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Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad)


This is the most comfortable and most popular of the many cafes in the Tibetan enclave and does good strong coffee plus a range of set breakfasts (until noon) as well as sandwiches, decent pizza and a tempting selection of cakes.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad) attractions

1. Signature Bridge

0.35 MILES

Iconic new suspension bridge over the Yamuna River. It's tower is the tallest structure in Delhi. Can be viewed from the Tibetan enclave of Majnu-ka-Tilla.

2. Coronation Durbar Site

2.2 MILES

This historical oddity is worth seeking out if you like exploring forgotten corners. Around 10km north of Old Delhi, a lone obelisk marks the site where…

3. Ashoka Pillar

2.24 MILES

Dating from the 3rd-century-BC reign of the Buddhist emperor Ashoka, the pillar was brought here by Feroz Shah, and is incredibly well preserved.

4. Mutiny Memorial

2.31 MILES

Erected in 1863, this red sandstone gothic tower was built by the British to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who died in British service…

5. Nicholson Cemetery

2.32 MILES

Close to Kashmere Gate, this forgotten cemetery is the last resting place for hundreds of Delhi’s colonial-era residents, many of whom perished in…

6. Kashmere Gate

2.5 MILES

This northernmost gate (leading to Kashmir) was the largest of all the entrances to the walled city. It was only built in the 19th century, and was…

7. Delhi Public Library

2.95 MILES

Established in 1951, Delhi's library is open to all those with proof of residency, and has 1.6 million books in various languages.

8. Salimgarh

3.02 MILES

Across a bridge from the Red Fort, but part of the same complex, this fort was established by Salim Shah Suri in 1546, so predates its grander neighbour…