What to see and visit in New Delhi, 72 hours in the capital of India

At the time we defined New Delhi (with total conviction) as the capital of chaos. When we made the trip to India in 2007 we were a couple of young people with hardly any traveling experience and we were shocked by everything we saw in that noisy, disorderly and overpopulated city to unsuspected limits. That's where we learned that if you blink a second in Asia you're missing out on some extraordinary situation. Also that there is a certain order within that seemingly chaotic tangle, but that you need some time to get used to it. Before we start you must check out these luxury tempo traveller on rent in Delhi

How to get to New Delhi?

When we traveled there were no flights between Spain and India, although now there is a direct connection between Madrid and New Delhi with Air India. In addition, you can stop at any European or Asian capital before landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. In our case, we fly from Valencia to Milan. There we caught a direct flight to the capital of India with Alitalia.

How many days do you recommend being in New Delhi?

If your nerves manage to survive the first hours in New Delhi, you probably want to be part of the chaos and stay a long time to discover the city calmly. However, our recommendations are aimed at those travelers who do not have much time and who have scheduled a trip to India of about two weeks.

We were there only four days (three nights), a very short period, but well managed can serve you to see some of the main attractions of the city. The four-day stay in New Delhi was very short, maybe a couple of extra days would have been the minimum, although India is so big that you will always have to choose between staying longer in a city or stop seeing other attractions.

Is life expensive in New Delhi?

The prices of India are much lower than in Europe, so it is an ideal destination for backpackers or people with tight budgets. However, those travelers looking for luxury or exclusive experiences can also experience them in New Delhi. It is an extreme city in that sense.

As for shopping, New Delhi is a true paradise. There is everything and for all budgets in its bazaars, markets, shopping centers or exclusive boutiques. Crafts, fabrics, wood ... that you have to be very careful with the con artists and be very skilled in the art of bargaining. Do not cut yourself, but pay a price that you consider fair for what you buy.

What to eat in New Delhi?

Indian cuisine is one of the greatest attractions of the country. Many places or street stalls can throw you back because of the appearance or the apparent lack of hygienic measures. Trust those who have tails and prepare the food at once, avoid overheating. If you take into account the recommendations that we gave you at the time to avoid traveler's diarrhea , eating in India can be a unique experience.

To begin the gastronomic immersion in Indian cuisine you can order some thali , delicious samosas or pakoras. If you find it hard to take the step do not worry because there are many international fast food chains in New Delhi, although we always like to taste the local food. Do not forget to try a lassi , personally we love the mango.

Where to stay in New Delhi?

The range and variety of accommodation in New Delhi is spectacular. Most backpackers stay in Paharganj, but in all areas there is usually a huge number of hostels. The range goes from one night for very few rupees in a hostel to hundreds of euros in luxury hotels. It is interesting to book in advance to avoid falling into the game of commission seekers and tourists scammers. Not even the most experienced traveler is prepared to deal with them.