New Delhi

The Imperial New Delhi

A grand colonial-era palace hotel on Janpath with world-class art collections and the legendary 1911 Bar. Cricket and football fans choose this iconic Delhi landmark for its unrivaled old-world elegance and proximity to India Gate.

The Leela Palace New Delhi

Delhi's most opulent hotel in the Diplomatic Enclave, inspired by Lutyens' Delhi architecture. International cricket teams and sports delegations choose The Leela Palace for its proximity to Arun Jaitley Stadium and its world-class Le Cirque restaurant.

The Lodhi

Ultra-luxury hotel in central Delhi where every room features a private plunge pool. Just 15 minutes from Arun Jaitley Stadium, it's the preferred stay for visiting cricket dignitaries and fans seeking the finest accommodation in the capital.

The Oberoi New Delhi

Ultra-luxury hotel overlooking the Delhi Golf Club with impeccable service and award-winning restaurants. The hotel of choice for international cricket boards during major series, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium just a short drive away.

Where to Eat in New Delhi

Bukhara

Legendary restaurant at ITC Maurya famous for its Dal Bukhara and enormous naan, served without cutlery. A must-visit that has hosted heads of state, cricket legends, and Bollywood stars — every international cricket team dining here during Delhi Test matches is practically tradition.

Chandni Chowk Food Walk

Old Delhi's legendary street food lane serves the best parathas, jalebis, and chaat in India — essential cricket-fan fuel dating back to the Mughal era.

Indian Accent

One of India's most acclaimed restaurants, reinventing traditional Indian cuisine with global techniques and seasonal ingredients. Located in The Lodhi hotel, it's where visiting cricket teams and VIPs dine during Test matches at nearby Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Karim's

Legendary Delhi restaurant near Jama Masjid serving Mughlai cuisine since 1913, famous for seekh kebabs, nihari, and mutton burra. A must-visit for cricket fans heading to Arun Jaitley Stadium, offering flavors that have delighted generations of food lovers.

Paranthe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk

Paranthe Wali Gali in Chandni Chowk is one of Delhi's most celebrated food streets, where generations of cricket fans have fueled their match-day energy with stuffed parathas — filled with everything from potato and paneer to banana and rabri — before heading to Feroz Shah Kotla. The narrow lane's centuries-old paratha shops compete fiercely for the title of best in the city, and the surrounding Chandni Chowk market provides an overwhelming sensory experience unique to Delhi. Eating here before an IPL evening game is as quintessentially Delhi as the sport itself.

Best Bars in New Delhi

1911 Bar at The Imperial

Elegant bar at The Imperial hotel on Janpath, dripping with colonial-era charm and serving classic cocktails. Named after the year Delhi became India's capital, it's a favorite gathering spot for cricket journalists and sports officials during test matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

AMA Cafe

A craft beer hub in Hauz Khas Village pouring Indian microbrews alongside global taps in a heritage building. Cricket fans from nearby Feroz Shah Kotla and IPL visitors discover India's booming craft beer scene over hoppy pints and bar snacks.

Connaught Place Sports Bar District

Connaught Place's circular colonnaded shopping district contains several of Delhi's best sports bars, including Howzat! and other venues dedicated to cricket watch parties during IPL and international series. The mix of Delhi's cosmopolitan crowd and intense cricket passion creates a uniquely charged atmosphere on match evenings. Craft Indian beers and grilled kebabs from the surrounding restaurants fuel marathon watch parties.

Raasta

Vibrant Caribbean-themed bar in Hauz Khas Village serving rum cocktails and craft beers to a reggae soundtrack. Popular among young Delhi cricket fans for post-match celebrations after IPL games at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Social Hauz Khas

Social in Hauz Khas Village is Delhi's hippest hybrid café-bar-workspace and becomes a roaring cricket den during IPL matches and international Test series, with Delhi Capitals fans taking over every screen. The creative cocktail menu includes Indian-inspired twists, and the rustic-industrial setting in one of Delhi's most atmospheric heritage villages makes it a genuine fan destination. Weekend IPL watch parties here turn the terrace into one of the city's most electric social spaces.

The Blues Bar

Intimate live music venue in Hauz Khas Village with craft cocktails and nightly performances ranging from blues to indie rock. A favorite late-night haunt for visiting IPL players and cricket fans celebrating a Delhi Capitals victory.

Fan Attractions in New Delhi

Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla)

Visit one of the oldest cricket grounds in India, home to the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise and steeped in Test cricket history dating back to 1883. The 41,000-seat stadium sits adjacent to the ruins of Feroz Shah Kotla fort, creating a unique backdrop where medieval Tughlaq-era architecture meets modern cricket.

Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) Cricket Experience

Experience cricket at the historic Arun Jaitley Stadium, home of the Delhi Capitals IPL franchise and one of the oldest cricket grounds in India, dating to 1883. The 41,000-seat venue has hosted legendary Test matches and IPL clashes, with the ruins of a Mughal-era fort visible just beyond the boundary.

Arun Jaitley Stadium Cricket Tour

Formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is one of cricket's great historic grounds, home to the Delhi Capitals in the IPL and a regular Test match venue. The stadium's long history includes Anil Kumble's famous 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999. Tours take cricket fans through the pavilion, the players' dressing rooms, and the media center above the iconic ground.

Delhi IPL Fan Parks

During the IPL season, Delhi's parks and public spaces host official fan parks with giant screens, games, and food stalls where tens of thousands watch Delhi Capitals matches. The energy rivals the stadium itself, with entire families making the fan park visit an annual cricket ritual. Street food vendors selling chaat and chole bhature cater to the cricket crowds.

India Gate & Kartavya Path

Visit India Gate, the 42-meter war memorial at the heart of New Delhi's grand Kartavya Path boulevard. The monument honors 70,000 soldiers and is a gathering point during national celebrations and major sporting victories. The surrounding lawns come alive in the evenings with families, street food vendors, and cricket fans.

India Gate Walk

Walk the grand Rajpath boulevard to India Gate, Delhi's war memorial — cricket celebrations erupt here after major Indian victories, lighting up the capital.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium

Delhi's premier multi-sport arena hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games and regularly stages Indian football federation matches and athletics championships. The stadium tour covers its transformation from colonial-era venue to modern Olympic-standard facility. ISL Delhi matches here bring the city's growing football fanbase together in impressive numbers.

Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Tour

Delhi's principal multi-purpose stadium hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games and is the largest football stadium in India with a 75,000-seat capacity. Tours reveal the facility's transformation from its 1982 Asian Games origins to its modern Commonwealth-era upgrades. Football fans will appreciate the stadium's role in growing the beautiful game in a country increasingly embracing European football culture.

Kartavya Path (Rajpath)

Kartavya Path — India's great ceremonial boulevard stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate — is the spine of national sporting celebration in Delhi, where World Cup-winning teams parade, marathon routes pass, and Republic Day's athletic displays draw hundreds of thousands of spectators annually. Sports fans use the promenade for morning runs past India Gate and for the informal cricket matches that spring up on the lawns on weekends, connecting visitors to Delhi's grassroots sports culture. The evening illumination of India Gate makes it one of Asia's most beautiful public spaces.

Lodhi Colony Street Art Walk

Lodhi Colony's open-air art district — created by the St+Art India Foundation — is a 1km stretch of colonial bungalows transformed into one of Asia's finest outdoor mural galleries. Music and sports fans discover it as the perfect morning activity before an evening concert or cricket match at Arun Jaitley Stadium nearby. The murals celebrate Indian cultural icons, athletes, and abstract concepts in vivid colour, making for genuinely compelling Instagram content and a deeper understanding of modern Delhi's creative spirit.