New Delhi Audio Tours

The Lutyens New Delhi zone, Connaught Place, and the Chandni Chowk area are generally safe in daylight. In Old Delhi, crowded lanes can see pickpocketing, so keep valuables secure and stay aware of your surroundings. Female solo walkers should note that some older neighbourhoods can attract unwanted attention; walking with a companion is often more comfortable.

The Delhi Metro is the best option: fast, air-conditioned, and cheap. The Yellow Line connects Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi) with Rajiv Chowk (Connaught Place, New Delhi) in about 10 minutes. Taxis and autos are plentiful but negotiate or insist on the meter before boarding.

Modest clothing is respectful and practical in Old Delhi where many religious sites require covered shoulders and knees, and where you may need to remove shoes at mosque or temple entrances. Lightweight, breathable fabrics are essential from April onward. Comfortable walking shoes that slip on and off easily will save you time at religious sites.

Absolutely, and you should. Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk offers stuffed flatbreads cooked in large pans of clarified butter. Aloo tikki from street carts, lassi from the famous Lala Duli Chand Naresh Gupta shop on Chandni Chowk, and the kebabs of Karim's restaurant near Jama Masjid are all within reach of the Old Delhi tour route.