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Delhi

The capital city blending history with modernity

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Famous For

Red Fort
India Gate
Qutub Minar
Street Food
Best Time to Visit: October to March

Right Now in Delhi

30°C

Overcast

Feels like

36°C

Humidity

82%

Wind

8 km/h

WEATHER IN Delhi

Summer

April - June

35°C - 45°C

Hot and dry in plains, pleasant in hill stations

Monsoon

July - September

25°C - 35°C

Heavy rainfall, humid, occasional floods in plains

Winter

November - February

5°C - 20°C

Cold, foggy mornings, perfect for sightseeing

Snowfall

December - February

Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall in Himalayan regions, ideal for skiing

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹300-600/night
budget₹800-1500/night
mid range₹2000-4000/night
luxury₹5000-8000/night
ultra luxury₹10000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

metro₹10-60/trip
auto₹30-200/trip
taxi₹200-500/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Chandni Chowk

Traditional wear, spices, jewelry

Sarojini Nagar

Affordable fashion

Dilli Haat

Handicrafts from all states

Food Guide - Delhi

Street Food

Chole Bhature

₹50-80

Spicy chickpea curry with fluffy fried bread

Paranthe Wali Gali Parathas

₹60-120

Stuffed flatbreads with various fillings

Golgappe/Pani Puri

₹30-50

Crispy shells with spiced water and fillings

Aloo Tikki

₹30-50

Spiced potato patties with chutneys

Kebabs at Jama Masjid

₹100-200

Succulent grilled meat kebabs

Local Cuisine

Butter Chicken

₹250-400

Creamy tomato-based chicken curry - Delhi's pride

Dal Makhani

₹180-280

Slow-cooked black lentils in butter and cream

Nihari

₹200-350

Slow-cooked meat stew, Mughlai specialty

Biryani

₹200-400

Aromatic rice with spiced meat

Foreign Cuisine

Pizza (Domino's/Pizza Hut)

₹200-600

International pizza chains

Chinese at CR Park

₹150-350

Indo-Chinese favorites

Korean at Majnu Ka Tilla

₹300-500

Authentic Korean cuisine

Italian Fine Dining

₹800-2000

Upscale Italian restaurants in Khan Market

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Use registered taxis or metro for transport

Keep valuables secure in crowded areas

Bargain at local markets

Stay hydrated and carry sunscreen

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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