Delhi Delights

Neeti Kumari

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Delhi, immersing yourself in the vibrant culture, awe-inspiring architecture, and fascinating history of the city. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a journey like no other.

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Thrills at Worlds of Wonder

This amusement park offering over 20 rides & a waterpark with long slides is a popular destination.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2From Waste to Wonder: A Theme Park Extravaganza

$ 2

Miniature versions of the 7 Wonders of the World made with recycled scraps from landfill sites.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

Directions

Religious site also known as the Bahá’í House of Worship, opened in 1986 to those of all religions.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Unveiling History at the National Museum and Jantar Mantar

$ 2

Museum displaying everything from pre-historic items right up to modern works of Indian art.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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6 - 8 min

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13 architectural astronomy instruments built in 1724 at the orders of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 4Artistic Wonders at the National Gallery of Modern Art and Purana Qila

Museum with thousands of modern paintings, sculptures & other work by Indian artists, plus tours.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 20 min

Directions

Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 5Nature's Oasis: Sunder Nursery and the National Zoological Park

$ 2

Vast green space offering landscaped grounds, gardens, a nursery & a historic tomb.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

This zoo houses some 130 species, including white tigers, elephants & rhinos (closed on Fridays).

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 6Paying Homage at India Gate and Raj Ghat

$ 2

Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Sensory Bliss at the Garden of Five Senses, National Rail Museum, and Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib

$ 3

Public park featuring flowering shrubs, a pool of water lilies & sculptures, plus cultural events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Indian railway museum featuring historical exhibits & artefacts, including a 1855 steam locomotive.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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17 - 21 min

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Sikh house of worship with a golden dome & a pool of water with purported healing properties.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Optical Illusions and Serenity at the Museum of Illusions and Lodhi Garden

$ 2

3D visual trickery, an infinity room & photo ops at a museum with an interactive playroom for kids.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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A British-era public park featuring ancient tombs, rose & herb gardens, bonsai trees and a lake.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 9Science and History Unleashed: Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum and National Science Centre

$ 2

Large house-turned-museum of Indira Gandhi, assassinated former Indian prime minister.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Science museum featuring exhibits & hands-on activities geared toward kids, plus a cafeteria.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 10Majestic Forts: Exploring the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb

$122

$ 2

Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$114

19 - 23 min

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Opulent red-sandstone tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in 1572 & surrounded by formal gardens.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $153 In total

Activities & Food:$142

Transport:$11