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Delhi Delights: 10 Days of History, Culture, and Adventure

Rachakonda Pavankumar

28 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Delhi's rich heritage and vibrant culture. From ancient marvels to modern attractions, this 10-day itinerary is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to immerse yourself in the wonders of the National Capital Territory of Delhi!

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Delhi's Architectural Treasures

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$2

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$ 2

Jantar Mantar, Delhi

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

16 - 23 min

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Ugrasen ki Baoli

Step-well from the 10th century with ornate stone details, including soaring arched walls & alcoves.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Jama Masjid

17th-century, red sandstone Mughal-style mosque with a 25,000 capacity & 40m high minarets.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Raj Ghat, Delhi

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 2A Glimpse into Mughal Grandeur

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$57

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$ 1

Red Fort

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

11 - 14 min

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Haveli Mirza Ghalib

Hidden down a narrow street, this celebrated poet's home boasts exhibits detailing his life & work.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3Exploring Science and Spirituality

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$2

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$ 1

National Science Centre, Delhi

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

20 - 24 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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 4A Day of Faith and Remembrance

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$0

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$ 1

Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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India Gate

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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National War Memorial

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Tracing the Footsteps of Mahatma Gandhi

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$3

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$ 1

Gandhi Smriti Museum

Stately museum & memorial honoring Mahatma Gandhi in his former home where he died.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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National Museum, New Delhi

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$3

Day 6Immersing in Art and Craft

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$2

National Gallery of Modern Art

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

12 - 17 min

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National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

This museum resembling a traditional village houses tools, folk art & textiles made by craftspeople.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Celebrity Encounters and Historical Mysteries

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$ 1

Madame Tussauds India

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Tughlakabad Fort, Delhi

Remains of a 14th-century Tughlaq period stone fort with ramparts & battlements intact.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 8Sacred Sites and Majestic Monuments

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$5

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$ 2

Lotus Temple

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Humayun’s Tomb

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

15 - 18 min

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Purana Qila, Delhi

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

Day 9Tales of Royalty and Democracy

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$2

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$ 1

Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi

The tomb of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh, with a palm-lined garden, a library and pavilions.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

14 - 17 min

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Parliament of India

India's grand Parliament building, opened in 1927, with 144 sandstone columns in a circular design.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 10A Blend of Nature, History, and Culture

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$2

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$ 2

Hauz Khas Fort

Ruins of a 13th-century stone fortress with lake & deer park views, home to a royal tomb.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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National Rail Museum

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

11 - 14 min

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $79 In total

Activities & Food:$71

Transport:$8