Delhi Travel Guide
Delhi is India's capital and the usual starting point for a North India trip. Old Delhi holds the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk's food lanes; New Delhi holds India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the government quarter built by the British in the 1920s.
Why Visit Delhi
Delhi is India's capital and the usual starting point for a North India trip. Old Delhi holds the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk's food lanes; New Delhi holds India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the government quarter built by the British in the 1920s.
Top Attractions & Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
October to March; April–June heat is severe.
How to Reach Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the main international gateway for North India.
Recommended Duration
2 to 3 days covers Old and New Delhi at a reasonable pace.
Practical Travel Information
- Old Delhi is dense and best explored on foot or by cycle-rickshaw — traffic makes cars impractical in the narrowest lanes.
- Many monuments close on Mondays — check specific timings before visiting.
- A private guide is especially useful in Old Delhi, where navigation can be disorienting for first-time visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Delhi holds Mughal-era monuments in Old Delhi and colonial-era landmarks in New Delhi within a few kilometres of each other, making it a compact introduction to the country.
Delhi is India's capital and the usual starting point for a North India trip. Old Delhi holds the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk's food lanes; New Delhi holds India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the government quarter built by the British in the 1920s.
Two to three days lets you cover Old and New Delhi properly, including Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and Chandni Chowk's food lanes.
October to March; April–June heat is severe.
Yes — as India's capital and main international gateway, Delhi is usually the natural starting point for a North India itinerary.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the main international gateway for North India.
Private Tours Covering Delhi
Delhi to Agra Private Day Trip
2-Day Delhi & Agra Private Tour
