Magnificent monuments, intriguing museums, astonishing nightlife and loads of shopping; Delhi is truly a holidaymaker’s paradise. The capital city is thronged by tons of travellers all year-round for its fascinating fusion of the old and the new. However, it is the winter when this gorgeous town comes in its most dazzling form and allures hordes of vacationers to grab cheap flights to India. If you too have been dreaming of taking Delhi tour, then now is the perfect time to search for best deals on flights and holiday packages for the destination. Take a look at top things to do when visiting this India’s leading metropolis.

Qutub Minar and Red Fort: Step Back in Time

These are two of Delhi’s World Heritage Sites, and are indeed among the hottest attractions for tourists grabbing tickets on flights for holidays in India. If Red Fort is one of the most magnificent examples of Mughal architecture, Qutub Minar brings out the best of Islamic arts and architecture. Built in 1192, Qutub Minar is one of the tallest brick minarets in the world. Red Fort, along with its beautifully carved architraves, is known for a superb Light and Sound Show which narrates the rich history of the city.

Sarojini Nagar and Select City Walk: Shop till You drop

There is no denying in the fact that Delhi is a shopper’s paradise. From budget friendly markets to the uber-stylish malls; the city has got everything to leave shopaholics spoilt for choice. Budget travellers can save a lot by shopping at Sarojini Nagar market. This lively market-place is a one-stop spot for all items, from clothing to footwear and bags to artificial jewellery, and allows one to make the most of the monies spent on cheap flights for visiting India. The swanky Select City Walk Mall is replete with showrooms of international brands and trendy stalls (rooftop) which will offer you everything shopping-worthy. Cherry on the cake are the numerous winter sales at the markets and malls.

With myriad dining avenues offering a variety of delicious cuisines, Delhi also leaves epicureans gloating over their decision of grabbing deals on flights for India holidays.

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is the premier international gateway that greets passengers on long-haul flights bound for India’s thriving capital city of Delhi. The aerodrome is highly acclaimed for its modish set of passenger facilities and has been conferred with several awards for its brilliant facilities. Recently, IGI was named as the world’s second best airport by ACI. The grandiosity of this majestic airport often pleasingly shocks and overwhelms first time visitors who hop aboard long-haul flights for holidays to the metropolis. Here’s a little insight into the excellent facilities available at Delhi’s IGI intended for first-time visitors on flights to the city.

Lounges

It features several lavish lounges that loaded with deluxe set of business and leisure facilities including snacks/beverages, TV screens, showers and much more to pamper passengers booking flights to Delhi. Some of the most prestigious lounges at the aerodrome include ITC’s Green Lounge, The American Express Platinum Lounge and Plaza Premium Lounge.

Dining & Shopping

Numerous eateries and duty-free shops peppered across the complex ensure gratifying experiences for epicureans and shoppers. The duty free shopping scene at the aerodrome is sure to spellbind even the most discerning of the shoppers on long haul flights to the metropolis, while epicureans may indulge in some of the best regional and global flavours at one of the many cafes, bars and fine dining restaurants.

Airport Hotel

Beautifully set in the heart of Delhi’s IGI, the 4 star Eaton Smart hotel features 93 rooms filled with sumptuous set of facilities. Situated at level 5 of Terminal 3, the hotel features fully equipped fitness centre, rejuvenating Spa and a host of other business and leisure facilities ensuring comfortable stays for the guests.

Location & Connectivity

The popular aerodrome is located at a distance of around 22kms from the city centre and is well-connected to the rest of Delhi with excellent means of transports. Delhi Metro train, Buses and Taxicabs are just some of the many preferred modes of transportation available for passengers planning to navigate to different city points from the terminal complex.

International flights bound for Delhi have long been popular amongst those who wish to get a slice of India’s rich history and colourful cultures, explore the magnificence of Mughal memorabilia and follow city’s street food craze. However, making advance bookings for flights and accommodations for holidays in India’s thriving capital during December have another reason to be proud of their decision. The city will be hosting the much talked about film fiesta during the month.

Internet sources reveal that the second action-packed edition of Delhi International Film Festival (DIFF) 2013 will unfold in December beginning the 21st to last for seven exciting days until 27th.

The event will showcase an exciting line-up of thought-provoking cinema celebrating the best in India and global cinema! With such a colourful showcase of thought provoking films from across the globe, the event makes for a memorable activity on the itineraries of cinema lovers who have already booked their seats aboard flights to the city during December.

The festival will feature cinema from India and overseas across 10 different sections including World Cinema, Cinema Across the border, NRI Cinema, Student Films, Short Films and Documentaries.

Furthermore, the fest will also host numerous other programmes including a fashion show and talent hunt competition. These entertaining, engaging and enriching events at the fest make for some other compelling reasons for cineastes as well as amateur and professional film makers to look for last minute deals on flights to attend the event.

The month of December is among the best time to visit Delhi. The pleasant weather during this time of the year makes it a pleasant experience to go out for sightseeing and enjoy outdoor activities during the days as well as nights. In addition, the city comes alive culturally in the month of December with numerous concerts and stage shows being put up every week. Conversely, film enthusiasts planning to hop aboard flights to the Delhi particularly for the event can have a wonderful time in Delhi with countless attractions and activities to indulge in.

We all know that Delhi is India’s food capital with a wonderful entourage of fine dining joints that are hugely popular with foreigners who invest on air tickets to Delhi. But what most people are not aware of is the city’s’ wealth of few spectacular small eating joints that serve the most lip-smacking fare available to mankind. They do not have the fine cutlery and crockery and a ‘oh so classy’ ambience but the fare served at such joints is manna from heaven!

Chengazi is one such restaurant in the shambolic central-west part of Delhi where the culinary gods come together to create savoury dishes for the betterment of the man. Huge crowds can be seen here at the dinner time. Of course, most of them are locals and it is very seldom that a foreigner is seen here jostling with the locals, but then not many are aware of this paradise in Delhi. The kinds who pick up premium class tickets on flights and want everything corresponding to that in-flight experience better avoid the place as it isn’t cut out for them. There could be pushing, there could be shoving and the crowd could be dodgy but once you sit down and start relishing the Chengazi Chicken with khameeri naan, you will only think how soon are you going to visit the eatery next! The prices are very cheap but surprisingly that is not the talking point. Dozens of luxury sedans and SUVs on the roadside give you an idea of the clientele.

Being in CP, Kake Da Dhaba is well-off location-wise but the ambience and interiors (if any) compete with that of Chengazi. Same goes for the food. Foreign tourists are not a rarity here as the place is pretty visible. Often, there is a large crowd that waits for their tickets to table outside the small place, giving an impression of some brewing trouble! But no, this is just a flourishing business with lip-smacking food being its only saleable product. Spending money on air tickets for a tour of Delhi seems worthwhile once the diner finds a table at Kake Da Dhaba and starts gorging on the butter chicken.

As the black of nature engulfs Delhi, the bright of man-made blankets the Indian capital! A beautiful city any time of day, Delhi shifts its gear of appeal a notch or two during the night time. For those who are visiting the city for the very first time, it makes a luring prospective to unravel the capital’s night façade after making use of tickets for flights and landing at Delhi international airport.

One of the most popular night spots in Delhi is the bisecting Raj Path, an enormous road that leads to the President’s House from India Gate. It sure is privilege to stand next to the towering, floodlit India Gate and arrest the very essence of Indian patriotism. Even foreigners will love the place. The area is very lively in the night, with street side vendors and colourful performers going on with their business, which is to lure the dozens who are present here. Surely, a fine place to squeeze out the maximum juice of Indian favours after investing on tickets for flights to the city!

Those who are a bit more adventurous can plan a trip to the Old Delhi in night. Check out the beautifully-lit Red Fort and Jama Masjid in the area. Also, make sure to explore the night markets of the place.

Nightlife in Delhi is not the best in the country but there is still a lot going on in the Indian capital that becharms night revellers into boarding flights bound to Delhi. There are numerous discos and nightclubs in the metropolis that gift a wonderful time to the party-lovers. Some of the best known night joints include F-Bar & Lounge (Ashok Hotel), CJ’s (Le Meridian) and Kitty Su (The LaLiT).

For culture vulture among those boarding flights, the city offers countless cultural performances and shows. Check out places like the Indian Habitat Centre for them.