"One always comes back again and again" is a sentence you will hear from most international travellers. From colours to spices, Delhi has it all. You name it and delhi has it. People from all over the world has started enjoying this metropolitan city with its diverse range of pubs,bars, coffee shops, quaint sheeshah cafes and of course the new evolving night life. Delhi can easily be called a young man's city. There is stuff to do wherever you are and it costs nothing to drink, shop in Delhi.
There is not one cafe where you will not find a foreigner. Step into any starbucks, dominos, pizza hut or mcdonalds and you will have a International tour right there.
So what are the places that foreigners love to visit in Delhi.
One needs to break the whole expedition into 3-4 days and organise it according to travel convenience, namely metro, auto rickshaw, bus or a taxi.
Below is a list of places to visit and how to visit them.
1. Delhi Haat
Situated in Central South Delhi, Delhi Haat is an open area traditional food and shopping crada. Every State of India has a designated area which serves the traditional food and some shopping items based on that local area. The entry cost is just around Rs.50 . Metro Station-
INA Market
2. Safdurjung Tomb
Situated just five minutes from Delhi Haat, Safdurjung tomb is an old mughal era sandstone and marble mausoleum, built in the 18th century. Its a must visit place for any delhi traveller. Metro Station - INA market
3. Lodhi Gardens
Less than 5 minutes from Safdurjung Tomb, Lodhi gardens are the best and the most beautiful gardens of Delhi. One has no option but to just fall in love with the mughal architecture of the garden and the luxury it provides. In case you miss the greenery in delhi, this is a must visit place.
Eating joint near by - American Diner, India Habitat Centre-2 minutes or 10 minute walk to Khan Market
4. Khan Market
Walking distance from Lodhi Gardens, Khan market is a class rich mans market with decently prices cafes and bars as well. This is where foreigners are jumping around the whole time.
A famous coffee and book store is Cafe Turtle, with the finest continental food and coffee, this place is loved by foreigners and one of the most visited cafes in Delhi.
Ancient Time keeping was done through this old building - Jantar Mantar .Walking distance from Janpath, Connaught place.
15 minutes Drive from Connaught Place are:-
Rashtrpathi Bhawan - Presidents House
Build by britishers during there visit to India during the 20th Century. This is a picturesque place and an open ground to walk around
India Gate
On the opposite side of Rashtrapati Bhawan, with gardens to walk from is India Gate
India Gate was built in memory of soldiers who died in the 1970s war with Pakistan.
There are no restaurants around this area. Its a high security zone and has highly controlled traffic guidelines.
Spending half a day here will help you cover everything around this area. Evenings are preferable time to visit Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate.
6. Haus Khas Village
This is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Delhi and the most happening. The place is known for coffee bars, pubs and many many restaurants. This place has a soothing lake and some wildlife as well. This is a foreigners den in Delhi. You won't have a moment when the foreigner will not be within your eyesight. Metro Station - Haus Khas - Distance from Metro station - 2-3 kms, walk time - 15-20 minutes , Autorickshaw fare - Rs.20 - 50.
Haus Khas Village has got the trendiest and the coolest places to dine out
7. Qutub Minar
Minar is an architectural feature of mosques. Its a tall spire with an onion shape and an conical crown. Qutub Minar is 73 metres tall made with Red Sandstone and marble. It is a must visit cultural and historical place of Delhi.
Qutub Minar and Haus Khas Village can be visited in one day. Near Qutub Minar is Select City Walk - one of the biggest malls in Delhi and has the favourite beer joint - Hard Rock Cafe.
8. Sajorini Nagar Market - Flee Market - Shoppers Paradise.
This is the god of all flee markets in India. Its huge and sells every branded apparel at very cheap prices. One can find all brands with extreme ease. Do not forget to bargain it down to one third and take it up to reach a mutually acceptable price. Shop shop and drop. This is a famous market for all the teenagers of the city. Bags, shoes, shirts, skirts, thongs, swimwear, nightwear. sunglasses , accessories, plants and every kind, style of women wear is available at Sarojini Nagar Market.
Metro Station - INA Market - Distance - 5-7 kms Autorickshaw- Rs.100-120/-
Metro Advice
Buy a metro card for Rs.200/- and you will get a 10% savings discount for every metro travel . General pricing is between Rs.10 to Rs.20 ( 2- 20 stations)
There is not one cafe where you will not find a foreigner. Step into any starbucks, dominos, pizza hut or mcdonalds and you will have a International tour right there.
So what are the places that foreigners love to visit in Delhi.
One needs to break the whole expedition into 3-4 days and organise it according to travel convenience, namely metro, auto rickshaw, bus or a taxi.
Below is a list of places to visit and how to visit them.
1. Delhi Haat
Situated in Central South Delhi, Delhi Haat is an open area traditional food and shopping crada. Every State of India has a designated area which serves the traditional food and some shopping items based on that local area. The entry cost is just around Rs.50 . Metro Station-
INA Market
2. Safdurjung Tomb
Situated just five minutes from Delhi Haat, Safdurjung tomb is an old mughal era sandstone and marble mausoleum, built in the 18th century. Its a must visit place for any delhi traveller. Metro Station - INA market
3. Lodhi Gardens
Less than 5 minutes from Safdurjung Tomb, Lodhi gardens are the best and the most beautiful gardens of Delhi. One has no option but to just fall in love with the mughal architecture of the garden and the luxury it provides. In case you miss the greenery in delhi, this is a must visit place.
Eating joint near by - American Diner, India Habitat Centre-2 minutes or 10 minute walk to Khan Market
4. Khan Market
Walking distance from Lodhi Gardens, Khan market is a class rich mans market with decently prices cafes and bars as well. This is where foreigners are jumping around the whole time.
A famous coffee and book store is Cafe Turtle, with the finest continental food and coffee, this place is loved by foreigners and one of the most visited cafes in Delhi.
All the four destinations can be easily covered in one day and should be covered together as they are close to each other and are mostly visited by people from all over the world.
5. Connaught Place
This is the heart of Delhi and the most important part of the city. No matter how much one talks about Connaught Place it is less. One must must visit this place many times to get a good feel of this place Connaught place can be classified in two concentric circles. Inner circle and Outer circle. Inner Circle is more to do with shops such as Nike, United Colors of benetton, Arrow, Allen Solly etc. The Paths connecting the inner circle and outer circle is a mix of cafes,pubs and stores. The outer circle consists of pubs, commercial offices and coffee stores such as Star Bucks, Cafe Coffee Day and Barista.
There is so much to eat that you can spend weeks just trying out various cuisines. The most sought after restaurants to eat are Sarvana Bhawan( South Indian), Venger ( Pastry Shop), Kake da dhaba ( Indian Mughally Food).
Just around F block is Janpath Market ( the flee market), one can pick up artificial jewellery, t-shirts and loads of summer wear at dirt cheap prices. The market also has a very old and famous coffee store - Depauls - The cold coffee served is very famous and just costs Rs.30/-
There are many must visit places that are at walkable distance from Connaught place, which has the central metro station of the city - Rajiv Chowk. This is the most used and the biggest metro station in Delhi.
Places to see near Connaught Place -
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
One of the most known temples of the Sikhs, this is a beautifully gold covered Gurudwara ( Temple) with people visiting from all around India. This place serves food 24 hours a day to anyone interested and there are no charges for eating here.
Hanuman Temple
Is an ancient Hindu Temple on the same road as Bangla Sahib Guruwdwara, It is claimed to be from Mahabartha Days, Lord Krishan's life story. The place is full of monkeys and flower shops.
Jantar Mantar
5. Connaught Place
This is the heart of Delhi and the most important part of the city. No matter how much one talks about Connaught Place it is less. One must must visit this place many times to get a good feel of this place Connaught place can be classified in two concentric circles. Inner circle and Outer circle. Inner Circle is more to do with shops such as Nike, United Colors of benetton, Arrow, Allen Solly etc. The Paths connecting the inner circle and outer circle is a mix of cafes,pubs and stores. The outer circle consists of pubs, commercial offices and coffee stores such as Star Bucks, Cafe Coffee Day and Barista.
There is so much to eat that you can spend weeks just trying out various cuisines. The most sought after restaurants to eat are Sarvana Bhawan( South Indian), Venger ( Pastry Shop), Kake da dhaba ( Indian Mughally Food).
Just around F block is Janpath Market ( the flee market), one can pick up artificial jewellery, t-shirts and loads of summer wear at dirt cheap prices. The market also has a very old and famous coffee store - Depauls - The cold coffee served is very famous and just costs Rs.30/-
There are many must visit places that are at walkable distance from Connaught place, which has the central metro station of the city - Rajiv Chowk. This is the most used and the biggest metro station in Delhi.
Places to see near Connaught Place -
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
One of the most known temples of the Sikhs, this is a beautifully gold covered Gurudwara ( Temple) with people visiting from all around India. This place serves food 24 hours a day to anyone interested and there are no charges for eating here.
Hanuman Temple
Is an ancient Hindu Temple on the same road as Bangla Sahib Guruwdwara, It is claimed to be from Mahabartha Days, Lord Krishan's life story. The place is full of monkeys and flower shops.
Jantar Mantar
Ancient Time keeping was done through this old building - Jantar Mantar .Walking distance from Janpath, Connaught place.
15 minutes Drive from Connaught Place are:-
Rashtrpathi Bhawan - Presidents House
Build by britishers during there visit to India during the 20th Century. This is a picturesque place and an open ground to walk around
India Gate
On the opposite side of Rashtrapati Bhawan, with gardens to walk from is India Gate
India Gate was built in memory of soldiers who died in the 1970s war with Pakistan.
There are no restaurants around this area. Its a high security zone and has highly controlled traffic guidelines.
Spending half a day here will help you cover everything around this area. Evenings are preferable time to visit Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate.
6. Haus Khas Village
This is one of the most beautiful places to visit in Delhi and the most happening. The place is known for coffee bars, pubs and many many restaurants. This place has a soothing lake and some wildlife as well. This is a foreigners den in Delhi. You won't have a moment when the foreigner will not be within your eyesight. Metro Station - Haus Khas - Distance from Metro station - 2-3 kms, walk time - 15-20 minutes , Autorickshaw fare - Rs.20 - 50.
Haus Khas Village has got the trendiest and the coolest places to dine out
7. Qutub Minar
Minar is an architectural feature of mosques. Its a tall spire with an onion shape and an conical crown. Qutub Minar is 73 metres tall made with Red Sandstone and marble. It is a must visit cultural and historical place of Delhi.
Qutub Minar and Haus Khas Village can be visited in one day. Near Qutub Minar is Select City Walk - one of the biggest malls in Delhi and has the favourite beer joint - Hard Rock Cafe.
8. Sajorini Nagar Market - Flee Market - Shoppers Paradise.
This is the god of all flee markets in India. Its huge and sells every branded apparel at very cheap prices. One can find all brands with extreme ease. Do not forget to bargain it down to one third and take it up to reach a mutually acceptable price. Shop shop and drop. This is a famous market for all the teenagers of the city. Bags, shoes, shirts, skirts, thongs, swimwear, nightwear. sunglasses , accessories, plants and every kind, style of women wear is available at Sarojini Nagar Market.
Metro Station - INA Market - Distance - 5-7 kms Autorickshaw- Rs.100-120/-
Metro Advice
Buy a metro card for Rs.200/- and you will get a 10% savings discount for every metro travel . General pricing is between Rs.10 to Rs.20 ( 2- 20 stations)
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