Delhi, India - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Delhi, India's vibrant capital, is a city of contrasts- a glorious past meets a modern future. Visit to experience a mesmerizing blend of historical sites, bustling markets, and rich cuisine.

Top things to do in Delhi

Things to do in Delhi include Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Delhi

Here is what 3 days in Delhi look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Jama MasjidMosque · Old Delhi
    3.1 km (🚶 51 min / 🚌 20 min)
  2. 2
    Jantar MantarConnaught Place
    5 km
  3. 3
    Humayun's TombTomb · Nizamuddin East
    10 km
  4. 4
    Qutub MinarMehrauli
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Lotus TempleTemple · Bahapur
    6.8 km
  2. 2
    Akshardham TempleTemple · East Delhi
    4.7 km
  3. 3
    India GateTriumphal arch · Central Delhi
    1.1 km (🚶 19 min)
  4. 4
    National MuseumArt museum · Janpath
    1.6 km (🚶 25 min)
  5. 5
    Bangla Sahib GurudwaraConnaught Place
    750 m (🚶 13 min)
  6. 6
    Connaught PlaceCentral Delhi
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Red FortFortress · Old Delhi
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Delhi?

Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple and 9 more. Red Fort: A massive and iconic Mughal fort, a symbol of India's independence, with palaces and gardens.

What can you do in 3 days in Delhi?

Day 1: Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar. Day 2: Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, India Gate, National Museum. Day 3: Red Fort.

Which areas should you explore in Delhi?

The itinerary for Delhi runs through Old Delhi, Connaught Place, Nizamuddin East, Mehrauli, Bahapur and East Delhi.

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