Vast, sprawling and chaotic, Delhi has a population of over 25 million people and is the gateway for most tours of northern India.
Delhi has been continuously settled since the 6th century BC but reached its zenith as the capital of the Moghul Empire during which period many of its most famous monuments were constructed.
The Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb are amongst Delhi's finest momuments and make a stay in Delhi essential on any tour of India.
There are a handful of new boutique hotels in Delhi alongside a number of highly recommended heritage hotels, offering a taste of a bygone era.
