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Delhi Diaries: Unveiling the Capital's Hidden Gems

Neeraj Saini Goran

Neeraj Saini Goran

15 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure through Delhi's rich history, vibrant culture, and enchanting landmarks. From ancient forts to modern wonders, this itinerary is your ticket to discovering the heart and soul of India's capital city.

Trip to Delhi

Day 1Unveiling Delhi's Heritage
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$8

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$ 4

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
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$5
6 - 8 min

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

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Jama Masjid
17th-century, red sandstone Mughal-style mosque with a 25,000 capacity & 40m high minarets.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Raj Ghat, Delhi
Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Mysteries and Marvels
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$ 4

Feroz Shah Kotla Fort
Sandstone remains of a fortress thought to be haunted, surrounded by gardens & cricket grounds.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 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
6 - 8 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
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Free
5 - 6 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3A Glimpse into History
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$117

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$ 3

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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$114
13 - 16 min

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National Science Centre, Delhi
Science museum featuring exhibits & hands-on activities geared toward kids, plus a cafeteria.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
10 - 12 min

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National War Memorial
Serene monument honouring the Indian Armed Forces with names etched on walls surrounding an obelisk.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Majestic Icons and Artistic Delights
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$5

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$ 2

Rashtrapati Bhavan
Official residence plus Mughal and herbal gardens of the President of India, with visits by request.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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National Gallery of Modern Art
Museum with thousands of modern paintings, sculptures & other work by Indian artists, plus tours.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
13 - 20 min

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Purana Qila, Delhi
Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
Day 5Thrills and Chills
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$ 2

Worlds of Wonder
This amusement park offering over 20 rides & a waterpark with long slides is a popular destination.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Tughlakabad Fort, Delhi
Remains of a 14th-century Tughlaq period stone fort with ramparts & battlements intact.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Celebrities and Serenity
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$ 3

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
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Fun-filled Family Adventures
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$ 2

KidZania Delhi NCR
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Sunder Nursery
Vast green space offering landscaped grounds, gardens, a nursery & a historic tomb.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 8Icons of National Pride
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$8

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$ 2

India Gate
Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia
Domed Sufi Muslim shrine dedicated to Hazrat Nizamuddin, offering daily prayers & vegetarian food.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Humayun’s Tomb
Opulent red-sandstone tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in 1572 & surrounded by formal gardens.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Historical Insights
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$3

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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
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi
Large house-turned-museum of Indira Gandhi, assassinated former Indian prime minister.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Air Force Museum
Museum with open-air displays of planes & memorabilia tracing the history of the Indian Air Force.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 10Serene Gardens and Timeless Treasures
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$3

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$ 3

The Garden of Five Senses
Public park featuring flowering shrubs, a pool of water lilies & sculptures, plus cultural events.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
34 - 41 min

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National Rail Museum
Indian railway museum featuring historical exhibits & artefacts, including a 1855 steam locomotive.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$3
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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $164 In total

Activities & Food:$142
Transport:$22