India, June 15 -- When an international traveller took to Reddit early in 2026 to ask if it was 'worth it' to extend a business trip to India for a quick stopover in Delhi, she expected recommendations on street food and historic sites. Instead, her post ignited a debate online about the reputation of the nation's capital. Also read | Australian traveller praises hospitality of Northeast India after 3 weeks in Meghalaya: 'Wouldn't take any money'

The traveller, writing under the username goodscentofaflower, explained that her company was sending her to Mumbai for an all-expenses-paid trip. With the flexibility to alter her return flight, her main motivation for adding Delhi to her itinerary was iconic. "I definitely want to see Taj Mahal...