Stop 3 · In town
In Delhi
A few days in the city? Here's what's worth seeing, how to get there from the Chabad House, where to change money and get a SIM, and what to do if something goes wrong.
What to see
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In the mood for
How far from the Chabad House?
- Sights Closed todayIndia GateA 42-meter national memorial surrounded by lawns. Easy to combine with Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan.15 min · rickshaw
- Sights Closed todayParliament HouseA huge, impressive building, and very close by.10 min · rickshaw
- Sights Closed todayRashtrapati BhavanThe President's House: a pink, H-shaped palace from the British era, on Raisina Hill.15 min · rickshaw
- Sights Closed todayQutub MinarDelhi's tallest tower, 73 meters high, in a historic complex. Audio guides available.60 min · metro Qutub Minar station
- Sights Closed todayRed FortA vast red sandstone fort in Old Delhi, a 7-minute walk from Lal Qila metro.30 min · rickshaw or metro Closed Mondays
- Sights Closed todayAgrasen ki BaoliA stepwell about 700 years old, hidden in the middle of the city.15 min · rickshaw
- Tours Closed todayTours in Hebrew with Liel MaozGuided tours in Hebrew, including some special markets.by appointment +91 92897 58256
- Tours Closed todaySlum TourIncludes Asia's largest slum. Takes two to three hours.starts 9:30 or 13:30 +91 99583 03631
- Museums Closed todayGandhi SmritiGandhi's life and teachings, with his rooms and belongings. There's a khadi cloth shop in the courtyard.25 min · rickshaw or taxi
- Museums Closed todayNational MuseumOver 500 years of culture. Guided tours at 10:30, 11:30, 12:00 and 14:00.10 min · taxi Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 · Closed Mondays
- Museums Closed todayCrafts MuseumRugs, jewelry, furniture and paintings, and some of the antiques are for sale.20 min · taxi 10:00–17:30 · Closed Mondays
- Museums Closed todayNational Gallery of Modern ArtOver 14,000 works, international artists included.15 min · rickshaw or taxi
- Museums Closed todaySulabh Toilet MuseumThe history of the toilet. Yes, really.40 min · taxi
- Museums Closed todayIndia Habitat CentreConcerts, plays, films and galleries, near Khan Market and Lodhi Garden.25 min · rickshaw or taxi
- With kids Closed todayChildren's ParkDozens of rides near India Gate, plus boating on the lake.15 min · rickshaw
- With kids Closed todayNational Rail MuseumReal locomotives, a train ride around the grounds, and toy trains.25 min · taxi
- With kids Closed todayNational Science CentreOne of Asia's biggest, and it's all hands-on.20 min · taxi or rickshaw
- With kids Closed todayEod Adventure ParkClimbing, rope bridges, tunnels and target shooting, plus a corner for toddlers.35 min · taxi
- With kids Closed todayNational Zoological ParkNot many animals, but the grounds are green and pleasant.35 min · taxi
- With kids Closed todayFunky Li'l Munchkins Air-conditioned play centerTrampolines, slides and ball pits for ages 1–10. Perfect on a hot day.45 min · taxi 500 ₹ an hour
- With kids Closed todaySnow World DLF Mall of IndiaSnow, sledding and ice skating. Warm clothes provided.Sector 18 metro
- With kids Closed todayKidZania NoidaA kids' city for ages 4–13. A full day out, priced like one.metro
- Parks Closed todayLodhi GardenOld royal tombs and a duck pond, near Khan Market.25 min · rickshaw or taxi
- Parks Closed todayHauz Khas VillageRuins, the Deer Park and a big lake, with shops and restaurants in old buildings.40 min · taxi
- Markets Closed todayConnaught PlaceA modern shopping hub full of brands, with a fountain show in the evening.10 min · rickshaw (~60 ₹) or a 15-min walk
- Markets Closed todayPalika BazaarAn underground market. Cheap, and mostly knockoffs.10 min · next to Connaught Place
- Markets Closed todayChandni ChowkThe real Indian market: loud, packed and buzzing.Old Delhi
- Markets Closed todaySarojini Nagar MarketClothes, shoes and housewares, with plenty of genuine brands at low prices.30 min · rickshaw (~100 ₹)
- Markets Closed todayLajpat Nagar Central MarketJewelry, silverware and gemstones.taxi
- Markets Closed todayDilli HaatEvery stall represents a different region of India. Better for browsing than buying, and crowded on weekends.35 min · taxi Entry 10 ₹
- Markets Closed todayBubbles Ajay Guest HouseA lovely little Israeli-run shop with original designs, in the lobby of the Ajay.1 min walk
- Malls Closed todayPacific MallThe easiest mall to reach from the Chabad House. There’s a Decathlon.Tagore Garden metro + 3 min
- Malls Closed todayDLF Vasant KunjThree malls side by side, with every brand you can think of.45 min · taxi
- Malls Closed todayThe Great India Place NoidaA huge mall with a Decathlon, and more shopping centers around it.50 min · Sector 18 metro
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Getting around town
Metro
Buy a token at the station and tell the cashier where you're going. Hang on to it: you need it to get out at the other end. Runs daily, 6:00–23:00. The first car is for women only. Rickshaw
Quickest for short hops: about 60 ₹ to Connaught Place, about 100 ₹ to Sarojini Nagar. When you pay, remember which note you handed over. Some drivers palm it and show you a smaller one. A car for the day
On business or in town for a while? Prince hires out cars with drivers for longer stretches. +91 98104 85897 · We're not affiliated and can't vouch for the price. Right by the Chabad House
Money, SIM and laundry
Changing money
Avi Nesiot, in the alley parallel to the Chabad House. Israeli travelers swear by it.
ATMs: SBI or Bank of India charge no extra fee. Take out as much as you can in one go.
Local SIM
Vicks, in the first alley across from the Chabad House: turn right, then left. Bring your passport.
Airtel works across most of India. The SIM lasts three months, or until your visa runs out.
Money from Israel
Western Union: someone at home pays it in at an Israeli post office, and you collect it at the Main Bazaar branch with your passport.
You'll need the sender's name, their city and the 10-digit transfer number.
Laundry
Delhi laundries charge per item, so it adds up. Keren, right by the Chabad House, is the cheapest.
Another laundry service: 098117 50051
Health & emergencies
Something's wrong? Here's what to do.
BLK Hospital A private hospital with Western standards, about 15 minutes from the Chabad House. 011-3040-3040 Fortis Hospital Western standards, about 45 minutes from the Chabad House, near the airport. 011-4277-6222 Doctor on Main Bazaar For minor things only. 98103 44345 Israeli Embassy 3 Aurangzeb Road. Mon–Fri 9:00–12:30. 011-3041-4500
Skip the government hospitals. Go private.
Main Bazaar is safe to walk, evenings included. Women: late at night, it's better not to go alone.
Keep your money, phone and documents secure and out of sight, especially in crowds.
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