Delhi - commercial metropolitan and home to the Indian Capital (New Delhi)
Delhi, the capital city of India has much to offer. It is a huge metropolitan city that showcases an ideal blend of olden times and modernity.
Experience culture, the spirituality of India's customs, the majesty of its art and architecture as you explore the beautiful temples and mosques, ancient monuments and manicured gardens.
Excited to discover Delhi?
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Must see places
There are many attractions and places that
showcase the many years of rule and what now consists as major heritage places.
From the Red Fort to Humayun's grave, by way of the spectacular Jama Masjid, Delhi is definitely a city to visit to understand the Indian culture.
More reasons to visit Delhi
If shopping is your craze, head to Connaught Place, where you will find markets, stores, restaurants and cafés. Experience the excitement of Chandni Chowk, one of the city’s oldest and most popular wholesale markets. Shop for jewelry, furniture and clothing, and bargain with shopkeepers.
Delhi is also one of the few cities in India with a vibrant nightlife. Cafes and Pubs are open till midnight and tourists seeking night adventure and party are spoilt for choice.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is a day's drive away by car or by train. This ivory-white marble mausoleum was built under the Mughal Emperor Sha Jahan and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.
Today, Delhi is the ideal gateway for travelers wishing to explore other cities or regions in India: Kashmir, Chandigarh, Jaipur or the fascinating Darjeeling, surrounded by flowers and tea plantations.
