DEL · 28.65° N · 77.23° E · India
Mughal tombs, Old Delhi's bazaars and the wide avenues of New Delhi: India's capital, and the first stop on the Golden Triangle route to Agra and Jaipur.
Delhi is where most journeys through northern India begin. It is the start of the Golden Triangle, the classic touring route on to Agra and Jaipur, and flights to Udaipur change here too, so it is the natural place to begin a journey through the north.
The city has been a capital for centuries. Humayun's Tomb, the Red Fort and the Qutb Minar are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Jama Masjid is another highlight, and Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk is still one of the busiest markets in India. New Delhi, laid out in the 1920s and 1930s, brings broad avenues, India Gate and leafy residential areas.
Our four nights at The Imperial New Delhi, on Janpath, fly nonstop from Heathrow with Air India. Between them, British Airways, Air India and Virgin Atlantic run several nonstop flights a day from Heathrow to Delhi. Tell us if you would like to join Delhi with Jaipur or Udaipur, and our London team will plan the route with you.
Entry rules for India depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again shortly before you travel. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, run by its Bureau of Immigration, and be wary of other sites that ask for extra payment.
See TravelHealthPro's India page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Protect yourself from mosquito bites, take care with food and water hygiene, and use sun protection, as average highs are near 40°C in May and June. Delhi's air quality is often poor from November to February, so check local air quality reports during your stay.
India's currency is the Indian rupee (INR). Carry some cash for markets, street food stalls and auto rickshaws, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
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October to March is dry, with warm days that turn cool from late November, and heavy fog is common in winter. The hottest months are May and June, with average highs near 40°C. The monsoon arrives at the end of June, and July and August are the wettest months.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Four nights at The Imperial New Delhi on Janpath, with direct Air India flights from Heathrow. Mughal monuments, Old Delhi's markets and the start of the Golden Triangle.
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It can be, above all from November to February, when colder weather and still air trap smoke near the ground and air quality is usually at its worst. If you have a heart or lung condition, mention your trip at a travel health appointment, and check local air quality reports during your stay.
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The Delhi Metro is a practical way across the city, and its lines also reach neighbouring cities such as Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad. For shorter journeys, taxis are easy to hail, and auto rickshaw fares are usually agreed with the driver before you set off.
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Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). The Delhi Metro's Airport Express line, also known as the Orange Line, connects the airport's Terminal 3 with New Delhi station.
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That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Check the official sources on this page before you book and again shortly before you go, as the rules can change. If you need a visa, apply only through India's official visa portal, run by its Bureau of Immigration.
Checked on 23 October 2026
October to March, when the weather is dry and the warm days turn cool, and often foggy, from late November to February. May and June are the hottest months, and the monsoon brings most of the year's rain in July and August.
Checked on 23 October 2026
