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New Delhi India Travel Guide: Best Things To Do in Delhi

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Explore the vibrant heart of India with this guide to New Delhi! Discover a captivating blend of ancient history, magnificent architecture, and bustling markets, from the iconic Taj Mahal and Red Fort to the serene Lotus Temple and chaotic charm of Chandni Chowk.

  • Lotus Temple

    A unique temple in Delhi of the Baha'i religion that incorporates the best principles from every religion across the world.

  • Pracheen Hanuman Mandir

    A monkey temple where it's quite common to see wildlife in the middle of the city.

  • Qutab Minar

    A historical brick structure and was once the tallest in the world, built in the 12th century, originally Hindu but changed to Islam over time.

  • Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque

    The first mosque built in Delhi, constructed on the site of a former Hindu temple.

  • Taj Mahal

    One of the seven historical Wonders of the World built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, featuring a double dome influenced by the Blue Mosque in Turkey and is known for its symmetry and marble with Arabic inscriptions.

  • Yamuna River

    The river on the banks of which the Taj Mahal was built, with plans for a black Taj Mahal on the opposite bank that were never realized.

  • Chandni Chowk

    A vibrant market in Old Delhi with rickshaws for transportation and various spices available.

  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

    The biggest Sikh temple in Delhi where people of all backgrounds eat together without bias and the Sikh faith is all-inclusive.

  • India Gate

    A monument to the soldiers who lost their lives in World War One, located in a large park near the Indian Parliament.

  • Agrasen ki Baoli

    A Hindu well built in the 16th century to trap monsoon rainwater.

  • Khan Market

    An upscale market in New Delhi, known as one of the textile capitals of the world.

  • Red Fort

    Located across the street from Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.