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The beautiful national capital along the Yamuna river includes satellite cities like Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida. Among the largest metropolitan areas in the world, it also has the biggest metro network in the country. Dotted with Mughal era monuments, heritage sites and historical buildings with stunning architecture, beautiful temples, vibrant markets and finger-licking cuisine make it a popular destination for tourists. The best time to visit India's capital-the National Capital Territory of Delhi is between October to March.There are several ways to reach Delhi from across the country via road, trains and flights, or a combination of these, as the capital city is very well connected. The fastest route from Mumbai is by flight, which takes around two hours, while the train is not overly cheap compared to the flight, but can take anywhere from 15 to 26 hours. The one-way flight for July costs Rs.3,610, while the train fare starts from Rs.2,260 for Class 2A on Ixigo.Rs.3,610 (Mumbai-Delhi flight, 2 hrs 15 mts)Rs.2,260(Mumbai-Delhi Class 2A, 26 hrs).*One way, per person. Flight cost on Skyscanner. Train cost on Ixigo.There is a variety of stay options, ranging from budget-friendly government accommodation, guest houses, bread & breakfasts and hostels to five-star hotels. Also check out the Delhi tourism websites, https://delhitourism.gov.in/dt/stay-indelhi. html and https://dmsoutheast.delhi. gov.in/accommodation/, for all categories of accommodation choices.Rs.24,000 for 6 nights Delhi cuisine is a mix of Mughlai and north Indian culinary influences, and old Delhi is a favoured haunt for non-vegetarian delicacies and street food. Popular dishes include nihari (mutton or beef stew), mutton burra (mutton chops or ribs), butter chicken, kebabs (marinated, grilled or roasted meat) and tikkas (marinated tandoori dish), kathi rolls (vegetarian or non-vegetarian wrap), biryani (meat & rice dish), chole-bhathure (chick pea & fried bread), snacks like chaat, dahi-bhalla, samosas, aloo tikki, and parathas (stuffed flatbread). Desserts include jalebi, kulfi, faluda and rabri, among many others. While roadside stalls offer cheap food costing Rs.50-100 per meal, mid-range restaurants can cost Rs.500-1,000, while expensive restaurants will charge upwards of Rs.1,200 per person.Rs.1,500-2,000 per person, per dayIndia Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki baoli, Safdarjung tomb, Siri Fort, Lodhi tomb, Haus Khas fort, Tughlakabad fort, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Lodhi Gardens.Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, Ahinsa Sthal, Hazrat Nizamuddin dargah, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Moti Masjid, Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Chhattarpur temple, Jhandewala temple.Connaught Place, Janpath, Dilli Haat, Khan market, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Chandni Chowk, Meena Bazaar, Ghaffar market, Karol Bagh, Chor Bazaar.Visit historical monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Qutub Minar, Humayun's tomb and Red Fort, besides others like India Gate, Jantar Mantar and Purana Quila. Don't miss the sumptuous street food and old Delhi non-vegetarian fare like kebabs,tikkas and burras.Next on your itinerary should be places of worship like the Akshardham temple, Jama Masjid, Lotus temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, among several others.Spend time shopping at popular markets like Janpath, Connaught Place, Khan market and Chandni Chowk for traditional handicraft, jewellery, artifacts and cheap or designer clothes. If you have time, you can also take day trips to Neemrana, Jaipur and Agra from Delhi.Fly back to Mumbai.
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