Delhi Holidays — Red Fort, Mughal Monuments & Street Food
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3,000 years of history, the world's greatest street food and the gateway to the Golden Triangle
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8–9h direct from London (Heathrow to Indira Gandhi International)
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October to March — cool, clear and perfect for sightseeing
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Delhi Holiday Guide
Delhi is one of the world's great cities — a layered metropolis of extraordinary complexity where Mughal mosques, British colonial architecture, ancient Hindu temples and gleaming modern towers exist side by side. As the capital of India and the starting point for the Golden Triangle, Delhi rewards at least two to three days of exploration.
Old Delhi, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century, is the most intense and rewarding part of the city — the Red Fort, Jama Masjid mosque, Chandni Chowk bazaar and the lanes of Chawri Bazaar are all within walking distance. New Delhi, designed by Edwin Lutyens and built between 1911 and 1931, is a city of grand boulevards, colonial institutions and green parks. South Delhi — Hauz Khas, Lodhi Colony, Khan Market — is modern, cosmopolitan and home to Delhi's best restaurants.
Delhi is also the gateway to Agra (2h by train) and Jaipur (4.5h by train) — the three cities of the Golden Triangle that form the classic introduction to northern India.
Average Temperatures
Jan
15°C
Feb
18°C
Mar
24°C
Apr
31°C
May
36°C
Jun
38°C
Jul
33°C
Aug
32°C
Sep
31°C
Oct
27°C
Nov
21°C
Dec
15°C
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Call 01282 960 460Top 8 Things To Do in Delhi
The Mughal monuments, ancient bazaars, world-class street food and colonial grandeur that make Delhi one of the most compelling cities on earth.
Old Delhi — Chandni Chowk & the Red Fort
Old Delhi is one of the most intense and rewarding urban experiences in the world — a labyrinth of narrow lanes, ancient mosques, spice markets, textile bazaars and street food stalls that has barely changed in 400 years. The Red Fort (Lal Qila), built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648, dominates the skyline. Chandni Chowk, the main bazaar, is best explored on foot or by cycle-rickshaw — the Paranthe Wali Gali (alley of stuffed flatbreads) is a must.
Humayun's Tomb — The Mughal Masterpiece
Humayun's Tomb, built in 1570, is one of the finest examples of Mughal architecture in India and the direct inspiration for the Taj Mahal. Set in a formal Persian garden (the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent), the red sandstone and white marble mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex is far less crowded than the Taj Mahal and arguably more beautiful in its setting — visit in the late afternoon when the light is golden.
Qutub Minar — Delhi's Ancient Tower
The Qutub Minar is a 73-metre minaret built in 1193 — the tallest brick minaret in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding Qutub complex contains the ruins of Delhi's first mosque, an Iron Pillar that has stood for 1,600 years without rusting (a metallurgical mystery), and the tombs of several Delhi Sultans. The complex is one of Delhi's most atmospheric sites, particularly in the early morning.
Lodhi Garden — Delhi's Green Heart
Lodhi Garden is one of Delhi's most beautiful spaces — a 90-acre park containing the 15th-century tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi dynasty rulers, set among lawns, trees and flower beds. The garden is a popular morning and evening walking spot for Delhi residents and a peaceful contrast to the city's chaos. The nearby Lodhi Colony neighbourhood has become Delhi's street art district, with murals covering entire building facades.
Delhi Street Food — The Best in India
Delhi's street food is arguably the finest in India — a city where eating on the street is a serious business. Chaat (tangy, spicy snacks), golgappa (crispy hollow spheres filled with spiced water), chole bhature (chickpea curry with fried bread), butter chicken (invented in Delhi), kebabs from Karim's in Old Delhi, and the parathas of Chandni Chowk are all essential. A street food tour with a local guide is one of the best ways to experience the city.
Akshardham Temple — Modern Marvel
The Akshardham Temple, opened in 2005, is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world — a vast complex of pink sandstone and white marble carved with extraordinary detail by 11,000 artisans over five years. The main monument is surrounded by 148 life-size elephants, 2,870 carved pillars and 20,000 carved figures. The evening water and light show is spectacular. No photography is allowed inside the complex.
New Delhi — Colonial Grandeur
New Delhi, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and built between 1911 and 1931, is one of the finest examples of colonial city planning in the world. Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), the ceremonial boulevard from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan (the Presidential Palace), is extraordinary in scale. The National Museum, the Gandhi Smriti (where Gandhi was assassinated), and the Crafts Museum are all worth visiting.
Hauz Khas & South Delhi — Modern India
South Delhi is a different world from Old Delhi — leafy, prosperous and cosmopolitan. Hauz Khas Village, built around a 14th-century reservoir and deer park, is now one of Delhi's most fashionable neighbourhoods, with boutiques, galleries, restaurants and rooftop bars. The Khan Market area is Delhi's most upmarket shopping district. The Dilli Haat craft market is the best place to buy handicrafts from across India.
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