New Delhi
Virtual Walk · India
Take a free virtual walk through New Delhi, India — no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from New Delhi's streets, letting you explore Asia's cities from anywhere in the world. Choose from 4 different walking tour videos across the city.
In December 1911, King George V announced that India's capital would move from Calcutta to Delhi — a city that had already served as the capital of at least seven previous empires. Architects Lutyens and Baker spent 20 years designing the new imperial capital with monumental avenues radiating from Raisina Hill. New Delhi was formally inaugurated on February 13, 1931 — just sixteen years before the British departed, making it history's most lavishly built short-term colonial capital.
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 5,000 years and has served as the capital of at least seven consecutive empires, giving it more historical layers than almost any city on Earth. The best time for a virtual walk through New Delhi is winter (october–march) — summers are brutal above 45°c. Must-try local foods include Butter chicken (invented in Delhi), Chole bhature, Paranthe Wali Gali (Old Delhi flatbreads).
Local Greeting
Namaste / Sat Sri Akal
How locals say hello in New Delhi
Best Time to Visit
Winter (October–March) — summers are brutal above 45°C
Must Eat
Local Tip
Use the Delhi Metro — it's cheap, clean, AC, and covers every major sight. Auto-rickshaws should use meters but usually won't; agree on a price first.
Origin Story
ModernIn December 1911, King George V announced that India's capital would move from Calcutta to Delhi — a city that had already served as the capital of at least seven previous empires. Architects Lutyens and Baker spent 20 years designing the new imperial capital with monumental avenues radiating from Raisina Hill. New Delhi was formally inaugurated on February 13, 1931 — just sixteen years before the British departed, making it history's most lavishly built short-term colonial capital.
Fun Fact
Delhi has been continuously inhabited for over 5,000 years and has served as the capital of at least seven consecutive empires, giving it more historical layers than almost any city on Earth.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Cover your head when entering Sikh gurdwaras
- ✓Remove shoes at all religious sites
- ✓Haggle politely at Chandni Chowk and Sarojini Nagar
- ✓Try the street food in Old Delhi — it's legendary
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Visit India Gate at peak summer midday — it's an open field with zero shade
- ✕Carry large denomination notes — change is often scarce
- ✕Ignore the pollution forecast — AQI spikes in November–January
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