Politics, yummy-licious street food and Red fort. Yes, if you get to see even a hint of any of these, consider yourself privileged because you have arrived in the heart of the nation! Here are some reasons why you should just unpack your bags for good and spend your life joyfully wandering the streets of Dilli! Trust us, you DON’T want to miss out on some amazing moments Delhi has to offer.
1. The street food, man! Being a multicultural hotbed means a wide variety of street delicacies as well as international cuisine at every corner. From famous chats to golgappas to dosas and jalebies, you’ll find everything here.
2. The History and architecture are awe-inspiring here. It’s an ancient city and people have walked the same streets for hundreds of years.
3. Delhi is a shopper’s paradise. From big malls to street markets that are hundreds of years old, there’s no shortage of choice. Don’t believe us? Check out Sarojini Nagar market and Janpath; you will be spoiled forever.
4. Delhi has an International Toilet museum. Which other city can claim that?
5. Want a cool, hip and happening place to hang out in with great international cuisine and an eclectic feel? There is other place than Hauz Khas Village where Deepika Padukone shot for Love Aaj Kal.
6. For a metro city, the green cover in this place is awesome. There’s no shortage of parks and trees and pockets of urban forests to take a break away from the heat (read: Central Park at the heart of Cannaught Place).
7. Delhi Metro is comparatively cheap and the literal lifeline of Delhi people. Hundreds and thousands of people use it every day. You just need to have 10 bucks in your pocket to cover the distance of over 20 kilometers!
8. Delhi people know how to party, be it weddings, engagements or birthdays, every occasion is grand and loud.
9. Education is great with Delhi University, IIT and a few other institutions, it’s a great place for students.
10. Mosques and Temples, both ancient and powerful are scattered about Delhi and teach you a thing or two about religious tolerance.
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