New Delhi Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal₹150.00≈ $1.57
- Mid-range meal₹700.00≈ $7.33
- Cappuccino₹150.00≈ $1.57
- Domestic beer₹220.00≈ $2.31
- Taxi (per km)₹14.00≈ $0.15
- Public transport ticket₹20.00≈ $0.21
- Museum entry₹50.00≈ $0.52
- Mid-range hotel (night)₹3,500.00≈ $36.67
Food & Drink
- Karim'sMughlai · $$
A century-old Mughlai restaurant near Jama Masjid founded by descendants of royal chefs, famous for its mutton korma and seekh kebabs.
- BukharaNorth-West Frontier · $$$$
The renowned restaurant at the ITC Maurya known worldwide for its dal bukhara and tandoori dishes served on wooden tables.
- Paranthe Wali GaliNorth Indian street food · $
A narrow lane in Chandni Chowk lined with generations-old shops serving stuffed fried parathas.
- Indian AccentModern Indian · $$$$
An award-winning restaurant in Lodhi Road reinventing Indian cuisine with a modern, globally influenced tasting menu.
- Al JawaharMughlai · $
A long-standing kebab and curry house opposite Jama Masjid popular for its mutton stew and rumali roti.
- Saravana BhavanSouth Indian · $$
A well-known South Indian chain with a Delhi branch popular for dosas and filter coffee.
- Kitty Su
A well-known nightclub at The Lalit hotel, popular for drag shows, DJ nights, and an eclectic crowd.
- Hauz Khas Village bars
A cluster of rooftop bars and cafes overlooking the medieval Hauz Khas ruins and lake, a hub for Delhi's nightlife.
Culture & History
- National Museum, New Delhi
India's largest museum, holding artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization through to Mughal-era miniatures.
- National Gallery of Modern Art
Near India Gate, showcasing works by Indian modernists including Raja Ravi Varma and Amrita Sher-Gil.
- Red Fort (Lal Qila)
The Mughal-era fortified palace complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a sound-and-light show recounting its history.
- Gandhi Smriti
The house where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last days and was assassinated, preserved as a memorial museum.
- PVR Priya, Vasant Vihar
One of Delhi's oldest and most popular multiplex cinemas, a longtime fixture for premieres.
- Independence Day at Red Fort
India's Prime Minister raises the flag and addresses the nation from the Red Fort ramparts each year.
- Diwali in Delhi
The festival of lights celebrated citywide with markets like Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place elaborately illuminated.
Active & Fun
- Gold's Gym Connaught Place
A centrally located branch of the international chain with full weight and cardio facilities.
- Worlds of Wonder (Wow) Water Park
A large water park in Noida on Delhi's outskirts with slides and wave pools, popular in the summer heat.
- Worlds of Wonder (Wow)
An amusement and water park complex in Noida with roller coasters alongside its water rides.