Namaste! Welcome to Delhi!

Lose yourself amid the labyrinthine streets of Old Delhi exploring its many secrets before emerging into the wide open spaces of imperial New Delhi, with its open spaces, ordered governmental vistas and generous leafy avenues. Delhi has the most vibrant history among prominent cities or towns of India. It was the "capital of seven empires" in Indian history and has over 60,000 recognised monuments built over several millennia, as per the Archaeological Survey of India. Known in India as the "Lotus Temple", the Bahai house of worship is one of the highlights of Delhi.

There is much to see and do in Delhi, so much in fact that it can be overwhelming at times. Luckily there are numerous tours in Delhi to help you explore this beguiling city. There are also a number of authentic Delhi hotels to stay in. If you want to stay close to a particular landmark, our Delhi map page shows you hotels in Delhi that you can book with us.

Located in northern India, Delhi forms part of the golden triangle of tourism in India along with Jaipur and Agra. However, there are many great places to check out around India, so be sure to use your holiday to Delhi to visit other amazing places like Mumbai, Chennai, Kerala and Goa!

Like Damascus and Varanasi, Delhi is stated to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world. History reveals that the city is over 5,000 years old and has re-emerged each of the 11 times it is stated to have been destroyed. It traces its origins to its reference as Indraprastha in the Indian mythological epic Mahabharata. Archaeological excavations reveal that the city has been in existence since the times of the Mauryans (300 BC), through the days of the Sultanate, Rajput, Gupta, Saka-Kushan and Sunga periods.

Delhi's history is most evident in its monuments. The city's rulers drawn from belonging to different dynasties had created seven cities in different parts of Delhi between the 13th and the 17th centuries. These could have been retained as important archaeological sites but for the demands of modern urbanization which have encroached upon most historical areas. A Delhi tour through these sites provides tourists a chronological history as it takes them through some of the 1300 officially listed historical monuments of the country.

In Old Delhi, the architectural skills of the Mughals are on display in the stately Red Fort and the grand Jama Masjid. Chandni Chowk is another historical area - a market for items ranging from consumer goods and electronics to books, clothing and the famed sweet stalls. New Delhi as a planned city was designed by the British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Among the popular spots of modern Delhi are the memorials for Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru - the Raj Ghat and the Shanti Van.

The Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts is the foremost learning institution in Delhi where creative art, music and dance is taught by expert artists. As a city with a rich artistic heritage, music and dance concerts are held regularly throughout the year in the various concert halls. World renowned dancers such as Birju Maharaj, Uma Sharma and Yamini Krishnamurthy are based in Delhi. Delhi's art galleries display an amazing range of local art that captivate foreign tourists.

Delhi's Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh along with the newly established malls, offer shoppers a complete Delhi shopping experience, with items ranging from ethnic wear to contemporary designer ware, arts and crafts, furniture and furnishings, consumer goods and every other item a tourist may fancy, along with numerous restaurants and food joints that offer a tempting array of local and international cuisine.

Delhi has numerous gardens, parks and museums that cater to all age groups. The famous Appu Ghar is a fun and recreation center targeted especially at children. The city also plays host to numerous trade exhibitions and cultural fairs and events throughout the year.

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