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The Perfect 5 Days in Delhi

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A balanced 5-day plan for Delhi, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Raj Ghat

    Morning

    Raj Ghat

    Walk the serene riverside memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, a place of profound peace and history.

    3 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Veer Bhumi

    Afternoon

    Veer Bhumi

    A solemn monument honoring India's brave heroes, offering a powerful and reflective cultural experience in Delhi.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Shakti Sthal

    Evening

    Shakti Sthal

    A solemn monument honoring Indira Gandhi, set amid peaceful gardens in the heart of Delhi.

Where to eat: Karim's — Chicken — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Shantivan

    Morning

    Shantivan

    Serene memorial gardens where India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru rests, offering peaceful reflection amid lush greenery.

    14 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
  2. Red Fort

    Afternoon

    Red Fort

    Explore the towering red sandstone walls of Delhi's iconic 17th-century Mughal imperial citadel.

    11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  3. Chandni Chowk

    Evening

    Chandni Chowk

    Plunge into Old Delhi's sensory chaos—spices, silks, and street food in a legendary Mughal-era market.

Where to eat: Keventer's Milkshake — Shake — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. India Gate

    Morning

    India Gate

    A majestic sandstone arch honoring 70,000 soldiers, glowing brilliantly against Delhi's evening sky.

    10 min drive · 1.9 km to the next stop
  2. Gandhi Smriti

    Afternoon

    Gandhi Smriti

    Walk the hallowed rooms where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final days and was assassinated in 1948.

    11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  3. Indira Gandhi Assassination Point

    Evening

    Indira Gandhi Assassination Point

    Stand on the exact spot where Indira Gandhi fell, marked by a haunting glass panel in a crystal path.

Where to eat: Adyar Ananda Bhavan — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Muhammad Shah Sayyid's grave

    Morning

    Muhammad Shah Sayyid's grave

    A historic monument in Delhi.

    14 min drive · 3.2 km to the next stop
  2. Humayun's Tomb

    Afternoon

    Humayun's Tomb

    A stunning 16th-century UNESCO tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, set in lush Persian gardens.

    32 min drive · 9.4 km to the next stop
  3. Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq's Tomb

    Evening

    Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq's Tomb

    Step inside the fortress walls enclosing this hauntingly beautiful medieval mausoleum of Delhi's mighty Tughlaq sultan.

Where to eat: Aggarwal Bikaneri Sweets — Indian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Qutb Minar

    Morning

    Qutb Minar

    Soar your gaze up this 73-meter medieval minaret, a UNESCO-listed marvel of intricate sandstone craftsmanship.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Iron Pillar

    Afternoon

    Iron Pillar

    A 1,600-year-old rust-free iron pillar that baffles scientists and captivates every visitor.

  3. Cinepolis

    Evening

    Cinepolis

    Catch the latest blockbusters in cool comfort at this popular international cinema chain.

Where to eat: Amars Express — Chinese — a well-loved local spot.

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