India’s capital New Delhi is a Lutyens-designed city with tree-lined avenues and beautiful gardens. It’s the seat of government and a modern world capital. New Delhi houses several government buildings and official residences that modelled along the lines of British colonial architecture. The Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, the Secretariat, Rajpath, Parliament of India and Vijay Chowk are classic examples of formal city architecture and town planning.

Juxtaposed against this is old Delhi, a chaotic maze of little streets that date back several hundred years. Delhi’s importance as a power centre has influenced its development over the centuries. In old Delhi, crumbling havelis and pulsating bazaars speak of a rich and vibrant history. Here, Mughal and the Turkic rulers also constructed architectural marvels like the Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Delhi’s World Heritage Sites include the Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. Other famous monuments are the Jantar Mantar, Purana Qila, Lotus Temple, Raj Ghat and Shantivan. The city of Delhi has an amazing culinary legacy and offers real treats for the gourmet. Numerous restaurants feature a diverse range of cuisines and world class dining options. The shopping is amazing too and you can pick up gems and jewellery, silks, exquisite artifacts, dry fruits and spices, at very competitive prices.