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Delhi Delights: A 10-Day Adventure in the Heart of India

Abdul Malik

Abdul Malik

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Delhi, exploring its rich history, diverse culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is designed to immerse you in the essence of Delhi, leaving you with unforgettable memories.

Trip to Delhi

Day 1
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$96

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$ 4

Quesa Lounge
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 22 min

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Worlds of Wonder
This amusement park offering over 20 rides & a waterpark with long slides is a popular destination.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
13 - 16 min

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Waste to Wonder Theme Park
Miniature versions of the 7 Wonders of the World made with recycled scraps from landfill sites.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 2
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$103

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$ 3

Indian Accent
Indian Accent Restaurant at The Manor, New Delhi. Winner of Best Restaurant All India, it showcases innovative modern Indian cuisine by Chef Manish Mehrotra.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
18 - 22 min

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Akshardham
Over 11,000 artisans worked on this lavishly decorated Hindu temple complex inaugurated in 2005.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Swagath Restro Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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Snow World
Sci-fi-themed snow park in the DLF Mall of India featuring ice skating & sledding.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Pita Pit
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3
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$104

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$ 7

1440-The 24 hour Lounge and Cafe
24 hour cafe and lounge for hookah, biryani, pasta, sandwiches, alcohol
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
12 - 15 min

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Humayun’s Tomb
Opulent red-sandstone tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in 1572 & surrounded by formal gardens.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$8
14 - 21 min

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Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia
Domed Sufi Muslim shrine dedicated to Hazrat Nizamuddin, offering daily prayers & vegetarian food.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Smoke House Deli
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
26 - 32 min

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Sunder Nursery
Vast green space offering landscaped grounds, gardens, a nursery & a historic tomb.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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Purana Qila, Delhi
Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$3
9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4
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$96

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$ 4

Le Cirque
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
13 - 16 min

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National Museum, New Delhi
Museum displaying everything from pre-historic items right up to modern works of Indian art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
7 - 9 min

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Jantar Mantar, Delhi
13 architectural astronomy instruments built in 1724 at the orders of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
10 - 15 min

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Farzi Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
6 - 9 min

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Museum of Illusions
3D visual trickery, an infinity room & photo ops at a museum with an interactive playroom for kids.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Jama Masjid
17th-century, red sandstone Mughal-style mosque with a 25,000 capacity & 40m high minarets.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
Day 5
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$84

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$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
16 - 20 min

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Raj Ghat, Delhi
Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
Sandstone remains of a fortress thought to be haunted, surrounded by gardens & cricket grounds.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Janpath Market
Clothing, home accessories & souvenirs draw both locals & foreigners to this bustling, urban market.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Garden of Joy - Hotel Met
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
12 - 17 min

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Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib
Sikh house of worship with a golden dome & a pool of water with purported healing properties.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
This large Hindu temple covers over 3 hectares & features numerous shrines, fountains & a garden.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 6
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$95

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$ 5

Orient Express
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
20 - 24 min

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Ugrasen ki Baoli
Step-well from the 10th century with ornate stone details, including soaring arched walls & alcoves.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Chandni Chowk Market
Busy, historic bazaar with clothing, housewares & hardware shops, plus restaurants & snack stalls.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
8 - 10 min

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Red Fort
Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$5
19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 7
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$90

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$ 7

Scarlette
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
15 - 18 min

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Lodhi Garden
A British-era public park featuring ancient tombs, rose & herb gardens, bonsai trees and a lake.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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National War Memorial
Serene monument honouring the Indian Armed Forces with names etched on walls surrounding an obelisk.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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India Gate
Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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La Americana Burger
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
5 - 8 min

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Central Park
Centrally located city park with walkways, sitting areas & occasional music performances & exhibits.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Rashtrapati Bhavan
Official residence plus Mughal and herbal gardens of the President of India, with visits by request.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 8
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$97

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$ 4

Indian Accent
Indian Accent Restaurant at The Manor, New Delhi. Winner of Best Restaurant All India, it showcases innovative modern Indian cuisine by Chef Manish Mehrotra.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
16 - 20 min

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National Science Centre, Delhi
Science museum featuring exhibits & hands-on activities geared toward kids, plus a cafeteria.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$3
20 - 29 min

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National Zoological Park, Delhi
This zoo houses some 130 species, including white tigers, elephants & rhinos (closed on Fridays).
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$3
21 - 26 min

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Viva O Viva
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
12 - 17 min

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Nehru Park
Ample green space with walking/jogging paths, playground equipment & lawns for picnics & yoga.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Bukhara
The food at Bukhara is cooked in clay ovens or tandoor in the traditional style of the Indian North-West Frontier region. This style of cooking requires great expertise on the part of the chefs.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 9
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$99

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$ 7

Le Cirque
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi
The tomb of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh, with a palm-lined garden, a library and pavilions.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
26 - 32 min

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Select Citywalk Mall
Vibrant, upscale retail center with eye-catching decor, brand-name stores, a food court & a cinema.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
7 - 9 min

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Tughlakabad Fort, Delhi
Remains of a 14th-century Tughlaq period stone fort with ramparts & battlements intact.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Shri Kalka Ji Temple
Hindu temple dating from the 1730s dedicated to the goddess Kali, with a 9-day annual festival.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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The Chatter House
Delhi’s First Gastro Pub
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 10
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$93

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$ 8

La Crepes Rit
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
13 - 16 min

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The Garden of Five Senses
Public park featuring flowering shrubs, a pool of water lilies & sculptures, plus cultural events.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Lotus Temple
Religious site also known as the Bahá’í House of Worship, opened in 1986 to those of all religions.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Circus
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
4 - 5 min

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Dilli Haat INA
Colorful market featuring goods from the country's different states, plus food. Tickets required.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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National Rail Museum
Indian railway museum featuring historical exhibits & artefacts, including a 1855 steam locomotive.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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Bukhara
The food at Bukhara is cooked in clay ovens or tandoor in the traditional style of the Indian North-West Frontier region. This style of cooking requires great expertise on the part of the chefs.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36

Budget breakdown: $1006 In total

Activities & Food:$955
Transport:$51