Insight Smart Guides: Delhi

SmartGuide Delhi reveals this fascinating city through snappy, easy-to-find listings, complemented by beautiful, full-colour pictures and detailed mapping. Targeted at confident and curious travellers in their mid-20s to mid-50s, the listings provide all the information needed to keep foodies, clubbers, culture vultures and keen shoppers more than busy during a short to medium-length break. The guide starts with an engaging introduction to Delhi and a round-up of this vibrant city's highlights, suggesting six must-see attractions. It then explores eight districts and regions in and around the city in the Areas section, from the central hub and shopping area of Connaught Place, through the atmospheric neighbourhoods and must-see sights of Old Delhi, Raj Ghat and Chanakyapuri to the booming suburbs of Gurgaon and Noida. Each chapter condenses the city's important neighbourhoods to one spread, giving the reader instant access to all the key sights and attractions. A detailed locator map and tone-setting photography provide quick orientation. The A-Z section is the heart of the guide, comprising a comprehensive directory of the destination's key attractions organised by theme and then by area, including Architecture, Cafes and Bars, Hotels, Museums and Galleries, Restaurants and Shopping, among many others. With over 400 listings chosen and updated by a local writer, readers can pick and choose what to see and do whether trying street food or exploring ancient forts. In addition, Insight Guides' trademark cultural and historical focus is evident in the chapters devoted to the city's colourful Festivals, Film, History, Politics, Literature and Theatre, Music and Dance, which provide high-quality background information on Delhi. Detailed practical information is found in Essentials and Transport, to help readers get the most out of their visit to the Indian capital. Finally, the Atlas section offers fully indexed street mapping to help readers find their way around easily.