Places to Visit in Delhi

Top attractions and must-see spots in Delhi

Landmarks

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  • Must Visit

    Humayun's Tomb

    UNESCO-listed Mughal-era tomb with gardens.

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    India Gate

    Iconic war memorial in central Delhi.

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    Qutub Minar

    Historical minaret in Mehrauli.

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    Red Fort

    A majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site, former Mughal residence and symbol of India's sovereignty.

  • Agrasen ki Baoli

    Historic stepwell in the city centre.

  • Fatehpuri Masjid

    A 17th century mosque built by one of Shah Jahan's wives, marking the western end of Chandni Chowk near the spice market.

  • Feroz Shah Kotla

    A 14th century fort with an Ashokan pillar, an old mosque, and a stepwell, much quieter than Delhi's popular monuments.

  • Gandhi Smriti

    Memorial where Gandhi was assassinated, with personal artifacts.

  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    Built in 1783 by Sardar Baghel Singh at the site where Guru Har Krishan (8th Guru) served the sick during Delhi's 1664 cholera outbreak — famous for its healing sarovar, 24-hour langar, and Baba Baghel Singh Museum.

  • Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla

    Delhi's oldest Gurudwara on the Yamuna banks in North Delhi — marks where Guru Nanak Dev met the devoted boatman Majnu (Abdullah) in 1505 and blessed him; the 6th Guru Hargobind also stayed here; rebuilt by Baghel Singh in 1783.

  • Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

    Sacred site near Parliament where Guru Tegh Bahadur's body was cremated in 1675 after his martyrdom at Chandni Chowk — his disciple Lakhi Shah Vanjara burned his own house to provide a funeral pyre; built by Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783.

  • Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

    Marks the martyrdom site of Guru Tegh Bahadur (9th Guru), beheaded on Aurangzeb's orders in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam — built by Sardar Baghel Singh in 1783 in Chandni Chowk.

  • Hauz Khas Village & Fort

    A medieval complex built around a historic water reservoir.

  • Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah

    Visit Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah, a revered Sufi shrine in Delhi known for its spiritual ambiance, qawwali music, and rich cultural heritage.

  • Jama Masjid

    One of India’s largest mosques, built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century.

  • Jantar Mantar

    An 18th century observatory in Central Delhi with tall stone instruments once used to study the sun, moon, and stars.

  • Kartavya Path

    India's ceremonial boulevard renamed in 2022, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate — famous for the Republic Day parade and the newly unveiled Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose statue at its centre.

  • Lodhi Colony Art District

    Indias first open-air art gallery with 50+ murals.

  • Majnu ka Tila

    Delhi little Tibet - vibrant Tibetan colony with authentic food and culture.

  • Mehrauli Archaeological Park

    Sprawling heritage park in Delhi containing over 100 ancient monuments including Balban's tomb and Jamali Kamali mosque.

  • Museum of Illusions

    Indias first optical illusion museum with 40+ installations.

  • National Crafts Museum

    Sprawling open-air museum in Delhi showcasing traditional crafts, textiles and folk art from across India.

  • National Museum

    India's premier museum in New Delhi housing over 200,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years of history and art.

  • National Rail Museum

    Vintage locomotives and railway heritage museum.

  • National War Memorial

    A memorial for India's soldiers with an eternal flame and their names carved on circular stone walls near India Gate.

  • Nehru Planetarium

    Space museum with sky shows and astronomical exhibits.

  • Purana Qila (Old Fort)

    A historic fort believed to be built on the site of ancient Indraprastha.

  • Raj Ghat

    A serene memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, featuring a black marble platform and eternal flame.

  • Rashtrapati Bhavan

    The official residence of the President of India, an architectural marvel with Amrit Udyan.

  • Sacred Heart Cathedral

    One of the oldest and most prominent churches in Delhi, featuring Italian architecture and stunning stained-glass windows.

  • Safdarjung Tomb

    The last garden tomb of the Mughal era, featuring elegant domes and a classical Charbagh garden.

  • St. James Church

    Delhi's oldest church, an Anglican landmark with a distinctive copper dome and colonial charm.

  • Sunder Nursery

    A 16th-century heritage park with Mughal monuments, botanical gardens, and over 300 tree species.

  • Tughlaqabad Fort

    14th-century Tughlaq-era fort in South Delhi, one of the largest fort complexes in India with massive walls and a stepwell.

Museum

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  • National Gallery of Modern Art

    India's main modern art museum, set inside a former royal house, with paintings and sculptures from the 1850s to today.

  • National Science Centre

    A hands-on science museum near Pragati Maidan with fun exhibits on the human body, technology, and space across several floors.

National Parks

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  • Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

    Protected wildlife sanctuary on Delhi-Haryana border home to leopards, nilgai and over 200 bird species.

  • Deer Park

    Popular urban park in South Delhi with walking trails, a small deer enclosure and a butterfly park.

  • Delhi Zoo

    Visit Delhi Zoo, a popular wildlife attraction in Delhi featuring diverse animal species, lush surroundings, and an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

Scenic Spots

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  • Garden of Five Senses

    Discover Garden of Five Senses, a unique landscaped park in Delhi designed to delight all five senses with art, nature, and serene surroundings.

  • Lodhi Garden

    A historic garden park containing tombs from the Lodhi dynasty.

Shopping

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  • Chandni Chowk

    One of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets located in Old Delhi.

  • Connaught Place

    Delhi’s central business and shopping district built during the British era.

  • Dilli Haat Pitampura

    Government crafts and food market in Pitampura showcasing artisans and cuisines from across India.

  • INA Dilli Haat

    A government-run open-air market showcasing Indian crafts and regional food.

  • Janpath Market

    A popular shopping street in Bhubaneswar offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, and local goods at reasonable prices.

  • Karol Bagh Market

    A major shopping area known for clothing, accessories, and electronics.

  • Khan Market

    An upscale market known for premium stores, cafés, and bookstores.

  • Khari Baoli

    Asia's biggest wholesale spice market, a busy stretch of shops selling spices, dry fruits, and herbs since the 1600s.

  • Lajpat Nagar Central Market

    A busy South Delhi market known for cheap clothes, bridal wear, and street food, popular mainly with local shoppers.

  • Sarojini Market

    Delhi's popular budget shopping destination offering trendy clothing and accessories at affordable prices.

Temple

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    Akshardham Temple

    A modern architectural marvel in Delhi dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, showcasing Indian culture and spirituality.

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    Lotus Temple

    A Baháʼí House of Worship in Delhi, known for its lotus-like design and open worship space for all faiths.

  • Ayyappa Temple (R.K. Puram)

    The foremost Ayyappa shrine in North India, consecrated 1980 in Sector 2, R.K. Puram; built in Kerala's Gaja Prishtam (elephant-back) style — draws pilgrims from across North India for the 41-day Mandalam season.

  • Birla Mandir

    A red-and-gold Laxminarayan temple near Connaught Place inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939, one of the first Birla temples to explicitly welcome all castes and faiths.

  • Chhatarpur Temple

    India's second-largest temple complex in South Delhi, dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, spread across 70 acres of white marble shrines and gardens.

  • Gauri Shankar Temple

    800-year-old Shiva lingam in a Maratha-built mandir at Chandni Chowk; Delhi's foremost Shaivite shrine in Old Delhi.

  • Hanuman Mandir

    A prominent Hanuman temple known for its 108-foot-tall statue of Lord Hanuman.

  • Hanuman Mandir (Connaught Place)

    One of Delhi's five Mahabharata-era temples on Baba Kharak Singh Marg — the south-facing swayambhu Bala Hanuman idol; holds a Guinness World Record for unbroken Ram Naam chanting since 1 August 1964.

  • ISKCON Temple

    Delhi's ISKCON temple in East of Kailash houses the world's largest printed Bhagavad Gita, a high-tech Vedic museum, and a Ramayana art gallery alongside daily aartis and Govinda's restaurant.

  • Jhandewalan Mandir

    One of Delhi's oldest Shakti temples near Karol Bagh, whose name comes from prayer flags offered during Shah Jahan's reign, with the original idol enshrined in an underground sanctum.

  • Kali Mandir (Chittaranjan Park)

    Bengali terracotta-style temple complex in CR Park; the community heart of Delhi's mini Bengal, drawing massive crowds for Durga Puja and Kali Puja each year.

  • Kalkaji Mandir

    An ancient octagonal Kali temple in South Delhi, known as Manokamna Siddha Peeth, drawing thousands of devotees daily and reaching peak intensity during Navratri.

  • Kilkari Bhairav Temple

    Pandava-era Bhairav shrine behind Purana Qila near Pragati Maidan; one of Delhi's five Mahabharata-era temples — famous for the unique ritual of offering alcohol to the deity.

  • Mangal Mahadev Birla Kanan

    Birla-built Shiva garden complex near Delhi's Aerocity (inaugurated 1994), featuring a ~100-ft Shiva idol visible from NH-48; major draw on Maha Shivratri.

  • New Delhi Kali Bari (Mandir Marg)

    Historic Bengali Kali temple on Mandir Marg (est. 1930s); Subhas Chandra Bose was its first president — idol modelled on Kalighat, Kolkata; Durga Puja rituals here are unchanged since 1936.

  • Nili Chhatri Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple at Nigambodh Ghat on the Yamuna banks — believed established by Yudhishthira, who performed the Ashwamedha Yajna here; one of Delhi's five Mahabharata-era temples.

  • Sai Baba Temple (Lodhi Road)

    Delhi's oldest Shirdi Sai Baba temple on Lodhi Road (est. 1972); draws steady all-day darshan traffic with Thursdays especially crowded.

  • Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir

    Delhi's oldest Jain temple (1656), opposite Red Fort in Chandni Chowk — dedicated to Parshvanath; home to the famous Jain charitable bird hospital.

  • Shri Jagannath Mandir (Hauz Khas)

    Odia community temple in Hauz Khas (est. 1967) dedicated to Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra; hosts Delhi's largest Rath Yatra procession drawing over 1.5 lakh devotees.

  • Uttara Swami Malai Mandir (Malai Mandir)

    South Indian granite temple atop a hillock in Sector 7, R.K. Puram — dedicated to Lord Swaminatha (Murugan); a cultural and spiritual anchor for Delhi's Tamil and South Indian diaspora.

  • Yogmaya Temple

    One of Delhi's oldest surviving temples near Qutb Minar, dedicated to Yogmaya (sister of Krishna); focal point of the annual Phoolwalon-ki-Sair inter-faith festival.

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