Delhi Delights 🌆

Carry Minati

19 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Delhi, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and culture of the city as you explore iconic landmarks, tranquil gardens, and fascinating museums. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and discovery!

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Heroes: National War Memorial & Modern Art

Serene monument honouring the Indian Armed Forces with names etched on walls surrounding an obelisk.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 2Senses Awakened: Garden of Five Senses & National Rail Museum

$ 1

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

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 3A Glimpse into History: Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum & National Science Centre

$ 1

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 4Gateway to Glory: India Gate & Lush Lodhi Garden

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Ancient Secrets Revealed: Purana Qila & National Zoological Park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 6From Waste to Wonder: Theme Park Adventure & Astronomical Marvels

$ 1

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

17 - 21 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 7Artistic Treasures: National Museum & Majestic Humayun’s Tomb

$ 1

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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15 - 18 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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Day 8Endless Fun 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 9Nature's Serenade: Sunder Nursery & Mind-Bending Museum of Illusions

$ 1

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 10Timeless Grandeur: Red Fort, Raj Ghat & Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib

$57

$ 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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$57

5 - 6 min

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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

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $76 In total

Activities & Food:$71

Transport:$5