Overview
Delhi is No. 74 in Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. India's capital region spreads along the Yamuna River and includes both the historic old city and New Delhi.
Three of its monuments, the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutub Minar, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and its markets and street food are legendary. The Taj Mahal in Agra is an easy day trip by train.
Best time to go
October to March is the best time, with warm days; nights can be chilly in December and January.
April to June is extremely hot, and the monsoon brings heavy rain from July to September.
Top sights
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Red Fort
A vast 17th-century Mughal fortress of red sandstone in Old Delhi.
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Humayun's Tomb
A 16th-century garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.
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Qutub Minar
A 73 m tower of red sandstone from the early 13th century, with ruins and carved stonework around it.
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Jama Masjid
One of India's largest mosques, built by Shah Jahan; visitors should dress modestly.
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Chandni Chowk
A crowded old market street of shops and famous food stalls; explore it by cycle rickshaw.
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Lotus Temple
A lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship, open to people of all faiths.
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Akshardham
A huge, richly carved Hindu temple complex opened in 2005.
Getting there
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is about 15 km south-west of the centre; the Airport Express metro line reaches New Delhi station in about 20 minutes.
Fast trains link Delhi with Agra, for the Taj Mahal, in under 2 hours.
Getting around
The Delhi Metro is extensive, clean and inexpensive, and reaches most sights.
Use ride-hailing apps or prepaid taxis; for auto-rickshaws, agree the fare first or book through an app.
Practical tips
- Currency
- Indian rupee (INR). Cards are accepted in hotels, malls and larger restaurants; carry cash for markets, small shops and auto-rickshaws.
- Language
- Hindi and English are widely used.
- Safety
- Watch for pickpockets and touts in crowded places, and drink bottled or filtered water. Air quality can be very poor from November to January. The emergency number is 112.
- Visa & entry
- Most visitors, including citizens of the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU countries, need a visa; tourists can apply for an e-Visa online. Use only the official site, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- Power
- 230 V, 50 Hz; plug types C, D and M.
Official information: Incredible India (official tourism website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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