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Delhi Diaries: Unveiling the Capital's Hidden Gems

Krishna Kumar

16 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Delhi's rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in authentic flavors, and immerse yourself in the bustling streets of this dynamic city. Join me as I unveil the hidden gems of Delhi!

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Timeless Monuments to Culinary Delights

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$14

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$ 1

The Qube

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

28 - 42 min

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Directions

National Rail Museum

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$1

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Jantar Mantar, Delhi

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

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Ugrasen ki Baoli

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Bijoli Grill

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$3

10 - 15 min

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Directions

The Square, Cafe Coffee Day

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 2Spirituality, Heritage, and Gastronomic Adventures

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$8

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$ 2

Jain Chawal Wale

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Gandhi Smriti Museum

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Sevilla

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$6

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Wasabi By Morimoto

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$1

Day 3A Glimpse into Mughal Splendor and Local Delicacies

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$71

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$ 2

Al Jawahar | अल जवाहर | امام جواہر

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

8 - 10 min

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Directions

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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Directions

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Cafe Lota

A contemporary regional Indian restaurant located in the National Crafts Museum in New Delhi.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Purana Qila, Delhi

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$1

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Gulati Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 4Science, History, and Culinary Bliss

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$17

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$ 2

Baci

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

14 - 17 min

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Directions

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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$1

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Humayun’s Tomb

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$4

20 - 30 min

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Directions

Cafe Turtle

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$3

5 - 6 min

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Ghalib Kabab Corner

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 5Serenity, Art, and Quirky Eateries

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$8

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$ 1

Starbucks

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$1

16 - 24 min

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Directions

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

24 - 29 min

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Directions

National Gallery of Modern Art

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Chor Bizzare

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Gulati Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 6Cultural Immersion and Gastronomic Delights

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$11

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$ 2

Andhra Pradesh Bhawan Canteen

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$3

1 - 2 min

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Directions

India Gate

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Directions

National Museum, New Delhi

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$3

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Masala Library

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

6 - 8 min

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Directions

UPSC Chaat

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$1

Budget breakdown: $134 In total

Activities & Food:$127

Transport:$8