New Delhi

• The food in Delhi is spicy. So, if you have a sensitive gut avoid the food.

• Street food is a highlight of Delhi but make sure you check the hygiene and how it is being made before eating it.

• When in Delhi, become a bargaining machine, literally. If the sellers especially at markets like Janpat, Sarojini Nagar and Kamla Nagar, get to know that you are a student or a tourist, they’ll try to exploit you. So, make sure you know how to bargain well. Sometimes, you can get an item initially quoted at INR 800 at INR 200.

• Traffic is a problem in Delhi. Make sure you find your way in the chaotic streets of Delhi.

• If you have your own vehicle, Drive carefully, Delhi is an accident prone area especially on the highways.

• Simply don’t travel at nights (For girls).

• Whenever you are in a place that is less crowded or will be less crowded, wear clothes that are not revealing.

• Nudity is not acceptable in public.

• Delhites do not think twice before picking a fight. It is good if you maintain your cool.

• Always sit in prepaid taxis or metered vehicles.

• Do not entertain the beggars.

• Avoid littering on the roads.

• Don’t go on secluded places.

• Be alert and don’t let the strangers mislead you.

• You do not get branded stuff on the streets. So, know that the Nike shoes in the Janpat market, Levis Jeans in the Sarojini market and Rayban sunglasses in Kamla Nagar streets is only a fake alternative.

• Keep touts at bay.

• Don’t let eve teasers go unreported.

• Don’t damage the monuments and the heritage here.

• Respect the culture and keep your phones off when in religious places.

• Do not click pictures where it is not allowed.

• Don’t indulge in any form of drugs.

• Do not take anything from the strangers.

Best time to visit New Delhi is from October to March. Since summers are really hot and temperature rises up to 45 degree Celsius, it isn’t considered favourable time to visit. Monsoons are marked by high level of humidity and heat. Autumn is the best time to visit since temperature is mildly cold and pleasant. Its an absolute delight during Winters.

Being the capital of the country, New Delhi is well connected to all major parts of the country.

By air :  Indira Gandhi International Airport serves for domestic as well as International flights.

By train : Delhi has four main stations.  Delhi junction in Old Delhi, New Delhi in central Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin in southern part and Anand Vihar in east.

By road : Delhi has several bus terminals, Delhi Transport Corporation and Kashmere Gate ISBT being the prime ones. Though buses aren’t the as comfortable as trains they are the only choices from certain destinations like the mountains.

Delhi is the starting point of many travelling excursions. Some of the recommended activities in Delhi are :

• Delhi sightseeing tour in a private car
• Family picnic at Pratapgarh or Lodhi gardens
• Visiting various historical monuments
• Shopping at Sarojini and Janpath where you get stuff for dirt cheap
• Visiting flea markets around Govindpuri, Karol Bagh and Jama Masjid
• Trying street food as well as authentic cuisines Delhi is famous for

If you’re an avid explorer and want to dig deeper into the experience, you may try offbeat things like :

• Discovering history by exploring places like Purana Qila, Tughlaqabad fort, Mehrauli Archeological Park, Agrasen ki Baoli etc.
• Spending time with nature by exploring birds at Okhla Bird Sanctuary, visiting Garden of Five Senses, meeting injured birds of Delhi.  
• Enjoying performances and arts, for ex. visiting theatres etc
• Visiting KOD (Kingdom of Dreams) where the ultimate incredible fantasy comes alive.

For your wonderful vacations in Delhi, you’ll be looking for some amazing resorts near Delhi. With world class amenities and scenic views, Delhi has many resorts ideal for family getaways, one day trip with friends or corporate team.

Some of the best resorts to stay in Delhi :  

• Atrio
• The Roseate
• The Lodhi
• Shanti Home
• Maidens Hotel
• The Taj Mahal Hotel
• JW Marriott
• Le Meridien
• Novotel
• ITC Maurya
• Heritage Village Resort
• Oberoi Hotels and Resort
• Paradise Green Resort

The best public transport mode of communication is Metro. New Delhi has well-planned and extensive metro system that connects all landmarks to city centre as well as most suburbs. However, a fun way to explore Delhi is by booking a HOHO bus tour. These Hop on - Hop off buses have been introduced for those who want to explore Delhi in a day. Other than that, rickshaws and private/shared cabs are efficient modes of transport.

Delhi is rightfully referred to as Shopper’s haven. Its enchantment lies in the Chandni Chowk zone, with old bazaars clamoring and twittering with huge number of guests wrangling with merchants to purchase things at least expensive prices. This doesn’t mean you can’t go for high end shopping here.  Depending on your budget you may choose accordingly :

For branded shopping : South Extension, Connaught Place, Select CITYWALK, Ambience Mall Vasant Kunj, Pacific Mall, DLF Emporio, Khan Market etc

For Street Shopping : Places like Dilli Haat, Janpath Market and Palika Bazaar, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar etc.

Indian is the best local cuisine in Delhi. It is known for famed specialities such as delicious curries, barbecued tikkas and kebabs along with other North Indian dishes like Kadhai Paneer, Butter Chicken and Chole Bhature. The famous Paranthe wali gali in Chandni Chowk is Mecca of Food lovers in India. Anyone who has ever been to Delhi will swear by its food. From roadside food to exquisite cuisines, Delhi has something for all pocket sizes.

UNESCO’s world heritage sites have always  been a big attraction for those who love to explore places of historical and archeological importance. Such attractions  in Delhi are :

• Red Fort : Situated in front of Chandni Chowk and on the bank of river Yamuna.
• Humayun’s Tomb : One of the most beautiful example of Mughal Architecture is actually the inspiration behind Taj Mahal. It is located opposite to dargah of Nizamuddin Shah.
• Qutub Minar : This world heritage site in Mehrauli is the tallest minaret of the world made in bricks only.

Some of the famous trekking places around Delhi are :

• Nag Tibba : It’s an easy trek and is a trekkers delight all year round.
• Kheerganga : It’s considerably difficult. Best time to visit is from May and November.
• Roopkund trek : This high altitude lake that remains frozen throughout the year can be seen thawing just for a month. Best time to visit is during May-June or August-September. Considerably a difficult trek, not advisable for first timers unless you’re very fit.
• Dodital trek :  It is one of the easiest trek for first timers. You’ll travel through various villages, camp overnight and next day ascend to the lake and on the following day trekkers climb to their final destination, Darwa pass.
• Har ki Doon : It’s an easy trek best fit for beginners. It should be visited between April-June and post monsoon.
• Chopta Chandrashila : It’s an easy trek and can be visited all throughout the year except in July and August. Starting from Chopta, you head towards Chandrashila peak, stopping at Tungnath to pay homage to Lord Shiva.

Hill Stations aren’t the only getaways from Delhi, it has some major wildlife destinations and National Parks near by, where you can experience amazing flora and fauna. Some of them are:

• Okhla bird Sanctuary : It is known to have around 300 bird species and can be visited throughout the year but November to March is considered the best time to visit here.
• Ranthambore National Park : It is one of the best National Parks near Delhi to spot a tiger and should be visited between October to June.
• Sariska National Park : It is known for the leopards, Wild Dogs and Woodpeckers. Best time to visit is from October to April.
• Jim Corbett National Park : It is 260 km from Delhi. Its famous for Royal Bengal Tiger, Asiatic Elephants, Asiatic Black Bear, Great PIed Hornbill, Crocodile and King Cobra. Best time to visit is from November to June.
• Rajaji National Park : It is 220 km from Delhi. Here you can see Cheetal, Barking Deer, Wild Boar, Rhesus Macaque, Monitor Lizard, King Cobra, Python, Rusty Cheeked Scimitar, Babbler, Crested Kingfishers, Thrushes. Best time to visit is from November to June.
• Great Himalayan National Park : It is approximately 530 km from Delhi. Black Bear, Blue Sheep, Brown Sheep, Bearded Vulture, Black Throated Thrush, Yellow Bellied Fantails include major fauna here.Best time to visit is during Dussehra festival in September-October.

Large number of museums provide glimpse into country’s fascinating history. Some of the famous museums are :

• Indira Gandhi Memorial
• National Science Centre
• Jantar Mantar
• Archeological Museum
• National Museum
• Rail Museum
• Crafts Museum
• Air Force Museum   
• National Police Museum

With an array of adventure sports, Delhi attracts hell lot of travellers from all around the world.

There are many places in Delhi where you can enjoy various adventures and test your game planning and synchronization. Some of the adventurous things you can do in Delhi are :

• Power paragliding in Sohna, Gurgaon where you may enrol in the delightful tour that takes you back to roots.
• Motorized Paragliding in Delhi.
• F9-Go-Karting in Gurgaon provides you the Racing experience that Never before.
• Rock Climbing session in Delhi.
• Fly-Boy Air Safari in Gurgaon is for those who have done various adventures on land and now wish to explore the sky.
• Rajpat Segway tour can be taken to explore the rich heritage of India capital.
• Spending a day at Dhauj, enjoying the scenic beauty of the oldest Eco-System - ”The Aravalis” located around 7kms from Delhi.
• Day out at Snow Adventure Zone which is the perfect blend of nature and adventure.
• River Rafting, Camping, Hiking, Bungee jumping, etc in Rishikesh.

Temples in Delhi :

• Akshardham Temple - This beautifully crafted building situated in the heart of Delhi is one of the most important religious site.
• Chhatarpur Temple - Located in Chhatarpur is an excellent work of architecture and is the second largest temple complex in India.
• ISKCON Temple - This well known Vaishnav Temple of Lord Krishna and Radha in East of Kailash is an astonishing work of art and should definitely be visited.

Mosques in Delhi :

• Jama masjid - It being the largest Mosque in India, stands across the road of Red fort. It is an extraordinary work of architecture and is visited by large number of pilgrims all throughout the year.
• Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah - This is the mausoleum of one of the world's most famous Sufi Saints, Nizamuddin Auliya. It is situated in the western area of Delhi. The tombs of poet Amir Khusro is also located here in this complex. It is visited by thousands of muslims and sees a fair share of Hindus, Christians and people from other religions.
• Sunheri masjid - Also known as Golden Mosque, is located near Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk area. Standing on a 2.1 m high platform. It is decorated with green colour floral patterns. The 3 main domes are gilded with copper and gold that popularized it with the name “Sunehri Masjid”.

Other Religious Sites :

• James Church - It is the oldest surviving church more popular than Skinner’s church. It is the majestic specimen of Greek Cross and Italian Renaissance dome design. It has gorgeous gardens that gives the place peaceful air contrary to the noise outside. The design of the dome is elite and detailed. It is therefore worth being visited.
• Lotus Temple - It is the house of worship built under the supervision of famous Persian Architect Fariborz Sahba. Often compared to Sydney Opera House, It is located near Nehru Place market and has emerged as one of the top attraction for tourist in Delhi. It is open from Tuesdays to Sundays (Monday closed).
• Bangla Sahib - It is the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara in Delhi. Well-known for its association with eighth sikh guru - Guru Har Kishan and the pool inside the complex, known as “Sarovar”. It is located near the main Connaught Place and has developed into centre of pilgrimage for thousands of people from various religion and caste. It’s open on all days and the entree is free.