Since the times of the sultanates of Delhi in the medieval ages, this city has been known for its entertainment quotient. Diaries of British officials and various records of the city people during the entire 18th and 19th century point to the vibrant nightlife that was prevalent in the city even then. During the time of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughul emperor of India, poetry sessions used to go on till dawn, sometimes attended by great poets like Zauq and Ghalib, in the presence of the emperor himself. On the other hand, the famous dancing girls of Delhi kept their patrons enthralled by their performances, accompanied by the best music of the time. The tradition continues even today, as Delhi wakes up to varied beats and moves of the night revelers, as night sets in. The Delhi tours are not only about the historic buildings of the city, the Capital by night is an even more impressive sight, than during day.

As darkness covers Delhi, the city lights up with neon signs and street halogens, not to mention the uncountable households lit up. From any vantage point, this is a splendid sight, especially around some famous monuments like the red fort in old Delhi which stand as silhouetted behemoths surrounded by countless glowworms. One of the most famous scenes you will come across during tours is the Raj Path, the vast road leading up to the president’s residence, which is fabulously lit up after sunset. The India gate, a memorial to the brave soldiers of India, also stands proudly, floodlit, and compelling gazes from passengers of passing vehicles. The narrow streets of the legendary bazaars of Delhi start bustling with life as families visit their favorite shops to buy essential items and homebound people start feasting on the street side delicacies after a hard day’s work. The Delhi tours are incomplete without a visit to these famed bazaars, including the historic Chandni Chowk in old Delhi.

Coming back to the night revelers, Delhi is fast catching up with Mumbai and Bangalore as one of the best cities of India in terms of nightlife. Famous hotels and resorts have the most famous discos and nightclubs. Delhi has a large Punjabi population and the music in these places comprises mostly of music based on the beats of bhangra, a very popular form of Punjabi dance. DJs are highly in demand and most nightclubs feature the best DJs in India and regularly organize theme parties that attract a lot of party goers, including travelers enjoying their Delhi tours. Apart from the discos of the luxury hotels like Djinns in Hyatt Regency at Ring road, there are other well known nightclubs, including many located around Connaught Place. Some of the best known night joints frequented by the night birds of Delhi include CJ’s at Le Meridian, Some place else in Park, and Annabelles, at the Inter-Continental at Barakhamba Avenue. For admirer’s of western music, there are many options, an example is the live jazz performances at the bar in Maurya Sheraton, and the Tavern at Hotel Imperial.


For the culturally inclined, the city offers many cultural performances and shows. For tourists on their Delhi Tours Delhi offers excellent after dark recreation. These include cultural performances at places like the Indian Habitat Center, and other famous auditoriums of the city. The light and sound show at the Red Fort is undoubtedly one of the best attractions of Delhi after dark.

Although Delhi is not particularly known for its nightlife, a large crowd of young and energetic people regularly dance their nights away in this city which as mentioned before has a long tradition of night revelry. The Delhi visit give tourists an opportunity to experience the vibrant nightlife of this old city, with a wide variety of entertainment options. Close