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India
Delhi at a glance
$25+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
DEL (Indira Gandhi)
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
JPY · ECB rate
Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Currently May
Subtropical (cool winters
Now ☀️ 26°C
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Hindi + English
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Why visit Delhi?
Delhi is India's capital — population 32M (NCR), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world (3,000+ years), the political + cultural heart of the world's largest democracy. Two cities exist as one: Old Delhi (Mughal-era walled city of Shahjahanabad, 1648 — narrow chaotic lanes + Chandni Chowk silver street + Khari Baoli largest Asian spice market) + New Delhi (British colonial Lutyens' garden city, 1931 — wide boulevards + India Gate war memorial + Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace). The city holds 3 UNESCO sites: Red Fort (1648 Mughal palace where India's Independence Day flag is raised), Humayun's Tomb (1572, prototype for the Taj Mahal), and Qutub Minar (1192, world's tallest brick minaret at 73m). Gateway to the Golden Triangle (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur, 3-day classic India intro), Himalayan Rishikesh + Ladakh, and Rajasthan + Varanasi.
Iconic Delhi cuisine: Butter chicken (invented at Moti Mahal 1947, $5-12), Dal makhani (creamy black lentil, $4-8), Chole bhature (chickpeas + fried bread, $2-5 — Sita Ram Diwan Chand canonical), Paratha (stuffed flatbread, $1-3 — Paranthe Wali Gali in Old Delhi), Kebabs at Karim's (since 1913, $5-15), Chaat (street snacks, $1-3 — Bengali Sweet House), Lassi (yogurt drink, $1-2).
Bottom line: Delhi is India's overwhelming capital + Mughal canonical + Golden Triangle launchpad. 3-4 days hits 3 UNESCO sites + Old Delhi + day trip to Agra.
Things to do in Delhi
Highlights
Red Fort (UNESCO)
1648 Mughal walled palace where Shah Jahan ruled; India's Independence Day flag-raising site.
Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO 1572)
Pre-Taj Mahal prototype Mughal mausoleum; 1572.
Old Delhi + Chandni Chowk
Mughal walled city + Asia's largest spice market + chaotic rickshaw lanes.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$25
≈ ¥3,750 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$100
≈ ¥15,000
5 days
$160
≈ ¥24,000
7 days
$220
≈ ¥33,000
Flight estimate: $700-1,500 from US/EU; $400-800 from Asia (DEL direct from Tokyo/Bangkok/Seoul) (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
Currently in Delhi: ☀️ 26°C
Delhi now (May)
High 41°C / Low 27°C· Very Hot
Jan 🌤️
High 21°C / Low 7°C
Mild
★ Best time to visit
Feb ☀️
High 25°C / Low 11°C
Pleasant
★ Best time to visit
Mar 🔥
High 31°C / Low 16°C
Hot
★ Best time to visit
Apr 🔥
High 38°C / Low 22°C
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May 🔥
High 41°C / Low 27°C
Very Hot
Jun 🔥
High 40°C / Low 28°C
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Jul 🔥
High 36°C / Low 27°C
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Aug 🔥
High 34°C / Low 26°C
Very Hot
Sep 🔥
High 35°C / Low 24°C
Very Hot
Oct 🔥
High 33°C / Low 18°C
Very Hot
★ Best time to visit
Nov ☀️
High 28°C / Low 12°C
Hot
★ Best time to visit
Dec 🌤️
High 23°C / Low 8°C
Pleasant
★ Best time to visit
Jan
🌤️
21°
7°
Mild
★Best
Feb
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25°
11°
Pleasant
★Best
Mar
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31°
16°
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★Best
Apr
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38°
22°
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May
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41°
27°
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Jun
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40°
28°
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Jul
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36°
27°
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Aug
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34°
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Sep
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35°
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Oct
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33°
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★Best
Nov
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28°
12°
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★Best
Dec
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23°
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★Best
Practical information
Getting there
Getting around
Money & payments
Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
INR (Indian Rupee).
Card acceptance
5-star hotels + chains. Cash for everything else.
Tipping
10-15% at restaurants + ₹100-200 for guides.
ATM
ICICI + HDFC + SBI free with most foreign cards.
Recommended itinerary
Delhi 3-day route
Day 1 Old Delhi
09:00
Red Fort (UNESCO Mughal)
1648 Mughal palace + audience halls; INR 600 ($8)
11:00
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque (1656); free entry, ¥300 photo fee
13:00
Lunch — Karim's (since 1913)
Mughal cuisine + lamb burra ¥500-1,000 ($7-14)
14:30
Chandni Chowk + spice market rickshaw
Mughal silver street + Khari Baoli largest spice market; ¥200 rickshaw
17:00
Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi cremation memorial)
Quiet park + eternal flame; free
20:00
Dinner at Bukhara (ITC Maurya, world-famous)
Tandoori + dal Bukhara ₹3,000-5,000 ($40-70)
Day 2 New Delhi + UNESCO
10:00
Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO 1572)
Pre-Taj Mahal Mughal mausoleum prototype; ¥600 ($8)
12:00
Qutub Minar (UNESCO 73m tower)
World's tallest brick minaret; ¥600 ($8)
14:00
Lunch at Khan Market
Diplomatic enclave + Sodabottleopenerwala ₪700-1,200
16:00
India Gate + Rajpath drive
British war memorial + presidential palace boulevard
18:00
Lotus Temple (Bahá'í House of Worship)
Modern lotus-shaped temple; free
20:00
Dinner at Indian Accent (modern Indian)
Top restaurant; tasting menu ₹5,000+ ($70)
Day 3 Akshardham + Markets
10:00
Akshardham Temple
World's largest Hindu temple; free + ¥220 boat ride
13:00
Lunch at Saravana Bhavan (vegetarian)
South Indian dosa + thali ¥400-700
15:00
Dilli Haat market (handicrafts)
All-state crafts + cheap food court; ¥30 entry
17:00
Lodi Gardens + tomb walk
1444-year-old Mughal tombs in 90-acre park; free
20:00
Final dinner — biryani at Karim's
Or street food at Paranthe Wali Gali
Where to stay
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Connaught Place (CP)
Central business + shopping circle. Best base for tourists + transport hub.
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Old Delhi
Mughal walled city + Chandni Chowk + spice market. Day visit only.
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Paharganj
Backpacker hub near New Delhi train station + cheap hostels.
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Karol Bagh
Mid-range hotels + good metro + cheaper than CP.
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Hauz Khas Village
Hipster + bars + boutique cafés near Qutub Minar.
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Aerocity (near IGI airport)
5-star hotels + good for early flights. 10min to airport.
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Delhi
Q How much per day?
Budget $25, mid $55, luxury $170+. Among cheapest tourist cities globally.
Q How many days?
3-4 days. Old Delhi + Red Fort Day 1; UNESCO sites Day 2; Akshardham + markets Day 3; Agra Taj Mahal day trip Day 4.
Q Best time?
Oct-Mar (dry, 15-30°C). Avoid May-Jul (40-45°C scorching) + monsoon Jul-Sep. Nov-Feb has air pollution issues; bring N95 mask.
Q Visa?
e-Visa $25 (30 days) for most passports. Korean passport visa-free 60 days. Apply 4 days ahead at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Q Safety?
Generally safe at tourist areas. Watch for scams: 'closed for cleaning' at Red Fort (false), fake guides. Women travelers should avoid solo at night.
Q English?
Universal in tourism + hotels + restaurants + young people.
Q Famous food?
Butter chicken at Moti Mahal (1947 invented here, ₹400-700), kebabs at Karim's (1913 since, ₹500-1,000), parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali in Old Delhi, chole bhature at Sita Ram Diwan Chand. Bukhara at ITC Maurya world-famous tandoori.
Q Air pollution?
Nov-Mar AQI often 200+ (hazardous). Bring N95 masks. Indoor air purifiers at hotels. Avoid outdoor exercise during this season.
Q Delhi vs Mumbai?
Delhi: Mughal history + Golden Triangle base + cheaper + more cultural depth + worse pollution. Mumbai: financial capital + Bollywood + 14km coast + cleaner air. Most do both 3-4 days each.
Q Golden Triangle from Delhi?
3-day classic route: Delhi (Day 1) → Agra (Day 2: Taj Mahal sunrise + Agra Fort) → Jaipur (Day 3). Hire driver $300-500 or take Gatimaan Express train Delhi-Agra (1h40, ₹1,500).
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