India travel guide
🏙️ Twin Cities in One New Delhi (Lutyens' Delhi):Wide boulevards lined with neoclassical buildingsHome to government hubs and embassies Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad):17th-century chaos: Spice markets, Mughal monuments, and rickshaw-clogged lanes💎Hidden gems: Paranthe Wali Gali's fried breads since 1872 🏛️ Iconic Landmarks 1️⃣ Rashtrapati Bhavan 340-room presidential palace with Mughal gardensDon't miss: The Changing of the Guard (Saturdays) 2️⃣ India Gate 42m-tall war memorial with eternal flameLocal vibe: Evening ice cream vendors and light shows 3️⃣ Red Fort Peacock Throne mystery: The original (worth $804 million today) was looted by Persians in 1739Sound & Light show: Nighttime historical storytelling 4️⃣ Jama Masjid25,000 worshipper capacityClimb minaret for sunset views over Old Delhi's rooftops 🛍️ Connaught Place Colonial-era commercial hub with:Janpath Market: Hippie textiles + Soviet bookstoresWenger's Deli: 1926 bakery serving British-era pastries 🌙 Chandni Chowk Must-try foods:Daulat Ki Chaat (whipped milk foam) at 5AM Kuremal's stuffed ice cream (100-year-old recipe) #New Delhi #Red Fort#India Gate#Rashtrapati Bhavan#India#travel guide#inda guide