Delhi
Indira Gandhi International (DEL) is the world's most efficient airport in the world's most populated country. Terminal 3 — the international terminal — opened in 2010 and was at the time the world's largest, with one terminal handling more passengers than most country's airports combined. The drinking is split between the Air India Maharaja Lounge (Star Alliance Gold required) which runs the same Indian-spirits showcase as Mumbai's, and Plaza Premium Lounge near gate 22, which is one of the best Priority Pass options in Asia.
Vasant Vihar · $$$
Delhi's first speakeasy.
Greater Kailash · $$$
World's 50 Best Bars regular.
Sector 29 · $$
Heritage Delhi-Gurgaon cocktail bar.
Hauz Khas Village · $$
Cocktail-and-co-working space.
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