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Places To Visit In Delhi, What To Avoid And Where To Eat

Ashleigh Graham by Ashleigh Graham
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Daytime view of Humayun's Tomb, UNESCO World Heritage on 19 September 2014, Delhi, India.

Daytime view of Humayun's Tomb, UNESCO World Heritage on 19 September 2014, Delhi, India.

Delhi is one of the world’s most densely populated cities. Places like Qutub Minar, Akshardham temple, Lotus Temple etc., attract thousands of tourists every year. The Red Fort near Dilli Haat is amazing to see with its grandeur and beauty; seeing it at night makes it even more remarkable. Nizamuddin Dargah, Humayun’s Tomb, Lodi Garden, Nehru House (Nehru Museum) should definitely be on your list of top places to visit in Delhi.

Places to visit in Delhi: Red Fort

The Red Fort was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The lavish architecture of Red Fort has many gateways and interspersed buildings. Windows of the Fort let air and light in, but they cannot be seen from the outside. The Red Fort is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was also the location of one of Gandhi’s speeches.

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Places to visit in Delhi: India Gate

The India Gate is a memorial built in 1931. It is also known as the All India War Memorial Arch. It was constructed from stone from Rajasthan, and its height is 42 meters.

Places to visit in Delhi: Nehru House (Nehru Museum)

Nehru House is a brown sandstone building located on Sheikhapura and Teen Murti Marg in the Chanakyapuri area. It was designed by Robert Tor Russell and built in 1930.

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The museum opened its doors to the public in 1965 and has subsequently been open 365 days a year. The museum preserves the house to the times of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The rooms are furnished just like Nehru’s time and showcase his books, paintings, artefacts and other personal belongings.

Places to visit in Delhi: Temples

  • Akshardham Temple

The Akshardham Temple is one of the most significant temples in the country. This temple has around 22 acres (89,000 m²) of land, reflecting uniqueness. It was completed in 2005, and this place has various shows that take place every day at specific times.

  • Lotus Temple

It is a building entirely made of marble and has 27 lotus flower petals.

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Other places to visit in Delhi

Safdarjung Tomb

The Safdarjung Tomb is a mausoleum that has been built on an octagonal base which shows some characteristics of Indian architecture. It was made by Nawab Muhammed Khan Bangash, the son of Asaf Jah I.

Qutab Minar

The Qutab Minar is a minaret made of red sandstone, and it is the tallest brick minaret in India. It was built by Qutb-ud-din Aybak.

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The Garden of Five Senses

This park started operating in 2003. It has various artificial hills, lagoons and waterfalls. Several festivals are organised here every year.

Humayun’s Tomb

This tomb was built for Humayun, who was the second Mughal Emperor.

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Places to visit in Delhi for food and drink

There are various restaurants where you can taste some authentic local cuisine. Here is a list of the best places to visit in Delhi for eating:

Karim’s 

This restaurant is not very expensive and serves some fantastic non-veg food. Famous for its Mughlai cuisine, it has a lot of outlets not just in Delhi but also across other regions.

Bar-B-Q 

This one is a must-visit. The food served here is just lip-smacking and has a variety of items in veg and non-veg. There are different outlets in Delhi, and all of them serve some unique dishes with a fantastic taste.

Nirula’s

This place is famous amongst children and adults. They serve the most delicious fast foods and even ice creams with fresh fruit juices. The prices are also reasonable, which make it a must-visit if you like fast-food.

Bukhara

Located at Maurya Sheraton, this place is the first restaurant to serve tandoori delicacies. It’s a fine dining place, and the prices are also high.

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Places to avoid in Delhi

There are some places that you need to avoid while you are travelling in Delhi, especially if you are a woman.

  • Dhaula Kuan – Stay away from this area as it is a dangerous zone where a lot of crimes have been reported.
  • Tughlakabad Area – It is not safe for women, especially at night.
  • Paharganj – Do not try to take an auto from this area as there might be a chance that you will get robbed or may even meet with an accident due to the heavy traffic.
  • Karol Bagh – This place is crowded and has a lot of traffic. It is not safe for women to enter at night.
  • Bhagirathi Vihar – This is a red light area where crimes are common.

You also need to be careful while travelling on local buses and trains. There have been some incidents of people being mugged.

There’s something for everyone in this eclectic Indian capital, from ancient ruins to bustling markets. If you’re seeking history and culture, there are several ancient sites to explore. If you want to see the modern side of India, Delhi is home to some of the country’s most vibrant and bustling neighbourhoods.

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