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Delhi

Mughal monuments and India's transit hub

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Best time to visit Delhi

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: October to February
  • Shoulder: March and July to September, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to June

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Delhi season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Pleasant days but dense smog and cold nights, especially December-January: carry a mask.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Dry heat regularly crosses 42C; plan sightseeing for early morning and AC malls by afternoon.

Monsoon June to September Shoulder

Humid with sudden waterlogging, but a welcome break from summer's heat all the same.

Autumn October to November Prime time

The best window: clearer skies and mild temperatures before winter smog sets back in.

What Delhi is actually like

Huge hostel scene in Paharganj and Hauz Khas; stay street-smart after dark.

Getting to Delhi

International/domestic airport (DEL) or major rail hub

Practical ways in: flighttrainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
3 days
Budget
Mid-range
How busy
Busy at its peak
Solo travel
Easy solo
Altitude
216 m
State
Delhi
Coordinates
28.6139, 77.2090

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

October to February is peak season in Delhi. March and July to September is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to June. The best window: clearer skies and mild temperatures before winter smog sets back in.

How many days do you need in Delhi?

3 days is the usual stay. Huge hostel scene in Paharganj and Hauz Khas; stay street-smart after dark.

How do you get to Delhi?

International/domestic airport (DEL) or major rail hub. Practical ways in: flight, train and road.

Is Delhi expensive, and does it get crowded?

Mid-range by Indian travel standards, and it runs busy at the busiest time of year. Easy solo.

Is there a festival in Delhi?

Jan: Republic Day Parade. Time a trip around it and you see the place at its loudest, but book beds early.

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