Travel & Resources: DELHI / NEW DELHI – Utopia

Delhi, officially National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) - incorporating fascinating Old Delhi and India's capital, New Delhi - is a vast, well-organized metropolis dotted with lush public parks, exotic Mughal Empire architecture, grand British-colonial showpieces, monumental government structures, shrines large and small to a baffling number of spiritual practices, side-by-side tracts of glittering mega-malls, and a magic carpet of organic urban sprawl woven together over hundreds of years. Rich in history, culture, cuisine, commodities, ethnicities, superstitions, and opinions, Dehli is the proverbial melting pot where a little bit of every part of the subcontinent and its neighbors has been blended into modern India.

Appealing and relatively easy to get around (except during rush hours), Delhi is also super safe, thanks to teams of ever-vigilant security that look to have been hand-picked from the handsomest of the country's already studly armed services. If you're a fan of hunky, flirty, mustachioed men in uniform, packing (in more than one way), then Delhi's got that added bonus!

The population of Delhi is nearing 17 million people (that's over 650,000 Utopians and more on the way).

Navigating the local gay scene is easy with our interactive Utopia Map of Gay & Lesbian Delhi / New Delhi :

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"We have just returned from our 4th trip organised by Pink Vibgyor, and delivered by Rajat's very professional team (to India 3 times and Sri Lanka once). Rajat was always available for the many pre-planning emails. He is always obliging when it comes to tweaking each and every detail of the trip so that it is planned perfectly for each individual. On the trip itself, again everything was without fault and totally seamless. Ground crew were always punctual, professional, and courteous. The guides always full of information about the sights being seen. Would we recommend Rajat and Pink Vibgyor 100%? Yes." -- Neil S., Feb 26, 2016

"We just came back to France after visiting Rajastan with Pink Vibgyor. All was well organized by them and Rajat answered all questions and did all we needed to be satisfied. The driver was efficient and friendly. All the local French speaking guides were interesting and friendly. Just be attentive: the 'heritage' hotels are not like in Europe (like Pousadas or Chateaux Hotels). They could be very charming or the houses could be beautiful, but less confortable, noisy, etc. than European standard. So, have a precise look online before renting them. Are there windows in the room? is the room large enought? How is the bathroom? Special thanks to Amir in Delhi who permitted us to discover the town 'differently'." -- Jean Marie, Feb 13, 2016

"I just finished a Sep tour of 16 days in Rajasthan and Punjab. Raj, who organized my tour, and Narish, my driver, where excellent. I was upgraded in many of the hotels that I stayed in. Every need was taking care of. An amazing trip." -- Charles P, Oct 20, 2015

A long-running venue to meet people from the gay community. Small disco on two levels with a gay party every Tues night. G/F with bar stools is noisy, but good for people who like to dance and hook up. Upper level with sofas is better to socialize. Fun, nice people, lots of couples, easy to chat. Gets packed after 11pm. Most of the patrons are locals, with some expatriates mingling in. Add your review, comment, or correction

On the street from Chandni Chowk to the Old Delhi train station there is a facility on the Chandni Chowk side. Very cruisy after sunset. Quick action possible in the last cubicle. All ages, but mostly poor, working class, and rickshaw wallahs. Add your review, comment, or correction

The park, in the vicinity of the Dhaula Kuan bus stop, is super active in the afternoons (it is not safe at night) with hundreds of men of all ages who, waiting for their bus connections (sometimes for hours), wander around the park looking for connections (which happen almost instantly as you enter the park). The term MSM was seemingly coined to describe this scene. Add your review, comment, or correction

Action possible at night after 8pm, but beware of roaming cops. Along the park are several cruisy facilities on Lala Hardev Marg. Add your review, comment, or correction

At the corner which is closest to the Ashok Hotel Convention Hall entrance. Favorite cruising spot (particularly on Sun evenings), although be cautious and make sure you don't carry valuables. Peak hours are 6-8pm. Add your review, comment, or correction

Very cruisy day and night, all ages, professionals and working class. Be aware of roaming authorities. If you arrive by Metro, get out at the Delhi Station gate (not Ajmeri). Enter the stairs via the security. Ascend the long and elevated gangway/passenger distributor where you may traverse all platforms below. At the last, Platform 1, do not descend onto the platform, descend in front and exit via the next security in front. Exit the Delhi railway station, on the right, you will see the red and blue sign for Railway Protection Force Post, New Delhi. The facility is directly opposite the sign, towards the right, and shielded by brickworks. Near New Delhi Station on the Pahar Ganj side, there's a facility at the bottom of the stairc
ase leading to the bridge over the railway tracks. Cruisy, but avoid action here as the authorities can be watching. The steps going up to the bridge can also be cruisy at night. Add your review, comment, or correction

Enter from the gate next the Wholesale Flower Market on Mehrauli-Gurgaon Rd. The park has some nice monuments and wonderful walks. Easy encounters are possible, although be cautious and make sure you don't carry valuables. Don't hang around too late after it gets dark. Add your review, comment, or correction

Look for Fire Brigade office. The park gate is just opposite (next to the taxi stand). Easy encounters are possible, although be cautious and make sure you don't carry valuables. Don't hang around too late after it gets dark. Add your review, comment, or correction

This "rare bird" is a superb, gay-friendly bistro by bon vivant Jerome and his partner Laurent. With an inventive, relaxed interior and rooftop terrace overlooking a pretty park, plus very reasonable prices, this is one of Delhi's best casual fine dining experiences. Using only the freshest local produce and most authentic imported ingredients, Jerome has evoked the simple and flavor-rich home cooked cuisine of three generations of his restaurateur family. Everything is made with love, from bread crusts to deserts. Favorites range from garlicky escargot, herb and cheese tarts, and gooey-good onion soup to simply prepared meat and fish sourced from local farms or flown in daily. Excellent, attentive (and handsome) service staff. Fine wines, aperitifs, cocktails and unique beers. The grapefruit sorbet served in a shot of Jerome's home town liquer is just one of many superlatives on the menu. Open nightly for dinner and Tue-Sun for lunch. Add your review, comment, or correction

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