7 Reasons why Delhi is AWESOME!!!

‘OhmyDelhi!’ – Delhi is home to the most benevolent. After continuous settlement since the 6th century, with countless rulers building and destroying kingdoms, the treasures this city holds are fantastic and unique. Here are 12 reasons why you must visit Delhi at least once in your lifetime.

1. Food you cannot live without

From lip smacking Golgappa at roadside to Beluga Caviar at Orient Express, from Butter Chicken at Rajinder Da Dhaba to Anarkali you can have it all. Even in Delhi's most residential neighborhoods, hawkers selling roasted corn on the cob, tender coconut juice, and local favorites like the deep-fried mashed-potato patty known as “aloo tikki” troll the streets, calling out their wares in sing-song voices. Listen for the aloo tikki wallah clanging his ladle against his wok and chase him down. You won't regret it.

2. You can't stop Shopping!

Whether you are looking for electronics, clothes, shoes, spices, handicraft items or pots, in Delhi you can find them all on the street. While shopping at a mall is comfortable and you get high-quality products, the different experience of shopping in Delhi is at its street markets or bazaars. From bargaining for a good price to the wonderful street food options available, the roadside shopping experience is a treat. Don't miss to got Delhi Haat, Gaffar Market, Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh and of course DLF Emporio.

3. Incredible and ancient monuments

With a rich history and its spellbinding monuments, Delhi is dotted with some jaw-dropping attractions to explore. The cultural blend of deep-rooted Old Delhi and the effervescent New Delhi is enormously striving. The monuments in Delhi have the fusion of all artistic masterpieces from different dynasties. From the carvings of Mughal rulers to astonishing Islamic architecture, Delhi never gives up a chance to leave an impression on its visitors.

4. Work Hard Part Harder! Haus Khas Village better known as HKV

Hauz Khas Village is one of the poshest places in Delhi and has its own charm that attracts locals as well as tourists to this place. The juxtaposition of old monuments and nature on one side and narrow lanes lined with cafes, boutiques and eateries on the other make for a beautiful backdrop. Some of the most popular restaurants and pubs are in Hauz Khas Village and if you are in Delhi.

5. Iconic Connaught Place

Designed like the Royal Crescent of Bath, Connaught Place is a top business center in Delhi – walk through the palladian archways and see almost every brand and restaurant. Start with Keventers, an old milkshake joint, and explore the place on foot.

6. Qawwali performances in Nizammudin Dargah

To experience epiphany and euphoria with music, visiting the Nizamuddin Dargah on a Thursday. Amidst hawkers selling kebabs, the soulful qawwali (devotional Sufi music) is a treat not seen anywhere else.

7. There's the Paranthewallah Gully

Around the corner from Old & Famous Jalebiwallah, this is a narrow lane filled with century-old restaurants specializing in the stuffed north Indian flatbreads called “parathas.” Parathas stuffed with potatoes are a staple of every restaurant in India.

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