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Located 16 km from the New Delhi city centre is the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). Also known as Delhi Airport, it is the primary international airport for the city of Delhi. It is also the busiest airport in India by passenger traffic and cargo.
The airport has three terminals, two operational, and one inactive. Transit to and from the airport is by metro, taxi, bus or car rental.
The best time to visit Delhi is from mid-October to mid-March when the weather is mild and pleasant.
The city, which is a massive metropolitan area, shares borders with the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi is home to the neighbourhood of Old Delhi, which dates back to the 1600s. In this location, visitors will find landmarks which include the massive Jama Masjid mosque, and the Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India.
Delhi, the heart of India, is divided into two main parts. New Delhi or Nayi Dilli, and Old Delhi or Purani Dilli. This gives the city many different aspects with much to see and do. A city that is home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, Delhi is a city of culture and religious diversity.
There is no lack of interesting things to do here from the city’s many beautiful gardens, to famous historical monuments, bars, bazaars, cafes, interesting foods and many other fun locations. This is one unique destination that has a lot to offer.
The Lotus Temple
Made of pure marble from top to bottom, the entire complex of the Lotus Temple is an architectural beauty. Shaped after the flower of the same name, which is a universal symbol of peace, the temple maintains a strict code of silence.
Taking photographs is restricted in the inner sanctum of the temple, which is open to all casts and creeds. Also known as the place of Baha’i faith, the Lotus Temple is an ideal location for prayer and meditation.
Situated in East Delhi is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. A most unique place of worship, the architectural design and beauty of the building and surrounding area is unlike any other and leaves many visitors spellbound.
This location features not just the temple, but also lush gardens, water shows, exhibits and boat rides. Taking photographs is prohibited inside the temple.
Enjoying a rickshaw tour of the commercial centre of Old Delhi is one memorable experience you shouldn’t leave the city without. Chandni Chowk, which translates as Moonlight street, is home to one of the oldest markets of India. A vibrant and bustling hub of activity from sunup to sundown, this location is filled with a huge amount of stalls selling everything imaginable, and a network of narrow lanes best explored by rickshaw.
The rickshaw drivers sometimes double as tour guides and can give you the best experience of the area through the eyes of the locals.
Delhi offers a variety of diverse, mouth-watering cuisines that visitors would hard pressed not to try. A few you would likely come across include, paranthas, a type of Indian flat bread that can be eaten plain or with various types of stuffing. Paranthas have vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, from onion paranthas, to chicken and keema parantha.
Another dish to try is the popular chole bhature, eaten mostly for breakfast and consisting of a fried, round-shaped bread, eaten with spicy chickpeas and onions.
There is also butter chicken, one of the most popular dishes of the city and also known as murg makhana, which is tender chicken covered in gravy that is a blend of delicious cashew nut paste and the right mix of spices.
There are a ton of must haves food wise if you find yourself in the capital city of the Catalan community most Spanish cuisine date hundreds, sometimes even thousands of years.
You could try the ultimate food fiesta that is the calçot, a type of sweet green onion eaten with wild street barbecues and delicious romesco sauce. You must have also heard about the paella, a rice and seafood dish that a trip to Barcelona would be incomplete without.
For dessert, be sure to try the crema Catalana, a type of creme brûlée that you are sure to fall in love with. Down your meal with a glass of sparkling Catalan Cava, and you’ll be glad that you did.