Delhi Delights

Soumya Seriyala

11 Dec 2023

Embark on a 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of Delhi, where ancient marvels meet modern wonders. Discover architectural gems, immerse in history, and savor delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Delhi

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Monuments and Culinary Delights

$26

$ 4

Hotels nearby

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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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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11 - 16 min

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Vast green space offering landscaped grounds, gardens, a nursery & a historic tomb.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Sensory Bliss and Scientific Wonders

$21

$ 5

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Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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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

33 - 40 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 3Trains, Museums, and Serene Gardens

$21

$ 5

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22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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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

10 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

Day 4Artistic Treasures and Iconic Landmarks

$25

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 5Celebrity Encounters and Historical Reflections

$22

$ 5

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Depart from your stay 🏨

40 - 48 min

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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

29 - 35 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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Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 6Thrilling Rides and Historical Forts

$21

$ 5

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Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

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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

25 - 30 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 7From Waste to Wonder and Astronomical Marvels

$25

$ 4

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32 - 39 min

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Miniature versions of the 7 Wonders of the World made with recycled scraps from landfill sites.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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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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8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 8Majestic Forts, Mind-Bending Illusions, and Spiritual Serenity

$140

$ 5

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Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

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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

15 - 18 min

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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

6 - 8 min

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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

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$26

Day 9Cultural Immersion and Gastronomic Delights

$27

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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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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10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $362 In total

Activities & Food:$325

Transport:$37