Delhi Holidays

Sightseeing is a treasure hunt through time in Delhi. Visit the 17th century Red Fort of Shah Jahan, Delhi’s most magnificent complex filled with ceremonial gates, a gallery of instruments, and the Chhatta Chowk covered bizarre. Step into the beginnings of Delhi among the ramparts and ruins of Purana Qila, the Old Fort. Walk among butterflies and bonsai in the 90 manicured acres of Lodi Gardens. Peer up to the huge stone arch of India Gate, Delhi’s tribute to its World War I lost.

Stroll the broad Rajpath from the presidential residence of Rashtrapati Bhavan to the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Visit the former homes of Mahatma Gandhi and Indira Gandhi. Spend a day of discovery at India’s national museums for science, natural history, modern art, crafts, rail, and even toilets. Or look to the skies through the 300-year-old instruments of the Jantar Mantar Observatory.

On the banks of one of the most sacred rivers in Hinduism and an ancient capital of the Islamic Mughal Empire, Delhi celebrates both these religions alongside Christianity, Sikhism, the Bahá'í faith, and more. Climb five intricately-carved stories at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qutub Minar, India's tallest minaret. Discover the history of Sikhism among the magnificent architecture of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Witness the delicate marble lines of the Lotus Temple rising proudly from nine pools. Gaze across Old Delhi from the 40-metre-high southern minaret of Jama Masjid. Wander among the pink sandstone and marble monuments of Delhi’s newest Akshardham temple, finally opened in 2005 after being conceived almost 40 years before. Or explore the prototype for the Taj Mahal at Humayun's Tomb. Delhi’s sacred sites are magnificent in the sun, but even more beautiful when they are illuminated at night.

The world’s second-largest city is more than just Old and New. Wherever you choose to stay, there is a diverse range of districts to discover. Dive straight into the tourist attractions of bustling Connaught Place at the heart of New Delhi, or immerse yourself in the energy and history of Old Delhi on the eastern bank of the Yamuna River. Stay in Delhi’s most elegant hotels along the boulevard of Janpath where designer shops and first-class restaurants sit right on your doorstep.

Explore Khan Market, Delhi’s most varied shopping region filled with bookshops, tailors, jewellers, and craft stalls among laneway bars, cafés, and restaurants. See a different side of Delhi at Aerocity, the purpose-built modern district which shuns traffic for enhanced public transport links to create a calmer, fresher feel perfect for families and visitors looking to escape the frenetic movement and noise for which India’s capital is most famous.

October, November, February, and March are the best months for pleasant weather in Delhi but, with a wide range of indoor and outdoor attractions, the city can be enjoyed all year round. Spring brings a freshness to the busy streets with clearer air and temperatures averaging around 20°C. Summer heat can be extreme, growing steadily from April until the season’s peak in June, so activities at this time should be planned in shorter bursts with regular retreats to shade or air-conditioned spaces.

July and August bring monsoon season and heavy rain can fall for long periods but the days between are some of the city’s most beautiful. Autumn offers a second period of ideal weather until the smog begins to build as winter approaches. Cooler temperatures arrive through December and January creating milder days and chilly nights, a perfect time to explore Delhi’s many museums.