New Delhi: Red Fort Lotus, ancient and modern fusion.
New Delhi Attractions Travel Guide 🌈
Best Travel Time 🗓️
November to March: The climate is more suitable, avoiding summer heat and rainy season humidity.
Must-See Attractions 🌟
National Museum of India 🏛️
Location: King's Road
Highlights: Collection of over 200,000 precious historical artifacts from the 3rd century BC to the present, including over 200 original Dunhuang murals from China.
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Tickets: Free entry, but arrange your visit time well.
India Gate 🚩
Location: Central New Delhi
Highlights: Commemorates Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, the dividing line between New and Old Delhi, with a magnificent architectural style.
Opening Hours: Open all day, all year round
Tickets: Free entry.
Red Fort 🏰
Location: New Delhi Historical Area
Highlights: The main palace of the Mughal Dynasty, with several attractive museums, built of red sandstone, with a unique architectural style.
Tickets: 600 Rupees/person
Akshardham Temple 🕍
Highlights: The largest Hindu temple in India and even the world, a perfect fusion of modern technology and ancient art.
Notes: No backpacks, mobile phones or other personal belongings allowed, must be deposited; free tickets.
Lotus Temple 🌸
Highlights: A place of prayer for the Baha'i faith, with only 7 in the world, the Lotus Temple in New Delhi is one of them, shaped like a blooming lotus.
Tickets: Free, free Chinese introduction available at the service desk.
Humayun's Tomb ⚰️
Highlights: The tomb of the Mughal emperor during the Mughal Empire, a World Heritage Site, with beautiful color scheme and design.
Tickets: 550 Rupees/person
Lodi Gardens 🌳
Highlights: A garden with historical buildings, beautiful environment, suitable for walking and relaxing.
Jama Masjid 🕋
Highlights: One of the three largest mosques in the world, the largest mosque in India, with a strong medieval style.
Presidential Palace and Parliament House 🏛️
Highlights: A symbol of India's political power, visitors can visit at specific times to experience the pulse of India's political life.
Gandhi's Tomb 🕍
Highlights: The resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India, a symbol of India's struggle for national independence.
Food Recommendations 🍴
Chole Bhature 🌶️
Features: A classic North Indian dish, consisting of spicy chickpeas and fried bread.
Recommended Restaurant: Sitaram Diwan Chand in Paharganj.
Gorgapar/Pani Puri 🥟
Features: Crispy hollow pastry filled with fragrant tamarind water, mashed potatoes and chickpeas.
Recommended Restaurant: Vaishno Chaat Bhandar in Kamlanagar.
Paratha 🥙
Features: A pie with a variety of fillings, from potatoes and cauliflower to lentils and ricotta cheese.
Recommended Location: Paranthe Wali Gali in Moonlight Market.
Grilled Skewers 🍖
Recommended Restaurant: Karim's Restaurant in Jamamasjid, offering mouthwatering Mughal cuisine since 1913.
Butter Chicken 🍲
Features: Delicate texture, delicious taste.
Recommended Restaurant: Moti Mahal Restaurant in Daryaganj.
Shopping Check-in 🛍️
Moonlight Market 💡
Highlights: A must-visit road leading to the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, full of cheap shops, a good place to experience local market life and buy souvenirs.
Connaught Place 🏬
Highlights: Upscale shopping area, with brand stores and boutiques, as well as several cafes and restaurants offering global cuisine.
Khan Market 🛍️
Highlights: A literary market favored by international tourists and Indian elites, with various specialty shops, cafes and restaurants.
Travel Tips 💡
Visa Application: Apply for an Indian visa in advance, prepare your passport, photos, visa application form and other relevant materials, and pay the visa fee as required.
Customs and Etiquette: Respect local religious and cultural customs, take off your shoes when entering a temple or mosque, avoid wearing revealing or inappropriate clothing, and do not point your finger at others, especially the head.
Safety and Health: Pay attention to personal property safety, especially in crowded places; pay attention to food hygiene, avoid drinking raw water and eating unclean food; prepare common medicines, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, mosquito repellent, etc.
Traffic Guide: The main means of transportation within the city are metro, bus and taxi. The metro is more convenient and faster, but it may be crowded during peak hours; the bus routes cover a wide area, but the condition of the buses may be poor; taxis can choose regular taxis or online car-hailing.
I hope this guide will help you have a pleasant trip in New Delhi!🎉