New Delhi Travel Blog

The first thing that hits you when you arrive in India is the vibrant colors all around. Especially the saris worn by Indian women. A sari is basically a large piece of cloth that is draped in different styles depending on which part of India you are in. The choice of fabric – from cotton to silk...

What do you get in $5? Pretty much everything if you are watching a Bollywood Blockbuster film. At a ticket price of around Rs.250 (roughly $5) you get three hours of unadulterated song, dance, action, emotion, romance all packaged together in one thrilling ride. Catching a movie in New Delhi is pretty...

Alien-ship like, the Aerostat hovered magically over the JawaharLal Nehru Stadium. Changing color, reflecting images, this mammoth balloon set the tone for the evening. Spectacular, in a single word, says it all. If the aliens were watching, they would have surely gone back impressed. On view were eclectic...

Right on the heels of the launch of The Delhi Eye, comes another great way to experience New Delhi. From October 1st, right in time for the Commonwealth Games, Delhi will launch its Hop On, Hop Off (HOHO) tourist bus service. These colorful and air-conditioned buses will ply at 30-minute intervals from...

Are you the kind of tourist who likes to not only discover the monuments and the cuisine of a destination but also sample a bit of its fine cultural offerings like fine art? Well, one of the best places in South Delhi to look for art is to take an ambling walk through Defense Colony. This place is bristling...

The Commonwealth Games have led to a spurt of restoration work across the city. The latest is the 19th century Mutiny Memorial. This 33-meter high memorial is expected to attract a large number of visitors during the games. The structure of the memorial is sound. The restoration work mainly involves...

New Delhi is full of markets and malls that make for a great shopping experience. But finding something unique and delightful for folks back home can be a challenge, especially if you are on a tight schedule. When in doubt, head where the locals do. You are sure to find not only great deals but also...

Done the trudge through the monuments and bustling bazaars. Woven through the amazingly intricate and surprisingly fluid dance that is normal everyday traffic. Looked up at the Qutub Minar and the India Gate. What’s left? A change of perspective. Why not look down on the city instead of looking...

Delhi’s public transport is an adventure by itself. The traffic on Delhi roads can seem like a scene from a movie where every vehicle has a mind of its own. A word of advice, do no attempt to drive. Such high-end skills are best left to the locals. So what are the options you have if you decide to...

It was the time between the two world wars. A time when British power was at its peak in India. And they had a brand new Imperial capital to show off to the entire world. The Viceroy’s House, the India Gate, the Parliament, hand-pulled rickshaws, water-bearers at the Jama, a brilliantly white Connaught...