New Delhi

If you’re looking for a city that beautifully blends history and modernity, New Delhi should be on your list. This vibrant capital is home to stunning landmarks like the India Gate and the Red Fort, showcasing its rich heritage. Food lovers will delight in the array of street foods, from spicy chaat to savory parathas. With a lively arts scene and bustling markets, New Delhi offers an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of India’s culture.

New Delhi, India

15 Best Things to Do in New Delhi

Qutub Minar tops the list, and the rest of New Delhi follows, ranked by real visits.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 185 places we track in New Delhi. Updated monthly.

  1. Qutub Minar

    Landmark

    The Qutub Minar is a soaring 73-metre victory tower in Delhi, the tallest brick minaret in the world and the centrepiece of a UNESCO-listed complex of early Indo-Islamic architecture.

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  2. India Gate

    LandmarkFree entry

    India Gate is New Delhi's great war memorial, a 42-metre sandstone arch at the eastern end of the grand Rajpath (now Kartavya Path) ceremonial avenue, inscribed with the names of tens of thousands of…

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  3. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    Religious siteFree entry

    Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh house of worship in Delhi, a serene white-marble complex crowned by golden domes, centred on a large sacred pool (sarovar) whose still water mirrors the building.

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  4. Pasar Chandni Chowk

    MarketFree entry

    Pasar Chandni Chowk, or Chandni Chowk market, is one of India's oldest and busiest markets, located in the heart of Old Delhi.

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  5. Lodhi Garden

    Park & natureFree entry

    Lodhi Garden is one of Delhi's most beloved green spaces, a beautifully landscaped 90-acre park dotted with the domed tombs and mosques of 15th- and 16th-century Lodhi and Sayyid dynasty rulers, set…

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  6. Jama Masjid

    Religious siteFree entry

    Jama Masjid is the great congregational mosque of Old Delhi, one of the largest mosques in India and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture, commissioned by Shah Jahan (builder of the Taj Mahal).

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  7. Gozo Cabs

    Sight

    Gozo Cabs offers private transportation and guided tours around the island of Gozo, Malta's quieter sister island.

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  8. Hauz Khas Village

    NeighborhoodFree entry

    Hauz Khas Village is one of New Delhi's most distinctive neighbourhoods, a place where medieval history and trendy modern nightlife collide.

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  9. Kartavya Path

    LandmarkFree entry

    Kartavya Path, formerly known as Rajpath, is the grand avenue that runs from the Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Palace) to India Gate in New Delhi.

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  10. Mystery Rooms

    Entertainment

    Mystery Rooms is a premier escape room venue in New Delhi, India, offering a variety of themed rooms that challenge groups to solve puzzles and unravel mysteries within a set time limit.

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  11. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib

    Religious siteFree entry

    Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib stands on the site where the ninth Sikh Guru, Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded in 1675 for refusing to convert to Islam.

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  12. Travel Creators Of India - Tci

    Landmark

    Travel Creators Of India (TCI) is a premier tour operator based in New Delhi, highly regarded for its personalized and immersive travel experiences.

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  13. National Rail Museum

    Museum

    The National Rail Museum in New Delhi is a treasure trove for railway enthusiasts and history buffs, located in the diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.

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  14. Delhi By Bike

    Landmark

    Delhi By Bike offers an immersive cycling experience through the heart of Old Delhi, starting near Chandni Chowk.

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  15. Jantar Mantar

    Museum

    Jantar Mantar in New Delhi is a remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur.

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Off the beaten path

12 hidden gems in New Delhi

Like Quan Spa and New Delhi Cabs, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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Get outdoors

12 outdoor adventures near New Delhi

Lodhi Garden (3 km away) and more, all within 100 km.

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After dark

15 best bars & nightlife spots

Hauz Khas SOCIAL and Olive Bar & Kitchen lead the night.

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For the kids

14 things to do with kids

Lodhi Garden and more the whole crew will rate.

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Date night

12 romantic spots for couples

Lodhi Garden at two-person pace.

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Costs nothing

15 free things to do in New Delhi

Verified free entry, India Gate included.

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