5 Best Iftar Destinations in India That Should Be On Your Radar This Ramadan Season

On a lookout for destinations to visit this Ramadan? We’ve got you covered. Dedicated to fasting & soul cleansing – Ramadan is observed on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar every year. A haven for shutterbugs & foodies – this season brings along the ecstasy of digging into lip-smacking dishes, the aroma of Kebabs lingering in the air, the sweetness of Shahi Tukda filling up your conversations & the mouth-watering Haleem adding up flavours to your life.

So, to make your life a little bit easier, I’ve narrowed down a list of the 5 best Iftar destinations in India that you should visit during this holy month of Ramadan.

The buzzing and beautifully lit streets of Charminar, sipping on Irani Chai overlooking the magnificent minarets, alleyways dotted with creamy Haleem & Hyderabadi Biryani stalls, along with an array of nutty sweet delights - work hard to give you goosebumps! And yeah, don’t forget to sample a seductive palette of Haleem at Shah Ghouse. It’s highly recommended!

Must Have Delicacies : Haleem, Tangri kebabs, Double ka Meetha, Sheer Korma and Keema Rotis

Highly recommended Restaurants : Shah Ghouse Café & Hotel Shadab

Be intoxicated by the old-world charm of “Nawaabon ka Shehar” – Lucknow. Watch the streets coming to life as the day metamorphoses into night and find stalls all lined-up selling Iftar delicacies like Tunday Kebabs, dried fruits, sewaiyaan, deep-fried pakodas and more.

Must Have Delicacies : Paya Nahari & Kulche, Tunday Kebabs and Gosht Nahari

Highly recommended Restaurants : Rahim's near Akbari Gate, Tunday Kababi near Phool Wali Gali

Discover a carnivore utopia at Zakaria Street in Kolkata – a must-visit for meat lovers during Ramadan. You can either spend your evening capturing the chaos or sample scrumptiously prepared Murgh Changezi, Kebabs, alongside a plethora of other Mughlai staples – a trip to Kolkata during Ramadan is bound to lure your senses in multifold.

Must Have Delicacies : Biryani, Kebabs,Murgh Changezi, RoohAfza, Sheermal & Bakarkhani

Highly recommended Restaurants and Food Lanes : Maulana Shaukat Ali Road and streets near Nakhoda Masjid

A delightful assault to the senses – a trip to Delhi’s Jama Masjid area during Ramadan is simply unmissable! What could be better than cutting the sweltering heat with Karim ke Kebabs or Al Jawahar ke Chicken Stews? Or maybe you can end your day on a sweet note by sipping on some “Mohabbat ka Sharbat."

Must Have Delicacies : Chicken Stew, Mutton Burra and Seekh Kebabs

Highly recommended Restaurants : Karim's near Hazarat Nizamuddin, Al Jawahar near Jama Masjid & Ustad Moinuddin Kebabs in Chawri Bazar

Experience a slice of heaven & shrink your teeth into the deliciousness of Halwa-Paratha, Babribyol (basil seed drink) or Gaev Tchot (bread with clarified butter), near the streets of Hazratbal - for a delightful food experience with a side of heritage.

Must Have Delicacies : Babribyol, Shami Kebabs & Halwa Tchot

Highly recommended Restaurants and Food Lanes : Near the streets of Lalchowk and Hazratbal Dargah

So, what’s your pick? Do let us know in the comments. `

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