India’s historic capital is a treasure trove of culture, cuisine, shopping, and history with enough spectacular sights and thrilling adventures to last a lifetime. To the uninitiated, the myriad roads, traffic, people, and buildings can make Delhi appear more than a little bit chaotic and overwhelming; however, once you’ve acclimatised and allowed yourself a chance to process the commotion, there are multiple rich layers to be uncovered and explored. Here are a few things to see and do in this vast and beautiful city. Explore the Red Fort Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007, the Red Fort is a majestic sandstone structure built in 1638 during the Mughal empire. Some of the structure is being restored, but the beautiful combination of Islamic architecture and British-era modifications tell a fascinating story of two empires. Big celebrations are held here on Republic Day, while the Meena Bazar hosts a stunning array of wares from local traders. Seek out the street food You won’t have to go too far in Delhi to experience the flavour explosion that is the street food! Sample pani puri (round flatbreads stuffed with chickpeas, potatoes, chaat masala, and chutney), legendary samosas (baked pastry filled with […]
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