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From staying nice and healthy to tips on getting around on transport, here are our trips for first-time travellers to India's capital.

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New Delhi

Top Practical Tips for Visiting Delhi for the First Time

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly accommodation, read Culture Trip’s guide to the best backpacker hostels in Delhi, which are clean, safe and affordable.

Delhi

The 10 Best Hostels in Delhi, India

To help you make the most of your time in Delhi, here is Culture Trip's pick of the top things to see and do in India’s captivating, crowded capital. 

The Best Things To Do in Delhi

Here are 10 Hindu festivals you should know about, from the festival of lights to the great night of Shiva.

10 Hindu Festivals You Should Know About

Experience parts of Delhi largely unseen by travellers on these unique tours, which include biking around the twisting gulleys of Old Delhi and learning to cook Indian food with a local family. 

Discover the Hidden Corners of Delhi on These Unique Tours

The Taj Mahal, Red Fort and other great Mughal showpieces are – understandably – the main priority for visitors to Agra. But the former Indian capital holds a wealth of less conspicuous attractions well worth seeking out.

Agra

Beyond the Taj: Alternative Experiences in Agra

Oldies and goodies: From ancient languages such as Hebrew to Tamil. Check out our list of the ten oldest languages in the world.

The 10 Oldest Languages Still Spoken in the World Today

These budget hotels in Delhi offer comfort, excellent service and great value.

The 9 Best Cheap Hotels in Delhi, India

Goa may be India’s smallest state, but it remains a popular travel destination for its beaches and beer. Discover an alternative side to the area with one of these immersive experiences.

Five Immersive Experiences in Goa

From exploring fort-palaces to having adventures in the countryside, read Culture Trip’s guide to the best day trips from Delhi.

The 10 Best Day Trips From Delhi, India

Culture Trip speaks with Simran Lal, the founder of the lifestyle brand Nicobar.

Simran Lal, Founder of Nicobar, On How She Launched Her Lifestyle Brand and Tips On Travelling to India

Take a browse through these 11 Indian books by authors that all literature fans ought to read at least once in their lives.

11 Books by Indian Authors You Must Read at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Discover how Afghan food has made its mark in New Delhi and the best places to try it.

Afghan Food in Delhi: Alleyway Bakeries, Cakes and Kebabs

While most visitors to India head straight to the golden triangle to see locations like Delhi and Jaipur, the overlooked Madhya Pradesh deserves a visit.

How to spend 10 days in Madhya Pradesh, India

Here are our top picks for 21st-century Indian novels in English that everyone ought to read at some point.

21st-Century Indian Novels You Should Read At Least Once

Check out our list of the ten best places to eat out in the Portugese city of Guimaraes

The 10 Best Restaurants In Guimaraes, Portugal

Culture Trip's guide to the 10 best hotels that visitors should stay at in Guimaraes, Portugal.

The 10 Best Hotels In Guimaraes, Portugal

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Guimaraes, Portugal - Local News & Top Things to Do

Guimaraes

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants In Guimaraes, Portugal

Check out our list of the ten best places to eat out in the Portugese city of Guimaraes

Places to Stay

The 10 Best Hotels In Guimaraes, Portugal