All you have to do is figure out what they like and choose from our list of famous tourist places in Delhi across different categories. From monuments & temples to parks and museums, Delhi has so much in store that it won’t stop amusing you. Don’t believe us? Get packed and leave right away to be mesmerized by the beautiful city!
1. Red Fort
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The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of DEEWANI Delhi in India, which served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Every year on the Independence day of India (15 August), the Prime Minister hoists the Indian "tricolor flag" at the main gate of the fort and delivers a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts.
- Opening Hours: 9AM to 6PM, (Monday-Closed)
- Nearest Metro Station: Lal Quila, Chandni Chowk
- Distance From Delhi Airport: 20 km
- Distance From Delhi Railway Station: 2.2km
- Famous For: History, Architecture, Museum, Light and Music Show, Gardens, Photography.
- Entry Fee: Free for children below 15, INR 30 for Indians, and INR 500 for Non Indian.
2. India Gate 
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The India Gate (originally the All India War Memorial) is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. The memorial-gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who was not only the main architect of New Delhi but a leading designer of war memorials.
The India Gate, originally named All India War Memorial, was built to pay homage to the 82,000 soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who lost their lives fighting for the British Empire in World War I (1914-1918) and the Third Anglo-Afghan War (1919). It was undertaken as part of the Imperial War Graves Commission (IWGC) initiated by the British Imperial Mandate in 1917.It is opened every day for visitors. However, many visit this memorial during evenings when it is lit up in colourful lights.
- Opening hours: All Day Open
- Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
- Distance from Delhi airport : 14 Km
- Entry fee : Free
- Distance from New Delhi railway station : 4.8KM
- Famous for: War memorial, Architecture, Lights, Gardens, Indian Army.
3. Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Opening hours: 09:30 AM to 5:30 PM, (Sat,Sun-Closed)
- Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat
- Distance from Delhi airport : 14 Km
- Distance from New Delhi railway station : 4.8KM
- Famous for: President House, Architecture.
- Tip: Entry is restricted to only those who obtain a permit in advance.For an inside visit, one can pre book at the official Rashtrapati Bhawan website.
4. Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar is a towering 73 meter high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies.
- Opening hours: Sunrise until sunset, Closed on Mondays
- Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Minar
- Entry fee: Free for children under 15, INR 10 for Indians INR 250 for Non Indian
- Distance from Delhi airport: 36 min (13.8 km)
- Tip: This place remains a popular tourist sight despite the damage caused a few years ago.
5. Humayun’s Tomb
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This structure is known for its unique architecture, as it is octagonal on the outside while square within; its ceiling is decorated with painted and incised plaster, it has a high neck dome and shows a conspicuous absence of a double dome feature, common to tombs of the period.
- Opening hours: Daily, up till sunset. Best viewed in the morning or a full moon evening.
- Entry fee: INR 10 for domestic and SAARC Visitors, INR 250 for others
- Must visit: If on Thursday, walk to the Dargah of Nizam-ud-din Auliya for a spiritual qawwali evening
- Tip: This place is often included in the Delhi guided tours with a blue bus.
- Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh metro station on the yellow line
- Distance from Delhi airport: 44 min (17.0 km)
6. Akshardham Temple
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- Entry fee: Free, separate fee to view exhibitions
- Opening hours: 9.30 am to 6.30 pm, Closed on Mondays
- Nearest Metro Station: Take the Blue Line which is going towards Noida City Center from Rajiv Chowk metro station and get down at Akshardham Metro Station.
- Distance from Delhi airport: 54 min (22.2 km)
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'à House of Worship completed in 1986. The Bahá'à Faith is a monotheistic religion which emphasizes the spiritual unity of all humankind. The Bahá'à faith is one of the youngest of the world's major religions.
- Entry fee: Free
- Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:30 am – 5 pm (winters) & 9:30 am – 7 pm (summers)
- Must visit: Kalkaji and ISKCON Temple nearby
- Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji Metro Station and Nehru Place
- Distance from Delhi airport: 35 min (16.4 km)
Few Essential Tips You Need to Follow:
- While you are here, stroll around the beautiful gardens inside the temple.
- Photography is strictly prohibited inside the temple. So, keep your mobile and camera inside your bag.
- If you want to know the history of the place, go for a guided tour.
- Always keep your shoes at the deposit counter, outside the temple, before entering.
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Raj Ghat, Delhi. Raj Ghat is a memorial that is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. The ghat is located in the banks of River Yamuna. It is a black marble platform that is built at the spot of cremation of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation.
9.National Rail Museum- Entry fee: Free
- Opening hours: 10 am to 5 pm, (Mon-Closed)
- Must visit: Feroz Shah Kotla fort
- Tip: Many groups from schools come to visit this place during weekdays.
- Nearest Metro Station: ITO
- Distance from Delhi airport: 43 min (18.6 km)
For all the train geeks, National Rail Museum is one of the museums in Delhi you can’t afford to miss. Railways in India was first developed during British rule for easy transportation of goods. This move was followed by adding passenger carriage. The first passenger journey was complete in the year 1853 between Bombay and Thane. Since then Indian Railway has seen many changes and advancements and the National Rail Museum is the narration of the journey of Indian Railway from 1853 to today. Part of every Delhi Darshan day sightseeing tour, the museum located in Chanakyapuri, National Rail Museum is a haven for every history and heritage lover.
- Entry fee: INR 10-100
- Opening hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Closed on Mondays and national holidays
- Nearest Metro Station: Dhaula Kuan Metro Station
- Distance from Delhi airport: 21 min (8.1 km)
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It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung. The monument has an ambience of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red brown and white coloured structures. Safdarjung, Nawab of Oudh, was made prime minister of the Mughal Empire (Wazir ul-Mamlak-i-Hindustan) when Ahmed Shah Bahadur ascended the throne in 1748.The tomb is located near the Safdarjung Airport at the T junction of Lodhi Road and Aurobindo Marg (earlier name Mehrauli Road) in New Delhi.
It was built in 1754 in the late Mughal Empire style for Nawab Safdarjung. The monument has an ambience of spaciousness and an imposing presence with its domed and arched red brown and white coloured structures. Safdarjung, Nawab of Oudh, was made prime minister of the Mughal Empire (Wazir ul-Mamlak-i-Hindustan) when Ahmed Shah Bahadur ascended the throne in 1748.The tomb is located near the Safdarjung Airport at the T junction of Lodhi Road and Aurobindo Marg (earlier name Mehrauli Road) in New Delhi.
- Tip: This place takes a minimum of an hour to cover so, make sure you have enough space to include this on your day’s list.
- Timings: It is open on all days of the week from sunrise till sunset.
- Entry Fee: For SAARC members and Indian citizens, the fee is INR 15 but for Non Indian, it’s INR 200.
- Nearest Metro Station: Jorbagh
- Distance from Delhi airport: 30 min (12.2 km)
11.Jama Masjid
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Jama Masjid The great mosque of Old Delhi is the final architectural extravagance of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. The mosque measures 65m by 35m, and its court forms a square of 100m. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour.
- Entry fee: Free, but videography fee is INR 300
- Opening hours: Daily, 7 am-12 pm: 1:30 pm-6:30 pm. It is closed during prayers and the timing depends upon the direction of the moon
- Must visit: Try Changezi chicken at Karim’s Hotel nearby
- Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazar.
- Distance from Delhi airport: 55 min (18.0 km)
Few Essential Tips:
- The best time to visit the mosque is during the morning hours as there is no crowd at that moment.
- Remember, you should always wear moderate clothes while visiting this mosque and women should always cover their heads with scarves.
- You have to be careful about the harassment about fees and all.
- You don’t need any fake guides who say they can make you enter at fewer amounts. Remember, the admission fee is zero.
- You can click pictures, but you have to pay Rs. 200 for taking your camera inside.
