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7 Days in Delhi: Unveiling the Capital's Hidden Gems

Vishnu Biju

Vishnu Biju

30 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Delhi's rich history and vibrant culture. From ancient marvels to modern wonders, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure. Get ready to be mesmerized by the capital's hidden gems!

Day 1Treasures of the Past - National Museum, Ugrasen ki Baoli, Jantar Mantar
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$15

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$ 3

National Museum, New Delhi
Museum displaying everything from pre-historic items right up to modern works of Indian art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$10
7 - 9 min

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Ugrasen ki Baoli
Step-well from the 10th century with ornate stone details, including soaring arched walls & alcoves.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
18 - 27 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
$5
Day 2All Aboard the Heritage Trail - National Rail Museum, Lodhi Garden
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$5

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$ 3

National Rail Museum
Indian railway museum featuring historical exhibits & artefacts, including a 1855 steam locomotive.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$5
13 - 16 min

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Lodhi Garden
A British-era public park featuring ancient tombs, rose & herb gardens, bonsai trees and a lake.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
Day 3A Glimpse into India's Legacy - Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, India Gate, Purana Qila
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$5

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$ 5

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi
Large house-turned-museum of Indira Gandhi, assassinated former Indian prime minister.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
8 - 10 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
Free
9 - 11 min

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Purana Qila, Delhi
Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$5
Day 4Artistic Delights - National Gallery of Modern Art, National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy
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$5

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
$5
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
Free
Day 5Science and Serenity - National Science Centre, Humayun’s Tomb
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$20

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$ 3

National Science Centre, Delhi
Science museum featuring exhibits & hands-on activities geared toward kids, plus a cafeteria.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
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
$15
Day 6Wildlife Wonders and Mind-Bending Illusions - National Zoological Park, Museum of Illusions
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$5

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$ 3

National Zoological Park, Delhi
This zoo houses some 130 species, including white tigers, elephants & rhinos (closed on Fridays).
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$5
18 - 22 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 7Majestic Monuments and Spiritual Serenity - Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib
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$228

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$ 5

Red Fort
Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$228
5 - 6 min

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Raj Ghat, Delhi
Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
14 - 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $303 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$20