Delhi is considered the food capital of India for a reason! The city has uncountable streets, markets, and roads dedicated to food. Despite the year-round availability of lip-smacking delicacies, you would see one or the other food festival happening in various parts every few weeks! Most of them are all-day events that may last from a day to a week, so you can stop by right after touching down on your Guwahati to Delhi flight.
Here's a round-up of the top 5 food festivals to catch if you happen to be in Delhi at the right time: 1. The Grub Fest The Grub Fest is the largest food extravaganza that people enjoy every year. And it gets bigger and better with each passing year. The fest welcomes domestic and international food chains that put up stalls for two days. Even individuals willing to treat the visitors can get stalls by paying the fee. The entrance fee is around INR 300, which may change as the Grub grows. This festival is more than just food, with games, carnival rides, horse spins, and music for a fun-filled day. It happens at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. 2. NASVI Street Food Festival The National Association of Street Vendors of India organizes this food festival. It is the largest Asian food festival in India. You can find everything from authentic Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and South Asian cuisine. The three-day fiesta serves you not just food but merchandise, handicrafts, and jewellery too. It has a dedicated kids section to keep the little ones busy with games and gifts. Notably, the festival happens at different places every year. You might want to check their website before you plan your Guwahati to Delhi flights. 3. The Palate Fest One of the iconic festivals in the country, the Palate Fest is your go-to if you belong to the café-only club. It brings together niche food chains, restaurants, and chefs who serve the best and most innovative dishes to their guests. The prices are towards the upper side as chefs from 5 or even 7-star restaurants participate here. You can enjoy gripping music and dance performances or choose to take a tip or two from the experts in their sessions on culinary skills. You can even purchase ingredients or gourmet delights to bring back in your Delhi to Guwahati flight to relish later. The fest continues for three days in the Ashoka Hotel in Delhi’s diplomatic area – Chanakyapuri. You may even book a cooking session to learn from the finest in the industry. 4. International Mango Festival Do you even want to know why mango gets its festival? Because it is the king of fruits! Exclusively exported mango varieties are also available for you to taste and buy. Mangoes, mango juice, marmalades, dried mango squash, mango candy, and even mango ice cream have it all at this 12-hour fest that happens every year at the Talkatora Stadium. It takes place in the summer months, mostly July, so plan your visit accordingly if you are a mango maniac. Just to let you know, there are more than 500 varieties of mangoes on display here. 5. Horn-Ok-Please Street Food Festival Horn-Ok-Please is run by food trucks. It is the latest addition to Delhi’s long list of food festivals. The fest has a unique vibe with a décor full of leafy palm trees, tiki masks, and a super laid-back atmosphere. It’s a carnival complete with magic shows, beach lighting, serving cocktails, fun activities, live bands, and a flea market to bring back souvenirs.
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