With its magnificent history behind it, Delhi has always been an attraction for travelers and tourists. It is one of the cosmopolitan cities of India and caters to the cultural, religious, historical and contemporary interests of the travelers. People from all parts of the world come to witness the heritage and splendor of this city. No doubt that it is called ‘Heart of India'.
New Delhi is one of the best places in the country in terms of children-friendliness. It is one of the greenest capitals in the world, with lots of gardens and parks in which children can play and run around with other children. Additionally, there are plenty of theme and amusement parks that are good fun for the whole family.
Children's Park
Located close to India Gate, this park has a unique policy of refusing entry to adults attempting to enjoy its facilities without children. It is full of swings, slides, and even boasts a small aquarium. Truly a place for kids, the children’s park is a great spot for them to play with one another.
Mughal Garden
The Mughal Garden is part of the grounds on which the presidential palace is built. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the garden is open to public from February to March.
Musical Fountain at Ajmal Khan Park
Popular with children who are delighted by the spectacular show of a fountain is programmed to display lights, music, and water in a coordinated fashion, Ajmal Khan Park welcomes more visitors during the dusk hours during which the fountain is switched on. The park is open everyday, but the fountain display is good for only 2 hours after sunset, and is not available on Tuesday.
Dining & Shopping
Big cities like New Delhi are great for dining and shopping, there are incredible eateries where you can enjoy Indian delights as well as plenty of venues serving international cuisine. Mughali cuisine is, of course, the speciality of the city, but you are also sure to find anything else you might be looking for.
If you want to experience new flavours, try eating like the locals at some of the roadside stalls in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin. Great finger foods like kebabs, rotis and biryani are delicious. Although it is recommended you keep an eye out for the cleanliness of the stall in order to avoid a case of Dehli Belly.
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Five-star hotels are the best places to find clean food and they serve great Indian cuisine developed to suit the average tourist’s palette. Chinese, Thai, European and all other manner of foods can be found in hotel restaurants where an international audience form a big part of the clientale.
Some top recommendations are the Japanese restaurants at Tokyo in the Ashoka Hotel. For those wishing to sample a taste of Thailand while in India, Thai food at Baan Thai in the Oberoi is highly recommended. Tibetan food is another treat that can be found at the local restaurants around Chanakya Theatre.
There are also lots of food festivals in the city and if your visit coincides with one, you must surely go for a visit as they are one-stop shops for sampling the wonderful array of cuisine India has to offer. . If you are after value and would like to taste the best of Indian foods at the lowest prices, then spend an afternoon at the food stalls at Dilli Haat market. Here, you can find food from all over India and you must try New Delhi’s signature dishes like tandoori chicken and tandoori roti when it is served fresh and warm straight from the tandoor oven – it’s truly heavenly.
The latest trend in New Delhi are the ‘members’ only’ restaurants and the Western style cafés. Perhaps the popular of them all is the Café Turtle in Khan Market, where you can sip very good cappuccinos on the rooftop garden.
Shopping in New Delhi is an extensive affair. , There are modern shops offering designer clothing and goods as well as stalls and bazaars where good quality handicrafts can be bought at very affordable prices. Best buys include jewellery, leather goods,, handicrafts, silk, cotton and carpets.
No New Delhi experience is complete without a visit to a market. The best one is Dilli Haat, where more there are more than 200 stalls competing for your attention. . Here is a good place to practice the art of bargaining. No transaction is complete without a haggle. Bargain for souvenirs, jewellery, linens, furnishings and much more.
Connaught Place
is one of the most popular modern day malls in the city and is a great place to spend a whole day shopping and eating. The complex is often called CP for short, and is very popular with tourists.
Outdoor Activities
Although the heat is exhausting during the summer months, winter can be ideal for outdoor pursuits in New Delhi. The best adventure sports can be found here, complete with instructors and equipment for hire. So, if you want to take to the skies by parasail or go rock climbing, this can be the ideal place. Although New Delhi is a big and busy city, there are many pretty areas for camping and other outdoor activities as well.
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