Delhi, India’s capital, is the start of most North India tours – three UNESCO sites, Mughal monuments, temples, museums and gardens, and the gateway to Manali, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Kashmir.
Delhi – Quick Facts
Airport
Indira Gandhi International
Railways
New Delhi, Old Delhi, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar
Best time
October – March
Ideal stay
1 – 2 days
Places to Visit in Delhi
Red Fort Mughal fort of Shah Jahan – UNESCO.
Qutub Minar 73 m minaret of 1193 – UNESCO.
Humayun’s Tomb Garden tomb that inspired the Taj – UNESCO.
India Gate & Kartavya Path War memorial and the National War Memorial.
Akshardham Grand stone temple with a water show.
Lotus Temple Bahá’í house of worship.
Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk Old Delhi lanes and food.
National Museum & Lodhi Garden Museums and the gardens of Delhi.
Best Time to Visit Delhi
October – March: best season (smog in November)
April – June: very hot
July – September: monsoon
How to Reach Delhi
By air: IGI airport.
By train: Direct trains from all over India.
Delhi Distance Chart
Route
Distance
Drive time
Agra
230 km
3.5 hrs
Jaipur
280 km
5 hrs
Haridwar
220 km
5 hrs
Chandigarh
250 km
5 hrs
Manali
540 km
12 hrs
Nainital
310 km
8 hrs
Approximate road distances and times – mountain roads can take longer in snow or rain.
Delhi Map
Delhi map – Old & New Delhi sightseeing (tap to enlarge)Delhi tourist map 2 (tap to enlarge)
Delhi Travel Tips
Use the metro for sightseeing; most monuments are closed on one weekday.
Entrance & Permit Fees in Delhi 2026
Permits
No permit. ASI monuments are cheaper when booked online.
🎟️ Entrance fees (per person, paid at the gate or online)
Place
🇮🇳 Indian
🌍 Foreigner
Qutub MinarASI · ₹35 / ₹550 if booked online
₹40
₹600
Humayun's TombASI · ₹35 / ₹550 if booked online
₹40
₹600
India Gate
Free
Free
Lotus Templeclosed on Mondays
Free
Free
Red Fort (outside)seen from outside only
Free
Free
Red Fort (inside)ASI · closed on Mondays
approx. ₹35 – 50
approx. ₹500 – 550
Akshardhamwater show extra · no phones inside
Free
Free
Fees as published for 2026 and can be revised by the authorities; "approx." rates are local / private and may differ. Children are usually free or half rate. Camera fees extra at some places.
Delhi Tour Packages 2026
Packages by Travel Himalayas that stay in Delhi – hotels and a private cab, with the complete price for your date on each page.
