Delhi
Delhi doesn't ease you in — it overwhelms you immediately. Old Delhi is a sensory avalanche of spice markets, Mughal forts, and rickshaws weaving through impossibly narrow lanes. New Delhi is wide boulevards, government buildings, and modern shopping malls. Between them lies the story of multiple empires and 3,000 years of continuous habitation. The food — from Chandni Chowk's legendary street food to Hauz Khas's modern restaurants — is some of the best you'll eat anywhere.
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How many days do I need in Delhi?
3 to 4 days. Day one: Old Delhi — Red Fort (₹600/$7 for foreigners), Jama Masjid mosque, and a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's chaotic lanes for street food. Day two: New Delhi — Humayun's Tomb (₹600, the precursor to the Taj Mahal), Qutub Minar (₹600), India Gate, and Lodhi Garden for a peaceful walk. Day three: Akshardham Temple (free but no phones/cameras), Hauz Khas Village for cafés and ruins, and a food walk in Nizamuddin. Day four: day trip to Agra for the Taj Mahal (3 hrs by train).
Is Delhi safe for tourists?
Delhi requires more street smarts than many Asian capitals. Stick to well-traveled areas, use metro or app-based cabs (Uber and Ola work well), and be firm with touts and auto-rickshaw drivers who overcharge. The metro is excellent, safe, and has women-only cars. Avoid isolated areas at night, keep valuables secure, and be wary of 'helpful' strangers offering to take you to tourist offices (common scam). Solo female travelers should exercise extra caution, especially at night. During the day, major attractions are perfectly safe.
What street food should I try in Delhi?
Chandni Chowk is the epicenter. Paranthe Wali Gali (Paratha Alley) serves stuffed flatbreads for ₹50-100 ($0.60-1.20) — they've been doing it since the 1870s. Karim's near Jama Masjid has been serving Mughal-style kebabs and nihari since 1913. Chaat (savory snacks) at Natraj Dahi Bhalle is legendary. In South Delhi, Khan Chacha in Khan Market does killer kebab rolls (₹150-200/$1.80-2.40). Chole bhature from Sita Ram Diwan Chand (₹80/$1) is a Delhi breakfast institution. Always eat where locals eat and where the turnover is high.