Experience in New Delhi, India by Aliona

What is it like to live in New Delhi? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The city very beautiful and welcoming.Stil Old Delhi little conservative and living in old side of city nt so comfortable for foreigners as for feeding and staying nt so safe.But there lot of places to see and enjoy your time and its cheaper than modern side of city.For staying i would definitely recommend South side of New Delhi,there lot of thing to know and see as well,as for entertainment and party and feeding best place in my opinion.

What is the student lifestyle like in New Delhi?

Its really big fun!For student on budget and for students who can allow himself live luxury way.People mostly friendly thought u meet  lot of people who will try to trick u and doesn't matter what society level they are from.

How much does it cost to live in New Delhi?

Depends on how you spend i was student on budget and for me in month it still was around 200$.But now days everything got costlier so i guess its all depence which lifestyle yo will stick with!

Is it difficult to find accommodation in New Delhi? Is there any advice you can give?

It is coz every agent trying to cheat you with flat price and also if you are girl foreigner its more difficult cz local people have really nt good thinking about foreigner girls.So at the end of thing you still better try to find flat though agent or people you know very well.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food!OMG!Its just yummy! First of all you can find all type of dishes ,if you nt big founder of indian spice food(well i adore it),than you can find any type like italian ,mexican,russian even i mean seriously all type of! Street food i liked the most its more yummy,but you should definitely know the place where to buy from.

Is it good to eat out in New Delhi? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

You can go to eat sharma in New Friends Colony ,or have delicious street food in Amar Colony,Lajpat Nagar.Or just go to Select City Walk and have different type of food.

Is the nightlife good in New Delhi? Where is good to go?

Its really great!You can find big parties in different place in New Delhi different type of music and different experience all the time.Places like hard rock cafe,or F-bar club are great there few more which i have never been there but i have hear all positive about it!Plenty in Saket.

What advice would you give future students headed to New Delhi?

Well be friendly,but always leave some space ,trust people coz indians love when they feel they are trusted but nt to much if you dont want end up cheated!Be aware of admires lol,ya i mean it cz of course there will be plenty for white girls but we girls should be so careful about it.Dont ever take tea,coffee or any type of food or water from strangers and even from people you know just recently.In some places you really need to dress more conservative that nt to get in trouble.I think i could be keep giving advices,but dont want make it more long ,if you will have questions feel free to ask me back.Best of luck and remember India is such place whenever you will love it or hate it,its cant be just ok,its imposible to be just  be average:)