List of 6 unique things that you can do in Delhi apart from visiting Delhi’s top attractions.
The national capital is a melting pot of cultures. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of several dynasties and always pulsates with vibrant energy. A wide range of heritage sites and monuments speak volumes about its glorious past. The modern face of the city – buildings adorned with green gardens and alluring facade – is an eye candy for many visitors and tourists. Here is a list of top things to do in Delhi in order to feel the vibrancy of this city.
List of the Top 6 Things to do Delhi
A Heritage Walk MUST for travellers
The heart of Delhi lies in its streets, museums, public places and entertainment zones as well as commercial spaces in Lutyens Zone or New Delhi. A major attraction is the Asia’s largest wholesale spice market or, Khari Baoli, next to Fatehpuri Masjid in Chandni Chowk which can be reached through Metro.
Being super congested, it is advisable to navigate this market and other commercial hubs such as Sarojini Nagar, Kamla Nagar, Paharganj, Lajpat Nagar and so on through local medium of conveyance. If you would like to have a hassle free experience you may opt a guided tour. Check out weekly offs of respective market areas.
Ideal for History buffs
The national capital has a rich cultural legacy. It is soaked into various historical events and incidents. It has a collection of relics, sites and architecture from every stage and era in history. If you are a history buff,visiting heritage sites and museums besides Lutyens Delhi is a noble idea.
Your itinerary must have visit to places such as Red Fort. The light-and-sound-show displayed here transport the audience back to Shah Jahan’s reign. A visit to iconic Qutub Minar, timeless Old Fort that has survived the ravages of time, Asia’s largest mosque Jama Masjid, Agrasen ki Baoli, Humayun’s Tomb, Lodhi Road and various sites of Mughal era in Hauz Khas and adjoining areas would surely be a treat for heritage lovers. Surely, Delhi’s historical heritage is second to none.
Places lesser visited
Delhi is also an address to some lesser-known heritage sites. It would be a pleasure to explore these places and get acclimatized with the nation’s capital. Here is a list of places lesser visited:
– Haveli of renowned Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. If you have ample time, then bare walk to surrounding areas will make you catch a glimpse of many such havelis. Do not forget to savour delicious meat at the original Karim’s as well as other local delicacies.
– Visit Feroz Shah Kotla, which houses an Ashokan Pillar. The place has been a fascination of many from aegis.
– Dargah (hospice) of Nizamuddin is a spiritual solace for tourists across the globe. This place hosts sessions of qawwalis every Thursday. Spending a day at the Mehrauli Archaelogical Park having a 100-acre green expanse, with 70-odd monuments scattered around it, would be an ideal date with Delhi.
Paradise for Foodies
Delhi is synonymous tolip-smacking food. Nobody can avoid temptation of gobbling up the delicious street food this city offers.
No trip to this city is complete without a taste of street food, including gol-gappas, chaat-papri, raj kachori, aaloo-chaat, tikki and bhel-puri. Do not forget to relish street food from Khau Gully on the UPSC Lane, Shahjahan Road, Bengali Market and Chandni Chowk.
Tryst with its modern face
One of the posh markets in Delhi and a major landmark, Connaught Place, reflects a mix of modern and old-school architecture. It attracts people of all groups and has something in store for everyone. The place is full of restaurants, coffee houses, fast food chains such as D’ Pauls, United Coffee House, Burger King, Café Coffee Day, Star Bucks, Keventer’s and famous standalone cake and pastry shop Wenger’s.
The multiple shopping venues such as Janpath, Palika Bazaar, Shankar Market and Karol Bagh are shoppers’ paradise. The Oxford Book Store, British Council, Russian Centre and Max Mueller Bhavan in Connaught Place catch attention of tourists as well as those who are culturally inclined.
An Upclose with folk art
The national capital is also home to magicians, acrobats, mime artists, puppeteers, jugglers, folk singers and traditional dancers. As many as 800 folk artists reside in Kathputli Colony at Shadipur Depot. Many of them have represented India at shows abroad. Soon, the face of the colony will be changed as it is undergoing redevelopment and the artists will be relocated to a temporary transit camp in vicinity.
Other prominent cultural places in Delhi are Dilli Haat at INA and Pitampura as well as Nature Bazaar at Andheria. More near Mehrauli, Garden of Five Senses in Saidul Ajaib and Lodhi Garden.