Delhi with its diversities is a very popular Indian city to explore. Always brimming with activity and bustling with ever happy crowd, this city is one place where visitors can enjoy every bit of their stay. People with different interests will love to spend time in Delhi. Therefore, people coming to Delhi from various parts of the country love to hangout within the city and explore every corner. Indulging in relaxation while staying at the hotel rejvenates the mind surely but we bring to you a list of ten things that you can do in Delhi and can relish the ‘Dil waalon ki Dilli’ experience at its best:
When it comes to sightseeing, Delhi provides ample scope as it hosts various monuments of historical importance, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, memorials, beautiful temples, exotic gardens and amazing government buildings. Those visiting Delhi make it a point to visit the world famous Qutub Minar, Red Fort, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, the Parliament House, Delhi High Court, Hauz Khas Complex and many more. These dot the city beautifully and have successfully caused Delhi to become one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. One can capture very good snapshots of these monuments and can also go about gathering information and knowledge about their history.
Delhi has a lot of markets and malls which have been the favourite shopping haunts of locals and also foreign nationals. The local markets like Janpath, Sarojini market, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Martket, etc. offer fashionable clothes and footwear at cheaper rates. Youngsters with low budget and good taste of trend, crave to shop from these local markets. Delhi is popular for the junk jewellery that is available in almost every market (prices differ greatly in some markets). These can be used to accessorise any of your looks.
Those who prefer to wear branded clothes can visit the beautifully organized malls in the city. You will find the outlets of all brands under a single umbrella. You can try out the Select City Walk Mall, Pacific Mall, Ambience Mall (Delhi NCR), V3S Mall, EDM and many more. So going on a shopping spree is one of the best options that is available for the tourists.
Delhi people travel short distances on a rickshaw in their daily life. You can also set out on the street in a rickshaw exploring every bit of madness that Delhi has. Although the ride will be bumpy, but it will be an experience for a lifetime as you will remember it amongst one of the fondest memories of your trip.
There are many cycle stands that have been recently set up near bus stops and metro stations. From here you can rent a bicycle and explore the city on the wheels yourself! Special dedicated lanes are also made in some parts of the city for bicycle riders. Apart from this there are various tour packages that offer bicycle rides as a part of their city exploration activities. Trust us, riding on with your group would be crazy fun!
If you have nothing on your to-do list as for now then going for a stroll in the streets of Delhi would be a nice thing! Seeing the local people, observing their daily lifestyle and culture can interest you. One of the best experiences is walking through Paharganj streets and the area around New Delhi railway station where children who once lived here will guide you through the streets.
There are many renowned art galleries in Delhi which are greatly admired by art lovers. Also museums such as the Rail museum, National Science Museum, National Museum and many others depict the splendid Indian history in their respective fields. There are some museums dedicated to famous personalities and popular political leaders like Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi etc. You can see their personal belongings and also get to know about their ideology by paying a visit in these museums.
Delhi’s events and fests are the not-to-miss affairs. One can visit an ongoing event in Dilli Haat or a cultural fest in an auditorium. There are exhibitions being hosted in likes of places such as India Habitat Centre, India International Centre etc which can be of immense interest to the ones on a look out for a different kind of an experience. Do visit Delhi during the time of festivals like Lohri, Holi and Diwali which are the major festivals celebrated in Delhi.
Get smeared with the festive colors to know the tradition and values of these festivals being a part of it. Besides, the city observes the national festivals such as Independence Day and Republic Day, which becomes colorful with cultural programs, parades and shows. These festivals are celebrated with much enthusiasm, which sprinkle joy and happiness over the city.
At Nizamuddin Dargah, the air is filled up with soulful melodies of qawwalis on Thursday evenings. One can just sit and listen to the devotional Sufi music which has achieved unmatched fame throughout the world. You will be quite amazed to know that there is a family which has been performing qawwalis here for hundreds of years, generations on generations. This Dargah is the burial of one of the most famous Sufi saints Nizammudin Auliya.
Slum life in Delhi often comes in limelight because of the dirt and filth reigning supreme in the claustrophobic lanes of the clustered settlements. This has been the impression of a slum settlement for years. But we would like to tell you that small scale industry flourishes in these areas greatly. Some examples of the businesses run by individual families are pottery, masonry articles etc. Besides this you can also get a view of the local school, temple, barber shop etc in here.
This is one of the favourite activities of tourists who come to Delhi as the street food of Delhi is unmatched to any other city. Every nook and corner of Delhi releases mesmerizing aroma of traditional cuisines and fast food. You will find numerous food points, restaurants and vendors serving delicious food. Therefore, you will see big crowd thronged in such stalls, hotels and restaurants. Bhel Puri, Dahi Bhalle, Golgappas, Chole Bhature, Samosas, Momos, Noodles, Biryani and many other mouth-watering dishes attracts the visitors.
If you are visiting Delhi then do move around the foodie lanes of the city especially Chandni Chowk, Paharganj and Food joints/Restaurants in Connaught Place. The yum Indian chaats tingling your taste buds and famous local desserts being served at restaurants will make say wow at an instant!
Delhi is known for its colorful nightlife as it has many clubs, pubs, bars and discotheque. Those who love to spend hours hanging out at night, can visit the DJinn's, Sahara, Rodeo, Mirage, Gold Regency, Elevate, Chandni Bar, Shalom, Rick's, Suede, Pegasus Bar, DV8, Turquoise Cottage and Polo Lounge.
If you are in Delhi then do take a ride on Delhi Metro. It is the safest, quickest and convenient mode of transport in Delhi NCR. The most developed transportation facility of the city helps you to reach different part of the city and its nearest region. People traveling through metro can enjoy a hassle free journey.