India’s seat of power saw many rulers, like the Lodis, Mughals and the British, all of whom left their legacies in the form of art and architecture throughout the capital. Colourful bazaars and historic landmarks sit side by side with quiet green spaces and charming neighbourhoods in New Delhi.
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Visit A Traditional Village Market
Visit A Traditional Village Market
Dilli Haat is a stellar recreation of a traditional haat, or authentic rural market. There are stalls selling handicrafts from regions across the country, allowing you to take your pick from a unique selection of India’s varied arts and crafts. Dilli Haat also hosts cultural performances throughout the year.
Spend A Day At The Zoo
Spend A Day At The Zoo
Discover the many beautiful creatures of the wild that call India home at the 176-acre National Zoological Park. It is home to one thousand three hundred and fifty species of birds and animals, including the endangered royal Bengal tiger and the Himalayan black bear, and encapsulates the bounty of diversity that exists in India.
Walk Around The Garden Of Five Senses
Walk Around The Garden Of Five Senses
The vibrant, interactive Garden of the Five Senses has been designed to reacquaint your senses to nature. Alongside formal gardens, you will find the Trail of Fragrance, the Colour Garden and many fabulous installation art pieces. This 20-acre garden often hosts cultural events, too.
Pick Up Parisian Style
Pick Up Parisian Style
Choose from a wide range of unique and elegant French dresses, shirts and shoes at Les Parisiennes in Shahpur Jat. This quaint all-white store stocks all things vintage and trendy. You will also find plenty of accessories like bags, belts and trinkets, as well as a selection of home-decor items.
Soak Up The Vibe At Chandni Chowk
Soak Up The Vibe At Chandni Chowk
mmerse yourself in Delhi’s atmosphere at this busy market in Old Delhi. A kaleidoscope of colours, sights and sounds, and the most popular shopping spot in the city, you’ll find everything here from trinkets to ethnic wear and jootis, which make for perfect gifts and souvenirs.
The Red Fort
The Red Fort
This stunning marble-and-sandstone structure stands tall in the heart of the city, a living testament to its Mughal lineage. Immerse yourself in the many stories this historic fort has to tell through the marvellous sound-and-light show held here through most of the week.
Lodi Gardens
Lodi Gardens
The hauntingly beautiful ruins of the tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties set the Lodi Gardens apart from the other green spaces in the capital. Don’t miss the tombs of Mohhamed Shah and Sikander Lodi, both of which are classic examples of the architecture of that time.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar
One of New Delhi’s most prominent landmarks and a true architectural marvel, the Qutub Minar was erected by sultan Qutb-ud-din in 1193. The huge sandstone tower is inscribed with verses from the Quran and stands at 73 metres, soaring over the rest of the crumbling tombs and monuments in the complex.
Glide Around The Capital On A Segway
Glide Around The Capital On A Segway
For an unusual exploration of New Delhi’s prime sights, book yourself on a segway tour. You start out while the sun is still warming up the city, and glide past iconic sights, like Vijay Chowk, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, on these unusual, fun-to-ride vehicles.
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Taj Palace
Taj Palace
2 Sardar Patel Marg Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi
2 Sardar Patel Marg Diplomatic Enclave,
New Delhi
17.5km from Indira Gandhi International Airport
Centrally located in New Delhi, the hotel is in close proximity to commercial and business hubs. It is close to Delhi’s protected forest greens and the diplomatic enclave and houses 360 rooms and 43 suites.
Purest air at par with international standards
Four award-winning iconic restaurants and a stylish bar
The country’s finest events and convention centre
Signature experiences, J Wellness Circle