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Where Heritage Meets Hospitality: The Story of Thikana Delhi, a Boutique Stay in Delhi

Ever walked into a place and instantly felt at ease like you've stepped into a space that understands you? That's exactly what Thikana Delhi is meant to be. Not a hotel. Not a guesthouse. A home one built on warmth, thoughtful hosting, and a love for meaningful travel experiences. And at the heart of it all are your hosts, Atul and Sheetal Bhalla.

Two People, Two Paths - One Shared Passion

Atul and Sheetal come from completely different professional worlds. Atul, an entrepreneur and dairy farmer, has always believed in hard work, simplicity, and the joy of conversations that stretch late into the evening. Sheetal spent many years in the fashion industry, guided by creativity, design, and an instinct for culture and aesthetics.

What connected them long before Thikana ever existed was something simple and powerful: a shared love for travel. From faraway cities to hidden corners of the Indian countryside, they found joy in discovering new cultures, food, languages, and stories. Over time, travel taught them a truth they carried forward into Thikana: Home isn't defined by walls. It's defined by warmth, connection, and the feeling of being genuinely welcomed.

How Thikana Delhi Began (The Real Story)

In 2008, as Delhi prepared to welcome travelers from around the world for major international events, Atul and Sheetal found themselves thinking about the kind of space they would want to stay in while traveling. Not a formal hotel. Not a generic BnB. But a lived-in home, where people are cared for, not managed. A place where guests could:

• Experience real conversations
• Feel the warmth of Indian hospitality
• Discover Delhi like insiders, not tourists
• Slow down, connect, and be themselves

With that vision, Thikana Delhi was born a boutique stay built on authenticity, care, and the belief that hospitality is a feeling, not a service.

Your Hosts at Thikana

Atul - Conversations, Warmth & Old-School Charm

Atul is deeply rooted, sincere, and genuinely interested in people. Guests often say he makes them feel instantly at home. Whether it's sharing stories, recommending films, or talking about India's cultural layers, every conversation with him is easy and memorable. He brings a sense of grounding and warmth to the Thikana experience.

Sheetal - The Curator of Experiences

Sheetal is your window into the Delhi locals love its culture, art, food, markets, and hidden gems. She knows the city intimately and loves guiding guests through experiences that go beyond tourist routes. With her, Delhi becomes personal, beautiful, and deeply enjoyable.

What Makes Thikana Special

Thikana Delhi is intentionally intimate. It feels personal because it is. Here, guests don't just check in; they connect. You're not handed a city map you're given recommendations that come from lived experience. Every corner of the house has warmth, every detail has intention, and every guest leaves with memories rather than just photos.

This is heritage hospitality, Delhi style real, human, and full of heart.

A Home That Welcomes You Back

Thikana Delhi isn't just a boutique stay it's a story of two people who turned their love for travel and hosting into a place where strangers become friends. Quiet mornings, conversations over chai, slow walks in the neighborhood, curated local experiences, and the comfort of being cared for these aren't amenities. They're the soul of Thikana.

Here, tradition meets warmth, travelers meet storytellers, and everyone who walks in leaves feeling a little more connected to Delhi and to themselves.

Ready to Experience the Real Delhi?

Book your stay at Thikana Delhi and let Atul and Sheetal welcome you home.

For more information, visit www.thikanadelhi.com