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The
nightlife
scene in Delhi is in full swing, with the advent of pubs and private nightclubs. During the week, the clubs are empty - stick to central restaurants and the well-stocked bars at upmarket hotels if you want some atmosphere. Come the weekend, though, bars are full by 9pm and clubs take off at midnight. Most clubs are in five-star hotels and operate couples-only policies at the door; women usually get in free, and men pay Rs400. Another option is to take an auto to
India Gate
and Rajpath any night after 8pm for a nightly people's party that attracts huge crowds who mill about, snacking and eating ice cream; women on their own are likely to encounter hassle.
The city fares well on the cultural front. A range of indoor and outdoor venues host performances of classical dance such as Bharatnatyam and Kathakali; one Sunday a month a classical concert is held free of charge in Nehru Park - but you'll have to be there very early to get in. Check any of the listings magazines we've detailed to see what's on at
India International Centre
, a good place to catch art exhibitions, lectures and films on all aspects of Indian culture and environment. The colossal new
India Habitat Centre
, the
British Council
and the
art
and
theatre auditoria
around India Gate are all renowned for their innovative shows and high-standard drama in both Hindi and English mediums. If you crave a Hollywood or a Bollywood hit, there are a number of good
cinemas
, such as the
Regal
in Connaught Place and the
Chanakya
in Chanakyapuri - this has just been refurbished, is safe for women on their own and shows recent Hollywood blockbusters, as do the PVR Priya in Vasant Vihar and the PVR Anupam in Saket.
Bars
Blues
, N-17 Connaught Place. A snazzy bar and restaurant, offering an eclectic range of loud music but little in the way of blues and jazz. The bar staff are all pros at mixing extravagant cocktails.
Djinns
,
Hyatt Regency...
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Discos
Most, if not all, of the
discos
popular with elite Delhi-ites are in the luxury hotels; many now are free but you have to buy at least one drink.
Ghungroo
,
Maurya Sheraton
tel 011/611 2233. Delhi's oldest...
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Dance and drama
Dances of India
, Parsi Anjuman Hall, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg tel 011/623 4689. Excellent classical, folk and tribal dance. Daily 7-8pm.
Habitat World
, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road tel 011/469 1920. Popular venue for dance,...
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Cultural centres and libraries
There is nearly always some cultural activity going on in Delhi - check at the tourist office, or get hold of local newspapers and publications like
First City
and
Delhi Diary
.
Alliance Française
, D13 NDSE Part...
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Cinemas
After gloriously hyped releases,
Bollywood
movies make their way to the capital where there is passionate enthusiasm for burly heroes and red-lipped maidens. If you're interested in enjoying a classic Indian experience, the best cinemas to...
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