Qutub Minar is Delhi’s famous and one of the most visited monuments that holds a record of being the “Tallest Brick Tower in the World”. This UNESCO World Heritage monument also serves as a beautiful picnic destination.
Delhi’s favourite season is back, and so are the winter-special delicacies that might not be available during the summers. From having chai-pakoda on a chilled evening at home to brunching at your favourite restaurant while basking in the sun. Delhi’s winter is all about having good food! Here’s a list of must-have dishes that you can’t miss during the winters in Delhi.
P.S: You can order these online on Zomato and Swiggy. However, if you still wish to eat out then don’t forget to wear a mask and maintain social distance.
Located by the banks of River Yamuna resides the Mini-Tibet of Delhi, also known as Majnu ka Tilla. A popular place among college students and tourists mainly because of cheap eateries and garment shops. I fell in love with this place on my first visit back in 2018. Since then, I have lost count of my visits.
A visit to Old Delhi seems incomplete without a visit to the Karims. One of the oldest food joints at Chandni Chowk, serving lip-smacking Mughlai food. You can smell the rich aromatic spices from a far distance. This restaurant has been on my list for a long time. In the winter of 2018, I finally made a trip to Old Delhi exclusively to eat at the Karims.
I love train rides, they remind me of my childhood days when I used to travel with my family to Kolkata. I remember how my parents used to plan activities for us. From home-cooked meals to board games, it was the journey that I used to look forward to rather than the destination. Therefore, one day mom and I decided to revisit our childhood at the National Rail Museum.
There is a theme park in Delhi’s Sarai Kale Khan that will take you around the world for just 50 bucks! The Waste to Wonder park is a newly added gem to the city. You would surely get astonished by the innovation of SDMC (South Delhi Municipal Corporation) by converting 150 tonnes of waste into such beautiful wonders.
Explore Delhi’s first arboretum, Sunder Nursery, which is home to more than 300 trees and natural habitats, from wetlands to densely forested areas. This newly restored heritage park is located in Nizamuddin West, next to the Humayun’s Tomb complex. Formerly known as Azim bagh, the park spreads over 90 acres of lush green gardens, water bodies, and many UNESCO world heritage monuments.
An enchanting themed village taking you to a journey to the beautiful countryside of India. Being merely 64 kilometres away from the Delhi makes Chowki Dhani Sonipat a perfect place for a short weekend getaway.
The culinary style of Bengal is diverse, especially when it comes to their main course. Moreover, they follow a multi-course tradition where the food is eaten in a specific order. The rice (being the staple food) is eaten with a variety of Bhaja (Vegetables fried in mustard oil) at first. Followed by Saag (Spinach fried in mustard oil and black cumin seeds). Then comes the Shukto, a mixture of vegetable prepared in a special spice called Paanch Phoron. Followed by Maach or Mangsho (Fish or Mutton/ Chicken curry). The meal ends with Chutney that is sweet and sour and mainly made of Tomatoes along with Kheer (Rice pudding) or any Bengali sweet.
Delhi’s famous Adda’ the Indian Coffee House better known as ICH is an ordinary coffee shop amidst the fancy restaurants of Connaught Place. Those who don’t know about this place might miss its presence. However, I was lucky enough to be introduced to this place by my mother.