Top Picks: Delhi Beyond Its Monuments

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Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is a cultural hub showcasing rural India's diversity. It offers handicrafts, handlooms, art, fabrics, beads, brassware, metal merchandise, chandeliers, and regional delicacies.

Inside Dilli Haat | Shutterstock

Khan Market

Khan Market is among the finest destinations in Delhi for shopping and dining. You can explore Green Mantis or Sly Granny for delicious food and head to Bahrisons or Faqir Chand bookstore to buy books, among other things.

Faqir Chand bookstore at Khan Market | Shutterstock

Humayunpur

Humayunpur is a bustling neighbourhood in Safdarjung area of Delhi. Here, you can head to the smoky Piano Man Jazz Club bar or stroll around the B6 market and witness youth on their skateboards. Nearby, there are many eateries such as Mizo Diner, Kori's, and Lha Kitchen.

Famous street food, Laphing, from Humayunpur | Shutterstock

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

National Crafts Museum is one of India's biggest museums, showcasing traditional crafts. It is run by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and sits on the corner of Pragati Maidan, facing the Purana Quila complex.

Inside the Crafts Museum | craftsmuseum/instagram

Garden of Five Senses

This Delhi garden has 500 bells, stone elephants, art, sculptures, water lilies, and a Solar Energy Park with solar-powered vehicles. It also hosts cultural events like Garden Festivals, Yoga Camps, and Nature Walks.

Garden of Five Senses | Shutterstock

National Gallery of Modern Art

NGMA is one of the largest modern art galleries in Delhi, established in 1954. With 14,000 artworks by renowned artists, it's a paradise for art lovers. The gallery offers a seamless blend of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions and visual galleries.

National Gallery of Modern Art | Shutterstock

Connaught Place

Connaught Place, or CP, is a bustling commercial hub in New Delhi. It has two circles with chain stores, eateries, bars, colonial buildings, art galleries, and theatres. Here, you can head to places like Indian Coffee House and Amrit Bookstore or shop at Janpath.

Connaught Place | Shutterstock

Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk is Old Delhi's oldest market, constructed by Shah Jahan in the 17th century. It's known as a shopper's paradise with a diverse array of goods, eateries, street food, and Indian snacks capturing Delhi's rich history and delights.

Chandni Chowk | Shutterstock

India Habitat Centre

India Habitat Centre is a multipurpose building in Delhi. It has commercial spaces, food plazas, auditoriums, a library, an amphitheatre, and a serene atmosphere. This cultural hub hosts art exhibitions, music events, cultural festivals, and private luncheons.

Indian Habitat Centre | Shutterstock

Lajpat Nagar

Lajpat Nagar is a vibrant neighbourhood in South Delhi. It's named after Lala Lajpat Rai and is best known for the lively Lajpat Nagar Central Market. The market offers a genuine taste of Delhi life and has also appeared in numerous movies.

Lajpat Nagar | Shutterstock

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