Last updated on March 17, 2017
Alone in India itself, traveling is one magic potion for the thousands of the people who are bitten by the wanderlust bug. Indian Tourism India is picking up more than ever. Every year a larger number of tourists are taking a break from their routine lives to explore and enjoy the reaches that lie far beyond their bounds and regions. There is one place in India that has seen a continuous surge of tourists in the past many decades — Delhi. Not just the political and central seat of the democracy of the country, the city is much more than that. Its historical heritage is as profound as any other significant city of India. Its cultural roots are deeper than you can think of. Its progress as a world city has been faster than ever. Delhi is the ultimate destination for all sort of tourists. Whether you are on a religion tour, history trip, heritage walk, food walk, or just want to enjoy some time in a metropolitan bonhomie, Delhi is the easiest choice to make.
Delhi serves as a gateway to so many incredible hill stations of northern India. It connects to so many states with a rapid transport system in place. Trains, buses, flights, cabs — whatever you need to travel in a comfortable manner is available within this city. If it is the weekend approaching and you want a 2-day break from the city life, book a bus ticket or hire a taxi and get set go. You would be at another place in a matter of hours with backpack tugging at your back. You do not need an advance planning to make an outing from Delhi. This is how incredible this city is. From Manali to Mussoorie, Rishikesh to Badrinath, Chandigarh to Mcleod Ganj, Agra to Jaipur, think of a place and all you need to do is to step out, with or without the luggage.
But Delhi is not just a gateway destination. It is a world in itself. For any newcomer to the city, having made a tour to the popular tourist places of Delhi, such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Old Fort, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, and Akshardham Mandir, is never enough. To enjoy Delhi at its best, you need to spend weeks exploring its streets and corners. There are museums, galleries, theaters, exhibitions, etc. for art aficionados. For foodies, there are the fine diners, fast food joints, street food shops, steak houses, Afghani restaurants, Parsi and Irani cafes, high tea boutiques, and dhabas. For shopaholics, there are markets in Sarojini Nagar, Lajpat Nagar, and Chandni Chowk, shopping malls in Saket, Vasant Kunj, and Rajouri Garden, handicrafts bazaars at Dastkar and Dilli Haat, and flea markets like Friday Markets that are held in the streets.
You can enjoy your stay in Delhi the way you like. You can spend evenings at the pubs or take a long walk at the India Gate Lawns. You can sit in the cafes and read books or enjoy a 3D movie at the PVR. You can visit the library for books or go for a play of your choice. You can sit for hours at the gaming stations and play your favorite games or just bust the opposite teams at the Paintball arena. Delhi accommodates everything under its span and offers umpteen number of choices for recreation and fun. Explore the city well to know about many of hidden nuances and you’d fall into a deep admiration for this city in no time! If you need more clues about how exciting Delhi cab be, read Sam Miller’s Delhi: Adventures in a Megacity.
Have a nice trip!
Author Bio: Sandeep is an avid blogger who writes regularly on a number of travel themes. His experience comes handy for the readers in the littlest of travel affairs such as queries for Delhi to Agra taxi, best cab in Delhi, offbeat attractions in South India, etc.
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