in India · North★ Capital

New Delhi

India's sprawling capital, where Mughal forts and colonial boulevards give way to the tangled lanes of Old Delhi.

Notable spots

Red Fort
Landmark
The vast Mughal fortress from which India's independence was proclaimed.
Qutub Minar
History
India Gate
Landmark
Chandni Chowk
Food

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 New Delhi in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Red Fort — PerSona77 (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia