{"id":971,"date":"2026-06-05T15:21:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:21:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/?p=971"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:21:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:21:51","slug":"how-to-explore-delhi-in-2-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/how-to-explore-delhi-in-2-days\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Explore Delhi in 2 Days: A Perfect Itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/\">Two days in Delhi<\/a> sounds impossible. The city has 3,000 years of layered history, 11 million residents, food that can change your life, and enough monuments to keep you busy for a week. But with the right plan \u2014 and the right sequence \u2014 you can cover the essential Old Delhi and New Delhi experience without burning out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not a list of 20 places you will never visit. This is a practical, hour-by-hour itinerary built around what actually makes sense geographically, logistically, and experientially. Entry fees are verified for 2026. Metro stations are mapped. Food stops are real, not generic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have one night or two full mornings, this guide will help you use every hour well.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Quick Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\">\n<div class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:ea455df9-8da9-45a3-b486-6830f0ce35e3-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:ea455df9-8da9-45a3-b486-6830f0ce35e3-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:ea455df9-8da9-45a3-b486-6830f0ce35e3-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-3 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"16a9110d-977b-477c-abff-e8896d5f0af9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\">\n<ul data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"338\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1f9ycv5\" data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"127\"><strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"44\">Day 1 (Old Delhi):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/red-fort-complex\/\">Red Fort<\/a>, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/raj-ghat\/\">Raj Ghat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/humayun-tomb-delhi\/\">Humayun&#8217;s Tomb<\/a>, Nizamuddin Dargah.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ru872\" data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"247\"><strong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"152\">Day 2 (New Delhi):<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/qutub-minar-delhi\/\">Qutub Minar<\/a>, Lodhi Garden, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/india-gate\/\">India Gate<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/rashtrapati-bhavan-visit\">Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/a>, Connaught Place, Akshardham Temple.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1pwdgqw\" data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"306\"><strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"264\">Transport:<\/strong> Delhi Metro covers all major attractions.<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"137j90t\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"338\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"323\">Best Time:<\/strong> October\u2013March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days.webp\" alt=\"How to Explore Delhi in 2 Days\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.thedelhitours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/How-to-Explore-Delhi-in-2-Days-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Best Time to Visit Delhi<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October to March is the only comfortable window for sightseeing. Temperatures stay between 8\u00b0C and 25\u00b0C \u2014 ideal for walking through the fort, the gardens, and the markets. Mornings in November and December can be foggy (Delhi&#8217;s notorious smog), but once it clears, the light on the red sandstone monuments is extraordinary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid April to June at all costs. Temperatures regularly hit 44\u201347\u00b0C in May and June. Monuments are open but walking between them becomes genuinely dangerous without proper hydration and shade. July to September brings humidity and occasional flooding on some roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2713 Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For first-timers: mid-October to early February is the sweet spot \u2014 tourist season is active, monuments are fully operational, and you will actually enjoy being outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Key Facts Before You Go<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information (2026)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best months<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October to March<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) \u2014 Terminal 2 (domestic), Terminal 3 (international)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport to city<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi Metro Airport Express: IGI to New Delhi Station in ~20 min, \u20b960<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~5:30 AM to 11:30 PM | Fares: \u20b910\u2013\u20b960 per journey<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourist Metro Card<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9250 for 3-day unlimited travel (Smart Card)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key metro line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Line \u2014 connects Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Connaught Place (Rajiv Chowk), Qutub Minar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monuments closed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Fort: open all 7 days (ASI order Feb 13, 2026) | Qutub Minar: open all 7 days | Akshardham: closed Monday | Lotus Temple: closed Monday<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi + English both widely understood; signage in English throughout<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPI (PhonePe \/ GPay) accepted almost everywhere; carry some cash for street food<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress code<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover shoulders and knees at Jama Masjid and Akshardham \u2014 non-negotiable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Day 1: Old Delhi \u2014 Mughal Grandeur, Street Food &amp; Sacred Sites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Delhi is where the city began. The Mughals built it. The British reshaped it. And somehow, under centuries of layers, the original energy survives \u2014 in the food, the lanes, the architecture. Start here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2139 Route Logic: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 1 Logic: All Old Delhi sites cluster within 3\u20134 km of each other. Walk or take a cycle rickshaw between Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk. Use the metro to reach Raj Ghat and Humayun&#8217;s Tomb. Finish the evening at Nizamuddin \u2014 just 2 km from Humayun&#8217;s Tomb.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7:00 AM \u2014 Red Fort (Lal Qila)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start at 7:00 AM when the fort opens and the crowds have not yet arrived. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638, the Red Fort&#8217;s red sandstone walls stretch over 2 km and once enclosed the most powerful court in the world. Give yourself 90 minutes minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk through Chhatta Chowk (the old royal bazaar), enter the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), and stand in the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience) where the Peacock Throne once sat. The Archaeological Museum inside is worth 20 minutes \u2014 miniature paintings, Mughal weapons, and textiles that most visitors skip entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandni Chowk station (Yellow Line) or Red Fort station (Violet Line) \u2014 10 min walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise to 9:00 PM daily (all 7 days including Monday) \u2014 ASI order effective Feb 16, 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Indians<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935 per person | Children under 15: FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Foreigners<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9550 without museum | \u20b9870 with museum access<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u2013120 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light &amp; Sound Show<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi: 7:00\u20138:00 PM | English: 8:30\u20139:30 PM | Adults: \u20b960\u2013\u20b9120 | Children: \u20b920\u2013\u20b930 (timings vary by season)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>\u26a0 Note: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026 Update (Official): ASI issued a formal order on February 13, 2026 removing the Monday closure permanently. Red Fort is now open all 7 days, from sunrise to 9:00 PM. Entry fee for foreign visitors: \u20b9600 walk-in or \u20b9550 online. SAARC\/BIMSTEC visitors: \u20b950 walk-in or \u20b935 online.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9:30 AM \u2014 Jama Masjid<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five minutes on foot from Red Fort, the Jama Masjid is India&#8217;s largest mosque and one of the most stunning Mughal structures you will ever walk into. Built by Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, the main courtyard can hold 25,000 people at prayer. The three domes, two 40-metre minarets, and the red sandstone and white marble combination create a sight that genuinely stops you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Muslim visitors are welcome. Entry is free, though cameras incur a small charge. You must cover your legs and shoulders \u2014 robes are available at the gate if needed. Climb the south minaret (\u20b9100 extra) for a view over Old Delhi&#8217;s rooftops that few visitors bother with but everyone remembers.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jama Masjid, Old Delhi (2-min walk from Red Fort)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 6:30 PM (closed during prayer times)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (camera: \u20b9300 | Minaret climb: \u20b9100)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress code<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandatory \u2014 legs and shoulders covered. Robes available at gate.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201345 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>10:30 AM \u2014 Chandni Chowk Food Walk<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the real reason to visit Old Delhi. Chandni Chowk has been feeding Delhi since 1650. Shah Jahan designed it. The lanes have barely changed. And the food is genuinely unlike anything you have eaten before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk from Fatehpuri Mosque (western end) toward Red Fort. The lanes branching off the main road are where everything happens. Keep 60\u201390 minutes for this. Come hungry.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paranthe Wali Gali (Parantha Lane): Narrow alley off Chandni Chowk dedicated entirely to fried stuffed paranthas \u2014 potato, paneer, banana, mixed dal. Stalls have operated here since the 1870s. Cost: \u20b960\u2013\u20b9120 per plate of 2\u20133 paranthas with yoghurt and pickle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Famous Jalebi Wala (Dariba Kalan corner): Hot, syrupy jalebis fried in front of you since the shop opened. \u20b940\u2013\u20b960 per plate. Cash preferred.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karim&#8217;s (near Jama Masjid Gate 1): Delhi&#8217;s most legendary Mughlai restaurant, founded in 1913. Mutton burra kebab, chicken jahangiri, nihari. \u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400 for a solid meal. Open from 9:00 AM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roshan Di Kulfi (Chandni Chowk main road): Dense, slow-churned kulfi made since 1956. \u20b940\u2013\u20b970. Cash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u26a0 Timing Warning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From practical experience: Do not visit Chandni Chowk after 11:00 AM on weekends. The narrow lanes become genuinely impassable with tourist groups. Go early, eat slowly, and move before the main crowd arrives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12:30 PM \u2014 Raj Ghat<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10-minute auto-rickshaw ride from Chandni Chowk. Raj Ghat is the memorial marking the exact site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on 31 January 1948. A simple black marble platform stands in the centre of a quiet, manicured garden. The flame burns continuously. The atmosphere is completely different from anything else in Delhi \u2014 still, respectful, and unexpectedly moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It costs nothing to enter. It takes 20\u201330 minutes. And it gives you a pause between the sensory intensity of Old Delhi and the next stop. Shoes must be removed at the entrance.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahatma Gandhi Marg, near Red Fort, Old Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:30 AM to 6:00 PM daily<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20\u201330 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi Gate or ITO station \u2014 15 min walk, or take an auto<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>1:30 PM \u2014 Lunch and Rest<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi midday heat (even in winter, 1\u20133 PM is warmer) is a good reason to sit down properly. Options near the Old Delhi area:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karim&#8217;s near Jama Masjid if you skipped it during the morning walk \u2014 \u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400 per person for a full Mughlai meal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moti Mahal, Daryaganj (10 min by auto) \u2014 the restaurant that claims to have invented butter chicken in the 1950s. Simple interior, legendary food. \u20b9300\u2013\u20b9500 per person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shyam Sweets (Chawri Bazaar area) \u2014 for a \u20b950\u2013\u20b980 bedmi puri and aloo sabzi breakfast-lunch. Popular with local families on weekdays.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3:00 PM \u2014 Humayun&#8217;s Tomb<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Yellow Line metro from Chandni Chowk to Jangpura or a cab to Nizamuddin East (about 20\u201325 minutes). Humayun&#8217;s Tomb is what the Taj Mahal wanted to be when it grew up \u2014 and it got there first. Built in 1569, it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, and it directly influenced every major Mughal structure that followed, including the Taj Mahal itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Charbagh garden (divided into four quadrants by water channels) is beautiful in the afternoon light. The main tomb rises 47 metres and is wrapped in red sandstone and white marble. It is quieter here than at the Red Fort \u2014 and the quality of the architecture is arguably better.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mathura Road, opposite Dargah Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hazrat Nizamuddin station (Violet Line) \u2014 15 min walk, or short auto<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily (all days including Monday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Indians<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935 per person | Children under 15: FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Foreigners (walk-in)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9600 | Online: \u20b9550 | SAARC\/BIMSTEC: \u20b950 (\u20b935 online)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60\u201390 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>5:00 PM \u2014 Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 5-minute walk from Humayun&#8217;s Tomb. The dargah (Sufi shrine) of Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya is one of the most spiritually charged places in Delhi \u2014 and one of the most overlooked by tourists who stick to the official monument circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday evenings are the most famous for qawwali (devotional music) performances, but the shrine is active and moving at any time. Entry is free. Dress modestly. The narrow lanes leading to the dargah are lined with flower sellers, booksellers, and food stalls selling biryani and seekh kebabs from tiny kitchens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2713 Experience Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From practical experience: The qawwali at Nizamuddin begins after Maghrib prayer (roughly 6:30\u20137:00 PM depending on season). If your timing aligns, this is one of the most memorable experiences in Delhi \u2014 completely free, completely authentic, and nothing like what you will find anywhere else in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Day 1 Summary \u2014 Time &amp; Cost<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stop<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entry (Indian)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entry (Foreigner)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Metro\/Transport<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Fort<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00\u20139:00 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9600 (\u20b9550 online)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandni Chowk \/ Red Fort station<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jama Masjid<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9:30\u201310:15 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (camera \u20b9300)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-min walk from Red Fort<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandni Chowk food<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:30 AM\u201312:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150\u2013\u20b9300 (food)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150\u2013\u20b9300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk from Jama Masjid<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raj Ghat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:30\u20131:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auto from Chandni Chowk ~\u20b960<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:30\u20132:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9300\u2013\u20b9500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Humayun&#8217;s Tomb<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3:00\u20134:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9550<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab\/auto \u20b980\u2013\u20b9120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nizamuddin Dargah<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5:00\u20137:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-min walk from Humayun&#8217;s Tomb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Day 2: New Delhi \u2014 Empire, Gardens, Icons &amp; Temples<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi is a different city from Old Delhi \u2014 literally. It was built by the British between 1911 and 1931 as the new imperial capital, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Wide boulevards, sandstone government buildings, and formal gardens replace the narrow lanes and medieval mosques of the day before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2139 Route Logic: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 2 Logic: Qutub Minar is in South Delhi. Lodhi Garden is 10 minutes away. India Gate and Kartavya Path are central. Akshardham is in East Delhi. This day covers more distance \u2014 the metro is your best tool. All stops connect via Yellow Line (Qutub Minar) and Blue Line (Akshardham).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8:00 AM \u2014 Qutub Minar<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start early at Qutub Minar before the tour groups arrive. The 73-metre minaret is the tallest brick minaret in the world and the centrepiece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site complex. Construction began in 1192 under Qutb-ud-din Aibak \u2014 it is older than the Red Fort by 450 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What most visitors miss: the complex around the tower is as interesting as the tower itself. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque (India&#8217;s first mosque), the mysterious Iron Pillar of Delhi (standing rust-free for over 1,600 years), the Alai Darwaza gateway with its ornate carvings \u2014 these deserve as much attention as the minaret. Budget 90 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mehrauli, South Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qutub Minar station (Yellow Line) \u2014 10 min walk or short auto<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily | Open all 7 days including Monday<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Indians<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b940 per person | Children under 15: FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry \u2014 Foreigners<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9550 per person | Children under 15: FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climbing inside the minaret has been closed to public since 1981 for safety reasons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>10:00 AM \u2014 Lodhi Garden<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 10-minute cab or auto ride from Qutub Minar. Lodhi Garden is 90 acres of park built around 15th-century Lodhi dynasty tombs \u2014 and it is completely free to enter. Most tourists overlook it entirely. That is their loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi sit inside the garden, surrounded by joggers, picnicking families, and (in winter) wedding shoots. The combination of Mughal-era architecture in a manicured park setting is genuinely beautiful. This is also a good 30-minute rest after the heat of Qutub Minar.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodhi Road, New Delhi (between Khan Market and Golf Club)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jor Bagh station (Yellow Line) \u2014 15 min walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily (October\u2013March)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201345 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>11:30 AM \u2014 India Gate and Kartavya Path (Rajpath)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab or metro to Central Secretariat (Yellow Line) or Udyog Bhawan. India Gate is a 42-metre war memorial dedicated to the 82,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. It stands at the eastern end of Kartavya Path \u2014 the 3-km ceremonial boulevard that runs from Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace) to India Gate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry is free. The National War Memorial, opened in 2019, sits just behind India Gate and is one of the best-designed public spaces in Delhi \u2014 a serious, moving memorial with eternal flame and inscribed walls. Give it 20 minutes even if you are rushing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India Gate is best photographed at dusk when it is illuminated. If you visit now (late morning), it is fine for orientation and the walk along Kartavya Path. Plan to return briefly after sunset if time permits \u2014 it is genuinely iconic at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kartavya Path (Rajpath), New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Secretariat station (Yellow\/Violet Line) \u2014 15 min walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open 24 hours (best at dusk)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FREE<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30\u201345 minutes (longer if you walk the full boulevard)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>1:00 PM \u2014 Lunch in Connaught Place or Khan Market<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are 10\u201315 minutes from India Gate by cab or metro.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connaught Place (CP): Delhi&#8217;s colonial-era commercial centre. Dozens of restaurants from budget to mid-range. Wengers (since 1926) for baked goods and cold coffee (\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9200). Natraj Dahi Bhalle (opposite Odeon Cinema) for chaat: \u20b960\u2013\u20b980.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Khan Market: More upscale, expat-friendly area. SodaBottleOpenerWala for Parsi comfort food (\u20b9600\u2013\u20b91,000). Good for those who want a sit-down non-street-food option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodi \u2014 The Garden Restaurant (inside Lodhi Garden complex): Lunch with garden views, \u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,500 per person. Book in advance on weekends.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2:30 PM \u2014 Rashtrapati Bhawan Area \/ Sansad Marg<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Connaught Place, take a cab up Kartavya Path toward Rashtrapati Bhawan (the Presidential Palace). The building is a Lutyens masterpiece \u2014 340 rooms, 37-acre gardens, designed to out-impress the Viceroys of old. The exterior can be seen from Vijay Chowk (the ceremonial roundabout below it).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mughal Gardens (now called Amrit Udyan) inside Rashtrapati Bhawan are open to the public for limited weeks each February \u2014 typically 2\u20134 weeks. Advance online booking is required. If you are visiting in that window, this is unmissable. Check rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in for 2026 dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4:00 PM \u2014 Akshardham Temple<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the Blue Line metro to Akshardham station \u2014 20\u201325 minutes from Central Secretariat. Arrive by 4:00 PM to give yourself time before the evening exhibitions and the 8:00 PM musical fountain show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshardham is unlike anything else in Delhi. The main temple is a 141-foot pink sandstone and white marble structure built in 2005 without using steel \u2014 entirely hand-carved by 11,000 artisans. The complex includes exhibitions on Indian culture, a boat ride through Indian history, and the Sahaj Anand musical fountain show.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography is banned inside (all electronic devices must be deposited at lockers near the entrance \u2014 a real annoyance but a non-negotiable rule). The complex is enormous \u2014 budget 3\u20134 hours minimum.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Detail<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Information<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NH 24, near Akshardham Metro Station, East Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshardham station (Blue Line) \u2014 5 min walk<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (last entry) | Musical fountain (Sahaj Anand): 7:15 PM &amp; 8:15 PM (timings may vary by season) | Closed Monday<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple: FREE | Exhibitions: \u20b9170 adults \/ \u20b9125 children \/ \u20b9100 senior citizens | Fountain show: \u20b980 adults \/ \u20b950 children | Foreigners: \u20b9270 exhibitions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photography<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strictly NO electronic devices inside \u2014 use cloakroom at entrance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u20134 hours minimum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>\u26a0 Important: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not plan Akshardham on a Monday \u2014 it is closed. Also, the security check at the entrance is thorough and takes 15\u201320 minutes during peak hours. Go before 4:30 PM to avoid the evening rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Day 2 Summary \u2014 Time &amp; Cost<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Stop<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entry (Indian)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Entry (Foreigner)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Metro\/Transport<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qutub Minar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:00\u20139:30 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b940<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9550<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qutub Minar station (Yellow Line)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lodhi Garden<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:00\u201310:45 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab from Qutub Minar ~\u20b9120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India Gate \/ NWM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:30 AM\u201312:15 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Secretariat station<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:00\u20132:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150\u2013\u20b9600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9300\u2013\u20b91,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connaught Place \/ Khan Market<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rashtrapati Bhawan area<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2:30\u20133:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (exterior)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free (exterior)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vijay Chowk \u2014 walk from CP<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshardham Temple<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4:00\u20138:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free + \u20b9170 exhibitions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free + \u20b9270<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Akshardham station (Blue Line)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Full 2-Day Budget Breakdown for Delhi<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Budget Traveller<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mid-Range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monument entry (2 days)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9150\u2013\u20b9300 (Indian)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,500\u2013\u20b93,500 (Foreigner)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All key monuments included<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food (2 days)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9500\u2013\u20b9800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91,500\u2013\u20b93,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street food to mid-range restaurants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro (2 days)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9150<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy 3-day Tourist Smart Card: \u20b9250<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cab \/ auto-rickshaw<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9400\u2013\u20b9600<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber\/Ola for longer legs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accommodation (per night)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9800\u2013\u20b91,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b93,000\u2013\u20b96,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paharganj (budget) or CP \/ Connaught Place (mid)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total per person (Indian)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b92,000\u2013\u20b93,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b99,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total per person (Foreigner)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95,000\u2013\u20b97,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910,000\u2013\u20b915,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without accommodation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>Delhi Metro for Tourists: The Lines That Matter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Delhi Metro is the single best decision you can make in Delhi. Fast, air-conditioned, safe, English signage throughout, and the fare is \u20b910\u2013\u20b960 for any journey across the city. Most tourist attractions are within 15 minutes of a metro station.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Line<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Tourist Stops<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Connects<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandni Chowk \u2192 New Delhi \u2192 Rajiv Chowk (CP) \u2192 Udyog Bhawan \u2192 AIIMS \u2192 Qutub Minar<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Delhi, Central Delhi, South Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dwarka \u2192 Rajiv Chowk \u2192 Yamuna Bank \u2192 Akshardham \u2192 Vaishali\/Noida<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Delhi, Central Delhi, Akshardham<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violet Line<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kashmere Gate \u2192 Jama Masjid \u2192 Red Fort \u2192 ITO \u2192 Nehru Place \u2192 Faridabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Delhi, South-East Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport Express (Orange)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Delhi Station \u2192 Shivaji Stadium \u2192 Dhaula Kuan \u2192 IGI Terminal 3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City to airport in ~20 min, \u20b960<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>\u2713 Metro Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best value: Buy the Tourist Smart Card (\u20b9250 deposit + balance) for 3-day unlimited travel. Saves time at every station and covers all 12 metro lines. Available at all major metro stations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Delhi Food Guide: What to Eat and Where<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Old Delhi (Chandni Chowk Area)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paranthe Wali Gali \u2014 Stuffed fried paranthas. Family-run stalls since 1870s. \u20b960\u2013\u20b9120 per plate. Open from 8:00 AM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Famous Jalebi Wala \u2014 Hot jalebis fried to order. \u20b940\u2013\u20b960. Cash only. Open 7:00 AM onwards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karim&#8217;s (near Jama Masjid Gate 1) \u2014 Mughlai restaurant since 1913. Mutton burra kebab, chicken jahangiri, nihari. \u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400. Opens 9:00 AM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala (opposite Odeon, Chandni Chowk) \u2014 Delhi&#8217;s most famous chaat stall. Dahi bhalle (lentil dumplings in yoghurt). \u20b960\u2013\u20b980.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shyam Sweets (Chawri Bazaar) \u2014 Bedmi puri breakfast. \u20b950\u2013\u20b980. Open mornings only.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roshan Di Kulfi (Chandni Chowk main road) \u2014 Dense kulfi since 1956. \u20b940\u2013\u20b970. Cash.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>New Delhi \/ Connaught Place Area<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wengers (A-Block, Connaught Place) \u2014 Old Delhi bakery since 1926. Pastries, cold coffee, savoury snacks. \u20b980\u2013\u20b9200.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SodaBottleOpenerWala (Khan Market) \u2014 Parsi Irani caf\u00e9 food. Berry pulao, dhansak, lagan nu custard. \u20b9600\u2013\u20b91,000 per person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moti Mahal Delux (Daryaganj) \u2014 The restaurant that invented butter chicken. Simple interior, legendary dal makhani. \u20b9300\u2013\u20b9500 per person.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ama Caf\u00e9 (Majnu Ka Tilla, near ISBT) \u2014 Tibetan momos, thukpa, butter tea in a quiet Tibetan refugee colony. \u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400. Slightly out of the way but worth it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Real Scenario: How Two Days Actually Play Out<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>For a First-Timer Arriving at 6 PM on Day Zero<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You land at Terminal 3, take the Airport Express to New Delhi station (\u20b960, 20 min), check into your hotel in Paharganj or Connaught Place. Eat something light \u2014 Wengers or any CP restaurant. Sleep early.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 1: Out by 6:45 AM. Metro to Chandni Chowk. Red Fort at 7:00 AM sharp. You are inside before the tour groups. By 9:00 AM, you are at Jama Masjid. By 10:30 AM, you are eating paranthas. Raj Ghat by 12:30 PM, cab to Humayun&#8217;s Tomb by 3:00 PM, Nizamuddin qawwali at 6:30 PM if it is Thursday. Dinner near Nizamuddin \u2014 biryani from the lane stalls. Back by 9:00 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day 2: Metro to Qutub Minar station by 7:45 AM. In the complex by 8:00 AM. Lodhi Garden by 10:00 AM for the walk. India Gate by 11:30 AM. Lunch at Connaught Place by 1:00 PM. Rashtrapati Bhawan exterior at 2:30 PM. Metro to Akshardham by 4:00 PM. Fountain show at 8:45 PM. Metro back. Delhi done.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Common Mistakes First-Time Delhi Visitors Make<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting late \u2014 Delhi&#8217;s monuments get crowded and hot by 10:00 AM. Being inside Red Fort or Qutub Minar at 7:00\u20138:00 AM is completely different from arriving at 11:00 AM. The difference is not small.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Akshardham on Monday \u2014 Akshardham and Lotus Temple are closed on Mondays. Red Fort is now open all 7 days (ASI order, Feb 2026), and Qutub Minar has always been open all 7 days. If Monday is one of your two days, avoid scheduling Akshardham that day \u2014 all other monuments are accessible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring the metro \u2014 Auto-rickshaws are charming but slow. Delhi traffic is brutal. For any journey more than 2 km, the metro is faster, cheaper, and more reliable than any road transport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overloading Day 1 \u2014 Old Delhi is exhausting. The sensory intensity is real. Five hours in Chandni Chowk and the lanes is enough. Trying to add Akshardham to Day 1 is a mistake every time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing the wrong shoes \u2014 Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Akshardham all involve long walking on uneven stone surfaces. Heels, formal shoes, and sandals are a bad idea. Comfortable walking shoes are not optional.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not booking ASI tickets online \u2014 Both Red Fort and Qutub Minar allow online booking via the ASI portal. This skips the queue entirely. In peak tourist season (November\u2013January), the physical queue can run 30\u201345 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Pro Tips for Exploring Delhi in 2 Days<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book ASI monuments online at asi.nic.in or via the IndiGo\/BookMyShow integrations. QR codes work at the entry gate. Saves the queue entirely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry small denomination notes (\u20b920, \u20b950) for auto-rickshaws, street food, and donations at religious sites. UPI works almost everywhere, but not at roadside stalls with older vendors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best photograph of Red Fort is from outside the main Lahori Gate at 7:00\u20138:00 AM in winter \u2014 morning light on the red sandstone with almost no people in frame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Chandni Chowk, take a cycle rickshaw ride from the Red Fort end to Fatehpuri Mosque (\u20b980\u2013\u20b9100 negotiated) \u2014 a 15-minute ride through the main street that gives you a view of the entire area without walking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your phone charged and use Google Maps in offline mode \u2014 Delhi&#8217;s metro stations and Old Delhi lanes can be confusing, and 4G signal is patchy inside some monuments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather: October and November bring clear skies and cool mornings. December and January bring fog in mornings (especially 7:00\u20139:00 AM) but are otherwise excellent. Carry a light jacket for December\u2013January mornings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bargain at Chandni Chowk shops (not food stalls). Opening prices for tourist goods are typically 3\u20134x the fair price. Even a polite 40% counteroffer is usually accepted.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Is 2 days enough to see Delhi?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two days covers the essential Old Delhi and New Delhi experience \u2014 the major monuments, the key food stops, and the overall character of the city. You will not see everything (no one does in 2 days), but you will leave with a genuine sense of Delhi. Budget extra time for Akshardham if it is your first visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. What is the best time of year to visit Delhi?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October to March is the only comfortable window for extended outdoor sightseeing. November to February is ideal \u2014 cool, clear (mostly), and all facilities fully operational. Avoid April to June (45\u00b0C+) and July to September (humidity and flooding risk) for a 2-day walking-heavy itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. How do I get from Delhi airport to the city?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Airport Express Line (Orange Line metro) runs from Terminal 3 to New Delhi Station in approximately 20 minutes for \u20b960 \u2014 the fastest and cheapest option. Taxis and cab apps (Uber, Ola) are also available from the designated stands; the fare is \u20b9400\u2013\u20b9700 to Connaught Place or Paharganj depending on traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Is Delhi Metro safe and easy to use?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. The Delhi Metro is one of the best urban transit systems in India \u2014 clean, air-conditioned, English-language signage throughout, and trains every 2\u20135 minutes on major lines. Women-only coaches are marked on the platform. Luggage screening at entry is standard. Fares run \u20b910\u2013\u20b960 per journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. What is the entry fee for Red Fort in 2026?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935 for Indian citizens and \u20b9550 for foreign tourists (\u20b9870 with museum access). Children under 15 are free. Tickets can be booked online at asi.nic.in to skip the queue. Red Fort is open 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Mondays are closed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. What is the entry fee for Qutub Minar in 2026?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b940 for Indians and \u20b9550 for foreign nationals. Children under 15 are free. The complex is open 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, all 7 days including Monday. Climbing inside the minaret has been closed to visitors since 1981. The complex itself \u2014 including the Iron Pillar and the mosque ruins \u2014 is fully accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. What should I eat in Delhi in 2 days?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Delhi is the priority. Paranthas at Paranthe Wali Gali (\u20b960\u2013\u20b9120), jalebis at Old Famous Jalebi Wala (\u20b940\u2013\u20b960), Mughlai food at Karim&#8217;s near Jama Masjid (\u20b9200\u2013\u20b9400). For New Delhi, butter chicken at Moti Mahal in Daryaganj (\u20b9300\u2013\u20b9500) and chaat at Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala in Connaught Place (\u20b960\u2013\u20b980) are the standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Is Akshardham Temple free?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry to the main temple complex is free. Exhibitions: \u20b9170 for adults, \u20b9125 for children, \u20b9100 for senior citizens. Foreign tourists pay \u20b9270 for exhibitions. Musical fountain (Sahaj Anand Water Show): \u20b980 for adults, \u20b950 for children \u2014 shows at approximately 7:15 PM and 8:15 PM (verify on-site as timings vary by season). Temple open 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM (last entry). Closed on Mondays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>9. Can I see Old Delhi and New Delhi in the same day?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technically yes, but practically no \u2014 not if you want to do either properly. Old Delhi alone (Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, Humayun&#8217;s Tomb) fills a full day. New Delhi (Qutub Minar, Lodhi Garden, India Gate, Akshardham) fills another. Splitting them across 2 days gives you a far better experience than cramming everything into one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. What should I wear in Delhi?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfortable walking shoes are essential \u2014 all major monuments involve long walks on stone surfaces. For Jama Masjid and Akshardham, legs and shoulders must be covered (robes available at the gate if needed). In winter (December\u2013February), a light jacket for mornings. In late October and March, comfortable light clothing is fine by afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Are photography and phones allowed inside Delhi monuments?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Fort, Humayun&#8217;s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and Jama Masjid all allow photography with mobile phones and cameras at no extra charge (video camera may incur a fee at some sites). Akshardham Temple is a strict exception \u2014 all electronic devices including phones must be deposited in free lockers before entering the complex. This is non-negotiable and enforced at the entrance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. What are the safest areas to stay in Delhi for tourists?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connaught Place (CP) is the most central and well-connected option \u2014 mid-range and upscale hotels, metro access on Yellow and Blue Lines, and walking distance to several attractions. Paharganj (near New Delhi Railway Station) is the budget district \u2014 chaotic but affordable, and the metro station is adjacent. Aerocity (near the airport) is clean, modern, and ideal for transit stays with short connections.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Word<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi does not reveal itself easily. It asks for early starts, some willingness to eat from a narrow lane, and the patience to stand in front of something old and try to understand what it actually was. Two days done right \u2014 Old Delhi first, then New Delhi \u2014 gives you exactly that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start early both mornings. Use the metro without hesitation. Eat where locals eat, not where signs say &#8216;tourist welcome.&#8217; And plan around Monday if any of those days fall on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Red Fort at 7:00 AM with the morning light on red sandstone and almost no one in sight, the qawwali at Nizamuddin as the sun goes down, the Iron Pillar at Qutub Minar that has stood rust-free for over 1,600 years \u2014 these are the things you will actually remember. The itinerary above gives you all of them.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two days in Delhi sounds impossible. The city has 3,000 years of layered history, 11 million residents, food that can change your life, and enough monuments to keep you busy for a week. 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