5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Delhi
A balanced 5-day plan for Delhi, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Raj Ghat
Walk the serene riverside memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, a place of profound peace and history.
Afternoon
Veer Bhumi
A solemn monument honoring India's brave heroes, offering a powerful and reflective cultural experience in Delhi.
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
Morning
Shantivan
Serene memorial gardens where India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru rests, offering peaceful reflection amid lush greenery.
Afternoon
Red Fort
Explore the towering red sandstone walls of Delhi's iconic 17th-century Mughal imperial citadel.
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
Morning
Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, Delhi
Marvel at 18th-century stone instruments that once charted the stars with stunning precision.
Afternoon
India Gate
A majestic sandstone arch honoring 70,000 soldiers, glowing brilliantly against Delhi's evening sky.
Evening
Gandhi Smriti
Walk the hallowed rooms where Mahatma Gandhi spent his final days and was assassinated in 1948.
Where to eat: Adyar Ananda Bhavan — Regional — a well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Indira Gandhi Assassination Point
Stand on the exact spot where Indira Gandhi fell, marked by a haunting glass panel in a crystal path.
Afternoon
Muhammad Shah Sayyid's grave
A historic monument in Delhi.
Evening
Humayun's Tomb
A stunning 16th-century UNESCO tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, set in lush Persian gardens.
Where to eat: Aggarwal Bikaneri Sweets — Indian — a well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq's Tomb
Step inside the fortress walls enclosing this hauntingly beautiful medieval mausoleum of Delhi's mighty Tughlaq sultan.
Afternoon
Iron Pillar
A 1,600-year-old rust-free iron pillar that baffles scientists and captivates every visitor.
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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