Heritage1 days
Old Delhi heritage
Mughal Delhi on foot, with a rickshaw and food crawl.
- Red Fort
- Jama Masjid
- Chandni Chowk
- Paranthe Wali Gali
Union Territory · North
Delhi
Seven cities in one: Mughal grandeur, colonial boulevards and street-food nights
India's capital layers Delhi Sultanate ruins, Mughal forts and Lutyens avenues with food markets and metro-accessible culture. Allow time for heritage, temples and bazaars.
- Best time
- October to March
- Allow
- 3–5 days
- Getting there
- Delhi IGI (DEL); rail heads New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar
- Permits
- None
- Capital
- New Delhi
- At a glance
- 11 districts · 27 places · 13 off the beaten track
Must-see
The unmissable Delhi
01
Red Fort
Mughal fort with a sound-and-light show.
02
Humayun's Tomb
UNESCO garden tomb that inspired the Taj.
03
Qutub Minar
Medieval victory tower and Mehrauli complex.
04
India Gate & Kartavya Path
Ceremonial axis and war memorial.
05
Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's mosque and food bazaar.
06
Lotus Temple
Bahai temple shaped like a flower.
07
Akshardham
Large modern temple with a night water show.
08
Lodhi Garden
Tombs and gardens within the city.
Tourist circuits
Ready-made routes
Join the dots: each circuit links places that make sense together.
Culture1 days
Lutyens & New Delhi
Colonial avenues, museums and cafes.
- India Gate
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- National Museum
- Connaught Place
Heritage1 days
Sultanate ruins
Medieval Delhi's towers, tombs and forts.
- Qutub Minar
- Mehrauli Archaeological Park
- Tughlaqabad
- Hauz Khas
Spiritual1 days
Spiritual Delhi
Multi-faith visit across temples, gurdwara and mosques.
- Akshardham
- Lotus Temple
- Bangla Sahib
- Jama Masjid
Food1 days
Food trails
Kebabs, chaat and regional cuisines.
- Chandni Chowk
- Nizamuddin
- Karim's
- Dilli Haat
Nature1 days
Village & green escapes
Green pockets and bird lakes within the city.
- Lodhi Garden
- Sanjay Van
- Okhla Bird Sanctuary
- Yamuna Biodiversity Park
District by district
Every district, place by place
11 districts. Open any to see what's worth your time — gold tags mark lesser-known places.
Central DelhiHQ Daryaganj · 4 places · 1 offbeat
Old Delhi core: Red Fort, Jama Masjid and walled-city bazaars.
- Must-seeRed Fort17th-century Mughal fort with museums.
- HeritageJama MasjidIndia's largest mosque with a courtyard for thousands.
- CultureChandni ChowkNarrow bazaar for food and fabrics.
- SpiritualGurdwara Sis Ganj SahibOffbeatHistoric gurdwara in the old city.
East DelhiHQ Preet Vihar · 2 places · 1 offbeat
Trans-Yamuna residential area with Akshardham and the Yamuna.
- SpiritualSwaminarayan AkshardhamLarge temple complex with exhibitions.
- OffbeatYamuna GhatsOffbeatRiver banks used for rituals and bird watching.
New DelhiHQ Connaught Place · 5 places · 1 offbeat
Lutyens' capital with India Gate, museums and diplomatic enclaves.
- Must-seeIndia Gate & Kartavya PathMemorial and ceremonial lawns.
- HeritageHumayun's TombUNESCO Mughal garden tomb.
- NatureLodhi GardenTombs and gardens popular with walkers.
- CultureNational MuseumMillions of years of art across India.
- HeritageJantar MantarOffbeatAstronomical instruments from the 1700s.
North DelhiHQ Alipur · 2 places · 2 offbeat
Civil Lines and colonial relics, with the Delhi Ridge and Kashmere Gate.
- HeritageDelhi Ridge & Flagstaff TowerOffbeat1857 uprising site and forested ridge.
- HeritageSt James ChurchOffbeatColonial church near Kashmere Gate.
North East DelhiHQ Seelampur · 1 place · 1 offbeat
Dense urban area along the Yamuna.
- NatureYamuna Biodiversity ParkOffbeatRestored wetland and park by the river.
North West DelhiHQ Kanjhawala · 1 place · 1 offbeat
Outer Delhi with farms, Najafgarh drain edge and Bawana.
- NatureBhalswa LakeOffbeatHorseshoe lake with some birdlife.
ShahdaraHQ Shahdara · 1 place · 1 offbeat
East of the Yamuna with Surya Nagar and markets.
- OffbeatYamuna Riverfront WalkOffbeatQuiet river bank stretches east of the city centre.
South DelhiHQ Saket · 4 places · 1 offbeat
Modern south with Hauz Khas, Qutub and Lotus Temple.
- Must-seeQutub MinarVictory tower with Iron Pillar and ruins.
- SpiritualLotus TempleBahai temple shaped like a lotus.
- CultureHauz Khas VillageMedieval tank, ruins and cafes.
- HeritageMehrauli Archaeological ParkOffbeatTombs and baolis across forested ruins.
South East DelhiHQ Defence Colony · 3 places
Home of Nizamuddin, Humayun's Tomb side and Okhla.
- SpiritualHazrat Nizamuddin DargahSufi shrine with qawwali on Thursdays.
- WildlifeOkhla Bird SanctuaryRiverine bird habitat near Noida border.
- NatureSunder NurseryRestored Mughal garden complex by Humayun's Tomb.
South West DelhiHQ Vasant Vihar · 2 places · 2 offbeat
Southwest suburbs with airport and Palam Village heritage.
- NatureSanjay VanOffbeatForested park near Vasant Kunj with walking trails.
- CultureGarden of Five SensesOffbeatLandscaped park near Mehrauli.
West DelhiHQ Rajouri Garden · 2 places · 2 offbeat
West Delhi with big markets and cultural centres.
- SpiritualISKCON Temple DelhiOffbeatHare Krishna temple in East of Kailash, popular with visitors.
- CultureRajouri Garden MarketOffbeatBusy west Delhi bazaar for fashion and street snacks.
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Eat
Signature flavours
- Chaat
- Butter chicken
- Kebabs at Old Delhi
- Paranthe
- Kulfi falooda
Heritage hotels in Lutyens' Delhi, boutique guest houses in Hauz Khas, budget stays at Paharganj, luxury chains in Aerocity.
Festivals
When to time your visit
- Diwali — October-November
- Republic Day Parade — January
- Qutub Festival — November
- Mango Festival — July
Insider tip
Use the Metro for major sights and start Old Delhi early morning before the crowds; ask hotels for rickshaw-pull alternatives.
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Start planning Free trip plannerCompiled from public tourism information and our own knowledge; permits, entry rules, district boundaries, timings and prices change — approximate, verify before travelling. Last reviewed 2026-11-09.