3 Days in New Delhi: Indian History and Culture

A suggestion of three day trip to New Delhi. Enjoy the fascinating history and culture of this Indian jewel.
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Day 1: 3 Days in New Delhi: Indian History and Culture

Khari Baoli

Khari Baoli is a street in Delhi, India known for its wholesale grocery and Asia's largest wholesale spice market selling a variety of…

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Jama Masjid

Towering above the surrounding landscape stands this imposing 17th-century mosque.

Chatta Chowk

The first bazaar with a roof built in the 17th century Delhi still thrives today. Dozens of little shops with real treasures here.

Museum of the Independence Movement

Devoted to the Indian struggle for independence through the 19th and 20th century. Well-presented and educative.

Red Fort

This huge, imposing fort was built in the 17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.

Diwan-e-Aam

The vast, open pavilion from which the emperor used to give public audiences is still a sight of grandeur.

Bahadur Shah II… @ Ghulam Ali Khan (active 1817–55)

Khas Mahal

The Khas Mahal served as the Mughal emperor's private residence in Delhi.

Diwan-i-Khas

An ornate hall used by the emperor for his private audiences. One of the complex's architectural wonders.

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Day 2: 3 Days in New Delhi: Indian History and Culture

Presidential Palace

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is located in the modern city of New Delhi. "Jantar Mantar" means "instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens".

Connaught Place

Connaught Place, officially known as Rajiv Chowk, is one of the main financial, commercial and business centres in New Delhi, Delhi, India.

National Science Centre

The National Science Centre established in 1992, is a science museum in Delhi, India.

Purana Qila

Purana Qila, Urdu for Old Fort also formerly called Shergarh & Sher Fort is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, India.

Tomb of Humayun

This tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun is a stunning sight to behold.

Akshardham

Encompassed by a lake, this temple complex is simply stunning. Do not miss its focal point ‒ the 43m tall Akshardham Mandir with its nine…

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Day 3: 3 Days in New Delhi: Indian History and Culture

Hauz Khas Complex

Hauz Khas Complex in Hauz Khas, South Delhi houses a water tank, an Islamic seminary, a mosque, a tomb, and pavilions built around an…

Dilli Haat

The true India starts here. Colorful fabrics, decorated pottery, rosewood carvings and so much more you can buy or just admire.

Safdarjung's Tomb

Safdarjung's tomb is a sandstone and marble mausoleum in Delhi, India.

Lodi Gardens

Lodi Gardens or Lodhi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi, India.

Nizamuddin Dargah

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya.

Lotus Bahai Temple

The so-called 'lotus temple' is Delhi's architectural wonder with its delicate look.

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