Places to visit in Delhi

Seven historic cities layered into one capital.

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Places to see

Central Delhi

Mughal fortress where the Prime Minister hoists the flag on Independence Day.

Best time: Oct–Mar

South Delhi

Seventy-three-metre brick minaret begun in 1199, a UNESCO site.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Heritage

South East Delhi

Garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal.

Best time: Oct–Mar

New Delhi

War memorial on Kartavya Path, lively in the evenings.

Best time: Oct–Mar

South East Delhi

Bahá'í house of worship shaped like a lotus, open to all faiths.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Central Delhi

Old Delhi's bustling bazaar for street food, spices and wedding shopping.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Central Delhi

Vast carved-stone temple complex on the banks of the Yamuna.

Best time: Oct–Mar

Chole bhature, Paranthe, Chaat, Butter chicken.

Timings, permits and prices change. Check official sources before you travel.