10 Things of Delhi and a True Deliites

Delhi is a city of amazing places from classical architecture to big malls and multiplexes. Dilliwalas love their city with all its oddity.  You are not a true Delhiites if you don't know these things in Delhi. 10 things of  Delhi and a True Delhiites.

Dilwalo ki Dilli

So how much Delhiite are you?  

1. Delhi slangs

Delhi Slangs

Delhiites has their different kind of swaggy language. They have their own slangs such as Bhai Nahi hai tu?, Scene kya hai Bro?, Chal pakka mat, Vella!, Bro!, Jugaad!, Janta nahi main kon hu?, Bhasad, Bhand, Ghanta, Zamuna paar se ho? etc. All Dilliwala have surely used these words that make them a true Delhiites.

2. Can't live without Street food 

Love for Street Food

Delhiites can't live without street food. Street food is something that they die for. From Chole Bhature, Chole Kulche to street-side momos, from an expansion of golgappes to highly spiced chowmein and chaat. All Dilliwale love to eat street foods.

3. Best Shopping places of Delhi

Shopping Places

In Delhi, you can do shopping till dropping. Whether a good deal of clothes from Sarojini and Janpath, the handicraft from Dilli Haat, or the electronics from Gaffer market and Palika bazaar. These are the best places to do shopping in Delhi. Here you can get everything that matches your flavor and budget.

4. Rikshaw and Metro are the lifelines of Delhiites

Metro & Rikshaw are lifelines

Delhi Metro is the pride of the city. It is one of the Best metro rail networks in the world. Delhiites are very dependent on Metro and rikshaw. Both are their lifelines. Metro connects Delhi from one end to the other. It is very affordable and comfy for all. And Rikshaws are the best transport for a short distance ride. Delhiites are very used to it, they take rikshaw even for 5 min walk.

5. Heart of Delhi Chandni Chowk

Heart of Delhi

Chandni Chowk is the heart of Delhi. It is one of the busiest and chaotic markets of Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk is famous for its Wholesale Market where you can get everything under your budget. Bhagirathi Palace, Nai Sadak, Khari baoli, etc are the famous markets of Chandni Chowk. It is also known for its foods, you can have delicious street foods here. Paranthe wale, Kake ki Hatti, Kachori Wala, etc are a very popular food corner of Chandni Chowk.

 

6. Hanging out places

Hangout Places

In Delhi, weekends are for Hanging out. Delhiwale loves to go out with their family and friends. There are lots of Hanging out places in Delhi like India Gate, Connaught Palace, World of wonder, Hauz Khas Village, Lodhi Garden, etc are the best hanging out places of college-going students and picnic spots for families.

7. Historical Architectural Monuments

Historical Architectural Monuments

Delhi is a place of Mugal's and here are many ancient architectural monuments. Qutub Minar to Red Fort, Humayun Tomb to Purana Kila is the famous monuments of Delhi. Ugrasen ki baoli and Firoz Shah Kotla Fort are incredible and historical pieces of architecture. 

8. It's common to breathe in polluted air

Polluted Delhi

Pollution Pollution!! Delhi's pollution has been consistently a matter of concern. The level of pollution is always high and toxic. That's why Delhiites have become used to it. Now, they become pro to live in this polluted air. 

9. Delhi's unpredictable weather 

Delhi's Weather

Delhi weather is very unpredictable. Here summer is freaking hot (uff yeh garmi!) and winter is bitterly cold (haaye Sardi). And rain is the king of all seasons. Rain is very unusual here. It rains here at any time in any season. Really, Delhi's weather is very uncertain.

10. Jantar Mantar an official Protest site

Protest at Jantar Mantar 

Whenever something major happens in Delhi, Peoples protest at Jantar Mantar. There is always some protest is going on. Now Jantar Mantar has become an official Protest spot of Delhi (Dharna Sthal). 

I know Delhi is noisy, crowded, unsafe and polluted. But for Dilliwales, this is the best place to stay. After all, it is Dilwalo ki Dilli.

Saddi Dilli

These are just 10 things of Delhi and a true Delhiites(Dilliwale) which makes us love for our Delhi. 

Let us know your favorite thing about Delhi.