Delhi Tour Packages

TOUR OVERVIEW:

Delhi is the capital city of India. The city that is bordered by Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. This city is very populous in the country that ranked the second-highest after Mumbai in India. It also has the second-highest GDP per capita in the country. Home to magnificent palaces and kingdoms, this city has captured the hearts of people from all over the world. It is a perfect blender of traditions and modernism.

Delhi is very rich in its infrastructure. It is one of the most developed cities in India that is home to the famous International Airport - Indira Gandhi International Airport in which several international flights take off and land on. It is the busiest airport in India and South Asia. Delhi's roads are very well connected and there are a lot of options available to travel in and around the city. You will come across a lot of private vehicles and especially cars while travelling on the roads. Delhi is home to some of the famous national highways like NH1, NH2, NH8, NH10 and NH24 that connects itself from the other major cities in the country. Delhi Metro is very advanced and has become the daily transport of millions of people.

Hinduism is the predominant religion in this city followed by Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Christianity and then Buddhism. Several languages are spoken in the town with Hindi being the main cultural language. English is the second most spoken language in Delhi. To the surprise, around half of the population in Delhi lives in slums and unauthorized colonies that lack basic amenities in many of the places. You will come across several festivals that are celebrated every other day with full excitement and traditions such as Gandhi Jayanti, Independence Day, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Moharram, Lohri, Holi, Janmashtami and many more. There's magic in the city's air when it's the festive season.

The tourism sector has flourished significantly in Delhi. In the year 2015, Delhi was ranked as the 28th most visited city in the world. Tourists from all over the world love the culture in Delhi and how to forget, Delhi is home to three of the main UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and the Red Fort. Delhi is also home to one of the most famous landmarks in the country names the India Gate. There are a lot many cultural, historical, ancient, adventurous and thrilling places in Delhi that make it a must-visit city in India.

BEST TIME TO VISIT DELHI:

There is nothing like the best time to visit Delhi, you can visit Delhi and take a Delhi tour throughout the year as it is blessed with such kind of locations. There will be top things to do in Delhi at that particular time which will blow your mind and provide you with a unique experience. Five major seasons prevail in Delhi. They are Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer and Monsoon season. Autumn season prevails in the months from the end of September or early October to November. In this time, the weather is quite cool and a lot of tourists visit in this season because people generally tend to avoid scorching sun and heavy rainfalls. Major festivals such as Dassera and Diwali are also celebrated in these months that make the city lighted up in every corner because people celebrate it vibrantly and happily. So, it is the best time to visit Delhi.

Winter season prevails from December to January. The temperature falls a lot up to 0° C too at times and so, this is the coldest season in Delhi. This is also the best time to visit Delhi as you just have to cover yourself with some warm clothes but you can enjoy all the top attractions of Delhi and experience all the top things to do in Delhi that are famous among tourists.

Spring season prevails from February to March. Winter sheds off and the weather starts becoming mild warmer and it feels really good travelling Delhi in this weather. The days are warmer and the nights are cool and thus it makes it perfect to witness the season. Flowers bloom in and around the city and nature looks more beautiful during these months. It is one among the best time to visit Delhi.

Summer season prevails from April to June. The weather becomes very hot and you won't stop sweating while you step out of your place. Hot and dry winds locally called the 'loo' are witnessed that carries a lot of dust with it and are irritating at times while travelling. Summer is hotter in Delhi than you can even think and so, try to avoid visiting place in Delhi during these months.

Lastly, Monsoon season prevails from July to September. The weather in this season is humid and wet. Heavy rainfalls occur in this time making it difficult to travel in and around the city.

Hence, the best time to visit Delhi is in October, November, February and March. The weather is pleasant in these months and the days are longer so you can customize and book your plan to Delhi Tour at this time and explore top places in Delhi. 

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN DELHI:

Below is a list of Best places to visit in Delhi in your Delhi Tour:

·        Nehru Planetarium - Discover space-related stuff and heavy planetary bodies in this planetarium which it is situated in the Teen Murti House. This spot is quite popular among kids and for people who would love to know about space.

·        The Garden of Five Senses - A picturesque garden that has a beautiful lake and is rich in the beauty of nature. This place is surrounded with trees all around spread across 20 acres of land. There are festivals and cultural activities conducted at this place. This is one of the most popular parks in Delhi.

·        Red Fort - It is one among very popular places in Delhi that you can visit with family. It was entitled a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

·        Moti Bagh - The Bagh is an extensive enclosure surrounded by a masonry wall with a bastion at each of the four corners and a big gateway towards east. This park in Delhi is famous for fun activities and adventures in nature.

·        Kalindi Kunj - An amusement park that has giant ferry wheels from which you can experience a ride to the top at the Delhi eye.

·        Kitty SU - One of the most pristine disco in Delhi that offers the best experience of nightlife in Delhi.

·        Modern Art Gallery - One of the most famous galleries in Delhi that have a collection of antique paintings and sculptures.

·        India Gate - It is among the most popular picnic spots in Delhi that has beautiful lawns, boating rides in the beautiful lake and the best time to visit this place is in the evening.

·        Nizamuddin Lane - This lane has a different charm with it. There's a mosque named Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah in which there are nation famous qawwalis being sung and which is very relaxing and soothing.

·        Qutub Minar - Located at a height of 234 feet, it is the tallest individual tower in the world and is one among the best places to visit in Delhi that is also listed in the World Heritage Sites.

·        National Zoological Park - It is the famous zoo in Delhi which is home for a variety of species of animals and is in the list of adventurous places to visit in Delhi.

·        Chandni Chowk - It is one of the oldest markets in Old Delhi that is vibrant and lively. It is considered as an important historical site that is very crowded and offers some of the best food and things for shopping.

·        Jantar Mantar - It is one of the most unique structures in Delhi that you must visit in your Delhi tourism.

·        Hauz Khas Village - The Hauz Khas Village has got some amazing buildings which are around the reservoir. The place has remnants of Islamic Architecture that is roughly painted by splotches of urban culture. The place is very calm and peaceful.

·        Lajpat Nagar - A lively place in South Delhi that is best known for its market.

There are many more places to visit in Delhi. So, book your Delhi tour packages today and enjoy the top attractions and make your trip a memorable one.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN DELHI:

Below is a list of things to do in Delhi that you can experience from the Delhi tour packages that we offer:

·        Explore the street food in Delhi. It's mouthwatering delicious and safe to eat.

·        Listen to qawwalis at the dargah as they are very enchanting and peaceful.

·        Watch the Indian handicrafts being made live on the shops of pots and art.

·        Volunteer at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Kitchen - Situated in Cannaught Place, it is a Sikh temple where you can help the people in cooking food that is served in free to the people in Delhi that come there to eat. It is locally called as 'langar'.

·        Take a Ho-Ho Bus tour that takes around 500-700 Rupees and halts at various tourist destinations in Delhi for a few minutes. More than travelling, the bus ride is adventurous and a must-try thing that gives you an experience of the streets in Delhi.

·        Explore the slums and experience the life of people staying over there. It's fun to interact with those mindful lively people and children that smile even after so many miseries.

·        Go shopping on the streets in Delhi. You can never afford to miss shopping from the famous streets markets like Sarojini Nagar and Dilli Haat if you visit Delhi.

·        Experience the appetizing food in local restaurants that are filled with the amazing flavour of spices.

·        Go boating at the Old Fort - it is also known as Purana Killa, a historical place that is perfect to visit and relax.

·        Attend the changing of the guard in the Rashtrapati Bhavan that is a traditional ceremony.

·        Discover the Indian art through Bhangra, Garba and Bharat Natyam by participating in the cultural workshops that happen quite often in Delhi.

·        Explore the world inside a statue's mouth - Situated in Central Ridge Reserve Forest, there's a tall statue of the Lord Hanuman that is 108 ft. tall.

There are many more top things to do in Delhi that you can experience once you book your Delhi Tour Packages from Sushant Travels.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TRAVEL TO DELHI:

·        Dress decently if you do not want to be stared at or targeted for thefts or eve-teasing.

·        Do not donate much money to beggars as you will find them in every corner of the city and to your surprise, their physical condition might be worse but most of them are richer than you think.

·        Keep your valuables very safe. Do not keep your phones, cash or purse anywhere or else it will get stolen within the blink of an eye.

·        Never forget bargaining anywhere and everywhere. Be it taxis, auto-rickshaws, tickets, street food, shopping at locals or purchasing things from big stores; bargaining can save a lot of your bucks.

·        Do not forget to carry toilet paper with you as some of the public toilets in Delhi have no toilet papers instead there's only water.

·        Install Zomato application as it is a very useful app that provides details about hotels and restaurants and pubs too, about cuisine, average price and everything that you look for.

·        Do not easily get trapped in the recommendations by the driver because they suggest you only as they earn more on that trip.

·        Delhi's nightlife is not that exciting because most of the pubs and bars, restaurants, tourist spots and adventurous places get shut down in between 10 pm to 12 pm.

·        Do not take taxis or public transport at night if you're alone because it is not safe at all. You can take uber taxis that are quite trusted but still avoid as much as you can.

·        Delhi, being the capital of India, is a very crowded city and so, traffic is always witnessed on the streets of Delhi so make some extra time for travelling from one place to another.

·        Make sure you carry Indian currency that is Rupee because, in most of the places, cards are not accepted. Especially while shopping from the locals or streets, you have to carry cash with you.

·        Tipping culture exists in Delhi but do not tip more than 10 Rupees or 20 Rupees.

·        Do not freak out or feel weird if the locals want to click a selfie with you; they get excited seeing foreigners and so ask for pictures to keep it as memory.

·        Avoid drinking tap water if you do not want to upset your stomach.

·        Do not forget to explore the Indian cuisine that is filled with spices in almost everything. Indian food is very delicious and you must try to explore it as much as you can.

·        Language is not a barrier because most of the inhabitants in Delhi know to communicate in English. However, it would be good if you learn some basics of Hindi to have no problem in communication with locals.