Commonly pronounced as dilli in hindi, Delhi is the second most populous city as well as the largest metropolis by area in India. The city has been continuously inhabited since 6th century BCE. And since then delhi served as the capital of several empires. Located on the banks of Yamuna river, this is the political base and is rich in diversity.
With a rich cultural background the city consists of several historical places & monuments. Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, Laxminarayan Temple and Akshardham are some of the best places to visit while you are in delhi.
The city is beautiful and each part of Delhi is worth visiting as they are known for their own unique features. The must-see attractions in delhi are:
- Bahai/ Temple
- India Gate
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Red Fort
- Raj Ghat
- Qutab Minar:
- Laxminarayan Temple
- Humayun's Tomb
- Chandni Chowk:
- Shanti Vana
- Purana Quila
- Jama Masjid
- Nizam-ud-Din Shrine
- Chhatarpur Temple
- Raj Ghat
- Gurudwara Rakab Ganj
- Gurudwara Bangia Sahib
Apart from historical monuments, the cosmopolitan city of Delhi has lot to offer. From parks and gardens to a variety of food and various shopping options from traditional bazaars to mega malls, Delhi tour means a completely fun-filled excursion.
Located near old delhi railway station, chadni chowk is one of the oldest and busiest market in India. The variety of the market will surely amaze you. Starting from food, delicacies & sweets to sareees with zari, you will find everything here. The narrow lanes of the market hosts shops that sell books, clothing, consumer goods as well as shoes.
If you want to taste the real flavour of the Delhi street food then try some chaat. This is a mixture of potato pieces, crispy fried bread, Dahi Bhalla, gram and tangy-salty spices. The mixture is garnished with sour home-made Indian chilly and dried ginger and tamarind sauce, fresh green coriander leaves and yoghurt. The Street Food Capital of Delhi, is undoubtedly Chandni Chowk. No guide book can actually show the best places for Chaat but there are some landmark food haunts that really stand out.
Delhi is well linked with all parts of India through direct flights. There are several Chennai to Delhi flights that operates on a daily basis. Almost all national carriers operate their fleets between Chennai and Delhi. Some of the LLC carriers operating in the route are SpiceJet, Indigo, Jet Airways, Air India & GoAir. If you are looking for cheap flights from Chennai to Delhi, then book your tickets at least 30 days prior to departure. Do some research on online travel portals and compare the flights to find out the lowest airfare. Some of these OTAs also provide smart tools like airfare calendar to locate the lowest available flights for any particular month. So what are you looking for? Plan your next monsoon getaway to Delhi and trust me the city will amaze you.
Martin Wynn
