In and Around Delhi

SLEEP

The Lodhi

An ultra-modern hideaway in the heart of the city, the 111-room hotel has one serious advantage over every other city property: Most rooms come with heated plunge pools (above) and balconies, a welcome treat after a hectic day. Bentleys and Ferraris mill about the parking lot, but ask to have the hotel autorickshaw take you out for a spin. From $270; thelodhi.com

The Imperial

At this colonial-era grande dame, which originally opened back in 1936, spend an afternoon strolling the corridors. Like a museum, thousands of vintage pictures from across India decorate the hotel. In the Spice Route restaurant, an entire 16th-century temple from Kerala is embedded throughout the elaborately designed dining room, which depicts the nine stages of life and reincarnation. From $145; theimperialindia.com

EAT

Indian Accent

India’s best restaurant may have outposts in New York and London, but nothing compares to chef Manish Mehrotra’s original (below), located at The Lodhi. The seemingly never-ending tasting menu showcases resolutely Indian flavors in a compellingly modern way. indianaccent.com

Sly Granny

Khan Market is the city’s shopping and dining mecca. That’s where you’ll find this buzzy new restaurant with an eclectic, witty fusion menu and a can’t-miss cocktail list. Try the South Indian–style pulled-chicken tacos, ratatouille calzone, Moroccan chicken flatbread, and sangria in the homey, comfortably cluttered dining room. slystorys.in

SHOP

Nappa Dori 

 Home to one of India’s chicest accessories labels, the Nappa Dori flagship (above) in the Dhan Mill Compound is a sprawling, warehouse-like space filled with the brand’s leather bags, wallets, and accessories. When you’re done shopping, refuel at their airy Café Dori. nappadori.com

Santushti Complex 

 This outdoor shopping center feels less like a mall and more like a leafy village, with a handful of shops spread out across lovely gardens. Browse block-print dresses and linens at Anokhi, an assortment of teas at Sancha Tea Boutique, and colorful scarves and tunics at Tulsi. santushtishoppingcomplex.business.site

Good Earth and Nicobar 

These sister brands are go-tos for Indian interiors, fashion, and accessories—Good Earth has more traditional, high-end finds, while Nicobar channels a more contemporary, tropical aesthetic. goodearth.in; nicobar.com

SEE

Micato Safaris

Modern New Delhi is the latest in a line of eight distinct cities that have thrived here under various rulers for a thousand years. With a Micato guide, visit historic sites like the 1193-built Qutub Minar tower and the 16th-century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun; see how thousands of meals are prepared by volunteers each day at the 18th-century Gurudwara Bangla Sahib; and cruise past the grand boulevards conceived by British architect Edwin Lutyens. Then dive into the lively labyrinthine alleys of Old Delhi, take a cycle rickshaw past the 17th-century Jama Masjid, go shopping in Chandni Chowk, and sample piping hot parathas and samosas in Paranthe Wali Gali, a narrow lane that’s home to some of the city’s best food. micato.com