The Game Plans

From a quick parantha-fueled sprint to a full-on Delhi deep dive—pick your poison

So you're coming to Delhi? Good decision. This city will wreck your diet, blow your mind, and make you question every meal you've ever had.

Look, Delhi isn't just Mughal forts and selfie spots—it's the kind of place where you'll eat chole bhature at 7 AM and somehow be hungry again by noon. From the absolute chaos of Chandni Chowk to the bougie cafes of Khan Market, I've mapped out every bite and landmark.

These itineraries are from someone who actually lives here and eats here daily (yes, I have a favourite chaat guy and no, I won't share his location easily). Exact timings, real costs, and food stops that matter—let's go.

Pick Your Route

1 Day

Perfect 1 Day Delhi Itinerary: See the Best of India's Capital

One day in Delhi? Okay look, I'm not going to sugarcoat it — one day is a CRIME against this city. Delhi deserves a week minimum. But sometimes life g...

First-time visitors, Business travelers

8 min read

Majestic Red Fort explorationIconic India Gate at sunsetAncient Qutub Minar

Budget: ₹2,500 - ₹5,000Read More

2 Days

Ultimate 2 Day Delhi Itinerary: Old Delhi to Modern Marvels

Two days in Delhi is the sweet spot where you actually get to TASTE the city instead of just speed-running past monuments. And by taste, I mean litera...

Weekend travelers, History buffs

15 min read

Complete Red Fort explorationOld Delhi food walkUNESCO Qutub Minar complex

Budget: ₹5,000 - ₹10,000Read More

3 Days

Complete 3 Day Delhi Itinerary: The Perfect Capital Experience

Three days is the MAGIC number for Delhi. This is where you stop speed-running and actually start LIVING the city. You get time to linger over a secon...

Families, Couples

15 min read

UNESCO World Heritage sitesComplete Old Delhi explorationAkshardham Temple experience

Budget: ₹8,000 - ₹15,000Read More

5 Days

Epic 5 Day Delhi Itinerary: Complete Guide with Day Trips

Five days in Delhi. NOW we're talking. This isn't a highlight reel — this is the DIRECTOR'S CUT. You get the full Old Delhi food marathon, the grand N...

Leisure travelers, Deep explorers

20 min read

All major attractions coveredDay trip to Agra (Taj Mahal)Hidden gems exploration

Budget: ₹20,000 - ₹40,000Read More

How Much Delhi Can You Handle?

1 Day

Speed run. You'll eat fast, walk fast, and still only scratch the surface. But what a scratch.

4-5 attractions
Fast-paced

2 Days

Weekend vibes. Enough time for Old Delhi street food AND a fancy Khan Market coffee. Balance, yaar.

8-10 attractions
Balanced pace

3 Days Popular

The sweet spot. You'll hit the big monuments, eat your body weight in chaat, and still have time for hidden gems.

12+ attractions
Relaxed pace

5 Days

Full send. Day trips, secret food lanes, Agra side quest—you'll basically be a local by day 4.

Everything + Agra trip
Leisurely pace

Real Talk: Your Questions

October to March, full stop. Unless you enjoy sweating through your clothes at 45 degrees while questioning every life choice. Winters are PERFECT — the chai hits different when it's cold, the kebabs taste better, and Daulat ki Chaat only shows up in winter. Monsoons? Humidity plus street flooding plus your hair doing its own thing. Hard pass. Come in November-February and thank me later.

Okay real talk — 3 days is the sweet spot if you want to eat properly AND see monuments. 1 day is a crime against this city's food scene. 2 days means you're speed-running and skipping second helpings at Karim's (unacceptable). 5 days? Now you're talking. That gives you time for an Agra trip, a proper Chandni Chowk crawl, AND a lazy afternoon stuffing your face at Paranthe Wali Gali. Basically: however many days you planned, add one more for eating.

I'm a Delhi girl and I keep it real — use your street smarts. Tourist areas are well-policed and generally safe. Stick to Uber/Ola over random autos at night, avoid empty streets after dark, and keep your phone charged. The Delhi Metro has a women's-only coach (first coach, pink signs — use it during rush hour, trust me). Most Delhiites are genuinely helpful, but don't flash expensive stuff in crowded areas. Common sense goes a long way, yaar.

Metro. Metro. METRO. It's fast, it's ₹20-60, it's air-conditioned, and it beats sitting in Delhi traffic wanting to cry. For areas Metro doesn't cover, Uber/Ola are your besties. Auto-rickshaws are fun but ALWAYS use the meter or negotiate BEFORE sitting — or you'll get the "tourist rate." If you want zero stress, hire a car with driver for ₹2000-2500/day. Pro jugaad tip: download the DMRC app and Google Maps offline. You're welcome.

Comfortable. That's it. You're going to walk 15,000 steps minimum, so those cute heels can stay at the hotel. Cotton everything in summer. Layers in winter because mornings are freezing but afternoons warm up. Keep a scarf/dupatta in your bag for temple and mosque visits — they'll ask you to cover up. And please, GOOD walking shoes. Your feet will be begging by evening otherwise. Delhi is not the city for fashion suffering.

Babe, if you're NOT bargaining in Chandni Chowk or Sarojini Nagar, you're basically donating money. Start at 40% of whatever they quote and work your way up. Walk away if the price doesn't drop — they'll call you back, guaranteed. The trick is to look mildly uninterested. DO NOT bargain at fixed-price shops like state emporiums, malls, or government outlets — that's just embarrassing. But street markets? Go full negotiation mode. It's practically a sport here.

OH you asked the right person. Non-negotiable list: Chole Bhature (breakfast of champions), Paranthas from Paranthe Wali Gali (the OG since 1872), Butter Chicken from Moti Mahal (they literally invented it), Seekh Kebabs from Karim's (I'm drooling just typing this), Daulat ki Chaat (winter only, looks like clouds, tastes like heaven), Old Famous Jalebi Wala's jalebis (crispy, syrupy perfection), Natraj's Dahi Bhalle, and Roshan Di Kulfi from Karol Bagh. Miss any of these and did you even come to Delhi?