10 Best Places to Visit in Delhi – Popular Tourist Attractions
As a transport hub in North India and a stop on the classic travel route "Golden Triangle," Many travelers choose Delhi as the starting or end spot for their trip to India. Below are 10 best places to visit in Delhi.
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1. Qutab Minar
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It is famed for one of the “seven wonders of India” and is a must-see tourist attraction in Delhi. The tower is engraved with Arabic Quran and various patterns. It is recommended to understand related history before visiting this brick minaret.
Ticket Price: Rs600 for foreigners or Rs550 cashless; free for children under 15 years. Opening Time: sunrise to sunset Transportation: By taxi/bus/subway Time Reference: 2hoursNearby attractions Jamali Kamali Mosque Mehrauli Archaeological Park
2. Red Fort
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It is a World Heritage Site and one of the 10 best places to visit in Delhi. It is a red stone building built in Mughal era and then occupied by British.
Ticket Price: Rs500 for foreigners; free for children under 15 years Opening Time: sunrise to sunset except on Monday Transportation: By taxi or bus Time Reference: 2-3hoursRead more about Tughlaqabad Fort in Delhi
3. Humayun's Tomb
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It is famous for the magnificent garden design and is a treasure in Indian architecture history.
Ticket Price: Rs250 for foreigners Opening Time: sunrise to sunset Transportation: Take subway then walk to the destination or take tutu Time Reference: 1-2 hoursRead more about Safdarjung Tomb
4. India Gate
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Located in the center of city, it is a remarkable tourist attraction in Delhi, commemorating the lost Indian soldiers fighting against British colonists.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day Transportation: By bus, taxi or tutu Time Reference: 1hour5. Lotus Temple
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It is named after the shape of lotus flower, symbolizing the mutual tolerance and coexistence of different religions.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: 9:00-sunset except Monday Transportation: By bus, subway or take a walk Time Reference: 1-3hours6. Rashtrapati Bhavan
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There is a very famous garden in this presidential palace, which is modeled after the garden style of the Mughal dynasty. The main entrance has a wide and straight "National Boulevard" with direct access to the India gate. It also can only be visited from the outside
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day Transportation: By subway or bus Time Reference: 1-2 hours7. Raj Ghat
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Located to the south of Red Fort, it is the tomb of Gandhi, the father of India, and a symbol of India's spirit of national independence. It is a meaning place to visit in Delhi. You must take off your shoes when entering the mausoleum. There is a prayer activity at 17:30 every Friday. You can visit here first, then head to the Red Fort to enjoy the sunset.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: 10:00-17:00 except Monday Transportation: By tutu or bus Time Reference: 2hours8. Parliament House
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It is a modern building that blends traditional Indian style with Victorian characteristics. It can only be visited from the outside.
Ticket Price: Free Opening Time: All day Transportation: By subway or bus Time Reference: 1-2 hours9. National Museum
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The museum collects numerous precious historical relics from different regions of India at different times. Among the 10 best places to visit in Delhi, this is the best place to know the history of India in short time.
Ticket Price: Rs650 for foreigners (including Audio Guide). Free for students up to class 12th (with ID-cards). Opening Time: 10:00-18:00 except Monday Transportation: By bus or subway Time Reference: 2-3hoursSee more about: 7 Most Visited Museums in Delhi
10. Jama Masjid
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As one of the largest mosques of India, it is a breathtaking architecture. People need to take off shoes and dress appropriately when visit the temple.
Ticket Price: Free; Pay Rs200 if you want to take pictures Opening Time: 7:30-12:00 and 13:30-18:30 Transportation: Take the subway then take a walk Time Reference: 1-2hoursYou May Like
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