New Delhi
India · National Capital Territory of DelhiIN
Capital city of India
New Delhi is the capital city of India and a part of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). New Delhi is the seat of all three branches of the Government of India, hosting the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Sansad Bhavan, and the Supreme Court. New Delhi is a municipality within the NCT, administered by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), which covers mostly Lutyens' Delhi and a few adjacent areas. The municipal area is part of a larger administrative district, the New Delhi district.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 249,998
- Coordinates
- 28.636, 77.224
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 216 m
Overview of New Delhi
Set in National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, New Delhi is a compact city. It counts about 249,998 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in New Delhi
Culture in New Delhi
(15)Culture in New Delhi covers Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. The category holds 15 entries in our dataset. The list follows New Delhi's own activity tags.
Sports in New Delhi
(12)The sports shortlist for New Delhi: Biking, Golf, Horse Trails, Hunting and Running. Everything listed here comes from what New Delhi is actually tagged with. Altogether 12 options are tagged here.
Adventure in New Delhi
(10)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Delhi.
Nature in New Delhi
(10)The nature shortlist for New Delhi: Caves, Desert, Gardens, Mountains and Nature Reserves. Everything listed here comes from what New Delhi is actually tagged with. Altogether 10 options are tagged here.
Nightlife in New Delhi
(9)Looking for nightlife? New Delhi has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Festival. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Delhi.
Water Sports in New Delhi
(9)Water Sports in New Delhi covers Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle. Counting everything, 9 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for New Delhi.
Wellness in New Delhi
(7)On the wellness side, New Delhi offers Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. All of it is drawn from New Delhi's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in New Delhi
(2)Looking for family? New Delhi has Playgrounds and Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows New Delhi's own activity tags.
Shopping in New Delhi
(2)Our data lists Food and Shopping as shopping options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows New Delhi's own activity tags.
More to do in New Delhi
(1)On the other activities side, New Delhi offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what New Delhi is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit New Delhi
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. New Delhi stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve New Delhi, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Kolkata.
Similar destinations
Places near New Delhi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is New Delhi known for?
- New Delhi, in National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, is best known for culture, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 249,998 residents.
- What can you do in New Delhi?
- Recorded activities in New Delhi include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Castles and Cathedrals. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit New Delhi?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. New Delhi stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is New Delhi located?
- New Delhi is located in National Capital Territory of Delhi, India. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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