India's capital, layered with 8 historic cities — Mughal Red Fort & Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, Lutyens' colonial axis in New Delhi, the towering Qutub Minar (UNESCO), Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and the chaotic, delicious Chandni Chowk.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Delhi, by time of day.
Morning
- Red Fort ramparts & Mughal architecture2h · moderate
- Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk food walk2h 30m · moderate
- Qutub Minar UNESCO complex (Iron Pillar, Quwwat-ul-Islam)2h · easy
Afternoon
- Humayun's Tomb UNESCO garden tomb2h · easy
- Lodi Garden heritage monument walk1h 30m · easy
- Lotus Temple Baha'i House of Worship1h · easy
Evening
- India Gate & Kartavya Path at dusk1h 30m · easy
- Hauz Khas Village — ruins, lake & dinner2h · easy
- Akshardham temple complex (evening show)3h · easy
About 17h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day5h out
- Red Fort ramparts & Mughal architecture · morning, 2h
- Qutub Minar UNESCO complex (Iron Pillar, Quwwat-ul-Islam) · morning, 2h
- Lotus Temple Baha'i House of Worship · afternoon, 1h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🎭 Cultural Day7.5h out
- Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk food walk · morning, 2.5h
- Humayun's Tomb UNESCO garden tomb · afternoon, 2h
- Lodi Garden heritage monument walk · afternoon, 1.5h
- India Gate & Kartavya Path at dusk · evening, 1.5h
Culture here is in the streets, not just museums — this day takes you through both.
- 3🍛 Food & Culture2h out
- Hauz Khas Village — ruins, lake & dinner · evening, 2h
Final day in Delhi — not every day needs a monument — today is about tasting the city from the inside.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Delhi tripMust-see highlights
Red Fort & Jama Masjid Old Delhi
Qutub Minar UNESCO complex
Humayun's Tomb UNESCO garden
India Gate at night
Chandni Chowk food walk
Lotus Temple Baha'i
Akshardham temple complex
Hauz Khas Village lake & ruins
National Museum collections
Lodi Garden monument walk
Connaught Place heritage circle
Dilli Haat craft market
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · New Delhi (NDLS) in town · Indira Gandhi International (DEL) 16 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Mumbai → Delhi
flight · 2h
₹4,500
approx.
Mumbai → New Delhi
train · 16h
₹1,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Delhi questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best months are February, November, December. October – March July scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Delhi?
Most people spend 3 days in Delhi. There are around 9 main things to do, totalling roughly 18 hours of activity.
How do you get to Delhi?
The nearest railway station is New Delhi (NDLS) (in town) and the nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International (DEL) (16 km). The cheapest common route is Mumbai → New Delhi by train, about ₹1,000 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Delhi cost?
Stays start around ₹1,500 per night, with food about ₹600 per person per day and entry at ₹120.
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