Delhi is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest metropolis by population in India. So whether it's the history buff inside you, the shopping freak, the nature lover or the foodie; we have a whole bunch of ways from the tourists track to the insiders peek of India's sprawling capital city. Let's start by hitting the road and hopping on to one of the several bus tours which takes you around the city's most prominent tourist spots with history dating back to hundreds of years.
Delhi Darshan – This is Delhi Tourism's AC tour, an old favorite which has been around for many years now. For all the details you can login to www.delhitourism.nic.in
Heritage Bus – This hop on bus, is hitting the roads this September, with a four and a half hour ride through the city. For details on prices and tours, you'll need to hang on a little longer.
Royal Time Machine- Watch out for the big daddy of bus tours, this one will sure leave a lasting impression like none other of the experience itself apart from the city; and it better for the deep hole it'll leave your pocket!
Heritage
The capital has a plethora of heritage and history to be explored and what better way to explore them than heritage walks which are conducted by several organizations and our top picks for you!
INTACH Walks- This one tops my list, with the repute and experience brought in by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, there could be no better way to experience the city.
Delhi Metro Walks- Guided by a veteran to the old city of Delhi – Surekha Narain, who has several museum and history tours on the offer, her "Seven cities of Delhi" tour is considered amongst the best.
Kutumb- Remember how we hated history as kids, so if you're on a family holiday in this historic city and want to show your child the bright and fun side to what history can be all about, then Kutumb is the way forward. Specially organized for kids, this walk is conducted on Sundays.
Itihaas- A customized walk just for you, a chance to meet local families and talk about the city's glorious past and much more.
Shaan-e-Nizam- This is your insider's scoop of Delhi's 700-year-old heritage. If you want to take on this one, try making it one Friday and you're in for a treat with the qawwali package.
Delhi Greens
So you've been on and off the bus, shopping, soaking in all things Delhi; and your tummy grumbles and rumbles? Don't worry we have just the perfect places to savor the city's gastronomic delights – all this while you're on a lovely walk, be it through the local veggie markets or flower markets.
Eating Out in Delhi
A delightful Doctoral Student of Delhi School of Economics - Hemanshu Kumar will take you through some of the most popular hangouts in the city.
To get the real taste of Delhi you must taste variety of Parathas from Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk.
Shop for ethnic items and taste India's multiple cuisines at Dilli Haat.
For a different kind of experience, do visit Parikrama, the revolving restaurant- While you have food you can also see different sides Delhi from a restaurant that literally revolves on a towering building. Bus booking is fairly easy; you can search bus tickets and do online bus booking at several OTA's website.
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