pandara Road. Majnu ka Tila bus stand has regular buses to Dharamsala. DTC buses, auto rickshaws and Delhi Metro connect the whole city. Private taxi and a car is always an option.