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DelhiGPT Editorial is the team behind DelhiGPT's guides to Delhi for visitors: getting around, places to visit, food, where to stay and staying safe. Guides are updated when prices, timings or rules change.
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100 published guides & itineraries
Qutub Minar is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Ticket prices, the nearest metro and how to get there, what to see inside and cafes with a view nearby.
Which Delhi Metro stations near Jantar Mantar were closed in October 2026, whether you could still change trains, and what to do if your station shuts.
Patel Chowk (Yellow Line) and Janpath (Violet Line) serve Jantar Mantar. Which to pick, how long each walk is and what to do if one station is closed.
Protests near Jantar Mantar since 2 October 2026: what they mean for metro stations, road traffic and visiting the monument, with dates and sources.
Jantar Mantar opening hours, ticket price, the best time to visit and how long to spend there, plus how to confirm timings during protest closures.
Stations near Jantar Mantar can close on protest days. How to still get there, which nearby stations stay open, and how to check before you leave.
Where to change money at Delhi Airport without losing out: forex counter locations at T1, T2 and T3, how wide the spreads are and the ATM alternative.
Prepaid taxi or Uber/Ola from Delhi Airport? Fixed tariff vs app fares, where each picks up at T1, T2 and T3, and which is easier by day and late at night.
Golden Triangle route logic: Delhi to Agra to Jaipur order, how many days you need, train vs car, costs and booking order for first-timers.
What to buy at Sarojini Nagar, real prices and how to bargain without overpaying, plus the metro gate to use, opening hours and the weekly closed day.
Delhi Airport prepaid taxis: how the police fixed-fare system works, what you pay to CP/Gurgaon/Noida, and how to avoid touts selling fake slips.
Where to stay in Delhi for first-timers: South Delhi vs Central vs Old Delhi compared by metro, safety, food, and vibe — with area picks for every budget.
South Delhi for tourists: Hauz Khas, Saket, GK & Malviya Nagar ranked — metro, safety, cafés, and which block to book for 3–5 day stays.
Where to eat butter chicken in Delhi, from the original Moti Mahal in Daryaganj to Pandara Road favourites, plus the origin court case and what to order.
Sita Ram Diwan Chand, Chache Di Hatti and Baba Nagpal: where to eat Delhi's best chole bhature, when to go before they sell out, prices and how to get there.
India Gate, Bangla Sahib langar, Agrasen ki Baoli, Lodhi Garden, Mehrauli ruins and Thursday qawwali at Nizamuddin: the best free things to do in Delhi.
Stepwells near Connaught Place, Mehrauli's ruins, Sunder Nursery, Nizamuddin qawwali and Hauz Khas lake: Delhi's best hidden gems and how to fit them in.
Karim's near Jama Masjid, Pandara Road's Gulati and Havemore, and 24-hour hotel coffee shops: where to eat late at night in Delhi and how to get back safely.
National Museum, NGMA, Rail Museum, Crafts Museum and more: Delhi's best museums with tickets, timings, how long to spend and the Monday closures.
Paranthe Wali Gali or Moolchand? Where to get the best paratha in Delhi, which style each shop makes, what to order, prices and the nearest metro.
Where to eat breakfast in Delhi: chole bhature in Paharganj, parathas in Old Delhi, dosa and filter coffee in Connaught Place, plus what to order and when.
Find Delhi's best sunrise and sunset spots, with timings, nearest metro stations and practical tips for planning your visit in 2026.
October to March wins, but not every winter month is equal. How heat, monsoon and November smog should shape your Delhi dates, with month-level picks.
Jalebi at Dariba, fruit kulfi in Chawri Bazar, Sindhi halwa near Fatehpuri and winter daulat ki chaat: where to find Delhi's classic sweets and what to buy.
Fake tourist offices, 'your hotel is closed', airport cab switches, railway station tricks and metro pickpockets: each Delhi scam with its exact counter-move.
See Delhi in one day without rushing. Old Delhi sunrise to India Gate sunset — metro timings, ticket prices, and food stops mapped hour by hour.
12–24 hour layover at Delhi Airport? Full city plan: where to store luggage, sleep at Aerocity, and do Old Delhi + Humayun's Tomb between flights.
Perfect 2-day Delhi plan: Day 1 Old + Central Delhi, Day 2 South Delhi forts and tombs. Metro routes, timings, tickets, and food stops.
The definitive 3-day Delhi itinerary: Old Delhi, New Delhi, and South Delhi done right — with metro directions, ticket costs, and food picks for each day.
A 6–10 hour layover at Delhi Airport: stay airside, ride the Airport Express into the city or store your bags. Timed plans that get you back for boarding.
Winter AQI in Delhi can cross 400. The AQI scale decoded, which masks actually help, the best hours to be outdoors and who should reschedule their trip.
How to take the Airport Express from IGI T3 to New Delhi: stations, timings, tickets, luggage rules, and interchange tricks for first-time travelers.
Landing at Delhi Airport between 11 PM–5 AM? How to reach the city safely, stay airside, find lounges, and avoid touts when metro is closed.
Storing bags at Delhi IGI Airport on a layover? Where the T3 and T1 cloakrooms are, what ID to carry, how per-bag charges work and the rules to know first.
Tourist SIM or eSIM at Delhi Airport, plus UPI One World for foreigners: kiosk locations, KYC time, prices and the setup order that actually works.
How to change terminals at Delhi Airport: the inter-terminal shuttle, metro option and walking route between T1, T2 and T3, airline terminals and timings.
How to get from IGI Airport to Connaught Place or your hotel: Airport Express steps, prepaid taxi counters and app pickup zones, and when a cab is better.
Airport Express, Uber/Ola, prepaid taxi or hotel pickup from Delhi Airport? Compared side by side on cost, time, luggage and late-night safety.
Delhi autos rarely run the meter for tourists. Official per-km rate, what fixed fares to offer, and when to take Ola Auto or metro instead.
Beyond the 3-day sprint: Mehrauli ruins, havelis, museum deep-dives and honest takes on Agra and Jaipur day trips, for travellers with 4 or 5 days.
Token, card or tourist card? How foreign cards work at machines, the women's coach, luggage limits and the unwritten rules for your first Delhi Metro ride.
Delhi Metro payment for tourists: token vs smart card vs tourist card vs QR — costs, where to buy, and which saves money for 1–3 days.
The Delhi Metro rules that catch visitors out: luggage limits, eating and drinking, the women's coach, fines and the unwritten etiquette locals expect.
Most lines start 5:30–6 AM, but Sundays, Pink/Magenta/Grey and the Airport Express differ. Line-wise first and last trains, gate cutoffs and late-night rules.
A 12-month guide to Delhi weather, festivals, crowds and air quality, so you know what January fog, May heat or September rain means for your trip.
Delhi hits 40–45°C from April to June. The early-and-late sightseeing schedule, hydration basics and which attractions still work in peak summer heat.
When Delhi traffic is worst, morning and evening, the NH-48 and Ring Road bottlenecks to avoid, and when the Metro will beat a cab across the city.
What a day in Delhi really costs at every budget, from hostel beds and cheap meals to five-star stays, with a line-item breakdown and 2026 prices.
Delhi is an 11-district Union Territory and New Delhi is just one part of it. Old Delhi, New Delhi and the NCR explained in plain traveller terms.
How cold Delhi gets in December and January, how dense fog delays flights and trains, and what winter smog means for your sightseeing plans.
Do you need Hindi in Delhi? English works at hotels/metro, Hindi helps autos/lanes — 20 phrases with script to get by.
Emergency numbers every Delhi visitor should save: 112, tourist police, the women's helpline, plus hospital, metro and airport contacts on one card.
Hostel vs hotel vs Airbnb in Delhi: costs, safety, location, and who should pick what — with picks in South Delhi, CP, and Paharganj.
How early to reach Delhi Airport for domestic and international flights: airline bag-drop cutoffs, DigiYatra and security queues at T1, T2 and T3.
How the Delhi fake tourist office & 'your hotel is closed' scam works — the script, who runs it, and the one line that kills it.
How many days you really need in Delhi, with hour-by-hour plans for a 1-day sprint, a 2-day classic and a 3-day deep dive, plus the Agra add-on.
Where pickpockets work in Delhi, from metro gates and interchanges to Chandni Chowk, and five simple habits that keep your phone and wallet safe.
Where to find Uber and Ola at Delhi Airport: step-by-step directions to the T1, T2 and T3 pickup points and how app fares compare with prepaid taxis.
Get around Old Delhi & Chandni Chowk without getting lost: metro, cycle-rickshaw, e-rickshaw, walking routes, fares, and lane tips.
Bangla Sahib is open 24 hours and free to visit. Langar timings, how to cover your head, shoe and photo rules, the nearest metro and what to see in an hour.
Humayun's Tomb is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Ticket prices, the nearest metro, how long to spend, the site museum and Sunder Nursery next door.
Jama Masjid is free to enter but closes to visitors at prayer times. Visiting hours, camera and minaret fees, what to wear, shoe rules and the metro gate to use.
Red Fort is open every day since February 2026. Ticket prices online vs counter, visiting hours, the Lal Quila metro gate to use and a 75-minute route inside.
Akshardham is free to enter but closed on Mondays, and phones are not allowed inside. Timings, exhibition and water show tickets, metro gate and how long to plan.
Is Chandni Chowk worth visiting? Market timings and the Sunday closure, the metro gate to use, a simple route that stops you getting lost, and what to eat and buy.
Staying in Connaught Place Delhi: who CP suits, block-by-block picks, metro access, and why some travelers should choose South Delhi instead.
Is Delhi Metro safe? Yes — CCTV, women's coach, and by far safest Delhi transport. Tips for solo women, night rides, and pickpocket avoidance.
Delhi is safe for most visitors who plan transport and areas. Where to take extra care, whether to walk at night, when to switch to a cab and numbers to save.
Delhi is manageable for women travelling alone with a few habits: where to stay, the metro women's coach, night cab rules, what to wear and the helplines to save.
What Delhi does better than any other Indian city, who should skip it, real daily costs and how first-time visitors can avoid the classic mistakes.
Khari Baoli is Old Delhi's wholesale spice market, closed on Sundays. Timings, how to get there from the metro, what to buy in small packs and fair prices.
Mehrauli Archaeological Park is free and open sunrise to sunset next to Qutub Minar. How to get there, what to see in 90 minutes and tips for an early walk.
Paharganj near New Delhi Railway Station: who should stay, who should skip, safety, noise, and how to pick a good hotel if you book there.
Is Rapido safe in Delhi? Get a clear answer, practical safety tips for tourists and advice for daytime, night rides and airport travel.
Sunder Nursery opening hours, entry ticket, nearest metro and the Sunday organic market, and how it compares with free-entry Lodhi Garden for a visit.
Metro vs Uber/Ola vs auto in Delhi: cost, speed, and comfort compared by situation — with traffic hours and tourist-friendly picks.
South Delhi and Connaught Place are the safest bases for solo travelers. Where to stay, is Paharganj safe, and night transport rules.
Taj Mahal day trip from Delhi: Gatimaan/Vande Bharat 100 min vs car 3 hrs, costs ₹5k vs tours ₹8–12k, Fridays closed, tickets & timing.
Which Delhi monuments, museums and markets close on Monday, including Lotus Temple, Akshardham and the National Museum, and what stays open every day.
Spices in Khari Baoli, silver and attar in Dariba Kalan, trims in Kinari Bazaar, fabric in Katra Neel: what to buy in Chandni Chowk, buying tips and timings.
Delhi swings from 45°C dust to 4°C fog. What to pack for summer, monsoon and winter, from breathable layers to N95s, and what to leave home.
The dress code at Jama Masjid, Bangla Sahib, Akshardham, Lotus Temple and Hindu temples: covering shoulders and knees, head coverings, shoes and what to pack.
Solo female stay in Delhi: best areas, female-friendly hotels & hostels, night safety routines, and exact blocks to book in South and Central Delhi.
Dilli Haat, the Janpath emporium, Janpath market, Sarojini Nagar and Chandni Chowk compared: what to buy where, closing days, metro gates and how to bargain.
Need easy airport access in Delhi? Best areas near IGI: Aerocity, Mahipalpur, Dwarka vs South Delhi — with metro, cab times, and hotel picks.
Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Akshardham and the National Museum ranked by value, with 2026 ticket prices and what to do for free instead.
Visiting VFS Global at Shivaji Stadium? The entry route from the metro, which floor to go to, phone and bag locker rules, parking and appointment tips.
Plan Dilli Haat INA for crafts, regional food and events. Confirm a dated event notice and do not confuse INA, Pitampura and Janakpuri.
Got a few hours at Hazrat Nizamuddin (NZM)? Humayun's Tomb, Sunder Nursery or the heritage museum, picked by waiting time, with a safe return buffer.
Which side is your NDLS platform? Paharganj or Ajmeri Gate, nearest gate and fastest exit for platforms 1 to 16, plus the Metro, cab and hotel side.
No phones or electronics inside the US Embassy in Delhi, and there is no storage. What to leave at the hotel and what to carry instead.
The best pace for Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in six days: 4 vs 5 vs 6 vs 7-day trade-offs, train vs car, cost bands and the order to book everything in.
Discover peaceful, aesthetic work-friendly cafes in Delhi with fast WiFi, ample power sockets, specialty coffee, and quiet corners for productive workdays.
Complete step-by-step street food route through Chandni Chowk & Matia Mahal. From Karim's to Aslam Butter Chicken, Daulat Ki Chaat, and hidden alley delicacies.
Which NDLS exit to take after your train: Ajmeri Gate for the Metro and Airport Express, Paharganj for nearby hotels. Cab pickup and drop-off tips.
Vegetarian in Delhi is easy: Rajdhani thali, Natraj chaat, Sita Ram chole, Andhra Bhavan — pure-veg picks by area plus lane rules.
Red Fort to Jama Masjid on foot: a 90-minute no-lost loop, which lane to pick, rickshaw fares, plus a quiet Mehrauli-Qutub second walk.
Near Humayun's Tomb: Sunder Nursery next door, Nizamuddin Dargah, Khan Market, Lodhi Garden and Purana Qila — distances, metro and a copy-paste afternoon.
US visa biometrics in Delhi happen at Shivaji Stadium, not the Embassy. Nearest metro exit, what to carry, what to leave behind and how early to reach.
How to leave bags at New Delhi Railway Station: where the cloakroom is, what to bring, lock and receipt rules, and how to check current hours and charges.
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