Delhi Delights: A 10-Day Adventure in the Heart of India

Namshad Yaseen

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Delhi, India's capital city. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this enchanting destination.

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$11

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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Remains of a 14th-century Tughlaq period stone fort with ramparts & battlements intact.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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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

23 - 28 min

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Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$11

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 4

$14

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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21 - 32 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

18 - 27 min

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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 5

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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20 - 30 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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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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11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Hidden down a narrow street, this celebrated poet's home boasts exhibits detailing his life & work.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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3D visual trickery, an infinity room & photo ops at a museum with an interactive playroom for kids.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir)

This large Hindu temple covers over 3 hectares & features numerous shrines, fountains & a garden.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Sandstone remains of a fortress thought to be haunted, surrounded by gardens & cricket grounds.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

Expansive cultural facility showcasing visual & performing arts events, films, music & lectures.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$120

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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8 - 10 min

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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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$114

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9

$13

$ 2

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

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Day 10

$ 4

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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20 - 29 min

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783-acre forest providing thick wooded areas & birds such as herons, orioles, egrets & cuckoos.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

33 - 40 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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The tomb of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh, with a palm-lined garden, a library and pavilions.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Budget breakdown: $219 In total

Activities & Food:$192

Transport:$27