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November 30, 2016

Insider’s guide to Delhi

Suruchi Biyani
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It’s time to explore the expansive capital of India with its Mughal grandeur and urban sprawl.

We have put together a list of Top Destinations in Delhi for those who are not quite sure where to start. Just put your feet up, lean back and let Uber be your guide to an incredibly fun city.


THE DESTINATIONS

Connaught Place
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1. Connaught Place

Explore a brewery, a newly opened cafe or take a stroll in the Central Park as you bask under the winter sun.
#PROTIP: Try this place on Saturday; while the bars still remain open.

India Gate
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2. India Gate

Soak in the magnificence of one of the most respected monuments of Delhi while walking down the ceremonial boulevard: Rajpath.
#PROTIP: Don’t forget to check out the manicured lawns on both sides but ditch your keys to avoid parking woes.

Akshardham Temple
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3. Akshardham Temple

Visit the Akshardham Temple and immerse yourself in a representation of 10,000 years of the Indian culture. This 100-acre sprawling facility was constructed over 5 years with 11,000 artisans and volunteers.
#PROTIP: Travel light; you can leave your mobile phones in the Cloakroom.

Qutub Minar
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4. Qutub Minar

You could visit the tallest brick minaret in the world as well. The 72 metre-tall Qutub Minar along with the ancient and medieval monuments surrounding it, forms the Qutub Complex, which is a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site.
#PROTIP: Check out the swanky restaurants nearby and you’ll certainly want to visit again!

Rajghat
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5. Rajghat

Spend a moment remembering those who have died serving our country. There are so many ways to honour our veterans and visiting the Gandhi memorial is just one of them! Head to Raj Ghat and pay homage to the Father of the Nation.
#PROTIP: Make sure you visit before 5pm which is when it closes for the day!

Dilli Haat
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6. Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is for those who want a light fun-filled evening amid street food and the crafts bazaar. The bazaar is an ode to the city’s cultural roots and diversity and is surely a treat for the whole family.
#PROTIP: Carry some extra cash; you’ll definitely get tempted to buy the quirky handicrafts here!

Lodhi Gardens
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7. Lodhi Gardens

Visit the Lodhi Gardens for a romantic stroll with your beloved. The 90-acre park is luxuriously green and is filled with architectural works of the 15th century and would serve as a great picnic spot!
#PROTIP: Hop over to a cafe at Khan Market for a bite and end the day in style with a ride back home in an Uber.

And if you still aren’t satisfied…

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8. The Nearest Shopping Mall

Catch the festive mood or a new movie at the nearest shopping mall. Why not step out, grab a bite at a swanky restaurant, catch one of this week’s big releases and then shop till you drop?
#PROTIP: Skip the parking queues and take an Uber instead.

Picture credits: Oyekakke

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