Delhi is not a single historical city but a succession of capitals layered across a vast modern metropolis. Mughal monuments, bazaars, grand avenues, contemporary galleries and some of India’s best restaurants coexist within its boundaries.
Old Delhi and imperial Delhi
The lanes around Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk contrast dramatically with the planned avenues and government architecture of New Delhi. Private guiding and thoughtful transport make the scale manageable.
More than a gateway
Major monuments deserve time, but neighbourhoods, markets and food provide equal insight. Delhi is the natural starting point for the Golden Triangle and many journeys into northern India.
