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Delhi Delights

Umesh Shetty

Umesh Shetty

31 Dec 2023

Embark on a whirlwind adventure through the vibrant streets of Delhi. Discover ancient marvels, immerse in rich culture, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Day 1Unveiling Traditional Crafts and Scientific Wonders
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$10

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy
This museum resembling a traditional village houses tools, folk art & textiles made by craftspeople.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 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
$5
17 - 26 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
$5
Day 2Serenity at Lotus Temple and Majestic Tombs
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$15

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$ 5

Lotus Temple
Religious site also known as the Bahá’í House of Worship, opened in 1986 to those of all religions.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Humayun’s Tomb
Opulent red-sandstone tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in 1572 & surrounded by formal gardens.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$15
13 - 16 min

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India Gate
Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 3A Journey through Time and Art
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$20

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$ 5

Jantar Mantar, Delhi
13 architectural astronomy instruments built in 1724 at the orders of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$5
16 - 23 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
Free
6 - 8 min

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National Museum, New Delhi
Museum displaying everything from pre-historic items right up to modern works of Indian art.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$10
7 - 9 min

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National Gallery of Modern Art
Museum with thousands of modern paintings, sculptures & other work by Indian artists, plus tours.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$5
Day 4Immersing in History and Spiritual Bliss
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$233

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$ 5

National Rail Museum
Indian railway museum featuring historical exhibits & artefacts, including a 1855 steam locomotive.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$5
17 - 21 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.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Jama Masjid
17th-century, red sandstone Mughal-style mosque with a 25,000 capacity & 40m high minarets.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
15 - 22 min

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Red Fort
Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$228

Budget breakdown: $293 In total

Activities & Food:$278
Transport:$15