Delhi India

Delhi, the capital of the Union Territory of India , is one of the largest cities in the world. This busy and populous city, which has been ruled by different rulers for about 11 times, has traces of history and tradition scattered around every corner. Along with this, the various structures of the Mughal period enriched the culture of Delhi. Hence millions of tourists visit Delhi every year to see the various attractions including the Delhi Jama Masjid, the traditional bazaar Chandni Chowk, Qutub Minar and the tombs of various emperors.

Delhi is unbearably hot in summer and Konkan is cold in winter. So you should avoid very cold and hot days to travel to Delhi. In that case February, March, October and November are the best time to visit Delhi. And if you go to Delhi during Puja, you can discover Delhi as a different city.

There are many places to visit in Delhi. Even if you want to travel on foot, you can see many places, but if you travel through a tour guide, you can visit more places in less time.

Indian Gate : In 1931, the India Gate monument was built to honor the martyrs of the First World War and the Afghanistan War. The monument looks most beautiful in the evening light. Many families visit the park for picnics on holidays. The India Gate Parade held on Republic Day is one of the most prestigious events in India, without seeing its true significance.

Red Fort: Pride of India's Mughal Empire and another monument, Red Fort is a major tourist attraction in Delhi. Built in 1638 in red sandstone, the fort is a fine example of Mughal architecture. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built this fort when he shifted his capital to Delhi. A large number of people gather inside the fort to watch the light show every evening at 6 p.m. The Red Fort was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007. If you want, you can visit Digambara Jain Temple, Shish Ganj Gurdwara and Parathe Wali Gali located near the fort. This fort is open every day except Monday. While the fort entry fee for Indians is Rs 35, it costs Rs 500 for foreigners to enter the fort. The light show fee is Rs.80 for adults and Rs.30 for children.

Jama Masjid (Jama Mosjid) : Located at Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Around 25,000 worshipers can pray together here. The mosque was built in 1656 during the reign of Shahjahan for about 12 years. The mosque has three gateways, four towers and a minaret with a height of 40 meters. There is no cost to enter Jame Masjid, but one has to spend money to climb the minaret of the mosque.

Qutub Minar (Kutub Minar) : The tallest Qutub Minar in India is considered as a monument to the beginning of the Mughal era and their conquests. The 70 meter tall 5-tiered minaret was built after Qutb-ud-din Aibak's defeat of the Hindu empire. It's hard to miss the wonderful view of Charpa from the top of the minaret. India's first Masjid Qutub-ul-Islam is also located here.

The National Museum: One of the largest museums in India, The National Museum houses a 4,600-year-old Harappan temple dance, painting gallery, huge temple chariots, terracotta toys, pictures, bones, jewellery, bronze and copper implements, sculptures, There are masks, swords, musical instruments, tribal costumes etc. The museum's National Science Center is one of the largest science centers in the world. The museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm except Monday. Entry fee to the museum for foreign nationals is Rs 650.

Humayun's Tomb: In 1570, Humayun's widow, Rani Haji Begum, built this tomb, a unique example of Persian architecture. The vast tomb complex houses the emperor's tomb amidst beautiful gardens. This structure has a lot in common with the Taj Mahal. Near the mausoleum is the Dargah of Nizam Al Din Auliya. Entry fee for Humayun's Tomb is Rs 30 per person for Indians and Rs 500 for foreigners.

Chandni Chowk : If you want to taste the original and authentic Indian market in Old Delhi, you must come to Chandni Chowk. Chandni Chowk offers another glimpse of Delhi's vibrant civic life amidst the crowds, haggling and chaos. There are several temples, markets, restaurants and cheap residential hotels. If you look around the small shops of Chadani Chowk, you will find a surprising number of new ones.

National Zoological Park (National Zoological Park) : National Zoological Park is the name of a sanctuary of rare and endangered wild animals. White tigers and Indian elephants are particularly notable here.

Apart from the above mentioned places of interest there are more – Lodi Garden, Garden of Five Senses, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Gandhi Smriti And Mahtma Gandhi Memorial, Nizamuddin Dargah. Nizamuddin Dargah), Jantar Mantar, Raj Ghat, Safdarjung's Tomb etc.

Besides, the notable temples located in Delhi include – Iskcon Temple, Lotus Temple, Swami Narayan Aksardham Temple, Chattapur Temple and Laxminarayan Temple etc.

If you keep 2 days to visit the popular places of Delhi, you can visit them very well. You can make a list of what you want to visit. But the easiest way to explore Delhi is to take a city tour package from a tour agency. You can visit Delhi with a day tour package. For this, if you tell the hotel where you will be staying, they will make an arrangement. If you are in Paharganj, there are many agencies around and you can talk to them and fix the package of your choice. AC tourist bus will tour many places. Day tour packages are usually around Rs 300-500 per person. And if some of you want to travel together, you can hire a taxi for 1800-2000 rupees for the whole day.

There are many ways to go to Delhi by bus, train or plane. How you go depends on your convenience or how you want to go.

Dhaka to Delhi by Biman: There are direct flights from Bangladesh to Delhi by Biman. SpiceJet, IndiGo, Biman Bangladesh, Air India airlines operate Dhaka to Delhi direct flight or Dhaka to Kolkata to Delhi flight. It will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach from Dhaka by non-stop flight. And when the Kolkata stopover is done, the time is different for each flight. It usually takes a minimum of 5 hours to 14 hours.

From Bangladesh to Kolkata via Delhi: You can go from Bangladesh to Delhi via Kolkata in many ways. For example, you can go to Kolkata by train from Dhaka by Maitri Express and from there you can go to Delhi by train or you can go to Delhi by air from Kolkata. Again you can go directly to Kolkata by bus from Bangladesh or you can go to Benapole border and complete immigration there and go to Kolkata. And you can go to Delhi by train or plane from Kolkata. Read the Dhaka to Kolkata guide for detailed information on how to get to Kolkata .

Kolkata to Delhi by Train: There are many trains from Kolkata to Delhi. The fare of the trains varies depending on the facilities and the time taken. Howrah Rajdhani Express AC train departing from Howrah station in Kolkata is the most comfortable and can reach Delhi in just 17 hours. This train leaves Howrah station for Delhi at 4:55 PM. Good train services that arrive in less time include Sealdah Station to Sealdah Rajdhani Express, Sealdah – New Delhi AC Durant Express. Apart from this, there are trains like Howrah – New Delhi Durant Express, Howrah Kalka Mail etc. which take more time and cost relatively less.

If you want to buy a ticket for foreign quota from Kolkata, you can get it from Fairly Place in Kolkata and if you want to buy a ticket for foreign quota coming to Kolkata from Delhi, you can get it from there there is a special counter near Mentro at Delhi Central Station. And regular tickets can be bought on the mobile app or at the respective stations. But it is better to book train tickets in advance.

Also Read: Kolkata Travel Guide

Paharganj is the best place to stay in Delhi on a budget. There are many hotels you can choose according to your choice and budget. And Delhi has several good quality hotels near Chandni Chowk and Red Fort. Hotel Anshuman, Hotel Palace Heights, Air Port Hotel Grand Lawson, Air Port Hotel Lotus, Hotel Ashoka Castle, Hotel Da Caves, Hotel La Mount, Hotel Euro International, Hotel Vatika Palace and Namaskar Hotel for double occupancy between Rs.500 and Rs.650 go You can take help of OYO App for online hotel booking.

Delhi travel cost will depend on your mode of transportation, accommodation and how to get around. Most of the expenses will go as commuting expenses. If you calculate the approximate cost (eg going to Calcutta by AC bus, going to Delhi by Rajdhani Express train, staying in a decent hotel) it can cost about 17,000 – 18,000 rupees per person for 5 days and 6 nights including travel. If you want to plan a tour on a low budget, even if you group together, non-AC buses, non-AC sleeper trains and food and accommodation will be shared for 5 days and 6 nights at approximately Tk 11,000-12,000 per person. It is possible to get around. And if you travel by plane, the cost will be a little higher, but the travel time will be reduced a lot. A return flight from Dhaka will cost about Tk 14,000 – 25,000 (cost depends on which airlines and how far in advance you book the ticket) plus stay, food and travel expenses in Delhi. Fares of Spicejet or IndiGo are comparatively lower than Biman Bangladesh.

Delhi is a heavenly food hub for foodies. Delhi has such a variety of flavors that it's hard to explain. From street food to Mughlai and international cuisines are available here. Indian food at Kebab Gali, various items of local Delhi vegetables at Haldiram, Old Delhi food at Karim's, Dosa at Sagar Ratna, Asian food at Asian House, Sushi at Sushi House, Biryani at Dees Biryani and Indian curries at Chawla Chik. By using “Zomato” app you will get an idea about various restaurants and food in Delhi.

You can buy many kinds of handicrafts, handwoven bags and wearable clothes at cheap prices in Delhi haat and Chandni Chowk.