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Delhi

Delhi is a sprawling capital where Mughal-era monuments, colonial-era boulevards, and dense modern markets sit within a few kilometers of each other. As the seat of both a national government and millennia of layered history, it functions as India's political core and one of its busiest cultural crossroads.

Getting thereMost travellers arrive via Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the country's main international gateway; from there, the Airport Express Metro Line runs directly into central Delhi, reaching New Delhi Railway Station in ~20 minutes.
How long to stayPlan on ~3-4 days to cover the city's major historic sites and markets at a comfortable pace, with extra time if using Delhi as a base for day trips into the wider region.

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Frequently asked questions about Delhi

How do I get to Delhi?

Most travellers arrive via Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), the country's main international gateway; from there, the Airport Express Metro Line runs directly into central Delhi, reaching New Delhi Railway Station in ~20 minutes.

How many days should I spend in Delhi?

Plan on ~3-4 days to cover the city's major historic sites and markets at a comfortable pace, with extra time if using Delhi as a base for day trips into the wider region.

What is Delhi known for?

Delhi is a sprawling capital where Mughal-era monuments, colonial-era boulevards, and dense modern markets sit within a few kilometers of each other. As the seat of both a national government and millennia of layered history, it functions as India's political core and one of its busiest cultural crossroads.

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