Delhi (Hindi: दिल्ली Dillī, Urdu: دہلی Dihlī, Punjabi: ਦਿੱਲੀ Dillī), the largest city in northern India, is the country's thriving melting pot. It contains New Delhi, the capital of modern India, as well as the capitals of several empires. Straddling the holy Yamuna River, Delhi is the centre of education, politics and transport in India, and the core of the National Capital Region (NCR). The city has a population of over 20 million in 2024.
Backpacker district with the inexpensive hotels of Paharganj and Karol Bagh.
Contains the city's eastern suburbs and planned communities across the Yamuna. Home to the Akshardham, Delhi's largest Hindu temple.
The British-built capital of India, characterised by wide boulevards, roundabouts (traffic circles or rotaries), colonial mansions and government buildings. Connaught Place and Khan Market are popular shopping centres.
The Mughal-era core of Delhi, characterised by narrow alleys and huge crowds. Major attractions include the Chandni Chowk, the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid, the Feroz Shah Kotla and the Raj Ghat.
Upmarket suburban district with many hotels, guest houses, shopping malls, markets and restaurants. Major attractions include the Qutb Minar, Hauz Khas, Nizamuddin and Siri Fort.
Another high-income district. Major attractions include Shergarh and Tughlakabad.
Contains the city's western suburbs and planned communities. The Coronation Park and the Shalimar Bagh are major attractions.
Contains the former British-era cantonment and various former refugee camps.
By bus
Buses arrive from Kathmandu and Chitwan in Nepal (36 hr+) and virtually every city in India.
By train
Once you have purchased a ticket either at the ticket office or on-line prior to the trip, all you need to do is go to the rail car labelled with your class of service purchased.
By rapid rail
By car
Delhi is connected to other parts of India by national highways, including expressways. The expressways serving Delhi include:
By metro
The massive Delhi Metro network provides a cheap, quick, mostly hassle-free and air-conditioned way of zipping around the city, although its increasing popularity means that rush hour crowds at key…
By bus
All parts of Delhi are well connected by buses and with tickets ranging from ₹5-25 they are very cheap, but they are also quite crowded most of the time.
By taxi
A taxi or hired car (usually with driver) is required to see many of the far-flung sites within and around Delhi. However, the metro is a far cheaper and equally comfortable option.
By auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaws (also called three-wheeled scooters, tuk-tuks or simply autos) are good for shorter trips.
By cycle rickshaw
Cycle rickshaws are three-wheeled, pedal/electric powered rickshaws with seats in the back to seat passengers and a driver in the front.
By electric rickshaw
Electric rickshaws, popularly known as tuk-tuk or e-rickshaws, are also used to enjoy the streets of Old Delhi.
By car
For travelling in Delhi, you could hire a car. The road conditions are generally better than in the rest of India.
On foot
Much of Delhi is quite pedestrian-hostile. Distances are long, road signage is poor, and in the more tourist oriented areas, you'll be constantly accosted by beggars and touts.
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