10 Things To Have Amazing Time In Delhi

The capital city of India is the heart throb of the entire nation due to reasons that one cannot even count on his/ her finger tips! This blog is specially dedicated to all those people who are planning to take up a Delhi tour very soon. Given below is the list of 10 things that you must do while cherishing a pleasant stay here:-

# Swirl Around the City on a Bicycle

The lovely roads of Delhi lay down neat and clean tracks for all the fitness freaks and health conscious people out there, for whom cycling is more than a passion in life. Pre and post sunrise and sunset time, you can usually find some people cycling around the city, sweating and burning out the fat with a beaming smile on their faces. Such people set an inspiration for the others and motivate them to take up this healthy and eco- friendly practice.

# Attend Qawwali Session at Nizamuddin Dargah

Located amidst the hustle and bustle of crowded market place near Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin Auliya or Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah starts echoing with the melody of Sufi songs and qawwalis on Thursday evenings. Sufi saints from different places unite at this Dargah to fill up the surroundings and listeners ears with the excellence of soulful music and qawwali session. Worshippers and devotees come to offer prayers and get completely lost in the mystical magic of Nizamuddin Dargah on Thursday nights.

# Witness the Spectacular ‘Changing of Guard’ Ceremony

Changing of Guard ceremony is an additional charming factor of Delhi that takes place on every Saturday at Rashtrapati Bhavan with great honour and pride. It is a military tradition that has been taking place since so many years. It was in the year 2007 that this ceremony was made public for people to come and view the entire proceedings of this grand military tradition. The old guards including the troop of President’s Body Guard are replaced by the new ones during the Changing of Guard ceremony that ultimately makes it an adorable sight to watch!

# Taste the Unbeatable Originality of Street Food

You might have travelled the entire world, but the authentic taste of street food in India is something that you will only find in Delhi! The Old Delhi savors the rich flavors of lip-smacking Chaat, Aloo Tikki, Gol Gappe, Paranthe, Chole Bhature, Kebabs, Kulfi Faluda, Jalebi, Aloo Chaat, Dahi Bhalle, Chole Samose, Kulfi, and many more delicacies. From a colossal variety of tastes lined up, anything that you pick up will go on filling both your stomach and heart with the utmost satisfaction of taste and delight here!

# Barge into the World of Folk Artists

Delhi and Delhiites are loaded with art and talent of each and every form possible! Away from the glare and glitter of this modern city, lies a small slum world of folk artists well- known as Kathputli Colony in west Delhi area of Shadipur Depot. For so many years it has been home to families of puppeteers, magicians, musicians, jugglers, mime artists, acrobats, snake charmers, actors, folk singers, and dancers, making this place the largest society of street performers in the world.

# Stroll in the busy streets of Old Delhi

If you wish to see the murals of real Delhi, then entering into the bustling streets of Old Delhi area is the best option of all to steal such an enriching experience! Slim streets and years old houses and shops will wreath the garland to welcome you to the hurly- burly lifestyle of Purani Delhi. The most attractive things to explore here is the interlinked and confusing mesh of tapered lanes that will appear no less than a maze puzzle to be solved by you! Take up a rickshaw to cruise along these cramped streets and lanes to click pictures of the remnants of this old city.

# Go for Limitless Cheap Shopping Sprees

Ask for one and you will get plenty of filthy cheap paradises in Delhi to shop and bargain the latest fashion for your wardrobe. You will always find these market places jam packed with girls and only girls trying to negotiate with the shopkeepers to bring down the cost of the commodity they wish to take home. From home décor and necessity items to trendy clothing and accessories to shoes, you can easily find everything in these happening local bazaars of Delhi at very reasonable prices.

# Dine in the Classiest of Classy Restaurants

Delhi strongly believes in striking a balance between people with different preferences and never leaves anybody disappointed, even unknowingly! Very similar to offering amazing getaways to the street food lovers, it also nestles the most posh locations for people who like to feast in expensive and luxurious restaurants. These fancy eateries and dine-in joints will put down the world class cuisine menu in front of you to choose your classy pick. The delectable taste and imperial class treatment of these restaurants will simply bowl you off completely!

# Travel in the local transport

The fun of Delhi sight-seeing is incomplete without taking a groovy ride of the local transportation system, which is the most crucial pillar that has been supports the lifeline of this busy metropolitan city. Local low-floor buses, autos, e-rickshaws, and the most important of all are the metros that have eased the life of the localities here. Imagining Delhi without these means of transportation is no less than any nightmare!

# Historical Places of Importance

Delhi has no dearth of historical places that add on value to a tourist destination that people love to explore for knowing the past and history of a city or a state. Due to its historical and political importance, Delhi holds a rich heritage of beautiful monuments and forts within its territory that will take you back to the old times. Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lodhi Gardens, Purana Quila, Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, Jama Masjid, Nizamuddin Dargah, Raj Ghat, Rashtrapati Bhavan and the list goes on long.