Explore Delhi

Discover the best places to visit in Delhi, from famous monuments and markets to temples, gardens and family-friendly attractions.

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About Delhi

Delhi brings together historic monuments, busy markets, peaceful gardens, temples, museums and food from across India. The Metro is usually the easiest way to move between major areas. Use app-based cabs or confirm fares before boarding autos near stations. Air quality can be poor from November to January, so check the AQI and carry an N95 mask if you are sensitive to pollution.

How to reach Delhi

By road

Delhi is connected to nearby states by national highways and expressways. Interstate buses, private cabs and app-based taxis are widely available.

By rail

New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin are the main railway stations. Use the Metro or a prepaid/app-based cab for onward travel.

By air

Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 16 km from central Delhi and connects with the city by Airport Express Metro, buses and app-based cabs.

Best time

Oct-Mar

Main airport

IGI Airport

Main transit

Delhi Metro

Typical trip

1-3 days

Best places to visit in Delhi: a practical sightseeing guide

Delhi brings together historic monuments, spiritual sites, lively markets, landscaped gardens, museums and family-friendly attractions. Whether you are planning a short city break or a longer Delhi itinerary, choose places that match your interests and the time available.

Choose Delhi tourist places by interest

For history and architecture, start with India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. Families can compare options such as Lotus Temple, National Science Centre, Delhi Zoo, Lodhi Garden and Sunder Nursery. Chandni Chowk, Dilli Haat and Connaught Place are useful starting points for markets, food and local shopping.

Build a practical Delhi sightseeing itinerary

Use the search and category filters to compare Delhi tourist attractions by interest, time needed, nearest Metro and ticket information. Group nearby places where practical and leave enough time between stops instead of trying to cover too many attractions in one day.

Getting around Delhi

Delhi Metro connects many major areas and is often the easiest option for sightseeing. Check the nearest transit information on each card, then use an auto or app-based cab for the last part of the journey when required. Opening times, access rules and ticket prices can change, so confirm the latest details with the attraction before travelling.

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Frequently asked questions about Delhi

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