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Delhi at a glance

Country: India
Airports: Indira Gandhi International (DEL)
Search code: DEL
Money: Indian rupee (INR)

Discover Delhi

India's capital layers Mughal monuments, British-era boulevards and some of the best food in the country. It's also the start of the famous Golden Triangle to Agra and Jaipur.

What it's called

Dilliits everyday Hindi name
Indraprasthaa legendary ancient city in the same area
Shahjahanabadthe old walled city built by Shah Jahan

Things to do in Delhi

History

Red Fort

The Mughal emperors' red sandstone palace, a UNESCO site.

Food

Chandni Chowk

Old Delhi's bustling market lanes and famous street food.

History

Qutub Minar

A 73-meter victory tower begun around 1200.

History

Humayun's Tomb

A garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Landmark

India Gate

A war memorial at the end of the grand Kartavya Path.

Day trip

Taj Mahal in Agra

About two hours away by express train.

About India

India is the world's most populous country, with over 1.4 billion people. From the Himalayas to Goa's beaches, the Rajasthan desert to Kerala's backwaters, it feels like many countries in one.

CapitalNew Delhi
MoneyIndian rupee (INR)
LanguageHindi and English, plus many regional languages

Economy

One of the fastest-growing major economies and among the biggest in the world. Software and IT services, medicines, cars, textiles and farming are big, and Bollywood is one of the world's busiest film industries.

Culture

The birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism, with hundreds of languages and festivals like Diwali, Holi and Durga Puja. Yoga came from here, cricket is a passion, and every region has its own cuisine.

Places to visit

Agrathe Taj Mahal
Jaipur and Rajasthanpink cities, palaces and desert forts
Varanasiancient ghats on the Ganges
Keralahouseboats on the backwaters
Goabeaches and Portuguese churches
Rishikeshyoga and the Himalayan foothills

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Why India is worth it for you

Excellent valueComfortable hotels, trains and meals at low prices.
English widely spokenCommon in cities, hotels and on signs.
A food lover's dreamEvery state has its own dishes, and vegetarians are spoiled for choice.
Never the same trip twiceMountains, deserts, beaches and spiritual cities in one country.

Travel more of India

Places worth adding to your trip, from Delhi or on another visit.

History

Jaipur

The Pink City of palaces and forts, including Amber Fort.

Nature

Kerala backwaters

Houseboat trips through palm-lined canals.

Beach

Goa

Beaches, Portuguese churches and seafood.

Culture

Varanasi

Riverside ghats on the Ganges and the evening aarti ceremony.

Culture

Mumbai

Bollywood, Marine Drive and street food.

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Eat like a local

Butter chickenCreated in Delhi in the 1950s.
Chole bhatureSpicy chickpeas with puffed fried bread.
ParantheStuffed flatbreads in Old Delhi's Paranthe Wali Gali.

The story of Delhi

Cities have stood here for thousands of years. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the walled city and the Red Fort in the 1600s. The British moved their capital here from Calcutta in 1911, and New Delhi was inaugurated in 1931.

India through history

c. 2500 BC
The Indus Valley civilization builds some of the world's first cities.
1526
The Mughal Empire is founded.
1632
Work begins on the Taj Mahal.
1858
Rule passes to the British Crown.
1947
India becomes independent on August 15.
1950
India becomes a republic.

Good to know

Best time to go: October to March is pleasant; summer is extremely hot.
Getting around: The Delhi Metro is excellent; auto-rickshaws and ride-hailing apps cover the rest.
Language: Hindi and English, plus many regional languages

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London → DelhiLON – DEL · about 6,710 km

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Delhi → LondonDEL – LON · about 6,710 km

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Questions about Delhi

Which airports serve Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International (DEL). Search code: DEL.

What currency is used in Delhi?

Indian rupee (INR).

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