10 Unique Experiences That You Can Only Get in Delhi

 

The ancient vastness' street food, traffic jams, breezy winters, and boiling summers have all been the infinite attractions of Delhi. However, the sightseeing is limited to Red Fort, Qutub Minar, or Humayun's Tomb. You must discover outside the typical list and stop over the unorthodox gateways if you seek to do something different. As India By Car and Driver, we have shortlisted ten such unusual yet extraordinary experiences that you can get on your Delhi Jaipur Agra Tour.

Ten must-do things in Delhi

If you want to make your stay in Delhi extraordinary then, this list of offbeat things to do made by our team at India By Car and Driver is for you.

Witness the changing of the guard ceremony

Attend the changing of guard parade at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, a unique ceremony around the world. 

You can see a similar ceremony at London's Buckingham Palace. The ceremony has taken place at the forecourt of the president's house every Saturday and Sunday since nine years ago.    

Experience life in Delhi's slums

Take a walking trip through the slums to know the life of the people. You may also get a glance at poverty. The slums have become an imperative and dark side of the country, with about 360 million people living there.

Even though it may be suffocating and irritating to see the dirty water, clogged drains, narrow lanes, and cramped houses, you must know the living conditions of slums' people. 

See how we make Indian handicraft

The traditional Indian embroidery, weaving, carving, and pottery by our local artists must be explored—Walk through the halls full of handicrafts from around the country.

However, you should not forget to take a break to dine in the romantic and vibrant cafes.  

Explore Asia's vastest wholesale spice market

Khari Baoli Road at Chandni Chowk is the largest wholesale spice market in Asia. 

This business center has been in service since the 17th century, and finding vast sacks of spices transported and sold in this vibrant street is a usual thing. 

Look inside a giant Hanuman statue's mouth

Most of the devotees visit this 180 feet giant statue of Lord Hanuman.

Situated northwest of Connaught place and rising above the railway track, this beautiful statue reflects present-day India. 

Take a stroll through Mehrauli

Fun fact, it is even older than old Delhi. The living urban village of Mehrauli that hosted the earliest civilization of the city founded by the Rajputs is a must-visit.

The city sprouted around Sufi Saint Bakhtiyar Kaki's shrine and has now been nurtured to the edge of ruined fortifications.

Visit Delhi's momentous gardens

The well-known Mughal Gardens, Lodhi Garden, and Deer Park are the city's gardens.

Also, if you want peace and relaxation for your mind and soul, you can stop over the Roshanara Bagh, Shalimar Bagh, Qudsia Bagh, and Sunder Nursery in the evening.

Wildlife and birding tours at the outskirts

Winters are the perfect times to discover the migratory birds and the blackbucks in Delhi's outskirts. Our capital is also the world's second most bird lush region.

Locations such as Katarniaghat WildLife Sanctuary, Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Pangot, and Okhla Bird Sanctuary are near Delhi best to explore.  

Qawwalis anyone?

The Nizamuddin Dargah is famous worldwide for its magical Sufi session held weekly every Thursday night.

The dargah hosts a qawwali session which magnets many people from and outside Delhi.   

 Serve Langar at the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib kitchen

The concept of a community kitchen in the Sikh religion is Langar, which offers free food to anyone regardless of caste and creed.

Volunteers organize the kitchen, and everyone sits on the floor to eat together. You, too, can volunteer for this service and learn more about the Sikh culture.

So now that you know the ten unusual things to do in Delhi, it's time to venture on a Golden Triangle Tour.