People say if you want to eat the weirdest yet tasty food then visit Delhi. Apart from its food Delhi is famous for so many other things. Today we are going to know about the best places in Delhi. These may be related to food, travel, shopping, and lots of other things.
List of the Top 7 Places to Visit in Delhi:
1. India Gate
India Gate is the war memorial gate dedicated to the martyred soldiers of India and the British. It is devoted to those soldiers who were martyred in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. It is a very famous gate that is situated on the Raj path. It is easy to reach the gate. Firstly you need to reach Delhi.
And take the metro from any nearest station. The central secretariat is the nearest railway station to the India gate. After that, it is only within walking distance. There are lots of parking options as well if you are traveling in your own vehicle. Shahjahan Road parking is the closest one which is away at 10 minutes walk. Check more about the Top 10 Interesting Facts About India Gate, New Delhi.
Best time to visit: October to March is the perfect month to visit India Gate.
Entry fee: None and remains open for 24 hours.
2. Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is the most historical structure in India protected by the government. It is a world heritage site situated in the north of Delhi. Minar is very exactly situated in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. The nearest metro station is also known as the Qutub Minar which is 3km away from the structure.
From there you can take the local auto rides or book a cab from online apps like Ola and Uber. It is a staircase structure with a total of 379 stairs. There are so many other historical structures as well as places near this. For example the Iron Pillar of Delhi, Qutub complex, Isla mosque. The entry timing is between sunset and sunrise.
Entry fee: For children of age 15 the fee is none, for Indian people, it is Rs.30 and for foreigners, it is about Rs.500.
Best things to see: Qutub Minar festival between November and December and a light show every day from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
3. Red Fort
The Red Fort is another famous historical building in India. It used to be the residence of the Mughal dynasty for more than 200 years. Currently, lots of events occur at this place. The structure is located in old Delhi and represents the struggle period of India. Every evening there is one one-hour show at the fort which shows the history of India and Delhi.
It is in both languages Hindi as well as English with a certain gap. There is a light show every day starting at 6 pm. For indoor visits, the fort is closed on Monday and remains open on all other days. Chawri Bazar is the nearest metro station to the Red Fort. Also, check the Red Fort Festival: What You Need to Know about Bharat Bhagya Vidhata.
Entry timing: The entry timing is 9:30 pm to 4:30 pm for an indoor visit.
Entry fee: Entry fees for India are Rs.10 and for foreigners, it is Rs.150.
4. Sarojini Nagar
Sarojini Nagar is a market which is the heart of all the fashion freak people. The market sells super, cheap clothes that are trending as well. You may find lots of branded clothes there at a three-figure amount only. Most of the influencers also shop a lot from there. There is a special Monday market where you will find clothes at a vegetable price or maybe less than this.
The nearest metro station is Sarojini Nagar. From there you will reach the market in one minute’s walk. Apart from clothes, you will find home decorative items, footwear, jewelry, bags, and lots of other stuff. Wash the clothes at home and you are good to go.
Opening timings: The market remains open from 10 am to 9 pm.
Tips to go to the market: Carry lots of cash, water bottles, and big bags to keep the items.
5. Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is the busiest and oldest market in Delhi. Its English name is the moonlight square. This is a regular market that sells every single item that a person may want. For example clothes, footwear, food, jewelry, Indian wedding shopping for bride and grooms everything.
Apart from this the food of the market is very famous. People come from very distant places to eat the street food of Chandni Chowk. The place has its metro station which is the most convenient way of reaching there. The shops remain open from 10 am to 7 pm. Read more: Complete Guide Chandni Chowk Market Delhi.
Best time to visit the market: October to March is a pleasant time as the summers are very strong here.
Must-visit places: Paranthe Wali Gali, Natraj Chat,
Check out the package for planning a trip to the Chandni Chowk Food Tour of Old Delhi.
6. Rashtrapati Bhavan
As the name suggests this place is the residence of the president of India. It is also known as the Viceroy’s house. The huge palace is situated on the west of the Rajpath. It is everything like the president’s office, guest room, bedrooms, kitchen, pool, and lots of other things. The whole property is spread over 130 hectares of land. People are allowed to visit the Rashtrapathi Bhavan and experience the beauty.
The visiting hours are between 9 pm to 4 pm every day. The famous Mughal Garden and other gardens as well remain open from August to march only for only three days, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Individuals are charged Rs.50 per visit. However, if you are a group of 30 people then you will be charged only Rs.1200 per visit.
The best time to visit the place: Between October to March.
Tips to visit the place: Cameras are strictly prohibited inside the property, there are lots of circuits inside the house and you will find the map before entering the Bhavan.
7. Kingdom of Dreams
This is one of the coolest places in India. It is the live theatre and entertainment. This place comes under the Haryana state and is situated in Delhi NCR. This is the best place for art and entertainment lovers. The entry timings are different for each day.
For example – on Saturday and Sunday it’s between 12 am to 12 pm and 12:30 pm to 12 am for the rest of the days. You need to buy a ticket to go inside and experience the activities. The details about tickets are discussed further. You may book the tickets online to avoid the rush.
Tickets Description:
- 2,999 for each individual (Diamond) on non-weekend days (Tue-Fri)
- 3,999 for each individual (Diamond) on weekends
- 2,499 for each individual (Platinum) on non-weekend days (Tue-Fri)
- 2,999 for each individual (Platinum) at the end week
- 1,999 for each individual (Gold) on non-weekend days (Tue-Fri)
- 2,499 for each individual (Gold) at the end week
- 1,499 for each individual (Silver) on non-weekend days (Tue-Fri)
- 1,999 for each individual (Silver) at the end week
- 1,249 for each individual (Bronze) on non-weekend days (Tue-Fri)
- 1,499 for each individual (Bronze) at the end of the week
- 600 for each individual (culture ravine) on work workdays-Fri)
- 700 for each individual (culture ravine) at the end of the week
These are the top seven paces of Delhi to make the full of your trip. Apart from this try the street food of Delhi every evening. Avoid eating at lavish restaurants because you may do that in your city as well.
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