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Delhi Delights: A 5-Day Adventure in the Heart of India

Dominic

24 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Delhi, the National Capital Territory of India. Explore iconic landmarks, savor delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$70

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$ 2

Al Jawahar | अल जवाहर | امام جواہر

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

7 - 9 min

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Red Fort

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$57

16 - 23 min

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Jama Masjid

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Bijoli Grill

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$3

4 - 5 min

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Ugrasen ki Baoli

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Janpath Market

Clothing, home accessories & souvenirs draw both locals & foreigners to this bustling, urban market.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Jantar Mantar, Delhi

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$1

6 - 9 min

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Jain Chawal Wale

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

5 - 6 min

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Sacred Heart Cathedral Catholic Church

One of the city's oldest, this Catholic church has Italian architecture & sits on almost 14 acres.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$8

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$ 2

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

9 - 11 min

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Rashtrapati Bhavan

Official residence plus Mughal and herbal gardens of the President of India, with visits by request.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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Parliament of India

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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The Spice Route

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$6

11 - 16 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

14 - 17 min

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Chandni Chowk Market

Busy, historic bazaar with clothing, housewares & hardware shops, plus restaurants & snack stalls.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Karim's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$1

Day 3

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$17

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$ 2

Dilshad Garden

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

11 - 16 min

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Deer Park

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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Akshardham

Over 11,000 artisans worked on this lavishly decorated Hindu temple complex inaugurated in 2005.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$6

21 - 26 min

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Ghalib Kabab Corner

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

8 - 12 min

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Sunder Nursery

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Lodhi Garden

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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The All American Diner

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$2

Day 4

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$17

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$ 2

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

16 - 24 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Humayun’s Tomb

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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$4

12 - 15 min

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Chor Bizzare

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$3

7 - 10 min

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National Gallery of Modern Art

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$1

12 - 18 min

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India Gate

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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UPSC Chaat

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 5

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$8

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$ 5

Laxman fast food

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

14 - 17 min

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Iron Pillar, Delhi

24-foot-high ancient column, with a Sanskrit inscription & made from metal that will never rust.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Select Citywalk Mall

Vibrant, upscale retail center with eye-catching decor, brand-name stores, a food court & a cinema.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Rajinder Da Dhaba

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$1

6 - 8 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

9 - 11 min

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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National Rail Museum

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$1

17 - 21 min

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Harvest Selects

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$4

10 - 12 min

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Air Force Museum

Museum with open-air displays of planes & memorabilia tracing the history of the Indian Air Force.

9:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $130 In total

Activities & Food:$118

Transport:$12