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Delhi: A Week of Cultural Exploration

Shringa K C

Shringa K C

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a 7-day journey to Delhi, the vibrant capital of India. Discover iconic landmarks, serene gardens, and religious sites that showcase the rich heritage of this diverse city.

Trip to Delhi

Day 1
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$127

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$ 4

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
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Free
25 - 30 min

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Akshardham
Over 11,000 artisans worked on this lavishly decorated Hindu temple complex inaugurated in 2005.
No time set
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Ugrasen ki Baoli
Step-well from the 10th century with ornate stone details, including soaring arched walls & alcoves.
No time set
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Janpath Market
Clothing, home accessories & souvenirs draw both locals & foreigners to this bustling, urban market.
No time set
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Red Fort
Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.
No time set
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$114
Day 2
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$10

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$ 3

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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$8
34 - 51 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.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Purana Qila, Delhi
Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.
No time set
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$3
13 - 16 min

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Raj Ghat, Delhi
Set in lush parkland, this black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
No time set
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Free
Day 3
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$3

Lodhi Garden
A British-era public park featuring ancient tombs, rose & herb gardens, bonsai trees and a lake.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi
The tomb of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh, with a palm-lined garden, a library and pavilions.
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$3
Day 4
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$3

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.
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$3
Day 5
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$3

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$ 5

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
6 - 8 min

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Parliament of India
India's grand Parliament building, opened in 1927, with 144 sandstone columns in a circular design.
No time set
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Cathedral Church of The Redemption ( C.N.I )
Landmark 1930s British colonial church featuring architecture inspired by Lutyens & Palladio.
No time set
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Nehru Planetarium, New Delhi
Planetarium at the former residence of India's first Prime Minister, with shows in Hindi & English.
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$3
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.
No time set
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Sikandar Lodi Tomb, Delhi
Large, elaborate mausoleum built in the 16th century to house the remains of a dynastic leader.
No time set
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Gandhi Smriti Museum
Stately museum & memorial honoring Mahatma Gandhi in his former home where he died.
No time set
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Free
Day 6
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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
Day 7
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$0

Budget breakdown: $158 In total

Activities & Food:$147
Transport:$11