5 Essentials: the best to see and visit in Delhi (India)

If you plan travel to north india, the capital Delhi. It will surely be your front door.

And, we warn you, it is not an easy city.

With its approximately 15 million inhabitants and the chaotic traffic - so characteristic of the country - in all its splendor, Delhi. It is without a doubt the place where you will live the greatest shock cultural.

The best things to see and visit for tourism in Delhi

However, as the capital of India, Delhi. It is a very interesting city with a multitude of places worth visiting. Don't know where to start?

In order to plan your Travel to India, here we give you some clues essential visits in Delhi.

And if you want visit Delhi and India in Spanish from the hand of some great experts in that country, I advise you to contact Carmen and Antonio from Panipuri Travel.

Sikh Temple Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi

In this huge temple even the floor is built of marble.

The followers of sikhism, a relatively minority religion but very influential in Indian society, find their meeting place here. And that means that there is always atmosphere.

More than a temple, the Gurdwara It could be classified as a “small city”, since it even has a hospital, school and cafeteria.

You shouldn't miss the singing in the temple at any time, but what is most surprising is, strange as it may seem, the dining room.

It is a spectacle to see hundreds of people passing by every few minutes and being instantly served a complete menu.

If you stay hungry, repeat; The only rule is not to leave anything on the tray.

Don't forget to visit the kitchen either, where you'll probably see the biggest pot of lentils you've ever imagined.

If you feel like helping out, everyone is welcome to knead bread or wash dishes.

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi

After lunch at the temple Sikh, a perfect place to get away from the crowds and hustle and bustle is the Humayun's Tomb.

You could think of this complex as anything but a cemetery, since it is a very pleasant place to walk, with large gardens dotted with tombs of Mughal architecture.

Among them, the most notable is obviously that of Emperor Humayun.

Declared Heritage in 1993, its greatness is only eclipsed by the Taj Mahal, so you will appreciate visiting it before heading to Agra.

It is said that for the construction of the Taj Mahal, Shah jahan He was inspired by his grandfather's grave, and in view of both monuments, there is no doubt that this statement contains great truth.

Lotus Temple in Delhi

If you haven't heard of the religion Baha'i, riding a Delhi. You have a great opportunity to meet her.

There are only seven temples of this faith in the entire world and one is located here, in the capital of India, a country where the bahaiism It has the largest number of followers.

At Lotus Temple You will be impressed by its marble exterior and the shape of a lotus flower (from which it takes its name); Its interior is simple, sober and almost austere, according to the canons bahais, and aims to be a meeting space for people of any belief.

The temple is managed by volunteers from all countries, so don't be surprised if someone addresses you in Spanish and takes the opportunity to ask all the questions you want.

Connaught Place in Delhi

In the very center of Delhi., this huge square of victorian architecture It has become a focus for the city's upper classes.

Cinemas, restaurants, nightclubs and high-end bars alternate with boutiques, airline offices or distinguished companies.

Connaught Place It is the ideal place to observe the Indian upper class, and to sit and make local friends in Central Park, a garden located in the center of the square, where a huge flag of the country stands.

old delhi

Finally, if there is a place in the city where all the country's clichés come to life, it is the Old Delhi: colors, flavors, noises, smoke, monkeys and a crowd of people together and scrambled in a labyrinth of charming little streets.

You may find it difficult to perceive this charm at first because it is an area almost always clogged by infernal traffic.

Therefore, we recommend taking this walk when you have had a few days to get used to the crazy pace of the city.

Starting from great red fort (which is also worth a visit) you can tour the great Chandni Chowk Avenue, in whose surroundings you will find a thousand alleys where you can buy everything from jewelry to fabrics, without forgetting books, nuts, spices and tools.

Many of the restaurants in the area are famous among the country's great gourmets, so be sure to give them a try; If you have a queue, it's worth it!