Bon Appetit

Spice Route This gorgeous, antique-filled restaurant is housed in Delhi’s most beautiful hotel. The menu features dishes from Kerala and southeast Asia. Imperial Hotel, Janpath, +91 11 2334 1234 Veda This stylish restaurant combines the feel of a glamorous bordello with honest north Indian food. Great kebabs, a central location and a new lounge upstairs equals the perfect night out. H-27 Outer Circle, Connaught Place, next to Hotel Marina, +91 11 4151 3535

Suitcase Fillers

Fabindia Fabindia stocks good quality handmade crafts sourced from local artisans – sold at a fraction of what it would cost on the high street back home. Connaught Place B-28, +91 11 4151 3371 Good Earth This place stocks all sorts for the home, from hefty beds to handmade tableware. Its chic designs don’t come cheap, but you’ll find plenty of gift ideas. 9 ABC Khan Market, +91 11 2464 7175

At Your Leisure

Delhi Golf Club A historic course, centuries-old monuments and, if you’re lucky, wild deer. It’s members only but the public can usually get in on weekdays. By the Oberoi Hotel, +91 11 2436 2235 Text_Avtar Singh