The Red Fort
KivutioThe vast Mughal-era sandstone fort at the heart of Old Delhi, with palaces, gardens and museums inside its walls. Buy tickets at the official counter or online, and allow a couple of hours.
₹ 476–857 · US$ 5–9 saa 2
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Delhi
India's layered capital of forts, tombs and teeming bazaars
Uhakika 81%
Imethibitishwa 4 Agosti 2026 · vyanzo 2 · uhakika 81%
Muhtasari
Delhi is India's capital and one of its oldest continuously inhabited cities, a sprawling metropolis where centuries of empires have left forts, tombs and mosques scattered among modern avenues and crowded bazaars. Old Delhi, around the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, is a dense maze of markets, street food and rickshaws, while New Delhi to the south is greener and more spacious, with India Gate and the wide colonial-era boulevards. Landmarks like Humayun's Tomb and the towering Qutub Minar rank among the country's finest monuments. Delhi can overwhelm first-time visitors with its noise, traffic and persistent touts, but the excellent metro makes it far easier to navigate than it looks, and a firm, friendly manner goes a long way. Eat well, stay hydrated, keep your wits about you around the main tourist areas, and Delhi rewards you with extraordinary history, food and colour. It is also the usual gateway to Agra and the wider north.
Mambo ya kufanya
Vivutio na uzoefu unaostahili muda wako — kwa bei za uaminifu.
Qutub Minar
KivutioA soaring early medieval victory tower and surrounding ruins, one of Delhi's most striking monuments. A ticketed site, quieter in the morning and easy to reach by metro.
₹ 476–857 · US$ 5–9 saa 1.5
Humayun's Tomb
KivutioA magnificent garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, with symmetrical Mughal architecture and calm lawns. A ticketed site and one of the city's most rewarding visits.
₹ 476–857 · US$ 5–9 saa 1.5
India Gate
KivutioA large war memorial arch on a ceremonial avenue, surrounded by lawns where families gather in the evening. Free to visit and pleasant around sunset.
Bure dakika 45
Jama Masjid
KivutioOne of India's largest mosques, a grand Mughal structure overlooking Old Delhi. Entry is free with a fee for cameras and the minaret climb; dress modestly and mind prayer times.
₹ 0–476 · US$ 0–5 saa 1
Lotus Temple
KivutioA striking modern Bahai house of worship shaped like a lotus flower, open to all for quiet reflection. Free to enter, with queues at busy times; photography is limited inside.
Bure saa 1
Bei za haki na ngao ya ulaghai
Kile wenyeji hulipa — angalia bei kabla ya kutoa fedha taslimu.
Airport Express Metro
kwa kila mtu
₹ 48–76 · US$ 1
The Airport Express Metro is a fast, very cheap link to central Delhi that avoids road traffic. Buy a token or use a travel card, and ignore taxi touts as you exit the terminal.
Prepaid or app taxi from the airport
kwa safari
₹ 381–857 · US$ 4–9
Use the official prepaid taxi booth inside the terminal or a ride-hailing app with an upfront price. Never accept a ride from someone approaching you in the arrivals hall.
Single metro ride
kwa safari
₹ 19–76 · US$ 0–1
The Delhi Metro is clean, air-conditioned and cheap, and it bypasses the traffic. A travel card saves queuing, and women can use the reserved women-only carriage.
Metered auto-rickshaw trip
kwa safari
₹ 57–238 · US$ 1–3
Insist on the meter or agree a fair price before setting off, as tourist quotes are often several times the real fare. A ride-hailing app for autos removes the haggling.
Vegetarian thali
kwa kila mtu
₹ 143–476 · US$ 2–5
A thali at a busy local restaurant is filling and excellent value. Choose places with high turnover and lots of local diners for freshness and hygiene.
Street chaat or samosa
per item
₹ 38–190 · US$ 0–2
Street snacks are a Delhi highlight and very cheap. Pick busy stalls cooking fresh, and be a little cautious with anything raw or with tap-water ice if your stomach is sensitive.
Mid-range restaurant meal
kwa kila mtu
₹ 381–1,143 · US$ 4–12
Sit-down restaurants away from the main tourist streets offer good food at fair prices. Check the bill for extra service or taxes before paying.
Angalia bei — Airport Express Metro
Ulaghai wa kawaida
'Your hotel is closed' diversion
JuuJinsi inavyofanya kazi: A taxi or auto driver, or a fake 'tourist office', claims your hotel is closed, full or unsafe, then diverts you to another hotel or agency that pays them a commission.
Jinsi ya kuuepuka: Confirm your booking directly with the hotel by phone, insist on being taken to your actual address, and ignore unsolicited 'official tourist offices' near the station and markets.
Gem and carpet export scam
JuuJinsi inavyofanya kazi: A friendly contact offers a deal to buy gems, jewellery or carpets and resell them abroad at a profit, asking you to pay now and carry or receive goods later. The goods are worthless and the money is gone.
Jinsi ya kuuepuka: Never buy valuables to 'resell for profit' on a stranger's promise. Treat any unsolicited investment or export deal as a scam and walk away.
Auto-rickshaw overcharging
WastaniJinsi inavyofanya kazi: Drivers refuse the meter, quote inflated flat fares to tourists, claim your destination is 'very far' or take long detours, sometimes via shops that pay commission.
Jinsi ya kuuepuka: Use a ride-hailing app with a fixed price, or insist on the meter and know the rough fare first. Decline detours to shops and pay only what was agreed.
Fake ticket touts at monuments
WastaniJinsi inavyofanya kazi: People outside the Red Fort, Qutub Minar or other sights claim the official queue is closed or sell 'skip-the-line' or fake tickets at inflated prices.
Jinsi ya kuuepuka: Buy only at the official ticket counter or verified online site. Ignore anyone intercepting you outside, and check opening hours in advance so their claims do not work.
Kufika na kuzunguka
Nauli halisi, si bei za watalii.
Jinsi ya kufika
Airport Express Metro dakika 25₹ 48–76 · US$ 1
A fast, cheap metro line from the airport into central Delhi, avoiding the traffic. The simplest budget link; buy a token or use a travel card and skip the taxi touts.
Prepaid airport taxi dakika 45₹ 381–857 · US$ 4–9
The official prepaid booth inside the terminal fixes the fare in advance so there is no haggling. Keep the receipt and hand it to the driver only on arrival.
Ride-hailing car dakika 45₹ 381–952 · US$ 4–10
App-based cars give an upfront price and a tracked route, a reassuring option from the airport and around the city. Match the plate and driver before boarding.
Kuzunguka
Delhi Metro₹ 19–76 · US$ 0–1
A clean, modern and cheap network reaching most major sights and bypassing the traffic. Security checks apply at entry, and there is a reserved women-only carriage.
Auto-rickshaw₹ 57–238 · US$ 1–3
The classic three-wheeler is handy for short hops. Insist on the meter or agree the price first, or book one through a ride-hailing app to avoid overcharging.
Ride-hailing car in the city₹ 190–667 · US$ 2–7
Convenient for longer trips, luggage or the heat, with a fixed app price. Useful when the metro does not reach your destination directly.
Wakati mzuri wa kutembelea
Januari–Machi na Oktoba–Desemba
The cooler months from October to March are by far the most comfortable for sightseeing, with mild days and cool evenings. April to June is extremely hot, the monsoon brings humidity and rain from July, and air pollution often peaks around late autumn.
Usalama
OnyoDelhi's air quality can be very poor, especially in late autumn and winter. Check an air-quality app, limit strenuous outdoor time on bad days, and consider a mask if you are sensitive or have breathing conditions.
TahadhariStick to sealed bottled or filtered water, avoid tap water and ice of unknown origin, and choose busy places cooking fresh. Building up gradually helps avoid the common travellers' stomach upset.
TahadhariTraffic is dense and fast with assertive driving, and crossings can be chaotic. Cross with care, ideally with locals or at signals and footbridges, and stay alert to autos and motorbikes weaving through.
Vito vilivyofichwa
Visit Humayun's Tomb in the late afternoon for golden light and far fewer crowds than the busiest sights.
Explore Old Delhi's lanes around Chandni Chowk on foot or by cycle-rickshaw for street food and market colour.
Use Delhi as a base and take an early fast train to Agra for the Taj Mahal as a comfortable day trip.
Maswali yanayoulizwa mara kwa mara
How many days should I spend in Delhi?
Two to three days covers Old Delhi, the main monuments like Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar, and New Delhi, and lets you slot in a day trip to Agra by fast train.
Is it safe to eat street food in Delhi?
It can be a highlight if you are careful. Choose busy stalls cooking fresh with high turnover, avoid tap-water ice and uncovered raw items, and drink only sealed bottled water.
What is the best way to get around Delhi?
The metro is clean, cheap and beats the traffic for most sights. For door-to-door trips use a ride-hailing app or a metered auto, and agree fares in advance to avoid overcharging.
How do I avoid the common tourist scams?
Confirm your hotel directly, ignore 'tourist offices' and anyone saying your hotel is closed, buy tickets only at official counters, and never buy goods to 'resell for profit' on a stranger's promise.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
October to March is the most comfortable, with mild weather for sightseeing. Summer is extremely hot, and air pollution tends to peak in late autumn, so check air-quality forecasts.
Ulaghai wa Delhi — soma kabla hujafika
Bei ya haki na ulinzi dhidi ya ulaghai kwa kila huduma.
Imesasishwa · kutoka vyanzo 2 vilivyothibitishwa · takwimu huangaliwa kiotomatiki kabla ya kuchapishwa.