Guidebook for New Delhi
Food Scene
Swagath is one of the best places for sea food in Delhi, it is highly recommended for any Sea Food lover. The food there is North Indian, South Indian and even Chinese. If you are looking for a chilled beer on a sunny day to go along with some of the best Chicken 65 in Delhi, definitely recommend Swagath. Malabar Prawns are a must.
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Swagath Restaurant & Bar
Swagath is one of the best places for sea food in Delhi, it is highly recommended for any Sea Food lover. The food there is North Indian, South Indian and even Chinese. If you are looking for a chilled beer on a sunny day to go along with some of the best Chicken 65 in Delhi, definitely recommend Swagath. Malabar Prawns are a must.
Located in the popular Def Col market, this is a causal joint serving delicious Indian fare. Ideal for a quick takeaway or casual dine-in. Recommended items Kebabs, Tikkas, Rolls and Biryani. S[ecial mention- Mutton Seekh Kebabs
Colonel's Kababz
market Varun MargLocated in the popular Def Col market, this is a causal joint serving delicious Indian fare. Ideal for a quick takeaway or casual dine-in. Recommended items Kebabs, Tikkas, Rolls and Biryani. S[ecial mention- Mutton Seekh Kebabs
4S is where the youth go to grab drinks at the most reasonable prices in this part of town. With happy hours till 9 PM you will find the working professionals from around South Delhi there. Do recommend you try the Chilli Chicken and Drums of Heaven here
4S
26A, Main Market4S is where the youth go to grab drinks at the most reasonable prices in this part of town. With happy hours till 9 PM you will find the working professionals from around South Delhi there. Do recommend you try the Chilli Chicken and Drums of Heaven here
Serving fresh South Indian food. Excellent option for an early hot breakfast or a budget thali for lunch.
Sagar Ratna Restaurant
K - 15 Connaught CirServing fresh South Indian food. Excellent option for an early hot breakfast or a budget thali for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Def Col Social is the place to catch a drink on a friday or saturday night. This restaurant located in the hip and upmarket Def Col Market serves very good cocktails. Also the menu there is a mix of fusion items.. Highly recommend the Sangria and the Shami Kebab Sliders
Def Col Social
Market Arjun MargDef Col Social is the place to catch a drink on a friday or saturday night. This restaurant located in the hip and upmarket Def Col Market serves very good cocktails. Also the menu there is a mix of fusion items.. Highly recommend the Sangria and the Shami Kebab Sliders
Hauz Khaz Village is a favorite amongst youngsters because of its bohemian vibe and the deals on drinks offered by the popular bars here. Designer showrooms, speciality restaurants and funky cafes are all situated here amidst narrow cobbled lanes. There's also a lake and some 13th century historical monuments, which add that extra charm to the entire urban village experience.
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Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khaz Village is a favorite amongst youngsters because of its bohemian vibe and the deals on drinks offered by the popular bars here. Designer showrooms, speciality restaurants and funky cafes are all situated here amidst narrow cobbled lanes. There's also a lake and some 13th century historical monuments, which add that extra charm to the entire urban village experience.
Arts & Culture
Lively cultural center with lot of green open space, there's something going on in every nook and corner. IHC offers an eclectic mix of Art, Theater and Music in addition to a couple of eating joints. Catch a musical performance, browse through a photography/ painting/ pottery exhibition or catch an international film at their film club whichever one (or more) suit your interest.
Habitat World
Lively cultural center with lot of green open space, there's something going on in every nook and corner. IHC offers an eclectic mix of Art, Theater and Music in addition to a couple of eating joints. Catch a musical performance, browse through a photography/ painting/ pottery exhibition or catch an international film at their film club whichever one (or more) suit your interest.
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a religious place but anybody can visit. Unimaginable Architecture, Boat Ride, Theme Show and I Max Presentation. Pure wonder and fun for 3 hours. The Prime Minters of India and Japan together visited Akshardham using the metro. Not to be missed at all during a visit to Delhi.
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Akshardham
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a religious place but anybody can visit. Unimaginable Architecture, Boat Ride, Theme Show and I Max Presentation. Pure wonder and fun for 3 hours. The Prime Minters of India and Japan together visited Akshardham using the metro. Not to be missed at all during a visit to Delhi.
An overnight journey by train (790Km) will take you to the "Golden City of Jaisalmer". Located in the Thar Desert of India it is city of Forts, Fortresses and beautiful "Havelis" -fine houses of the rich and famous. Jaisalmer is an exotic city of Rajasthan and an important tourist destination. In the past Jaisalmer was an important stop on the Camel Trade Routes and many a caravan passed through it.
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Jaisalmer
An overnight journey by train (790Km) will take you to the "Golden City of Jaisalmer". Located in the Thar Desert of India it is city of Forts, Fortresses and beautiful "Havelis" -fine houses of the rich and famous. Jaisalmer is an exotic city of Rajasthan and an important tourist destination. In the past Jaisalmer was an important stop on the Camel Trade Routes and many a caravan passed through it.
The Venice of the East and The City of Lakes are the various names given to this city of Rajasthan. The Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola is indeed a wonderful place to stay(a bit steep though). There are many Palaces and Forts which are quite awe inspiring in size and scale. 700Kms away Udaipur can be reached by an overnight train
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Udaipur
The Venice of the East and The City of Lakes are the various names given to this city of Rajasthan. The Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola is indeed a wonderful place to stay(a bit steep though). There are many Palaces and Forts which are quite awe inspiring in size and scale. 700Kms away Udaipur can be reached by an overnight train
Amritsar is the Spiritual and Cultural Center of the Sikh religion and is also home to the Golden Temple. 450Km away it can be reached by car or train in about 5 hours. The Jallianwala Bagh where Gen Dyer and his Gurkhas massacred hundreds is also closeby. The incident stirred all Indians into intensifying the struggle for independence from British Slavery.
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Amritsar
Amritsar is the Spiritual and Cultural Center of the Sikh religion and is also home to the Golden Temple. 450Km away it can be reached by car or train in about 5 hours. The Jallianwala Bagh where Gen Dyer and his Gurkhas massacred hundreds is also closeby. The incident stirred all Indians into intensifying the struggle for independence from British Slavery.
Khajuraho is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site famous for its intricate Erotic Sculptres adorning the temple walls sculptres depicting creative pursuits like dance and music. Till today the purpose behind the sculptres has not been understood. One theory is that it depicts the life of women in those times for educating the young male students who would have been studying in the temples. Thse temples lay hidden and concelaed from the world for centuries until a British explorer chanced upon them by chance and was stupified by the scale,size and grandeur of the temples. A must visit from Delhi. there are daily flights to and from Khajuraho .
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Khajuraho
Khajuraho is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE site famous for its intricate Erotic Sculptres adorning the temple walls sculptres depicting creative pursuits like dance and music. Till today the purpose behind the sculptres has not been understood. One theory is that it depicts the life of women in those times for educating the young male students who would have been studying in the temples. Thse temples lay hidden and concelaed from the world for centuries until a British explorer chanced upon them by chance and was stupified by the scale,size and grandeur of the temples. A must visit from Delhi. there are daily flights to and from Khajuraho .
The City of Temples, Varanasi, is the religious center for Hindus, Budhists and Jains. Situated along the Holy River-Ganges-it is the center of Indian Culture. Sarnath is the Budhist attraction on the outskirts of Varanasi. Varanasi is also famous for its Silk Weavings and the famous Banaresi Saree has been given as state gifts to several visiting Heads Of State of many nations.
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Varanasi
The City of Temples, Varanasi, is the religious center for Hindus, Budhists and Jains. Situated along the Holy River-Ganges-it is the center of Indian Culture. Sarnath is the Budhist attraction on the outskirts of Varanasi. Varanasi is also famous for its Silk Weavings and the famous Banaresi Saree has been given as state gifts to several visiting Heads Of State of many nations.
It is the place where Gautama Budha started the Budhist religion. The Bodhi Tree is the place where sitting under the tree Lord Budha achieved Bodhi- Spiritual Enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is the place for Budhist Pilgrimage along with closeby Rajgir with its sulphurous hot springs.
Bodh Gaya
It is the place where Gautama Budha started the Budhist religion. The Bodhi Tree is the place where sitting under the tree Lord Budha achieved Bodhi- Spiritual Enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is the place for Budhist Pilgrimage along with closeby Rajgir with its sulphurous hot springs.
This Info-French cultural centre is located in the heart of Lutyen's Delhi. They have a gallery, auditorium and cafe. One can browse some artwork, catch an evening play or dabble with some French while sipping your Latte.
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Alliance Française de Delhi
72 KK Birla LnThis Info-French cultural centre is located in the heart of Lutyen's Delhi. They have a gallery, auditorium and cafe. One can browse some artwork, catch an evening play or dabble with some French while sipping your Latte.
Getting Around
Lajpat Nagar Metro Station is the closest Metro Station and is just a five miuntes walk away. Remenber to exit from the Defence Colony side exits. Pls paln your route using the metro map to reach almost any part of Delhi NCR.
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Lajpat Nagar Metro Station
Lala Lajpat Rai RoadLajpat Nagar Metro Station is the closest Metro Station and is just a five miuntes walk away. Remenber to exit from the Defence Colony side exits. Pls paln your route using the metro map to reach almost any part of Delhi NCR.
Sightseeing
Located 250Kms from Delhi(5 hours drive) Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan State. The buildings lining the roads of Jaipur have Pink Sandstone on their facades from which Jaipur gets the nick name Pink City. Extremely Tourist Friendly Jaipur has many palaces Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace(The Royalty still lives there) and many more. The quilts of Jaipur are famous.
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Jaipur
Located 250Kms from Delhi(5 hours drive) Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan State. The buildings lining the roads of Jaipur have Pink Sandstone on their facades from which Jaipur gets the nick name Pink City. Extremely Tourist Friendly Jaipur has many palaces Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace(The Royalty still lives there) and many more. The quilts of Jaipur are famous.
Zoom along the Yamuna Expressway (2 hours) to reach one of the Eight Wonders of The World- The Taj Mahal in Agra.Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1652 ,one is simply filled with silent awe by the sheer size,scale and magnificence of the towering building when setting your eyes upon itfor the first time. The experience cannot be described and a visit to Delhi is incomplete without visiting the aTaj Mahal in Agra. The Red Fort of Agra is also a must.
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Agra
Zoom along the Yamuna Expressway (2 hours) to reach one of the Eight Wonders of The World- The Taj Mahal in Agra.Built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1652 ,one is simply filled with silent awe by the sheer size,scale and magnificence of the towering building when setting your eyes upon itfor the first time. The experience cannot be described and a visit to Delhi is incomplete without visiting the aTaj Mahal in Agra. The Red Fort of Agra is also a must.
Parks & Nature
Rishikesh is a sacred ,holy and spiritual city set in the foot hills of the Himalayas. It has many Yoga Ashrams along the River Ganges.It is only 250Kms away from Delhi and can be reached by car/train in about 5 hours. Hiking and White Water Rafting in the Ganges is an adventure that cannot be missed. The Laxman Jhoola is a long suspension bridge across the Ganges and is a wonderful sight to behold.
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Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a sacred ,holy and spiritual city set in the foot hills of the Himalayas. It has many Yoga Ashrams along the River Ganges.It is only 250Kms away from Delhi and can be reached by car/train in about 5 hours. Hiking and White Water Rafting in the Ganges is an adventure that cannot be missed. The Laxman Jhoola is a long suspension bridge across the Ganges and is a wonderful sight to behold.
The Snow Clad Peaks of Manali instantly attract the adventure traveller with Heli Skiiing, Hiking, Mountaineering and White Water Rafting being the major pursuits. There are Temples and Hotsprings also. The nearest airport is Bhuntar in Kullu. Before its expansion take off and landing at Bhuntar airport was an adventure by itself because of the strong gusts of wind.
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Manali
The Snow Clad Peaks of Manali instantly attract the adventure traveller with Heli Skiiing, Hiking, Mountaineering and White Water Rafting being the major pursuits. There are Temples and Hotsprings also. The nearest airport is Bhuntar in Kullu. Before its expansion take off and landing at Bhuntar airport was an adventure by itself because of the strong gusts of wind.
Leh is the Capital City of Ladakh region, the Eastern part of Kashmir. At a height of 16000 ft it takes about a day to get used to the atmosphere. Budhist Monasteries, Lakes and Yaks are the main highlights fo the area. There is Gravity Defying Magnetic Hill which pulls your vehicle uphill without the engine running. The wonder can only be experienced.Leh is a i hour flight from Delhi
Leh
Leh is the Capital City of Ladakh region, the Eastern part of Kashmir. At a height of 16000 ft it takes about a day to get used to the atmosphere. Budhist Monasteries, Lakes and Yaks are the main highlights fo the area. There is Gravity Defying Magnetic Hill which pulls your vehicle uphill without the engine running. The wonder can only be experienced.Leh is a i hour flight from Delhi
Shopping
One of Delhi's most upscale shopping enclaves, Khan market offers an eclectic mix of shopping and fooding options. From street shopping to high end popular brands, Khan has a lot to offer. It is host to the ever popular Big Chill Cafe along with several other restaurants. One can rub shoulders with the cities who's who here. It is also a popular hangout for expats.
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Khan-Markt
One of Delhi's most upscale shopping enclaves, Khan market offers an eclectic mix of shopping and fooding options. From street shopping to high end popular brands, Khan has a lot to offer. It is host to the ever popular Big Chill Cafe along with several other restaurants. One can rub shoulders with the cities who's who here. It is also a popular hangout for expats.
Meherchand Market is the ever-so-popular Khan Market's younger brother. An open market with a relaxed feel, it is home to several upcoming designers for clothing, furniture, fashion and home accessories. Every now and then, one hears if a new restaurant/ cafe or bakery opening. The breakfast at Elma's Cafe is highly recommended. While you're there, you can also try some Turkish Coffee and pick up some baklava at Kunafa.
Meharchand Market
Meherchand Market is the ever-so-popular Khan Market's younger brother. An open market with a relaxed feel, it is home to several upcoming designers for clothing, furniture, fashion and home accessories. Every now and then, one hears if a new restaurant/ cafe or bakery opening. The breakfast at Elma's Cafe is highly recommended. While you're there, you can also try some Turkish Coffee and pick up some baklava at Kunafa.