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Delhi Delights

yash Patidar

24 Dec 2023

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Embark on a whirlwind adventure through the vibrant streets of Delhi, immersing yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating city. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 5-day itinerary promises an unforgettable journey.

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Treasures of the Past

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$2

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$ 3

Hostel csmrs

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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National Rail Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

13 - 16 min

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Gandhi Smriti Museum

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Lodhi Garden

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Discovering Art and Architecture

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$4

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$ 3

Hostel csmrs

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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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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$3

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

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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

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$1

9 - 11 min

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Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum, Delhi

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Spiritual Serenity and Majestic Forts

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$59

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$ 3

Hostel csmrs

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 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.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Red Fort

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$57

12 - 15 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

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$1

Day 4A Tribute to India's Heritage

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$2

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$ 2

Hostel csmrs

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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National Gallery of Modern Art

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

Day 5Architectural Marvels and Cultural Splendors

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$5

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$ 2

Hostel csmrs

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Humayun’s Tomb

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$4

15 - 18 min

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National Science Centre, Delhi

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$1

4 - 6 min

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National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $80 In total

Activities & Food:$70

Transport:$11