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Trip.Best Top 8 Best Things to Do in New Delhi [2024]

Explore the best things to do in New Delhi! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Jun 2024
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    󰺂5.9
    4.7/5
    105 Review
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    "The National Museum is the largest museum in India, and the exhibition area here can also understand some cultural and religious characteristics of India. It is a complex country with a large population and area and cultural differences are also very obvious."
    New Delhi.Central Delhi
    2.7km from downtown
    Highlights: The National Museum of India is located on King's Road. It houses more than 200,000 precious local historical relics from the third century BC to the present, as well as many foreign cultural relics, including more than 200 original Chinese Dunhuang frescoes. The museum is divided into three floors, mainly displaying ancient, medieval and modern historical relics of India, including temple carvings, idols, Buddha statues, national costumes, fabrics, silverware, paintings, antiques, etc. Among them, a variety of statues are eye-catching. There is a guided tour service in the museum, there are three videos to watch every day, and various themed exhibitions are also held from time to time. More than 200 original Dunhuang frescoes attract the attention of Chinese tourists, and usually about 20 are displayed to tourists. These murals were smuggled from Dunhuang, China to India by the British Mar Ori Stein from 1900 to 1916, and are worth visiting and researching.
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    󰺂5.1
    4.4/5
    557 Review
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    "The window of the Indian door is the perfect stone art! It gives a shocking feeling. The window is equal distance carving, even with modern equipment machine processing will have a lot of errors, but you know, these windows are at least visually beautiful, so exquisite, no difference & really shocking."
    New Delhi.Central Delhi
    2.5km from downtown
    Highlights: The India Gate is located in the city of Delhi. It commemorates the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, and is also the dividing line between the old and the new Delhi. Under the India Gate flag is the monument to the Unknown Soldier. The monument is made of black marble and has a model of a gun standing on it to commemorate the soldiers. Usually there are many soldiers around the gate of India, tourists can take pictures with the soldiers, but the consent of the soldiers is required. There will also be many small vendors nearby, where you can pick up some small souvenirs. There is also the Parliament Building near India Gate where you can visit and take pictures. If you have more time, you can come back to enjoy the night view. The lights on the white building are very shocking.
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    󰺂4.5
    4.6/5
    50 Review
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    "There are plenty of people here on Sundays and it is recommended that you choose other times to visit. Prepare something to cover your head and take off your shoes, which helps you enter the museum at a slower pace to learn more. There is also a movie that will give you a better understanding of the place, but Hindi. A volunteer from the reflection pool explained to us the various beliefs of Sikhism. The temple has a community kitchen that can provide food for anyone for free. It is run by volunteers. If you don’t like crowds, however, it may not be a good place for you."
    New Delhi.Connaught Place
    1.8km from downtown
    Highlights: Bangora Sahibi is near Connaught Place. It is the largest Sikh temple in Delhi. The white building is made of white marble, and the dome is covered with gold leaf, which is very luxurious and eye-catching. The interior of the temple is also dominated by white and gold colors. The clergy chanted scriptures, the believers sat on the carpet and prayed devoutly. The music echoed in the temple, and the whole scene was pious and holy. The pool water here is regarded as holy water by Sikhs, and many believers will come to fetch water specially.
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    4.5/5
    61 Review
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    "This massive garden is a beautiful place to spend an evening! We went on a nice breezy day which made our outing even more mesmerising. The endless number of walkways, duck lake and picturesque pieces of monuments string a very happening outing all together. Click a bunch of pictures at this historical place and relax in the lap of nature."
    New Delhi
    4.7km from downtown
    Highlights: Lodi Garden is an urban garden in New Delhi. There are four monuments and mausoleums in the garden. The ancient buildings are hidden in the shade of green trees, and together with the natural scenery, they form a beautiful picture. There are a large number of precious tree species in the garden, and the beautiful and peaceful environment also provides a good habitat for birds, and also attracts migratory birds.
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    4.5/5
    25 Review
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    "I wish to share my experience of Delhi Zoo. Great place to visit when the weather is pleasant. I went there with my 5-year-old daughter and wife on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Business hours are closed on Friday from 0900 to 1600 .... Parking is charged Rs. Rs 50 admission fee. 40 per adult. Admission Fellow. Children under 5 years old 20 per person. Static cameras and cameras are charged separately. Food is also not allowed in golf carts, there are different counters, drinks such as inflatable drinks, juices, seasoned milk, tea and coffee are also provided"
    New Delhi.Central Delhi
    3.8km from downtown
    No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions
    Highlights: Delhi Zoo is the largest zoo in India, covering an area of 86 hectares, with about 1,350 species of animals, including many precious species from South Asia, such as rare white Bengal tigers, Indian rhinos, Asian lions and other precious species. The Delhi Zoo was built in 1959, and the natural ecosystem was more complete after rectification in 1982. Locals like to come here on weekends for parent-child tours or couples dates, so it is crowded on weekends, so it is recommended that you go to staggered peaks. The zoo is not far from the famous Humayun's Tomb, which can be reached by walking for ten minutes and can be visited together.
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    4.5/5
    120 Review
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    "The presidential palace is the political center of India, and it is also a feature of the separation of the Indian Prime Minister and the presidential system. The presidential power here is not special. The size of the presidential palace is quite large. You can see some unique customs of India here."
    New Delhi.Central Delhi
    3.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The Presidential Palace of India was built in 1929, formerly known as Victoria Palace. The palace-style building is majestic, including the audience hall, banquet hall, library and other gorgeous halls, as well as countless fountains and pools, pavilions and corridors. The garden in the Presidential Palace was built in the style of the Mughal Dynasty. Thousands of famous flowers and plants are really beautiful, and there is an endless stream of tourists watching from February to March every year. Between the Presidential Palace and the India Gate is a wide and straight King's Road. Surrounded by greenery, the environment is very beautiful.
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    󰺂4.0
    4.5/5
    71 Review
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    "The observatory is also a very old building, with a lot of red paint falling off, and this building is not large, similar to an inverted heart-shaped structure, surrounded by new modern-style buildings in the city, and the whole visit cannot be accessed inside."
    New Delhi.Connaught Place
    1.2km from downtown
    Highlights: Jantar Mantar Observatory is located near Connaught Place. This orange building complex was built by Jaipur Maharaja Jay Singh II in 1725. Except Delhi, Jaipur, Wananasi, Malaysia There are also observatories built by Singh II in Tula, Eugene and other places. The observatory in Delhi is well-preserved, and the observation instruments are mostly used to measure the motion of celestial bodies and predict solar eclipses. Whether it is for astronomers or ordinary tourists, this historical relic that reflects the wisdom of the ancient civilization of India is worth visiting.
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    󰺂4.0
    4.6/5
    39 Review
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    "The ancient castle is also a very strong meaning of space and place, the whole ancient castle is very wide, when you come here to visit, you can see some very interesting things, the environment and facilities of the ancient castle are also quite good-looking."
    New Delhi.Central Delhi
    3.4km from downtown
    Highlights: The ancient castle is the residence of the second-generation Mughal king Humayun, not far from the India Gate and Humayun's Tomb, which can be visited by the way. There is a moat around the castle, which has become a good place for tourists to go boating. The castle building is constructed of red sandstone, the main entrance is sturdy and magnificent, and the two symmetrical corner towers at the south entrance are very unique. Surrounded by green trees, the Kuhna Mosque is the embodiment of the early Mughal architectural style. The castle is famous for the old library. Humayun died accidentally on the stairs of the library.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do in New Delhi?
Some Best Things to Do in New Delhi include:National Museum, New Delhi, India Gate, Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib, Lodhi Garden, National Zoological Park
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New Delhi?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in New Delhi include:National Museum, New Delhi:4.7, India Gate:4.4, Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib:4.6, Lodhi Garden:4.5, National Zoological Park:4.5
At what locations in New Delhi can Best Things to Do in New Delhi be found?
The Best Things to Do in New Delhi are mainly located in:National Museum, New Delhi:New Delhi, India Gate:New Delhi, Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib:New Delhi, Lodhi Garden:New Delhi, National Zoological Park:New Delhi
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