Delhi: India's Capital of History, Culture, and Golden Triangle Adventures
When you think of Delhi, the political and cultural heart of India, a layered city where Mughal palaces stand beside bustling markets and government buildings. Also known as the National Capital Territory, it's not just a city—it's the starting point for understanding modern India through its past. This is where emperors ruled from red sandstone forts, where street vendors serve buttery parathas next to tech startups, and where every corner tells a story older than most countries.
Delhi is the anchor of the Golden Triangle, India’s most famous tourist circuit connecting Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. If you’ve ever wondered why so many travelers begin their India trip here, it’s because Delhi gives you the full picture: the grandeur of the Red Fort, the quiet spirituality of Humayun’s Tomb, the chaotic energy of Chandni Chowk, and the colonial elegance of Connaught Place—all in one place. It’s also where you’ll find the Palace on Wheels, a luxury train that rolls out of Delhi toward Rajasthan’s royal cities, offering a ride fit for kings. This isn’t just a train—it’s a moving palace, and Delhi is its launchpad.
You’ll also find Delhi’s elite living in heritage homes that have been passed down for generations, not in glass towers but in havelis with carved balconies and courtyards that still echo with family rituals. These aren’t museums—they’re homes, and they’re part of why Delhi feels so alive. The city doesn’t just show you history; it lets you smell it in the spices, hear it in the calls to prayer, and feel it in the heat of a summer afternoon.
Whether you’re planning a two-day stopover or a week-long immersion, Delhi gives you the real deal: no filters, no stage sets, just raw, vibrant India. Below, you’ll find real stories from travelers who’ve walked its alleys, ridden its metro, and eaten their first plate of chaat here. Some came for the Taj, but stayed for Delhi.
