4-Day Delhi Foodie Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Chandni Chowk
    10.8 km from the airport; estimated travel time: 45 mins

    Start your Delhi food journey with the busy streets of Chandni Chowk. One of the oldest and busiest markets of India, it offers a wide variety of street foods to indulge. Try Delhi's famous Aloo Tikki, Chole Bhature, Paranthas, Chaat or Kulfi Faluda from Natraj for your breakfast. Afterward, visit the historic Jama Masjid Mosque and explore the market with a rickshaw ride. Don't forget to have a sweet glass of Lassi from Amritsari Lassi Wala.

  2. Day 2: Dilli Haat and Hauz Khas Village
    15.4 km from Chandni Chowk; estimated travel time: 40 mins

    Embrace the diversity of Delhi's food culture with a visit to Dilli Haat. Taste different varieties of Indian cuisine from different states. Later, explore the trendy and vibrant Hauz Khas Village for a dose of street art, music and some street food. Try out some momos from Yeti-The Himalayan Kitchen, followed by an extravagant meal at the Bohemian Nibba cafe which serves fusion dishes like Rajma Lasagne.

  3. Day 3: Connaught Place and Paharganj
    9 km from Hauz Khas Village; estimated travel time: 35 mins

    Start your day with a hot cup of coffee and Oreo shake with chocolate waffle from The Waffle Co. in Connaught Place. Afterwards, stroll around the British Colonial architecture and enjoy some window shopping. Next, explore the vibrant streets of Paharganj and satisfy your taste buds with some mouth-watering Pao Bhaji and Matar Kulcha. End your evening sipping on some rich and velvety Hot Chocolate Fudge at Keventers.

  4. Day 4: South Delhi and Gurgaon
    19.5 km from Paharganj; estimated travel time: 1 hour

    Start your day in South Delhi with some delightful South Indian cuisine at Saravana Bhavan, serving authentic Dosa, Idli, Vada and much more. Afterward, visit the peaceful and serene Lotus Temple. Then head to Gurgaon for some contemporary global cuisine with Indian twists at Farzi Cafe. Don't forget to try their molecular cocktails and desserts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Street Food at Chandni Chowk (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Dilli Haat market visit (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Lunch at Yeti-The Himalayan Kitchen (1 hour, INR 600)
  • Bohemian Nibba Restaurant Dinner (2 hours, INR 1300)
  • The Waffle Co. breakfast (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Pao Bhaji and Matar Kulcha at Paharganj (2 hours, INR 200)
  • Hot Chocolate Fudge at Keventers (1 hour, INR 200)
  • South Indian Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Farzi Cafe Dinner (2 hours, INR 2000)
  • Total Estimated Cost: INR 5400

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can add a tour of the iconic Red Fort, Qutub Minar, or the grand Humayun Tomb. You can also visit some of Delhi's well-known restaurants like Karim's in Old Delhi for some great Mughlai food or Indian Accent in Lodhi Road for some innovative Indian cuisine. Alternatively, if you have less time, you could skip visiting Paharganj and Gurgaon and instead spend more time sampling the street food at Chandni Chowk and Hauz Khas Village.

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