IN · National Capital Territory of Delhi · 28.61°N 77.23°E

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Mughal tombs, Old Delhi bazaars and layered street-food traditions.

Best time
February–March and October are the best mix of warmth and clear air. May–June can pass 45°C, July–September is humid monsoon season, and November–January brings smog and fog despite the cooler weather.
How long
3 days
Getting there
About 5.5 hours direct from KL. The Airport Express metro reaches New Delhi station in about 20 minutes. India is 2.5 hours behind KL.
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Delhi is several old capitals inside one huge modern city. Spend a day in Old Delhi's bazaars and Mughal monuments, then take the metro to the tombs and gardens in the south.

Makan

  1. Chole bhatureSpicy chickpeas with huge puffed fried bread, a hearty breakfast.Map ↗
  2. Kebabs and nihariThe lanes by the Jama Masjid are famous for Mughlai kebabs and slow-cooked nihari stew.Map ↗
  3. ChaatTangy, crunchy street snacks. Busy stalls where everything is made fresh are the safest bet.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Old DelhiChandni Chowk's bazaars, cycle rickshaws and the Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques.Map ↗
  2. Humayun's TombThe Mughal garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, and far less crowded.Map ↗
  3. Qutb MinarA 73-metre tower of carved red sandstone, begun in the 12th century.Map ↗
  4. Lodhi GardenA park dotted with 15th-century tombs, where Delhi comes to jog.Map ↗

Good to know

  • The streets around the Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin are full of halal Mughlai food.
  • Winter smog can be severe, so pack a good mask if you're visiting from November to January.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.