Things to do in Delhi
Things to do in Delhi
Delhi, India's sprawling national capital, is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and a living tapestry of civilizations spanning 5,000 years, from the medieval lanes of Shahjahanabad to the wide boulevards of Lutyens' Delhi. UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and the Qutub Minar stand alongside the modern parliament buildings and a world-class metro system. Delhi's extraordinary street food scene — from Old Delhi's parathas to Chandni Chowk's jalebis — and its vibrant markets, Mughal monuments, and cultural institutions make it an endlessly compelling destination.
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Full day (multiple sites)
Heritage Walk
Explore Delhi's extraordinary layered history through its UNESCO monuments — Red Fort (Mughal masterpiece, 1648), Qutub Minar (72.5 m tall; world's tallest brick minaret, 1193 AD), Humayun's Tomb (prototype of the Taj Mahal), India Gate, Purana Qila, Lodhi Garden's medieval tombs, and the Hauz Khas complex.
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2–4 hours per museum
Museum Visit
Delhi's world-class museums include the National Museum (nation's largest — Indus Valley to Mughal artefacts), National Gallery of Modern Art, Crafts Museum (India's largest crafts collection), National Rail Museum (steam locomotives and royal saloons), and the interactive Partition Museum in Amritsar's Delhi branch.
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2–4 hours
Street Food Tour
Devour Delhi's legendary street food — the parathas of Paranthe Wali Gali (Old Delhi; 200-year-old paratha shops), chaat (aloo tikki, gol gappe, dahi bhalle) at Bengali Market, butter chicken at its alleged birthplace (Moti Mahal, Daryaganj), Jama Masjid's non-vegetarian street food lane (bade kebab, nihari, korma).
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2–3 hours
Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride
Cycle through the labyrinthine lanes of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) on a cycle rickshaw — navigating the spice market of Khari Baoli (Asia's largest spice market), the silver and gold jewellery lanes of Dariba Kalan, the flower market at Mehendi Ghat, and the towering 1656 Jama Masjid.
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Half to full day
Shopping
Shop across Delhi's diverse markets — Dilli Haat (INA) for authentic handicrafts from all Indian states, Sarojini Nagar for budget fashion, Khan Market for premium boutiques and international brands, Chandni Chowk for traditional textiles and jewellery, and Janpath Market for bohemian clothes and souvenirs.
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3–4 hours
Chandni Chowk Exploration
Explore one of Asia's oldest and most vibrant markets — a 17th-century bazaar built by Mughal Princess Jahanara. Navigate its 1,500 lanes by foot discovering everything from wedding lehengas and silver jewellery to wholesale spices, electronics, stationery, and an endless parade of street food.