Delhi Travel Guide

Delhi combines the Mughal lanes and monuments of Old Delhi, the ceremonial avenues of New Delhi, major museums, diverse neighbourhoods and the institutions of India's national capital.

The National Capital Territory lies mainly west of the Yamuna River and forms the core of the wider NCR. Old Delhi, central New Delhi, south Delhi and the airport–Gurugram corridor are separate planning zones.

Choose accommodation near the main purpose of your Delhi trip and group each day by area. This guide covers attractions, neighbourhoods, weather, transport, food and practical planning without relying on schedules or prices that quickly become outdated.

Delhi rewards travellers who combine its headline sights with local neighbourhoods and food.

• Landmarks: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Lodhi Garden.
• Food: Try chaat, chole bhature, parathas, kebabs, butter chicken, nihari where appropriate, kulfi and regional food at Dilli Haat; Old Delhi rewards a guided or carefully planned food walk.
• Culture: Republic Day events, Holi, Diwali, Eid, Gurpurab and seasonal cultural festivals bring colour as well as closures, security zones and diversions.
• Practical travel: select a stay close to the day's main area to reduce road time.