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Delhi travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-30

Red Fort, Delhi
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Common scams in Delhi

19 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Delhi, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Delhi — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Delhi

6 places worth your time in Delhi, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Delhi →

Top food to try in Delhi

6 dishes to eat in Delhi, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Delhi →

Traditions and customs in Delhi

5 customs and traditions in Delhi — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Delhi →

Getting around Delhi

How to travel around Delhi — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Delhi: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Delhi

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Delhi that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Delhi — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Delhi

5 emergency services in Delhi you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Delhi — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Delhi

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Delhi — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Delhi — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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