Delhi

Country: India | State: New Delhi

Top Places to Visit: Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate

Ideal Trip Duration: 2 Full Days

Nearest City to Shimla: Delhi

Best Time to Visit : October to March

Overview

Delhi is officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) also known as Dilli. New Delhi, India’s National Capital, is one of NCT Delhi’s nine districts. Located in northern India, Delhi lies at an elevation of 293 meters on the banks of the Yamuna River. It is bound by the states of Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. After Mumbai Delhi is the second most populous city in India.

New Delhi has several offices and modern edifices. Some of the city’s major attractions include the Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar, and more. Rashtrapathi Bhavan, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat and several museums are other popular attractions. As the main shopping hubs emerged Chandni Chowk, Karolbagh and Connaught Place.

Best Time to Visit Delhi

Delhi can be visited at any time throughout the year but the best time to visit Delhi is from February to March and from October to November. This is the time the weather stays pleasant and the town attracts many tourists from different parts of the world. October is also the time of one of Delhi ‘s big Dussehra and Diwali festivities. The city is decorated with lights during this time, and hosts a number of festivals of film, drama, music , and literature. Best not visiting Delhi from December through January due to strong snog cover.