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Delhi

Mughal tombs, a medieval minaret and the food lanes of Old Delhi. Stay 2–3 nights. We have mapped 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 places to eat here, each with a reason to go.

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Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: Oct – Mar
Warmest month: May
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Delhi

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Delhi across Nizamuddin, Mehrauli and Old Delhi. 2 of them are free.

Photo: Muhammad Mahdi Karim · GFDL 1.2
See
Humayun's Tomb
16th-century Mughal garden tomb that set the template for the Taj Mahal, set in restored charbagh gardens.
Tip Go late afternoon when the sandstone glows and crowds thin.
- Nizamuddin
- $
- 1.5 hr
- Late afternoon
Photo: RAGINI KIRAN · Google
See
Qutub Minar
A 73 m brick victory tower from the early 1200s, surrounded by ruined mosques and an iron pillar.
Tip Combine with nearby Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
- Mehrauli
- $
- 75 min
- Morning
Photo: Bikashrd · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Jama Masjid
India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 and minaret views over Old Delhi.
Tip Closed to visitors during prayer times; robes are lent at the gate.
- Old Delhi
- Free
- 60 min
- Morning
Photo: PerSona77 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Red Fort
Shah Jahan's walled palace complex of red sandstone, with audience halls, museums and marble pavilions.
Tip Closed Mondays.
- Old Delhi
- $
- 1.5 hr
- Morning
Photo: Kaku Kaku · Google
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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Gold-domed Sikh temple with a sacred tank and a free community kitchen serving thousands daily.
Tip Cover your head; scarves are provided free.
- Connaught Place
- Free
- 45 min
- Evening

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Delhi.

Photo: Hmbrt · Google
Outdoors
Lodhi Garden
Shady city park dotted with 15th-century tombs, popular with walkers and joggers.
- Lodhi Colony
- Free
- 60 min
- Early morning

Eat

2 places to eat across Old Delhi and Lodhi Road, picked for groups who care about the food.

Photo: Fazeel Usmani · Google
Eat
Karim's
Old Delhi institution since 1913 known for mutton korma, kebabs and nihari near Jama Masjid.
Tip The original lane branch beats the newer outlets.
- Old Delhi
- $
- 60 min
- Lunch
Photo: VISHAL DHUPER · Google
Eat
Indian Accent
Modern Indian tasting menus at The Lodhi hotel, often ranked among Asia's best restaurants.
Tip Book weeks ahead.
- Lodhi Road
- $$$$
- 2.5 hr
- Dinner

Drink

1 bar or café in Khan Market for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

Photo: Shaifali Jain · Google
Drink
Perch Wine & Coffee Bar
Relaxed Khan Market spot for coffee by day and wine and cocktails by night.
- Khan Market
- $$
- 60 min
- Evening

How to fit Delhi into a trip

Delhi is stop 1 of 4 on our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route. Follow it as-is or lift Delhi into your own plan.

Stop 1 of 4
Golden Triangle & Rajasthan
Delhi, the Taj, Jaipur forts and Udaipur lakes
Trip length
11 days
Best season
Oct – Mar
Pace
moderate
- Next: Agra
See the full itinerary

Getting here and onward

Delhi to AgraAgra is about 178 km / 111 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Delhi month by month

Average daily highs run from 21°C / 71°F in January to 43°C / 109°F in May. July is the wettest month, with about 217 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Delhi weather and the best time to visit →

Near Delhi

2 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Delhi questions, answered

How many days do you need in Delhi?

Our route notes suggest 2–3 nights in Delhi. On our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route it is stop 1 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 12 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Delhi best known for?

Mughal tombs, a medieval minaret and the food lanes of Old Delhi. Stay 2–3 nights. Standouts on our list: Humayun's Tomb (16th-century Mughal garden tomb that set the template for the Taj Mahal, set in restored charbagh gardens); Qutub Minar (A 73 m brick victory tower from the early 1200s, surrounded by ruined mosques and an iron pillar); Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 and minaret views over Old Delhi).

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

Our Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route is best Oct – Mar. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in May (43°C / 109°F), the coolest in January (21°C / 71°F) and the most rain in July (about 217 mm).

What are the best things to do in Delhi?

Start with Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 places to eat and 1 bar or café.

Where should a group eat in Delhi?

Our picks: Karim's (Old Delhi); Indian Accent (Lodhi Road). The original lane branch beats the newer outlets (Karim's).

What is near Delhi?

The closest destinations in our guides are Agra (about 178 km / 111 mi) and Jaipur (about 235 km / 146 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Delhi with your crew

Open the Golden Triangle & Rajasthan route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Delhi

See

Humayun's Tomb

Qutub Minar

Jama Masjid

Red Fort

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Outdoors

Lodhi Garden

Eat

Karim's

Indian Accent