India Events BuzzThings to do in Delhi
The 12 places worth your time in Delhi — the five must-sees first, then the full list, then ready-made 1, 2 & 3-day plans that build on each other. Every sight was checked against the source on its card.
The 5 must-sees
Red Fort
Emperor Shah Jahan's 17th-century red sandstone fortress, one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
India Gate
The memorial arch Incredible India calls a poignant symbol of Indian courage, patriotism and sacrifice, beside the National War Memorial.
Qutub Minar
The 72.5 m red sandstone tower at the heart of the Qutb complex in Mehrauli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All 12 places to visit in Delhi
Red Fort
Emperor Shah Jahan's 17th-century red sandstone fortress, one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Jama Masjid
One of India's largest mosques, in Old Delhi.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Chandni Chowk
The heart of Old Delhi — a market quarter famous for its street food.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
India Gate
The memorial arch Incredible India calls a poignant symbol of Indian courage, patriotism and sacrifice, beside the National War Memorial.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
National Museum
Delhi's National Museum, in the heart of the city.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Raj Ghat
A serene memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, with an eternal flame.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Photo: Humayunn Niaz Ahmed Peerzaada from Mumbai, India · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Humayun's Tomb
A 16th-century garden mausoleum, one of Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Lotus Temple
Delhi's Baháʼí House of Worship in Bahapur near Nehru Place, shaped like a lotus flower and open to all faiths.
Source: dmsoutheast.delhi.gov.in
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
A prominent Sikh gurudwara known for its holy pond, golden dome and community kitchen (langar).
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Photo: Ken Wieland from Philadelphia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jantar Mantar
A historic observatory with large astronomical instruments, near Connaught Place.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Hauz Khas Fort
The Hauz Khas fort complex overlooking the lake at Hauz Khas Village.
Source: www.incredibleindia.gov.in
Qutub Minar
The 72.5 m red sandstone tower at the heart of the Qutb complex in Mehrauli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source: whc.unesco.org
Ready-made Delhi plans
Each plan keeps the days before it — take the 1-day core, or stay longer and add days. Stop times are typical visit lengths, so a day never over-packs.
Delhi in a day: Old Delhi + the capital's icons
Stay: Central Delhi, near Connaught Place · Getting around: Delhi Metro + cabs — Incredible India calls the metro a clean and efficient lifeline connecting the city and nearby areas.
Day 1 — Old Delhi in the morning, the capital's icons after
Morning Red Fort ≈ 3 hrs typical · Jama Masjid ≈ 1 hrs typical
Afternoon Chandni Chowk ≈ 2 hrs typical
Evening India Gate ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Two days in Delhi: garden tombs, the Lotus Temple and Hauz Khas
Stay: Central Delhi, near Connaught Place · Getting around: Delhi Metro + cabs — Incredible India calls the metro a clean and efficient lifeline connecting the city and nearby areas.
Day 1 — Old Delhi in the morning, the capital's icons after
Morning Red Fort ≈ 3 hrs typical · Jama Masjid ≈ 1 hrs typical
Afternoon Chandni Chowk ≈ 2 hrs typical
Evening India Gate ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Day 2 — Garden tombs and the south
Morning Raj Ghat ≈ 1 hrs typical · Humayun's Tomb ≈ 2.5 hrs typical
Afternoon Lotus Temple ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Evening Hauz Khas Fort ≈ 2 hrs typical
Three days in Delhi: add the Qutub and Jantar Mantar
Stay: Central Delhi, near Connaught Place · Getting around: Delhi Metro + cabs — Incredible India calls the metro a clean and efficient lifeline connecting the city and nearby areas.
Day 1 — Old Delhi in the morning, the capital's icons after
Morning Red Fort ≈ 3 hrs typical · Jama Masjid ≈ 1 hrs typical
Afternoon Chandni Chowk ≈ 2 hrs typical
Evening India Gate ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Day 2 — Garden tombs and the south
Morning Raj Ghat ≈ 1 hrs typical · Humayun's Tomb ≈ 2.5 hrs typical
Afternoon Lotus Temple ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Evening Hauz Khas Fort ≈ 2 hrs typical
Day 3 — Mehrauli and the observatory
Morning Qutub Minar ≈ 2.5 hrs typical
Afternoon Jantar Mantar ≈ 1 hrs typical
Evening Gurudwara Bangla Sahib ≈ 1.5 hrs typical
Good to know
What are the best places to visit in Delhi?
The five must-sees in this guide: the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar.
How many days do you need in Delhi?
One day covers Old Delhi and India Gate. Two days add Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, the Lotus Temple and Hauz Khas Fort. A third day adds Qutub Minar, Jantar Mantar and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
What can you see in Delhi in 1 day?
The Red Fort and Jama Masjid in the morning, Chandni Chowk in the afternoon, and India Gate in the evening - that is the 1-day plan above.
Where should you stay in Delhi?
Base yourself in Central Delhi, near Connaught Place - the plans in this guide start from there.
How do you get around Delhi?
Delhi Metro + cabs - Incredible India calls the metro a clean and efficient lifeline connecting the city and nearby areas.
What's on in Delhi
Concerts, festivals, comedy, sport and more — the city's live listings on India Events Buzz, plus this weekend across India.
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