{"id":281,"date":"2012-12-28T12:37:50","date_gmt":"2012-12-28T12:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.new-delhi-hotels.com\/blog\/?p=281"},"modified":"2012-12-28T12:37:50","modified_gmt":"2012-12-28T12:37:50","slug":"top-10-things-to-do-in-delhi-straight-from-a-real-delhiite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.new-delhi-hotels.com\/blog\/top-10-things-to-do-in-delhi-straight-from-a-real-delhiite\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Things to do in Delhi \u2013 Straight From a REAL Delhiite!"},"content":{"rendered":"

In comparison to its standing as India\u2019s capital city, Delhi is seen more as a pivotal character in the story of India. It\u2019s like every facet that defines India has something \u2018Delhiish<\/em>\u2019 about it. History, culture, food, nightlife, people, the Metro \u2013 Delhi\u2019s got it all. Exploring Delhi can get exhaustive and confusing at times, especially if you are visiting from abroad. Keeping up with our ethic of making things simpler for the discerning traveler, we have enlisted the Top 10 Things to Do in Delhi. Here goes:<\/p>\n

When in Delhi, you have to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go to the Connaught Place \u2013 loiter in the inner circle, lay down in the Central Park \u2013 absorb the city whizzing by.<\/p>\n

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Rickshaw tour- Chandni Chowk<\/p><\/div>\n

2-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take a guided Rickshaw tour of Chandni Chowk. Scenes from the 18th<\/sup>century Walled City will come rushing back. If you have a stomach made of sponge, sample as much food as you can.<\/p>\n

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Red Fort Delhi<\/p><\/div>\n

3-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take a guided tour to 5 best monuments in Delhi \u2013 the Red Fort, Lotus Temple, Qutub Minar, Hauz Khas Fort and India Gate. Each monument has a story of its own \u2013 hence, the guide!<\/p>\n

4-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go to Bengali Market near Connaught Place and eat your heart out \u2013 gorging on authentic Indian street food.<\/p>\n

5-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 See the evening Qawwali at the Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah \u2013 quite a sight.<\/p>\n

6-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Haggle for a deal with vendors at Janpath \u2013 no pain, no bargain!<\/p>\n

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Delhi Haat<\/p><\/div>\n

7-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Visit the Delhi Haat for its wonderful exhibition of Handicrafts from all over the country. And the food\u2019s fantastic.<\/p>\n

8-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ride the Metro \u2013 our guests say it\u2019s awesome. Avoid the office hours, though.<\/p>\n

9-\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Go to the Jama Masjid on Friday afternoon, especially if you\u2019re visiting the holy month of Ramadan \u2013 great for a spiritual experience.<\/p>\n

10-\u00a0\u00a0 Attend as many Indian festivals as you can \u2013 there are several all through the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In comparison to its standing as India\u2019s capital city, Delhi is seen more as a pivotal character in the story of India. It\u2019s like every facet that defines India has something \u2018Delhiish\u2019 about it. History, culture, food, nightlife, people, the Metro \u2013 Delhi\u2019s got it all. Exploring Delhi can get exhaustive and confusing at times, especially if you are visiting …Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[79],"tags":[169,80],"yoast_head":"\nTop 10 Things to do in Delhi \u2013 Straight From a REAL Delhiite!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In comparison to its standing as India\u2019s capital city, Delhi is seen more as a pivotal character in the story of India. 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