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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★ (57,928 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★ (21,134 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★ (16,275 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★ (17,963 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★ (5,856 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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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.