Guidebook for New Delhi
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Bandar Forest BnB is not far from both international and domestic airports (20-30 mins by car).
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Indira Gandhi alþjóðlegi flugvöllur
Bandar Forest BnB is not far from both international and domestic airports (20-30 mins by car).
Bandar Forest BnB is not far from both international and domestic airports (20-30 mins by car).
Domestic Airport station
Bandar Forest BnB is not far from both international and domestic airports (20-30 mins by car).
Drinks & Nightlife
Full of bars and restaurants. At night, the trendy "where to be" of Delhi. During the day, a nice place to roam around. The old madrasa and a walk around the lake are a must.
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Hauz Khas Village
Full of bars and restaurants. At night, the trendy "where to be" of Delhi. During the day, a nice place to roam around. The old madrasa and a walk around the lake are a must.
One of the trendiest bar and restaurant. They invented the concept of Techno-Sufi. So Techno-Sufi party every Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Come early or book in advance. No tourist there. http://o
S Bar
One of the trendiest bar and restaurant. They invented the concept of Techno-Sufi. So Techno-Sufi party every Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Come early or book in advance. No tourist there. http://o
The craziest club in Delhi. With very high quality concerts and international dj performances. http://www.kittysu.com/ In the same hotel, you will find one of the only 24/7 bars.
Kitty Su New Delhi
Barakhamba RoadThe craziest club in Delhi. With very high quality concerts and international dj performances. http://www.kittysu.com/ In the same hotel, you will find one of the only 24/7 bars.
A nice bar with a big roof terrace not far from Bandar Forest BnB. http://summerhousecafe.co.in/
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Summer House Cafe
Sri Aurobindo MargA nice bar with a big roof terrace not far from Bandar Forest BnB. http://summerhousecafe.co.in/
The Oriental in Bangkok. The Raffles in Singapore. The Imperial in Delhi. Pop in for a beer or a high tea. http://www.theimperialindia.com/
The Imperial
Janpath RoadThe Oriental in Bangkok. The Raffles in Singapore. The Imperial in Delhi. Pop in for a beer or a high tea. http://www.theimperialindia.com/
Shopping
A very good place where to buy antics and well done replicas. You will also find the best tea shop in Delhi, that of Mr Mittal, an old shop where to all the connoisseurs from around the world block.
Sundar Nagar Market
MARKETA very good place where to buy antics and well done replicas. You will also find the best tea shop in Delhi, that of Mr Mittal, an old shop where to all the connoisseurs from around the world block.
The new place to be for discovering new fashion designers, new interior designers, new trendy bars.
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Shahpur Jat
The new place to be for discovering new fashion designers, new interior designers, new trendy bars.
A little bit messy, this market will offer you the best fabric shops in Delhi and North India. No to be missed: HP Singh where all the professional designers flock to buy their fabric.
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Nehru Place
A little bit messy, this market will offer you the best fabric shops in Delhi and North India. No to be missed: HP Singh where all the professional designers flock to buy their fabric.
A non touristic market, just for locals. One of the best where you will be able to find everything. Don't miss Mr Bhatia who sells Indian music instruments along with some little surprising things.
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Khan Market
A non touristic market, just for locals. One of the best where you will be able to find everything. Don't miss Mr Bhatia who sells Indian music instruments along with some little surprising things.
Some like it. It is in all the guides. The positive thing is that you will find two very good bookshops: Bahri Sons and Full Circle. Some bars and restaurants are very nice.
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Khan Market
Some like it. It is in all the guides. The positive thing is that you will find two very good bookshops: Bahri Sons and Full Circle. Some bars and restaurants are very nice.
A nice non touristic market for locals. Don't miss Dzuko (E 22, 3rd Floor), a restaurant of delicious North Eastern cuisine. A whole experience in itself.
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Hauz Khas Market
A nice non touristic market for locals. Don't miss Dzuko (E 22, 3rd Floor), a restaurant of delicious North Eastern cuisine. A whole experience in itself.
You will find the two biggest Fabindia stores in Delhi and also an Anokhi store. For those interested in original good quality modern Indian home and decor products and clothes.
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N Block Market
N-142 Nandi Vithi RdYou will find the two biggest Fabindia stores in Delhi and also an Anokhi store. For those interested in original good quality modern Indian home and decor products and clothes.
If you want to buy all your Indian presents, it is the place to go. Locals, tourists and expats mix there to roam around and/or buy some souvenirs from everywhere in Indi. http://www.dillihaat.net.in/
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Kidwai Nagar station
Sri Aurobindo MargIf you want to buy all your Indian presents, it is the place to go. Locals, tourists and expats mix there to roam around and/or buy some souvenirs from everywhere in Indi. http://www.dillihaat.net.in/
The place where the old Royal Enfields are restored. Try to meet Mr Lalli Singh, THE MAN of the field. http://lallisingh.com Or try to meet Rana, the only female owner of this kind of business.
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Karol Bagh
The place where the old Royal Enfields are restored. Try to meet Mr Lalli Singh, THE MAN of the field. http://lallisingh.com Or try to meet Rana, the only female owner of this kind of business.
A great market. Not to be missed: the furniture market, a unique experience where you will see carpenters working outdoors. http://www.sodelhi.com/malls-markets/amar-colony-new-delhi
Amar Colony
A great market. Not to be missed: the furniture market, a unique experience where you will see carpenters working outdoors. http://www.sodelhi.com/malls-markets/amar-colony-new-delhi
Sightseeing
My favorite place in Delhi. Less known, it is a vast complex, the last capital of the last rulers of the Sultanate of Delhi. Facing the complex the beautiful tomb of Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq.
Tughlakabad
My favorite place in Delhi. Less known, it is a vast complex, the last capital of the last rulers of the Sultanate of Delhi. Facing the complex the beautiful tomb of Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq.
Qutb Minar
Another of my favorite sites. A Persian tower, symbol of Muslim Delhi.
Humayun is my favorite Great Moghol. You have to visit his tomb BEFORE visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra.
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Humayun's Tomb
Humayun is my favorite Great Moghol. You have to visit his tomb BEFORE visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra.
A good preparation or replacement for a visit to the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Very quiet in the early mornings. Don't miss the distribution of food.
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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Baba Kharak Singh RoadA good preparation or replacement for a visit to the Golden Temple of Amritsar. Very quiet in the early mornings. Don't miss the distribution of food.
If you have only one monument to visit in Delhi, it'll be this one. I won't say more and let you discover it yourself.
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Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid RoadIf you have only one monument to visit in Delhi, it'll be this one. I won't say more and let you discover it yourself.
The oldest fort in Delhi. A place to go also in the evening for the light and sound show. Some evenings, it hosts some special dance or music performances. http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/
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Purana Qila
The oldest fort in Delhi. A place to go also in the evening for the light and sound show. Some evenings, it hosts some special dance or music performances. http://www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/
Also known as Little Lhassa. This Tibetan colony is quite far from Bandar Forest BnB but is worth a visit for those who want to shop or eat in a Tibetan environment. You can also contact refugees NGOs
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Majnu-ka-tilla
Also known as Little Lhassa. This Tibetan colony is quite far from Bandar Forest BnB but is worth a visit for those who want to shop or eat in a Tibetan environment. You can also contact refugees NGOs
Hauz Khas Forest
Bandar Forest BnB is facing this vast forest.
Arts & Culture
The French Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://delhi.afindia.org/
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Alliance Française de Delhi
72 KK Birla LnThe French Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://delhi.afindia.org/
The Italian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.iicnewdelhi.esteri.it/IIC_Newdelhi
Italian Institute of Culture
50-E Chandragupta MargThe Italian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.iicnewdelhi.esteri.it/IIC_Newdelhi
The Spanish Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://nuevadelhi.cervantes.es/en/
The Instituto Cervantes
48 Hanuman RdThe Spanish Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://nuevadelhi.cervantes.es/en/
The British Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.britishcouncil.in
British Council
17 KG MargThe British Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.britishcouncil.in
The German Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. Also known as Goethe Institute. http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/ned/ver.cfm
Max Mueller Bhavan
Atul Grove LnThe German Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. Also known as Goethe Institute. http://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/ned/ver.cfm
The Hungarian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.delhi.balassiintezet.hu/en/2011-11-08-22-53-21/
Hungarian Information and Cultural Center
7 Tees January MargThe Hungarian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://www.delhi.balassiintezet.hu/en/2011-11-08-22-53-21/
The Polish Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://polishinstitute.in/
Polish Institute New Delhi
50 M ShantipathThe Polish Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://polishinstitute.in/
The Russian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://ind.rs.gov.ru/
Russian Centre of Science and Culture
24 Firozeshah RdThe Russian Cultural Centre with a vast series of activities. http://ind.rs.gov.ru/
Not to be missed. Very professional live Bollywood shows. Fantastic entertainment. http://kingdomofdreams.in/
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Kingdom of Dreams
Sridevi RoadNot to be missed. Very professional live Bollywood shows. Fantastic entertainment. http://kingdomofdreams.in/
One of Delhi cultural spots for Indian classical dance or music, and plenty of other kind of art performances. Check the website to see what's on when you will be in town: http://www.kamaniauditorium.
Kamani Auditorium
1 Copernicus MargOne of Delhi cultural spots for Indian classical dance or music, and plenty of other kind of art performances. Check the website to see what's on when you will be in town: http://www.kamaniauditorium.
A place concentrating the most and best Indian contemporary art galleries in Delhi. http://artradarjournal.com/2012/02/08/lado-sarai-new-delhis-new-high-street-of-art-afp/
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Lado Sarai
A place concentrating the most and best Indian contemporary art galleries in Delhi. http://artradarjournal.com/2012/02/08/lado-sarai-new-delhis-new-high-street-of-art-afp/
Delhi is the capital city of India. To know what's happening in this 25 million inhabitant city, just check those sites: https://lbb.in/delhi/ or http://www.sodelhi.com/
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New Delhi
Delhi is the capital city of India. To know what's happening in this 25 million inhabitant city, just check those sites: https://lbb.in/delhi/ or http://www.sodelhi.com/
Siri Fort Auditorium is a large multi-auditorium complex of the Government of India. A lot of high quality events are organised there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siri_Fort_Auditorium
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Siri Fort Auditorium
August Kranti MargSiri Fort Auditorium is a large multi-auditorium complex of the Government of India. A lot of high quality events are organised there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siri_Fort_Auditorium
A sport complex where you will find a large olympic swimming pool and other amenities. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/delhi/activities/water-sports/siri-fort-sports-complex
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SFSC
A sport complex where you will find a large olympic swimming pool and other amenities. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/delhi/activities/water-sports/siri-fort-sports-complex
Winter is the polo season. What don't you indulge a nice afternoon at the polo? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jaipur-Polo-Grounds/188992584469638 or
Jaipur Pologram (Race Course)
Winter is the polo season. What don't you indulge a nice afternoon at the polo? https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jaipur-Polo-Grounds/188992584469638 or
Lok Kalyan Marg
Let's go to the races. A fantastic afternoon for sure! http://www.drcraces.com/
The cricket temple of Delhi. For all the cricket lovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feroz_Shah_Kotla_Ground For more information: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58040.html
Ferozshah Kotla Cricket Stadium
The cricket temple of Delhi. For all the cricket lovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feroz_Shah_Kotla_Ground For more information: http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/ground/58040.html
The India International Centre is a very famous non-government institution. http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/
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India International Centre
The India International Centre is a very famous non-government institution. http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/
Indverskur íslamskur menningar miðstöð
87-88 Lodhi RdNot to be missed. http://www.iicdelhi.nic.in/
A huge cultural centre in a building with an amazing architecture. http://www.indiahabitat.org/
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Indverskt búsetukeskus
Lodhi RoadA huge cultural centre in a building with an amazing architecture. http://www.indiahabitat.org/
The Swiss Embassy organise a lot of very interesting Indo-Swiss events. https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/india/en/home/news/agenda.html
Swiss Embassy
4-5 Nyaya MargThe Swiss Embassy organise a lot of very interesting Indo-Swiss events. https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/india/en/home/news/agenda.html
Please check the web site of this very interesting Indian cultural centre before arriving in town. http://www.shriramcentre.org/
Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts
4 Safdar Hashmi MargPlease check the web site of this very interesting Indian cultural centre before arriving in town. http://www.shriramcentre.org/
This centre has risen from its ashes to the delight of all. http://ignca.gov.in/
Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts
This centre has risen from its ashes to the delight of all. http://ignca.gov.in/
National School of Drama
Bhagwan Das RoadTo discover the future actors of India. http://nsd.gov.in/delhi/
National Gallery of Modern Art
Justice SB MargUnavoidable. http://ngmaindia.gov.in/
A nice visit for the whole family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Rail_Museum,_New_Delhi
Rail Museum station
A nice visit for the whole family. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Rail_Museum,_New_Delhi
My favorite museum in Delhi. With a very good and cheap restaurant which has become a destination on its own. http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/contact_us.htm
Þjóðminjasafn handverks og handklæðavéla
Bhairon MargMy favorite museum in Delhi. With a very good and cheap restaurant which has become a destination on its own. http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/contact_us.htm
Food Scene
A fantastic International quality restaurant. Don't miss the buffets during the brunches on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.zomato.com/ncr/setz-vasant-kunj-new-delhi
Set’z
4 Nelson Mandela MargA fantastic International quality restaurant. Don't miss the buffets during the brunches on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.zomato.com/ncr/setz-vasant-kunj-new-delhi
Don't miss Dzukou (E 22, 3rd Floor), a restaurant of delicious North Eastern cuisine. A whole experience in itself.
Dzukou Tribal Kitchen
Nelson Mandela MargDon't miss Dzukou (E 22, 3rd Floor), a restaurant of delicious North Eastern cuisine. A whole experience in itself.
You'll find there a series of little restaurants, each of them proposing typical regional Indian cuisine.
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Dilli Haat INA
Sri Aurobindo MargYou'll find there a series of little restaurants, each of them proposing typical regional Indian cuisine.
A great Rajasthani restaurant offering a beautiful menu of vegetarian artisanal thalis. http://kathputlirestaurant.com/
KATHPUTLI
A great Rajasthani restaurant offering a beautiful menu of vegetarian artisanal thalis. http://kathputlirestaurant.com/
One of my favorite restaurants in Delhi. With a very nice food terrace. It is advisable to book in advance. http://town-hall.in/
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Town Hall
Khan MarketOne of my favorite restaurants in Delhi. With a very nice food terrace. It is advisable to book in advance. http://town-hall.in/
This fantastic restaurant with a very weird name offers the very specific cuisine of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community of Mumbai. No booking. Just arrive early.
SodaBottleOpenerWala
73B Khan MarketThis fantastic restaurant with a very weird name offers the very specific cuisine of the Parsi (Zoroastrian) community of Mumbai. No booking. Just arrive early.
One of the most famous Indian restaurant in India. Chef Manish Mehrotra has opened the same restaurant in NYC! Expensive but the Indian gourmet experience. http://www.indianaccent.com/
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Indian Accent
Lodhi RoadOne of the most famous Indian restaurant in India. Chef Manish Mehrotra has opened the same restaurant in NYC! Expensive but the Indian gourmet experience. http://www.indianaccent.com/
Another high class restaurant of Indian "frenchised" cuisine. Expensive too but... http://www.tajhotels.com/luxury/city-hotels/the-taj-mahal-hotel-new-delhi/fine-dining/varq-restaurant.html
Varq
Near Maan Singh RoadAnother high class restaurant of Indian "frenchised" cuisine. Expensive too but... http://www.tajhotels.com/luxury/city-hotels/the-taj-mahal-hotel-new-delhi/fine-dining/varq-restaurant.html
The art of biryani (rice meal from Hyderabad) brought from the street to the fine dining table. http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcmaurya/dum-pukht-restaurant.aspx
Dum Pukht
Sardar Patel MargThe art of biryani (rice meal from Hyderabad) brought from the street to the fine dining table. http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcmaurya/dum-pukht-restaurant.aspx
Always packed, this restaurant offers a cuisine from the North West India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcmaurya/dum-pukht-restaurant.aspx
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Bukhara Restaurant
Sardar Patel MargAlways packed, this restaurant offers a cuisine from the North West India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. http://www.itchotels.in/hotels/itcmaurya/dum-pukht-restaurant.aspx
Expensive but a journey, an adventure on its own. My best experience in Delhi. Nothing to compare with. http://www.theimperialindia.com/restaurant-menu/the-spice-route/
The Spice Route
Janpath LaneExpensive but a journey, an adventure on its own. My best experience in Delhi. Nothing to compare with. http://www.theimperialindia.com/restaurant-menu/the-spice-route/
An eccentric Japanese restaurant with nice and cheap lunch menus on week days. https://www.facebook.com/Guppybyai
Guppy
28 Lodhi RoadAn eccentric Japanese restaurant with nice and cheap lunch menus on week days. https://www.facebook.com/Guppybyai
A budget Tibetan restaurant. Hot and yummy. I highly recommend it in winters.
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The Himalayan Kitchen
MarketA budget Tibetan restaurant. Hot and yummy. I highly recommend it in winters.
A budget Tibetan restaurant. Hot and yummy. I highly recommend it in winters.
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Lama Kitchen - Himalyan Cook House
A budget Tibetan restaurant. Hot and yummy. I highly recommend it in winters.
It will be one of the unique possibilities to try the cuisine of Bihar. A budget and trendy restaurant. https://www.facebook.com/ThePotbelly
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The Potbelly Rooftop Cafe
It will be one of the unique possibilities to try the cuisine of Bihar. A budget and trendy restaurant. https://www.facebook.com/ThePotbelly
Where to all the Bengalis of Delhi are flocking, to have their fish the Bengali way, surrounded by the smell of mustard oil. https://www.zomato.com/ncr/maa-tara-chittaranjan-park-new-delhi
Maa Tara Restaurant
Where to all the Bengalis of Delhi are flocking, to have their fish the Bengali way, surrounded by the smell of mustard oil. https://www.zomato.com/ncr/maa-tara-chittaranjan-park-new-delhi
A chain of very good restaurants. It is said that they invented the butter chicken. So it is here that you have to eat it. With dal and butter naan :) http://www.motimahalindia.com/
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Moti Mahal Delux
E 31-32 NH 48A chain of very good restaurants. It is said that they invented the butter chicken. So it is here that you have to eat it. With dal and butter naan :) http://www.motimahalindia.com/
In this official representation of the state of Andhra Pradesh, you will fine a fantastic and legendary canteen. Sunday lunches are very famous and expect to have to queue...
Andhra Pradesh Bhavan
1 Ashoka RdIn this official representation of the state of Andhra Pradesh, you will fine a fantastic and legendary canteen. Sunday lunches are very famous and expect to have to queue...
Yes, if you want to go to THE Tamilian restaurant, be prepared for a long queue and go there. That's it.
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Hotel Saravana Bhavan
P-13/90 Connaught CirYes, if you want to go to THE Tamilian restaurant, be prepared for a long queue and go there. That's it.
A very good and cheap restaurant which has become a destination on its own and serves rare pan-Indian dishes. http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/contact_us.htm
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Cafe Lota
भैरों मार्गA very good and cheap restaurant which has become a destination on its own and serves rare pan-Indian dishes. http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in/contact_us.htm
Another place to get introduced to Bengali cuisine, though less authentic than Maa Tara. http://speciality.co.in/oh_calcutta/index.html
Oh! Calcutta
Another place to get introduced to Bengali cuisine, though less authentic than Maa Tara. http://speciality.co.in/oh_calcutta/index.html