Delhi

About Delhi

Delhi, India's sprawling capital, is where 3,000 years of history crash into 21st-century modernity. Split between the Mughal labyrinth of Old Delhi — all spice bazaars, mosques, and rickshaws — and the wide boulevards of New Delhi, built by the British as an imperial showcase, the city is the entry point through which most international visitors first encounter India. Its monuments are among the finest in Asia, and its food scene — from street-side chaat to Michelin-recognised restaurants — is world-class. For most visitors flying in from the USA, UK, Europe, or Australia, Delhi is Day 1. Done well, it rewards with experiences few cities on Earth can match.

Top Attractions

6 must-visit sights in Delhi

Fort

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's colossal red sandstone palace-fortress — the symbolic heart of India. Entry ~$7 USD (₹600) for foreigners.

₹600 entryOpen 9:30am–4:30pm

Other

Qutub Minar

A 73-metre UNESCO World Heritage minaret begun in 1193 — the tallest brick minaret in the world. Entry ~$7 USD (₹600) for foreigners.

₹600 entryOpen 7am–5pm daily

Other

Humayun's Tomb

The first great example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture — and the direct inspiration for the Taj Mahal. UNESCO listed. Entry ~$7 USD (₹600).

₹600 entryOpen sunrise to sunset daily

Other

India Gate

A 42-metre war memorial on Rajpath, surrounded by lawns and evening crowds. Free entry — best visited at dusk when it is illuminated.

Free entryOpen 24 hours

Market

Chandni Chowk

One of Asia's oldest and most chaotic markets — 1,500 lanes of spices, textiles, silver, and street food. Free to explore.

Free entryBest visited 10am–6pm

Temple

Lotus Temple

A stunning 27-petal white marble Bahá'í House of Worship — architecturally among the most striking buildings in modern India. Free entry.

Free entryOpen 9am–5:30pm

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