Top 10 Places To Visit In Delhi

When it comes to monuments and places to visit in Delhi ,10 best is a very small number as there are more than 100 but to name all of them here is hell lot of task ;) ,you get it ,right?

Delhi is not just the Capital of India but heart of it. Delhi, is a giant city that contains an overwhelming amount of history, culture, life, food, temples, and everything else you could possibly imagine.

Throughout this guide of things to do in Delhi I’ve listed each attraction, given them all a brief introduction, and then shared my notes and personal visiting tips, which I think you’ll find useful.

I’m going to be honest, not everything is a breeze to accomplish in India, and that goes for the capital too.Things don’t always turn out how you want them to, and there will always arise some frustrations when touring around.But don’t let the annoyances get you down, keep a positive attitude.

I would recommend not wearing anything too fancy or ritzy, and if you’re a female, I would encourage you to dress very modestly, and possibly even wear a head covering / scarf.That being said, the culture, history and food in Delhi is incredible.

1.The Lotus Temple (Bahá’í House of Worship)

Among the numerous recognizable landmarks which are scattered all around Delhi is the remarkable Lotus Temple. Designed in the shape of a sacred lotus flower, there are 27 flower petals which are constructed of marble and make up the structure.

Though it’s dedicated to the Bahá’í faith, it’s a religious worshipping grounds for people of all religions (as such is the philosophy of the Bahá’í faith).

As you approach the temple, you’ll walk through some nicely manicured gardens and then have an opportunity to place your shoes in the free and secure shoe deposit room. You’ll then be given a 2 minute briefing by a volunteer, mainly about turning off your cell phone and keeping silent, and then you’ll be free to enter the sanctuary and sit in pure silence for as long as you’d like.

How to get there:I took the Metro to Kalkaji Mandir station and from there it’s about a 10 minute walk to the entrance gate – you’ll see the giant lotus from the Metro as you approach.

Website: http://www.bahaihouseofworship.in/

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 9 am – 7 pm, closed on Mondays

Price: Free

2.Jama Masjid

It was the during the Islamic Mughal empire when many of Delhi’s famous ancient sites were constructed. In the heart of Old Delhi, located right at Chawri Bazar and very close to Chandni Chowk is the largest Islamic mosque in the city, Jama Masjid. It’s a huge structure, built in the 17th century, and includes multiple entrances that all lead to the main worship deck. The mosque has two towering minarets and a few onion shaped domes. The giant expanse on the upper floor has a capacity to hold 25,000 people. There are some great restaurants like Karim’s and others within the vicinity.

How to get there: I took the Metro to Chawri Chowk station, exited at Gate #3, and from there you just walk straight down the street for about 10-15 minutes and the road will lead you right to the mosque. You can then either take a left or right to get in either main gate of the mosque.

Hours: 8 am – 30 minutes before sunset

Price: Free to enter, 300 INR to take photos

3.The Akshardham Temple

This modern Hindu temple complex, which was built in 2005, is one of the things to do in Delhi that you don’t want to leave out seeing. Akshardham, with its elaborate architecture, construction, and its ridiculous amount of perfect detail and decoration will blow your mind.

How to get there: Take the Delhi Metro to Akshardham station (make sure you head towards NOIDA city center station), exit to the main street, turn right and then turn right again on the road and walk for about 10 minutes and you’ll be at the main entrance gate. Alternatively, you can take a rickshaw from the Metro to the temple.

Website: http://www.akshardham.com/

Hours: 9:30 am – 6:30 pm, closed on Monday

Price: Free

4. Hauz Khas Complex

The historical complex of Hauz Khas (originally known as Hauz-e-Alai) is an ancient community of ruins which includes a mosque, various tombs, and the previously important water tank.

Hauz Khas Village, located surrounding the entrance of the ruins, is an upscale outdoor shopping area filled with boutique stores, high end restaurants, and cafes. When I was in Delhi, I stayed at a place near Hauz Khas. If you’re looking for where to stay in Delhi, South Delhi is a good area.

How to get there: The easiest way to get to Hauz Khas Complex and Village is by taking the Delhi Metro to Green Park station and then hopping in an auto rickshaw to Hauz Khas. It should cost 20 – 30 INR.

Website: http://hauzkhasvillage.in/

Hours: Daylight hours

Price: Free

5. India Gate

The well respected India Gate is a 42 meter tall monument that was built in 1931 to honor Indian soldiers as a war memorial. Under the gate you can see a flame that’s continually lit and honors soldiers that have given their lives for their country.

Since the India Gate attracts quite a number of tourists, both locals and foreigners, there are also quite a few beggars and overly pushy sellers that hang around.

How to get there: The nearest Metro station is Central Secretariat, but it’s a bit of trek from there, I think it took about 30 minutes walking, but it’s not a bad walk and right along Rajpath.You can alternatively take an auto rickshaw or take a shared little motorcycle rickshaw up to the entrance of the india Gate.

Hours: Daylight hours

Price: Free

6.Qutub Minar

Among all the historical things to do in Delhi, the Qutub Minar is what I enjoyed most. Along with a bunch of crumblings structures is the incredible 72.5 meter minaret that sort of looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The minaret is the tallest in all of India, and it was originally built nearly 1,000 years ago.

How to get there: Though there’s a Metro station named Qutub Minar, the actual site is sort of inconveniently located a bit of a distance away. It’s easiest to take the Metro and then take and auto rickshaw for 30 – 40 INR to the entrance.

Address: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

Hours: 10 am – 6 pm daily

Price: 10 Rupees, but make sure you count your change, I was shorthanded!

7.Red Fort

The Red Fort in Delhi, known as Lal Qila, is a red sandstone Mughal fortress of walls that surrounds an entire ancient city. Once you get inside the gate, you’ll be able to freely walk around and view some of the main structures, halls, and mosques. Along with being a place to learn and see the history of Delhi, it’s also just a quiet place to get away from the crowds and noise outside the walls. However, if you visit Agra, please go to the Agra Fort, I thought it was more impressive than the Red Fort in Delhi.

How to get there: You can easily walk in about 20 minutes or take a quick auto rickshaw ride from Chandni Chowk metro station to the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort. Just get off the Metro and walk straight down Chandni Chowk road until you reach the large main road, and you’ll see the fort across the street.

Address: Netaji Subhash Rd, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday during daylight hours, closed Mondays

Price: 35 INR

8. Chandni Chowk & Chawri Bazar

Due to my passion for street food, I was like a kid in a candy store when walking around Chandni Chowk and Chowri Bazar in Old Delhi. This area is a dense chaotic center of trade, business, food, spices, and overall life. You’ll find some of the most interesting people and businesses in all of Delhi in this compact district. You can walk through the narrow ancient lanes, stop in at the inviting Sikh temple, and visit both the Jama Masjid and Red Fort which are both in the area. There are also a number of hotels and places to stay located in Chandni Chowk.

Don’t miss the Paranthe Wali Gali or a chaat from Natraj!

How to get there: Take the Metro to either Chawri Bazar or Chandni Chowk station and you’ll be in the midst of action.

Hours: Day and night, I’d recommend going late afternoon to night till 9pm.

9. Connaught Place – Rajiv Chowk (& Palika Bazar)

While Delhi doesn’t exactly have a single downtown business district, if you did choose one area to label as that, it would probably be Connaught Place. Within the series of roundabouts which makes up the central framework of “CP,” are countless stores, delicious restaurants, and a dark underground shopping plaza known as Palika Bazar.

How to get there: Take the Delhi Metro to Rajiv Chowk station and take any number of exits

Hours: Shops and restaurants start to open at about 10 or 11 am daily

10. Delhi Street Food

By now you probably know that I’m a street food and and all forms of food addict. So of course, in my opinion, sampling the marvelous array of Indian street food is one of the best things to do in Delhi, at least I think so.

Prices: Delhi street food is a little more expensive than Kolkata street food, and you’ll pay 30 – 50 Rupees for a snack and 40 – 60 Rupees for meal.

Thank you for following this mega-list of things to do in Delhi. I hope the information will help you to make the most of your time in Delhi, India!

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