25 Places You Must Visit in Delhi

Delhi is a lot more than just a city of love. It is the absolute combination of tradition and modernity. A city withinnumerable monuments on one hand and a world class airport and metro on the other. Street food, shopping malls,thriy shopping places, religious places, theatre; you name it and Delhi has it! Here are the 25 must-see places in Delhi.Take down your notes and visit them all when you drop by!

1 . L O T U S T E M P L E

The Lotus Temple or the Bah House of Worship is an architectural masterpiece which will make you want to go wowbut wait, you cant say that aloud! Well, when inside the temple, you have to maintain silence! There are no sermons orritualistic activities practised, one can just sit in peace and pray to their respective gods.

Closest metro station- Nehru Place (Violet Line)

Tip Lotus Temple organizes daily shows to educate people about Bah faith. Add that to your list.

2 . A K S H A R D H A M

This is a must-see site and should be high on your priority list. Akshardham attracts 70% of all tourists who visit Delhi(not surprising at all!). Once you enter, I bet you wouldnt want to leave. It has jaw-dropping architecture, a fascinatingfountain show, an informative boat ride, a huge garden, a food court that oers scrumptious dishes and much more.

Closest metro station- Akshardham (Blue Line)

Tip- Try to reach early so that you can experience all activities before the complex closes

3 . N A T I O N A L G A L L E R Y O F M O D E R N A R T ( N G M A )

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If you are an art enthusiast or just like to go aww over fantastic brush strokes, you must pay a visit to this place. NGMAis one of the most serene public buildings in Delhi. Take a walk around this beautiful piece of architecture and you willnot want to get back to the hustling roads of Delhi.

Closest metro station- Khan Market (Violet Line)

Tip Buy picture post cards and souvenirs at aordable prices from the Museum shop.

4 . T U G H L A Q A B A D F O R T

Tughlaqabad Fort was built by the founder of the Tughlaq Dynasty in 1321. It is spread across an area of 6.5 km and isnear the well established residential-commercial area of Tughlaqabad.

A google-search of the fort is enough incentive for you to jump on the metro and make a fun trip out of it. Dont forget totake your picnic basket, soak up some sun and enjoy the monumental beauty.

Closest metro station- Tughlaqabad (Violet Line)

Tip If you go for a picnic, dont litter. Carry a separate bag for the waste.

5 . T O M B O F S A F D A R J A N G

This monument was described as the last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture. It was built in 1754 for statesmanSafdarjung. The huge structure is surrounded by beautiful gardens of the Mughal charbagh style. Youll be certainlysurprised with the silent environment here even though it is right next to the busy Lodi Road.

Closest metro station- Jor bagh (Yellow line)

Tip If you have a partner, the gardens are the place to get all cuddly!

6 . P U R A N A Q I L A A N D N A T I O N A L Z O O L O G I C A L P A R K

When you visit Purana Qila, dont forget to walk upto the National Zoological Park or Delhi Zoo. It is spread over an areaof 176-acre and is very (read veryyyy) crowded on weekends. If you like long walks this place is perfect for it. Walkaround enjoying the funny activities of hippos and the hysterical laughs of the hyaenas. You can also rent a battery-operated vehicle at the zoo to take a tour.

Closest metro station- Pragati Maidan (Blue Line)

Tip If someone wakes up the lion from his slumber, enjoy the thunderous Rawwwwr.

7 . A G R A S E N K I B A O L I


Baoli which means stepwell was constructed in order to preserve water in ancient times. What is special about this baoliis that it is situated right in the heart of the city, surrounded by tall buildings of Connaught Place. In the crowd you mightspot poets and artists working their magic on paper thanks to the awesomeness of the location.

Closest metro station- Rajiv Chowk (Yellow Line)

Trivia This place is said to be one of the most haunted places of India!

8 . G A R D E N O F F I V E S E N S E S

This garden is a treat to the eyes. It has 25 sculptures and murals on display and walkways surrounded by flowering andfragrant shrubs and trees. There is also a food and shopping court in the garden where you can enjoy a good meal whilea light breeze awakens your senses. The garden is spotted as one of the most romantic places in Delhi.

Closest metro station- Saket (Yellow Line)

9 . H A U Z K H A S V I L L A G E A N D D E E R P A R K

Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri shout out some drunken dialogues in the Hauz Khas Fort in their movie Rockstar! TheFort overlooks a beautiful lake where you can feed adorable ducks and swans. To reach the lake, take a walk through thedeer park and admire the spotted animals. While you are on the go you will come across boards which will guide you toperform fitness exercises, if you are the playful type I suggest you to follow them on the way, it makes the walkabsolutely fun-tastic.

The Village oers great restaurants, dive bars, clubs, and shopping boutiques. Aer you enjoy your calm moments atthe fort you can head out to one of the popular bars and enjoy a good drink. Hauz Khas Village is for sure a mix ofeverything nice huh?

Closest metro station- Green Park (Yellow Line)

Tip Take loads of photographs; this place makes everyone more photogenic. *chuckles*

1 0 . I S K C O N T E M P L E

Your faith in God will reach new heights aer you attend the Arti at the ISKCON Temple.

Devotional songs play while you walk around the temple adorned with splendid portraits and idols of Lord Krishna. Youwill witness a calm environment with an inexplicable energy around you.

Closest metro station- Nehru Place (Violet Line)

Tip Attend the Vedic sound and light show titled Gita Saar.

1 1 . N I Z A M M U D I N D A R G A H A N D N I Z A M M U D I N K I B A O L I


The Dargah is one of the most sacred mausoleums in India. If you are wondering what it exactly looks like, just picturethe song Kun Faya Kun from the movie Rockstar.

A secret tunnel was discovered by The Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) which linkedNizammudin Dargah to Nizammudin Ki Baoli. The Baoli has a wooden base and a well which intact even aer 800 years.The water of the Baoli is considered holy by pilgrims.

Closest metro station- JLN stadium (Violet Line)

Tip Attend the Kawallis on Thursdays and Saturdays, they are said to have a special touch.

1 2 . L O D H I G A R D E N

Heres a great place for morning walks and family picnics! Lodhi Garden is spread over an area of about 90 acres, it has5 beautiful architectural works of 15 century- Mohammed Shahs Tomb, Sikander Lodis Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad andBara Gumbad. You can soak up some sun with your family over a game of charades and some yummy sandwiches.

Closest metro station(s) Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)/ JLN Stadium (Violet Line)

1 3 . P A H A R G A N J

Paharganj is the hub for cheap shopping, cheap lodging and cheap hogging. If you love leather bags and footwear, thisis the place for you. You can get an amazing leather satchel for as low as Rs 200! The market is well known for silverjewellery and thri shops. The culture of this market is quite like that of hill stations like Kasaul and the fact that youllsee quite a few foreigners at any time of the day, you might just forget that youre in Delhi.

Closest metro station New Delhi (Yellow Line)

Tip Its best to see the market on foot.

1 4 . S A R O J I N I M A R K E T

Delhi oers many places for inexpensive but quality shopping. Sarojini Nagar Market might just top that list. It is one ofthe most popular markets especially for clothes, footwear and accessories. One might simply describe it as a teengirlsshopping paradise.

Closest metro station- INA

Tip If youre new to bargaining, take an experienced person along. Bargaining here could get real nasty!

1 5 . L A J P A T N A G A R M A R K E T

Set your budget and go crazy shopping for ethnic wear. You get great salvar kameez, sarees, kurtas and kolhapurichappals in this market. Lajpat market momos are extremely popular so if youre fond of street food, dont miss them.

Closest metro station- Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line)

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Closest metro station- Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line)

Tip Get some henna on your hands on the way back from the popular mehndiwallas!

1 6 . D I L L I H A A T

This place is a walking tour of Indian culture. Shop for all the ethnic wear you wish, overload your bags with beautifulpieces of handicra or just enjoy the weather while having a badam kulfi. There are food stalls dishing out scrumptiousdelicacies of dierent states of India. If you make an unplanned trip to Dilli Haat you might bump into a fancy exhibitionor a dance/music performance.

Closest metro station INA (Yellow line)

Tip 1 Bargain as much as possible, its legal.

Tip 2 Dont miss the momos at the Shillong stall.

1 7 . I N D I A H A B I T A T C E N T R E

This place gives you a little bit of everything. An open air complex with huge solar panels on the roof, art exhibits in thegalleries, yummy foods from the street of India and a good old American breakfast of bacon and eggs. Ever since 2011,the Delhi Photo Festival is held here.

Closest metro station(s) Jor Bagh (Yellow line)/ JLN stadium (Violet Line)

Trivia If you were wondering where the Rang De Basanti amphitheatre is, this is it!

1 8 . I N D I A G A T E

Everyone knows of the glorious India Gate! Round the year one can see people picnicking or just enjoying a nice walkaround the area. There are beautiful fountains around to make the area nice and cozy. If you happen to come around theOctober-November period do sign up for the Airtel Half Marathon; an early morning run at Raj Path is bound to stayetched in your memory.

Closest metro station- Central Secretariat (Yellow line)

Tip Take a walk around India Gate with an ice-cream post sunset, you are sure to be mesmerized.

1 9 . Q U T U B M I N A R

Qutub Minar is the 2 tallest minar in India. It has been declared as a UNESCO Heritage Site. At the foot of the towerstands a mosque which is the first mosque built in India. It has a 7 m iron pillar in the courtyard with a fascinatingsaying attached to it. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it your wishwill be fulfilled.

Closest metro station- Qutub Minar (Yellow line)

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Tip Read up about the history of Qutub Minar, its pretty interesting!

2 0 . R E D F O R T A N D C H A N D N I C H O W K

Adding to the list of majestic monuments in Delhi, there is Red Fort. It is also a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. It servedas the residence for Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years. The surviving structures of the fort are its walls andramparts, the main gates, the audience halls and the imperial apartments.

Chandni Chowk, which leads up to the Red Fort is one of the oldest markets in Delhi. It houses many religious buildingslike the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Jama Masjid, historical mansions, shops and eateries. Paranthe Wali Gali is one of themost famous eating areas in the market. The market is an amazing place to shop for fabrics, stationary (at Nai Sadak),hardware and silver and gold jewellery.

Closest metro station Chandni Chowk (Yellow Line)

Tip Shop all day but do stay back for the light and sound show at 6pm at Red Fort.

2 1 . H U M A Y U N S T O M B

This is the third UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE on our list. It was built aer the death of Humayun by his senior widowBega Begum. It is the first garden tomb in the Indian Subcontinent. The tomb stands in the centre of a square gardencalled Charbagh which has shallow water channels running through it. Several rulers of the Mughal Dynasty lie buriedhere.

Closest metro station- JLN stadium (Violet line)

2 2 . R A S H T R A P A T I B H A W A N

The Presidents residence is one place you better not miss. The mansion is open to tourists for visit on Friday, Saturdayand Sunday. The Mughal Gardens with two channels and energetic fountains add to the beauty of the place. They areopen to the public from February- March every year.

Closest metro station- Central Secretariat (Yellow Line)

2 3 . C O N N A U G H T P L A C E , J A N P A T H A N D M A N D I H O U S E

Shop, eat, watch a movie or just laze in the Central Park; Connaught Place is the perfect location for all that. Have amilkshake in a glass bottle at Keventers or a coee at Starbucks, pick up a sweet treat from Wengers or a burger fromKFC; you have too many restaurants to choose from! Walk through the corridors of the market to find some low pricedtrinkets and novels. Shop for branded clothes, footwear and accessories all that in one big circular market. Get out ofthe inner circle to walk towards Janpath market to shop for trendy clothes, jewellery and showpieces at throwawayprices.

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Just a stones throw away from CP is the cultural hub of Delhi. Mandi House has many auditoriums which host stageplays and other performances regularly. Catch a stage act at Kamani Auditorium or Sri Ram Centre of Performing Artsto get an idea of how much talent this city has to oer!

Closest metro station- Rajiv Chowk (Blue Line)

Tip1 Try out the popular Depauls coee at Janpath.

Tip2 Sit in Central Park aer sunset, the CP circle looks beautiful when lit up!

2 4 . B A N G L A S A H I B G U R U D W A R A

So you have shopped at Connaught Place and are headed home? Not just yet! Make a stop at the beautiful white marbleSikh Gurudwara. The melodious chanting of hymns will transport you to a dierent world all together. The Sarovarwhich is a holy water body in the Gurudwara premises keeps it cool all year long. The Kada Prasad is too yummy, justmelts in your mouth.

Closest metro station(s) Rajiv Chowk/Shivaji Stadium

Tip A dip in the Sarovar early in the morning and a taste of the Langar is a must.

2 5 . R A J G H A T

This mausoleum is one without a tomb. It is the site of burial of our Father of the Nation. The location is beautifully keptwith manicured lawns and red stone paths. Raj Ghat area also has memorials of other famous leaders like PtJawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri etc.

Raj Ghat makes a good place for a refreshing walk with a dose of some history trivia.

Closest metro station- Indraprastha (Blue Line)

Tip If you dont want to take a guide, eavesdropping on the ones accompanying foreigners is a good deal.

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N I T E S H M I S H R AN I T E S H M I S H R A

most haunted area in delhi..

June 22, 2015 at 3:53 PMReply

S a l o n i s h a r m aS a l o n i s h a r m a

Aer one has been to the movies, been to India Gate n Old Fort, it seems like one has exhausted the possibipities of fresh venues in Delhi. Ikglad Here are some obvious places which will freshen up one.. Delhi has a lot more to visit atleast once. ^__^

June 20, 2015 at 6:04 PMReply

V i d h a a n D u g g a rV i d h a a n D u g g a r

Amongst the places you mentioned, my favorite ones are the India Gate (a splendid corner for hanging out), Sarojini Market (my daughter isobsessed with that place) and ISKCON Temple (I and my wife visit it regularly). Im a Delhi resident and do take pride in all these attractions.Good luck to all the tourists. I am sure they will love being here.

June 12, 2014 at 5:56 AMReply

S r e e t a m a G h o s h a lS r e e t a m a G h o s h a l

I went to check Qutub Minar and I was quite disappointed. I think its overrated since they dont permit you to go upstairs. It would have beenso much better if they could let us explore a bit. Im sure interested tourists wont mind paying a nominal fee to reach its top.


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G e e t a s h r e eG e e t a s h r e e

I have been to Delhi a few summers ago and I missed out on quite a few attractions you mention here. On my next trip, I will surely the AgrasenStepwell and Garden of Five Senses. They appear so enigmatic.


S o p h i aS o p h i a

Hey there. I am a woman from Sweden and am looking for a trip to Delhi later this year. Can you please tell me how many days should be idealto explore this city? I want to prepare my India itinerary in advance. Any help would be appreciated!


G a u r a v G u p t aG a u r a v G u p t a

@Sophia, its nice to see your enthusiasm. Delhi is a huge metro city. You should spare at least a week if you want to check out the culture,the roads and, of course, all the landmarks. If time is short, do spare 4 days minimum.


M e g h n a T h o m a sM e g h n a T h o m a s

The list is a laudable one. But let me throw out a couple of warnings. First, never go to Tughlaqabad Fort during aernoon. The stark sun willburn you out. Second, be prepared for a serpentine queue while going to Akshardham Temple.


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