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New Delhi
New Delhi is India's sprawling capital, where Mughal-era monuments, colonial-era boulevards, and modern government buildings sit side by side amid constant motion and noise. It serves as the political heart of the country and the main gateway for most international travellers arriving in northern India.
Top attractions
attraction India Gate: New Delhi Travel Guide
India Gate is New Delhi's 42-metre sandstone war memorial on Kartavya Path, best seen at sunset or after dark when the fountains and floodlights come on and the heat breaks.
attraction Lodhi Garden: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.5★)
Lodhi Garden is a 90-acre park in central Delhi scattered with 15th and 16th-century Sayyid and Lodhi-era tombs, best visited right at opening (5am–8am) to beat the heat and the crowds. 4.5★ (58,185 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction National Museum: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.6★)
The National Museum on Janpath is open 10am–6pm every day except Monday, and it's worth a full two to three hours to cover the Harappan seals, Central Asian antiquities, and Mughal miniatures without rushing. 4.6★ (21,272 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.4★)
Safdarjung Tomb is a Mughal-era garden mausoleum in south-central Delhi, open daily 9am–7pm. 4.4★ (16,353 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir): New Delhi Travel Guide
Birla Mandir (Shri Laxmi Narayan Temple) sits on Mandir Marg near Gole Market, open daily 4:30–9pm with a midday break from 1:30–2:30pm. 4.6★ (18,038 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Yamuna Ghat: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.1★)
Yamuna Ghat, near Kashmere Gate, is the riverside staircase where Delhi comes to feed thousands of migratory seagulls at sunrise and where priests perform daily aarti along the water. 4.1★ (5,874 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Humayun s Tomb: New Delhi Travel Guide
Humayun's Tomb is one of Delhi's great Mughal monuments — the red-sandstone forerunner to the Taj Mahal, set in a walled Persian-style garden off Mathura Road in Nizamuddin.
hidden gem Janpath Market: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.2★)
Janpath Market is an open-air shopping street on Janpath Road in Connaught Place, New Delhi, lined with stalls selling clothing, home accessories, Tibetan and Kashmiri crafts, and souvenirs. 4.2★ (74,661 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Purana Qila: New Delhi Travel Guide (4.2★)
Purana Qila sits on Mathura Road in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, next to Delhi Zoo. 4.2★ (33,521 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Festivals & events
event Diljit Dosanjh Aura Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (New Delhi)
The Diljit Dosanjh Aura Tour opened its 2026 India leg in New Delhi (Delhi-NCR) on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with tickets and the venue handled through the tour's official channels.
Ended BWF World Championships 2026: What to Know (New Delhi)
The 2026 BWF World Championships was set for August 17–23, 2026 at the Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi — India's first time hosting in 17 years.
event Jon Batiste Live in Delhi: Dates, Tickets & Venue (New Delhi)
Jon Batiste Live in Delhi was set for November 24, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, one of two cities on the Grammy winner's India debut tour.
event New Delhi Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (New Delhi)
The New Delhi Marathon runs in November 2026 and starts and finishes at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
event Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (New Delhi)
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon takes place in New Delhi in late October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about New Delhi
How do I get to New Delhi?
Most travellers arrive via Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), connected to the city centre by the Airport Express Metro (Orange Line) to New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), or by taxi; NDLS itself is the main rail hub for onward journeys across India.
How many days should I spend in New Delhi?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the city's major sights, from Old Delhi's historic core to New Delhi's government and museum district.
What is New Delhi known for?
New Delhi is India's sprawling capital, where Mughal-era monuments, colonial-era boulevards, and modern government buildings sit side by side amid constant motion and noise. It serves as the political heart of the country and the main gateway for most international travellers arriving in northern India.