Where empires layer, one on top of the next.
Delhi
A city built and rebuilt by a dozen dynasties, Delhi holds Mughal tombs, colonial boulevards, and the everyday noise of modern India in the same square mile. Start here, end here, or use it as the hinge for the rest of the circuit.
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Humayun's Tomb at dusk
Chandni Chowk market lanes
India Gate, early morning
Qutub MinarWhere to go in Delhi
Humayun's Tomb — photoHumayun's Tomb
A Mughal garden-tomb that set the template later followed by the Taj Mahal.
Red Fort — photoRed Fort
The Mughal emperors' walled seat of power, in red sandstone.
Qutub Minar — photoQutub Minar
A 73-metre victory tower and the tallest brick minaret in the world.
Things to do in Delhi
Chandni Chowk food walk — photoChandni Chowk food walk
A guided walk through Old Delhi's oldest market, tasting your way down one lane at a time.
Red Fort sound and light show — photoRed Fort sound and light show
An evening show projected across the fort walls, retelling Delhi's Mughal history after dark.
Cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi — photoCycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
A slower, street-level way to see lanes too narrow for a car to enter.
Local food in Delhi
Chaat — photoChaat
A catch-all term for Delhi's savory street snacks — crisp, tangy, and different on every corner.
Butter chicken — photoButter chicken
Tandoori chicken simmered in a rich tomato-butter gravy — invented in Delhi and copied everywhere since.
Chole bhature — photoChole bhature
Spiced chickpeas served with a pillowy, deep-fried bread — a classic Delhi breakfast.
Traditional dress in Delhi
Sherwani — photoSherwani
A long, fitted coat worn over churidar trousers, often the choice for formal Delhi occasions.
Anarkali suit — photoAnarkali suit
A flowing, floor-length tunic over fitted bottoms, named after a legendary Mughal-era courtesan.