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4 Different Ways To Experience Delhi

By SiliconIndia | Friday, 19 August 2011, 04:14 Hrs

Bangalore: The capital of India, the center of India's diversified culture - Delhi! Delhi is not just a city, it's the bubbling center of frivolity, an institution of authentic flavors, and it is where creativity capers; a party central, it is where monuments marvel and eclectic experiences are! We bring you a list of Delhi's five quintessential must-dos.

Authentic Flavors:

*A de rigueur on every foodie's list visiting Delhi- Karim's near Jama masjid is at a convenient rickshaw ride from Chandni Chowk's metro stop. It serves the city's authentic Mughlai cuisine since 1913. A meat lover's paradise, the must haves include - Badshahi badam pasanda - which is chopped mutton cooked with almonds, curds and spices; and also the delicious "Firdausi qorma".

*The contemporary restaurant- Threesixty- at the Oberoi is super chic and stylish and serves food beautifully plated with the best of world cuisine ranging from Japanese to Med to Indian. The wine lovers can relish the range of wines at Enoteca- the bar and Lounge.

*The number of paratha shops may have dwindled to only four at Chandni Chowk's Parathe Wali Gali but Delhi's favourite comfort food still comes in twenty five mind boggling avatars- paneer parathas, mix parathas, kaju-badam parathas, rabri parathas, peas parathas, and more. Most of these shopes have been around since 1872 and proudly display photographs of discerning patrons like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.

*If you are looking for a street food galore, head to Bengali Market to fulfill your chat cravings. From shopping-for-groceries aunties to hungry school children; from oldies bored with home-cooked food to young artists from nearby galleries, you find them all here jostling for a table at one of the two most popular eateries here- Nathu's Sweets and Bengali Sweet House. These best venues to sample chaat, bhel puri, chola batura and other savory delights are located across the road from each other.

*Bukhara, at the ITC Maurya continues to be the nation's finest restaurant for over a decade now. The landmark serves up rich and creamy Dal Bukhara which is rich and creamy and also serves succulent Kebabs and other mouth-watering North-West frontier dishes.

Creative Capers:

*Visitors are wowed at the Devi Art Foundation by not just the art displayed but also by the architecture of the brick building itself. A must-visit for art connoisseurs, this non-profit space attempts to showcase the most comprehensive collection of contemporary art in South-Asia.

*The National Gallery of Modern Art is the country's premier art galleries housing a staggering collection of modern and contemporary Indian art. The gallery can keep you engrossed for hours with the works by masters like Raja Ravi Verma, modernists like Amrite Sher-gil and contemporaries like M.F. Hussain and the likes.

*At the city's leading cultural hub, India Habitat Centre, there is always something going on. Look out for art exhibitions at the Visual Art Gallery to film workshops, film screenings, plays, music, dance recitals and other exciting events.

*Triveni Kala Sangam, designed by Joseph Allen Stein, has a timeless elegant appeal that allures art lovers from all over. The complex features the oldest amphitheatre in the city along with the four art galleries that it houses. Triveni is buzzing with artists, students who come here for the various dance, music, photography and sculpture courses on offer, come to enjoy the arty, laid-back feel of this cultural center.

Party central:

*For those wanting to party hard and late into the night, LAP at hotel Samrat is the obvious choice. Share the dance floor with the who's who of Delhi. Or head to their alfresco section where the mood is less decadent and sultry.

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