
The Lodhi
Delhi, India
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Jaw-dropping ancient monuments rub shoulders with sparkling shopping malls; bicycle rickshaws give way to ultra-luxe cars; and million-dollar homes sit cheek-by-jowl with ever-expanding 'unauthorised' colonies. These two vastly different worlds are best exemplified by Old and New Delhi. Built by the British as the imperial capital of India, the elegant new city is home to tree-lined avenues, grand architecture and wide, open spaces. By contrast, Old Delhi is an unruly warren of narrow alleyways, crumbling buildings and vibrant crowds of people.
Delhi shines between October and March, with sunny days, cool evenings and some of the capital’s most colourful festivals. The only blip in the climatic calendar during this stretch is January, when soup-thick fog is not uncommon. From April onwards, the mercury soars, and May and June see temperatures rocket above a scorching 40°C. During July and August, the monsoons arrive and things get sticky.