Mughal monuments, bazaars and street food.
Delhi is India's sprawling capital, mixing Mughal monuments and crowded Old Delhi bazaars with leafy New Delhi. It is the start of the Golden Triangle. It suits history lovers and food fans.
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Humayun's Tomb was built in the 1560s for the second Mughal emperor and is set in a formal garden. It was an early model for the Taj Mahal and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Foreigner ticket; check current price.
The Red Fort was built by Shah Jahan in the mid 1600s as the palace of the Mughal capital. Its red sandstone walls enclose halls and gardens, and the prime minister speaks here on Independence Day.
Foreigner ticket, lower for Indians; check current price.
The Qutub Minar is a tower about 73 metres tall begun in the late 1100s by the first sultans of Delhi. The surrounding complex includes an iron pillar and is a UNESCO site.
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India Gate is a war memorial arch on the ceremonial boulevard Kartavya Path. It honours Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
Free to visit.
Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan in the 1600s and is one of the largest mosques in India. Its courtyard holds thousands of worshippers.
Camera fee may apply.
The Lotus Temple is a Bahai house of worship shaped like a lotus flower, completed in 1986. It is open to people of all faiths for silent prayer.
Free entry.
Akshardham is a huge Hindu temple complex opened in 2005, with carved stone and exhibitions. Phones and cameras are not allowed inside.
Shows are paid.
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in India, laid out in the 1600s. Its lanes specialise in spices, fabrics and street food.
Entry is usually free, with small fees for cameras or the minaret.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a major Sikh temple with a gold dome and a sacred pool. Its community kitchen serves free meals to everyone.
Lodhi Garden is a large park with tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties from the 1400s and 1500s. It is popular for walks.
Free entry.
Everything above is open to read. A Hodolog account lets you build the trip around it.
Choose how many days you have.
Day one Old Delhi, day two New Delhi monuments, day three Qutub Minar and temples.
Taj Mahal.
143 mi · Gatimaan or Vande Bharat train, about 2 hours
Pink City.
174 mi · Train, about 4h30
An abandoned Mughal capital in red sandstone.
146 mi · Combine with Agra by car, about 4 hours each way from Delhi
A hill fort turned heritage hotel with views and dining.
78 mi · Car, about 2.5 hours each way
The iconic white marble mausoleum of the Mughal Empire and UNESCO World Heritage wonder, paired with Agra Fort.
124 mi · Direct high-speed Gatimaan Express train from Hazrat Nizamuddin station in 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Sacred holy pilgrimage towns along the Yamuna River, celebrated as the birthplace and childhood home of Lord Krishna.
93 mi · Express train from New Delhi station in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Best: October to March. Cooler, dry weather.
Daily high and average, by month
Typical inches per month
Busy season. Higher prices, bigger crowds.
Climate normals: NASA POWER (public domain). For your own dates, a trip's Plan tab shows the forecast and the usual weather.
January 26
Grand parade on Kartavya Path.
October or November
Festival of lights.
March
Festival of colours.
August 15
Flag hoisting at the Red Fort and kite flying across the city.
October or November
Citywide holiday celebrated with clay oil lamps (diyas), fireworks, family feasts, and illuminated markets.
November or December
Three-day cultural festival staging classical Indian music and dance performances set against the illuminated Qutub Minar.
The US State Department rates India Level 2, exercise increased caution, for crime and terrorism; in Delhi, scams, harassment and winter air pollution are the main concerns.
Traffic and crowds make walking hard outside some areas.
The Delhi Metro is excellent; use tokens or a card.
The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.
Best for: first-timers
Central and on the metro.
Best for: budget
Cheap and near the station.
Best for: couples
Calmer areas.
Best for: luxury, history
Leafy colonial boulevards with grand hotels near the main monuments.
Best for: layovers, business, luxury travelers
Modern hotel district situated right outside the airport with five-star luxury chains and dining.
| Main airport | Indira Gandhi International (DEL), 10 mi from the center |
| To the center | The Airport Express metro reaches New Delhi station in about 15 to 20 minutes (2026). |
| Around town | Use the metro and app cabs. |
| Ride apps | Uber, Ola, Rapido |
Invented in Delhi.
Chickpeas and fried bread.
Stuffed flatbreads in Old Delhi.
Tangy street snacks.
Grilled meats from Mughal-style old city eateries.
Crisp fried potato patties or wafers topped with spiced yogurt, sweet tamarind chutney, mint sauce, and sev noodles.
Deep-fried layered flatbreads stuffed with spiced potatoes, cauliflower, or paneer, served with curried pumpkin and pickles.
| Plugs | Type C, D and M, 230 V |
| Tap water | Use bottled water |
| Tipping | Tip about 10 percent in restaurants if no service charge. |
| Payments | Cards and UPI are common in cities; carry cash for small vendors. |
| Etiquette | Dress modestly, remove shoes in temples, and use your right hand for giving and eating. |
Delhi has been the seat of many empires, from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughals, who built the Red Fort. The British made New Delhi their capital in 1931. It became the capital of independent India in 1947. New Delhi was built by the British in the 1920s and 1930s and became India's capital.
Researched 2026-10-12. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.