Delhi walking tour & city guide
Mughal monuments and the bazaars of Old Delhi.
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Delhi, India's capital, has been the seat of empires for centuries. Its old city is a maze of crowded bazaars and Mughal monuments, while New Delhi, designed by the British, has wide avenues and government buildings.
Old Delhi
The Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan, the emperor who also built the Taj Mahal, was the main residence of the Mughal emperors. Nearby, the Jama Masjid is one of India's largest mosques. Chandni Chowk, the main street, is a chaotic, fascinating bazaar of spices, fabrics and street food.
New Delhi
India Gate and the Kartavya Path lead to the President's House. Humayun's Tomb, a forerunner of the Taj Mahal, and the Qutub Minar, a 73-meter minaret, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Lotus Temple and Akshardham are modern landmarks.
Top sights in Delhi
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Red Fort
The Mughal emperors' fortress palace.
- 2
Jama Masjid
A great Mughal mosque.
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Humayun's Tomb
A garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.
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Qutub Minar
A medieval brick minaret.
- 5
India Gate
A war memorial on a grand avenue.
Food markets & where to eat in Delhi
Chandni Chowk
Parathas, jalebis and chaat.
Paranthe Wali Gali
A lane famous for stuffed flatbreads.
Khan Market
Cafés and restaurants in New Delhi.
Food to try in Delhi
Butter chicken
A creamy tomato curry invented in Delhi.
Chole bhature
Spicy chickpeas with fried bread.
Chaat
Tangy, crunchy street snacks.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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