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Delhi is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include Dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki, Red Fort and India Gate. Food lovers should not miss Karims and Bukhara. Below you will find 12 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Delhi at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and autumn
Highlights: Dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki and Red Fort
Where to stay: Mehrauli and Nizamuddin
Local picks: 12 hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Diplomatic Enclave

Bukhara

A world-famous restaurant for smoky tandoori and its legendary dal.

★ 4.6

$$$

Old Delhi

Chandni Chowk

The frenzied historic bazaar of Old Delhi, a feast for the senses.

★ 4.4

Mehrauli

Dargah of Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki

The oldest dargah in Delhi, the tomb-shrine of the revered Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki in historic Mehrauli, near the Qutb Minar. More than a mausoleum, it’s a living sanctuary where devotees of many faiths come to pray – a rare, peaceful place where Delhi’s traditions meet. Visit respectfully.

★ 4.5

INA

Dilli Haat INA

Why it matters: since 1994 this craft bazaar has handed its stalls to artisans registered with the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), rotating them every 15 days at a nominal fee so craftspeople from across India sell directly to you – no middlemen, no inflated markups. Delhi Tourism built it with the Ministry of Textiles expressly to give needy artisans a market, and the rotation means the Kashmiri shawls or Nagaland weaves you see this fortnight will be gone the next. The food court is the other reason to come: Sikkimese momos, Nagaland chicken, Gujarati dhokla, all cheap and state-by-state. Open daily 11am to 8pm, entry Rs30 for Indians and Rs100 for foreigners; INA metro is a two-minute walk, and bargaining is expected but keep it kind.

Nizamuddin

Humayuns Tomb

The garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.

★ 4.7

Central

India Gate

The war-memorial arch presiding over the ceremonial Rajpath.

★ 4.6

Old Delhi

Jama Masjid

Indias largest mosque, its vast courtyard holding thousands.

★ 4.5

Old Delhi

Karims

A century-old institution near Jama Masjid for rich Mughlai meats.

★ 4.4

Kalkaji

Lotus Temple

A serene marble Bahai house of worship shaped like a lotus.

★ 4.6

Old Delhi

Old Delhi Food and Rickshaw Tour

A cycle-rickshaw crawl through the bazaars and street food of Old Delhi.

★ 4.6

Mehrauli

Qutub Minar

The soaring 73-metre victory tower of carved sandstone.

★ 4.6

Old Delhi

Red Fort

The mighty red-sandstone Mughal fort at the heart of Old Delhi.

★ 4.6

Nizamuddin

Sunder Nursery

Why it matters: the Aga Khan Trust for Culture spent a decade turning a century-old British plant nursery into this 90-acre heritage park, opened in 2018 – conserving 15 Mughal-era monuments while running a parallel programme of vocational training, health and sanitation work in the neighbouring Nizamuddin Basti, including the Insha-e-Noor women’s craft collective founded in 2008. It is now Delhi’s first arboretum, with almost 300 tree species, 80 bird species and a 500-metre central vista tracing the old Grand Trunk Road. Come early, walk the microhabitat zone that recreates Delhi’s four native habitats, and pair it with Humayun’s Tomb two minutes away on a joint ticket. Open daily 7am to 10pm; the organic farmers’ market runs Sunday mornings from 8am.

Connaught Place

The Imperial New Delhi

A colonial-era grand hotel of palm courts and art-lined corridors.

★ 4.6

$$$

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Delhi travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Delhi?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Delhi at a relaxed pace.

Where is the best area to stay in Delhi?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit.

What are the best things to do in Delhi?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay. Or read our best things to do in Delhi guide.

What is the best time to visit Delhi?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Delhi is worth visiting year-round.