To step into Old Delhi is to step back in time. Founded as the walled city of Shahjahanabad in 1639, this area is a sensory explosion of sights, sounds, and scents. It stands in stark contrast to the wide, orderly avenues of New Delhi.
The area is anchored by the imposing Red Fort and the massive Jama Masjid. However, the true pulse of Old Delhi is found in Chandni Chowk—a labyrinth of narrow, chaotic alleyways where generations-old businesses sell everything from wholesale spices and bridal lehengas to some of the world's finest street food. Navigating the tangled web of electrical wires and bustling rickshaws here is an essential, unforgettable Delhi experience.