Photo coming — Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Shah Jahan's palace-fortress; evening sound-and-light show.
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Things to do in Delhi: the local short list
Delhi is two cities in one: Old Delhi's Mughal lanes and New Delhi's imperial boulevards, with tombs and markets between.
Photo coming — Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb
The Mughal tomb that inspired the Taj; gardens at their best at opening time.
Photo coming — Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar
73-m minaret and the iron pillar; go early for light and fewer crowds.
Photo coming — Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk
Paranthe Wali Gali, Karim's, spice market Khari Baoli; take the metro to Chandni Chowk station.
Photo coming — India Gate
India Gate
Best at dusk when the lawns fill with families and ice-cream carts.
Photo coming — Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple
Bahá'í house of worship; silent prayer hall, striking form.
Photo coming — Akshardham
Akshardham
Vast modern temple complex; no phones/cameras inside.
Photo coming — Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
A thousand years of ruins around Jamali Kamali; pair with Qutub.
Planning the trip?
Primary airport: Delhi DEL (Indira Gandhi International), ~16 km southwest of Connaught Place. Metro Airport Express reaches New Delhi station in ~20 min. Fly into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) — see the Indira Gandhi International Airport airport guide for terminals, real transport prices and layover itineraries.
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What airport serves Delhi?
Indira Gandhi International Airport. Primary airport: Delhi DEL (Indira Gandhi International), ~16 km southwest of Connaught Place. Metro Airport Express reaches New Delhi station in ~20 min.
What is Delhi known for?
Delhi is two cities in one: Old Delhi's Mughal lanes and New Delhi's imperial boulevards, with tombs and markets between.
What sport does Delhi live for?
Cricket is the city's heartbeat; the IPL's Delhi Capitals play at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi lives for cricket: IPL season (Mar-May) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, plus domestic Ranji matches. Football's ISL and the Delhi Half Marathon (Oct/Nov) draw big crowds. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium hosts athletics and football.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
Check the festival calendar above — timing a trip around the town's big festivals is the insider move.
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