7 offbeat things to do in Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, is one of the oldest cities of the country which has a rich historical and cultural heritage. It was initially made the capital of India by the Tomara Rajputs in the 12th century. After a lot of changes, finally, in 1911, Delhi was declared as the capital of the British held region of India. The city has a rich history to share with the whole world. Therefore, people can easily opt for Raipur Delhi flightsto reach Delhi.

Offbeat things to do in Delhi

Red Fort, Lotus Temple, and Qutab Minar, etc. are the ordinary tourist spots in New Delhi. Apart from these, some infamous places are unknown to tourists. Here are some things you can do when in Delhi:

1. Take a rickshaw ride in the streets of old Delhi – If you want to get the essence of actual "Purani Delhi," then going for a rickshaw ride in the Paharganj area. You will be able to find a variety of items of daily use to antiques.
2. Explore the streets of Delhi on a bicycle – Bicycles are offered by a company named "Delhi by Cycle." You can get the essence, taste, color, sound of the city if you travel the corners of the city.
3. Visit Khari Baoli Road – This place is located near the Fatehpuri Masjid, situated in Chandni Chowk. This is a wholesale market of spices. Many spices are sold from here to all over the world.
4. Try street food at Chandni Chowk – If you want to get the taste of authentic Purani Delhi style food, you must visit this place. This is one of the most well-known places in Delhi with some of the best street food shops.
5. Visit Lodhi art district – Located in Lodhi colony, this place has an open-air art gallery for public. This is India's first open art gallery. Artists from different parts of the country and from different parts of the globe have painted a minimum number of 20 murals.
6. Visit the craft museum – The crafts museum is a place that is not known to all. Here you can interact with the artisians and check the beauty of traditional weaving, pottery, embroidery, carving, etc. It is a beautiful place to roam around and relax. There are stalls too that sell these handmade products.
7. Volunteer at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara – The Gurdwara is one of the well-known Sikh temples and is a mark of humanity. Every day, almost 10,000 people eat at the gurudwara and you can also help people with the cooking.

Delhi is one of the oldest cities in India that has seen the rise and fall of a lot of empires. You must explore this city to more about it.