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The Atlas Obscura Guide To New Delhi

19 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in New Delhi, India

Updated April 13, 2021

Unusual Attractions in New Delhi

New Delhi, India

Bahá'í Lotus Temple

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

New Delhi, India

Agrasen ki Baoli

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

New Delhi, India

Cafe Lota

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

New Delhi, India

Iron Pillar of Delhi

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

New Delhi, India

Sunderwala Burj

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

New Delhi, India

Gandhi Smriti

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

New Delhi, India

Sulabh Museum of Toilets

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

New Delhi, India

Indian Coffee House, Connaught Place

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

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New Delhi, India

Cafe Lota

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

New Delhi, India

Indian Coffee House, Connaught Place

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

New Delhi, India

Khari Baoli Rooftop

The roof of one of the world’s largest spice markets provides a grand view over the neighborhood's glorious bustle.

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Stories About New Delhi

A Photographer's Journey Into New Delhi's House of Djinns

Drawn by a fascination with the supernatural, he captured the desires and desperation of people seeking otherworldly aid.

by Chaitali Patel

A Self-Taught Indian Artist Sculpts Intricate Birds From Paper and Wire

Around 100 bird species have taken wing from the studio of New Delhi artist and conservationist Niharika Rajput.

by Richa Malhotra

February 4, 2020

The Many Lives of Delhi's Jungle Palace

From royal abode to performance-art venue, Malcha Mahal has a rich and mysterious history.

by Abhimanyu Kumar and Aletta Andre

January 7, 2020

The Refugee Women Turning Tastes of Home Into a Food-Delivery Business

Fleeing conflict in Somalia, Afghanistan, and Iraq, they've created a rare melting pot in India.

by Reina Gattuso

August 20, 2019

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