About Delhi

Delhi, India’s fascinating and frenzied capital, rewards those who refuse to allow its less-lovable elements to overshadow their stay. With patience, perseverance and a sense of humour, the creaky old city becomes increasingly more loveable the more time you spend here.

Some Delhi attributes work surprisingly well: the plentiful ATM machines, the train ticket booking system, the luxurious top-end hotels and the impressive metro system, whilst others – the greedy rickshaw drivers and crooked con-artists – stubbornly refuse to toe the line.

Broadly speaking, Delhi comprises two distinct halves. Spacious and planned, southern New Delhi was built in the early 20th century as the British imperial capital, with Lutyens’ neoclassical architecture, wide boulevards and open spaces. This area remains a political and business hub, its southern and western suburbs home to semipermanent foreigners – many embassy workers.

Meanwhile, to the north, Old Delhi was once the capital of Islamic India, built by the Mughals in the 17th century. Today it’s an eclectic blend of ancient history and modern chaos, housing many of Delhi’s greatest sites, including Jama Masjid and the sprawling Red Fort.

As one of India’s busiest international gateways, Delhi is a natural starting and ending point for travel into Rajasthan. With just a day or two to spare, you can easily dip beneath Delhi’s surface, soaking up the medieval bazaars of Old Delhi, visiting top-notch museums, reviving over a frothy cappuccino, then taking your dining pick from anything from a local street-food extravaganza to a perfect wood-fired pizza.

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