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Delhi

Where Mughal Delhi and colonial New Delhi sit two kilometres apart.

Quick Answer

What is Delhi known for? 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.

DELHI

Highlights

  • Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi
  • Humayun's Tomb, the Taj Mahal's architectural predecessor
  • Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world
  • Chandni Chowk street food, guided so you eat the right stalls

Best Time to Visit

October to March; April–June heat is severe.

Getting There

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is the main international gateway for North India.

Tours Featuring Delhi

See it with a private guide

5–7 Days

Golden Triangle Tour

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14 Days

14 Day North India Tour

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Flexible

Custom India Tour

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Cultural & Heritage Tours

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