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India's capital is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Ride the metro between Old Delhi's Mughal lanes and bazaars, New Delhi's tree-lined avenues and India Gate, and the temples and gardens scattered across the south.
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Check prices →Both Delhi Tourism and Incredible India recommend October to March, when the weather is at its best. According to Delhi Tourism, April-June is hot, reaching up to 45°C, so wear light cotton and a hat and drink plenty of water; July to mid-September is the hot, humid monsoon; and December-January is cool at about 5-25°C, so bring warm layers. Bharat Parv, a five-day cultural festival, is held at the Red Fort in late January every year.
According to the airport, the line runs between New Delhi Railway Station and Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 with direct access to Terminal 3. Terminal 2 is a short walk or shuttle ride from Terminal 3, and ticket machines are in the T3 and T2 arrival areas. First train 4:45 a.m.; last train 11:30 p.m. from New Delhi. DMRC 24/7 helpline: 155370.
Terminal 1 (domestic only) is served by the underground Terminal 1-IGI Airport station, a 300-400 m (5-7 min) walk through a covered subway, according to the airport. Trains run every 5 minutes from about 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., via stations such as Hauz Khas and Kalkaji Mandir.
According to the airport, DTC buses run 24/7 from T3 Arrivals toward Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and ISBT. Check routes at dtc.delhi.gov.in.
According to the airport, prepaid and fixed-rate taxis and app-based cabs are available 24/7 outside arrivals at all three terminals. At T3, where international flights arrive, the pickup area is Level 0 of the Multi-Level Car Park.
Incredible India recommends the clean, efficient Delhi Metro for longer distances. Key stations include Rajiv Chowk (Yellow/Blue interchange, Connaught Place), Chandni Chowk (Yellow), Central Secretariat (Yellow/Violet, for India Gate), Jangpura (Violet, for Humayun's Tomb) and Akshardham (Blue). Check fares and hours on the official DMRC website or app.
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses cover the city and link to the airport. Check routes at dtc.delhi.gov.in.
According to Incredible India, Old Delhi's narrow lanes are best explored on foot or by cycle rickshaw. Delhi Tourism (DTTDC) takes bookings for heritage walks on its official site.
Delhi Tourism (DTTDC) runs transport counters and tourist information offices at the airport, railway stations and Connaught Place, rents vehicles at a fixed tariff and operates a Delhi sightseeing tour. Check prices officially.
Good for: Mughal monuments, bazaars and street food
The old Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad, home to the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk. Lanes are narrow and very crowded.
Good for: Transport hub, shopping and dining
The city center around Rajiv Chowk metro station (Yellow/Blue interchange). Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is about 0.5 km away, and Delhi Tourism's Central Reservation Office is here.
Good for: Colonial-era architecture, open lawns
Tree-lined avenues with Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and India Gate. The National War Memorial is close by.
Good for: Gardens and tombs, cafés
Home to Humayun's Tomb and Sunder Nursery, Lodhi Garden, Khan Market and Hauz Khas Village. Qutub Minar lies farther south.
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The red sandstone palace-fortress Shah Jahan ordered in 1639 when he moved his court from Agra to Delhi, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enter through the Lahori Gate, pass the covered bazaar (Chhatta Chowk) and visit the Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas. According to Incredible India it opens 09:30-16:30 and is closed on Mondays, and the Jai Hind sound and light show runs every evening except Mondays. Check tickets with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official booking.
Shah Jahan's Jama Masjid is one of India's largest mosques, with a courtyard that holds 25,000 people. Incredible India lists hours of 07:00-12:00 and 13:30-18:30, and Delhi Tourism notes it is closed to non-Muslims for about two hours during Friday midday prayers. Entry is barefoot and suitable attire is a must (it can be hired at the northern gate). Chandni Chowk, the 17th-century market street laid out under Shah Jahan, is packed with spices, sweets and street food, and Old Delhi is also home to Khari Baoli, which Incredible India calls Asia's largest spice market.
The tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set in a charbagh garden divided by water channels. According to Incredible India it is open from sunrise to sunset. Next door, the 90-acre Sunder Nursery opened to the public in 2018. The nearest metro station is Jangpura (Violet Line).
At 72.5 m, the tallest masonry tower in India. Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid its foundation and raised the first storey in 1199, and Iltutmish added three more. The complex also holds the Iron Pillar with a 4th-century Sanskrit inscription and the Alai Darwaza gateway of 1311. Open sunrise to sunset (varies by season); a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A 42 m war memorial arch designed by Edwin Lutyens, honoring 70,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. According to Delhi Tourism it is open 24 hours, though some areas are closed to visitors after dark. The nearest metro station is Central Secretariat, and the National War Memorial is right next to it.
A Sikh shrine about 0.5 km from Connaught Place, in the mansion where the eighth Sikh Guru, Har Krishan, stayed in 1664. Volunteers serve free meals to everyone in the langar hall. Dress modestly and cover your head and shoulders.
A vast Hindu temple complex of pink sandstone and marble. Officially open Tuesday-Sunday, first entry 10:00 and last entry 18:30, closed on Mondays. Temple entry is free; the exhibitions cost INR 260 for adults and the water show after sunset INR 110. Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed, so leave them at the free cloakroom, and wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees. It is a 350 m walk from Akshardham metro station.
The lotus-shaped white marble Bahá'í House of Worship, opened in December 1986, where people of any faith may enter to pray or meditate. Nine pools surround the building. According to Delhi Tourism entry is free and it is closed on Mondays; hours change by season, so check official info. The nearest metro station is Kalkaji Mandir.
Street snacks of crisp fried dough, potato and chickpeas topped with yogurt and sweet-sour chutneys. Pan-fried potato patties (aloo tikki) are another Delhi classic.
Hollow, crisp puffs filled with spiced water and potato, eaten in one bite.
Spicy chickpea curry (chole) with large puffed fried bread (bhature), a hearty meal.
Flaky layered flatbread stuffed with potato, cheese or vegetables and fried on a griddle.
Tandoor-cooked chicken simmered in a buttery tomato-cream sauce, eaten with naan.
Spice-marinated meat grilled over charcoal or in a tandoor, one of the Delhi street foods Incredible India highlights.
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Metro to Old Delhi → Red Fort (closed Mondays) → Jama Masjid (avoid Friday midday prayers) → Chandni Chowk street food → the Jai Hind show at the Red Fort in the evening.
Humayun's Tomb and Sunder Nursery in the morning → a walk in Lodhi Garden → langar at Bangla Sahib → India Gate at dusk.
Qutub Minar in the morning → Lotus Temple → Akshardham in the afternoon (closed Mondays; leave your phone in the cloakroom) and the water show after sunset → head to the airport.
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