Not exaggerating but Delhi is not just a city but an emotion! People living in Delhi proudly call themselves as Dilli Wale living in the Dilwalon ka Shaher. There is so much to explore in Delhi when it comes to sight-seeing. Right from the Mughal era time to current time’s creations, Delhi doesn’t ever fail to mesmerize its travelers. Delhi always welcomes its guests with open arms throughout the year. Here are the 15 best places to visit in Delhi out of many monuments & attractions. Being a historical city, Delhi has rich cultural & architectural heritage. Hence there are innumerable places to visit in Delhi.

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Humayun’s Tomb: Starting with the creation from the Mughal time and that is Humayun’s tomb. This monument was created by Humayun’s widow, Queen Haji Begum in 1570. The monument is a beautiful place to explore with the garden in the front, enough open space, and exquisite Persian architecture to explore.

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Dilli Haat: For the people who love shopping and exploring different cultures at one spot, Dilli Haat is the place for it. It is a rural artistic market that located in South Delhi that resembles a traditional village fair. There are food and market stalls here of every state in the country for entertaining the travelers. It is a vibrant place to spend a full day.

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Rajpath: When in Delhi, one cannot miss exploring this street because a trip to Delhi would be incomplete. Rajpath is basically a lane that runs between the Rashtrapati Bhawan through India Gate, National War Memorial to the National Stadium. It is a beautiful road with lawns on both the sides. One can explore the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the India Gate when here.

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Jama Masjid: For the people interested in exploring the historic side of Delhi then another fine place for it is Jama Masjid. It is the largest mosque of the country and was created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The mosque gives an opportunity to explore the fine Mughal architecture during the golden period of Shah Jahan. The building of the Jama Masjid is built out of red sandstone and white marble and looks explicit.

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Purana Qila: Exploring the old side of Delhi is a lot more fun because of places like these. Purana Qila is a very popular heritage attraction amongst the tourists. It is spread in an area of 1.5 kilometres, is extremely huge, and is so picturesque. One can spend a good time looking at the old side of Delhi. Every evening, there is a show held here called as “seven cities of Delhi” which is a must watch.

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Chandni Chowk: It is safe to say Chandni Chowk as the heart of the Delhi city. There is no other place as vibrant, lively, fun, and entertaining like Chandni Chowk. It is one of the oldest markets of India that remains so busy always that one will never find it idle. The blend of culture, food, shopping, and history is best explained here.

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Tughlaqabad Fort: This one is a bit offbeat place to explore but for the history and archeology lovers, it is a paradise too. For the people who love clicking pictures will also find this place delightful because of the ruins left. Now Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort but its aura shows how glorious it would have been when it was constructed. It was built by Ghiyas Ud Din Tughlaq of the Sultanate dynasty but it was cursed by a Sufi saint and that brought the doom for this fort.

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Red Fort: One of the most awaited places to visit in Delhi in our list till now is obviously the Red Fort. The Lal Qila is the backbone of Delhi and no tourist might have come here and have not explored this. To begin with, this fort symbolizes the beauty of the Mughal architecture, their time and presence in India. Also, there is a light and sound show held here every evening.

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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: A very special place for worship for the Sikhs is the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. It is a very auspicious place only known for its positive vibes. The eighth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Har Krishan is believed to have stayed here and have cured a lot of people suffering from small pox and cholera. There is a lake inside the gurudwara that also holds special religious significance.

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Agrasen ki Baoli: A step well that has now become one of the most visited places of Delhi is Agrasen ki Baoli. The Baoli dates back to the Mahabharata era and is the only left step well of Delhi now. These step wells were constructed in the olden days to preserve and use water. Now, they are just the places of exploring and clicking pictures.

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Safdarjung’s Tomb: The very beautiful Safdarjung’s Tomb somewhat resembles like the Humayun’s tomb in appearance and is a great spot to explore. This one is the last Mughal monument and was built during the decline of the Mughal rule in India. An interesting aspect of this tomb is the lush green lawns in front of the tomb.

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Nizamuddin Dargah: For relieving the soul and getting some saint Sufi vibes, visiting the Nizamuddin Dargah is always the best. It is such a positive place that people visit here irrespective of the caste and religion to have good vibes. A perfect evening can be spent here while attending the qawwali session.

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Qutub Minar: The tallest tower in India is the Qutub Minar. This Minar was created to commemorate the beginning of the Mughal era in India and was built by Qutub Ud Din Aibak. He defeated the last Hindu kingdom in India. It is India’s first ever mosque so it becomes a lot more special.

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Lotus Temple: Also called as the Bahai Temple is famous as Lotus Temple because of its lotus like appearance. The Lotus symbolizes all the four religions which means it favours equality in the world. It is a serene place with devotional vibes throughout along with the 9 pools that make for such a beautiful sight.

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Akshardham Temple: Lastly, one of the best places to visit in India is the Akshardham Temple. It is a recent creation which also makes it to the World’s largest Hindu temple. It is a huge temple in a large area of land consisting of mosques, parks, and so many more interesting things. One must need to explore this temple once in their life.

Delhi Tour Packages

1 Day – Delhi Day Tour
1 Day – Crazy Evening Tour
1 Day – Discover The Bazaars of Old Delhi Tour
1 Day – Footprints of Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi Tour
1 Day – Dilli Haat Shopping Tour
3 Days – Delhi Agra Tour
3 Days – Golden Triangle Tour
4 Days – Leisure Tour of Delhi