Cheap flight from Bangkok to New Delhi from $122

Delhi, officially named National Capital Territory of Delhi is a union territory of India and comprises of New Delhi which is the capital of the country. Its population is approximately 11 million, the second-highest in India. Through the past, Delhi has been the capital for a majority of kingdoms and empires, particularly the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. The city has been seized, looted and restored several times, especially in the medieval period, and contemporary Delhi is a collection of cities spread across the metropolis region.

Tip: The climate of Delhi is an overlap between monsoon-influenced humid subtropical and semi-arid, so visitors are advised to prepare accordingly.

Getting to Delhi

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is approximately at a distance of 20 km from the city and it would take about 40 minutes to reach the city. One can easily find flights from Bangkok to Delhi because there are several airlines offering their services. There are also direct flights from Bangkok to Delhi; some flights to Delhi have one connecting stop in between. Numerous cheap flights from Bangkok to Delhi are operated by airlines like Indigo and SpiceJet. The overall flight duration varies from 4 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours depending on the duration of the layover in between.

Tip: It is advisable to book your flight tickets well in advance to get the best prices and offers.

What to do

There are several historical monuments from the influence of the Sultanate and the Mughals like Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lodi Garden, and Jama Masjid. Travellers can also lose themselves on a shopping spree in the government emporiums of Indian craftsmanship near Connaught Place, for best bargains in the flea markets of Sarojini Nagar, Janpath, and Dilli Haat for all types of crafts. Old Delhi is a delight of narrow bazaars of the medieval period to get lost in, visit the home of the legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib, and explore Khari Baoli which is the biggest spice bazaar of Asia. Art connoisseurs can enjoy and be taken away by the wealth of Indian art at the National Museum and foodies will find a wide range of cuisines of street food and fancy restaurants.

Tip: Major road-based public transport facilities in Delhi are provided by DTC buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, cycle-rickshaws and a very well connected metro so travellers are advised to plan their transportation to their taste beforehand.

Where to stay

Karol Bagh is the best area for first-timers in India due to its connectivity and amazing shopping avenues. For those who are on a tight budget and don’t mind noisy crowded areas, Paharganj is the perfect area to stay in. Connaught Place offers colonial buildings and architecture and a great nightlife as it is the central business district. There is also Hauz Khas for a more historic feel and it is at a walkable distance to most of the monuments as well is the coolest place to stay in. Finally, there is South Delhi which the most recommended place for families to stay in as it is generally more laidback area of less chaotic roads and neighbourhoods and safe too. There are a wide variety of cheap hotels and hostels along with luxury hotels and five-star resorts in almost all of these areas so travellers can choose the areas which have more of what they are seeking.

Tip: Delhi offers a variety of experiences that can be curated to specific tastes for which early reservations are recommended for a hassle-free stay.

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