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New Delhi vs Mumbai

Can't choose between New Delhi and Mumbai? Look at cost, timing, and the kind of trip you want.

March, April, May
Best time to visit
January, February, November
$130
Typical cost / day
$130
USD
Currency
USD
3 days
Ideal length
3 days
9 spots
Live highlights
18 spots

Top things to do in New Delhi

  • Explore the historic old town of New Delhi
  • Top-rated museum in New Delhi
  • Local landmark & viewpoint
  • Signature food tour of New Delhi
  • Local market & street-food lunch

Top things to do in Mumbai

  • Kurla Assembly constituency
  • Kurla
  • Parsi–Muslim riots
  • Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra
  • Local food tour of Mumbai

So, New Delhi or Mumbai?

N

New Delhi is the pick if you want better value and highlights like Explore the historic old town of New Delhi and Top-rated museum in New Delhi. Best visited March or April.

M

Mumbai is the better call for Kurla Assembly constituency and Kurla and a lighter daily spend. Best visited January or February.

New Delhi vs Mumbai: questions

Is New Delhi or Mumbai cheaper?+

New Delhi is generally the more affordable of the two. Budget roughly $130/day for New Delhi and $130/day for Mumbai for a mid-range trip, before flights.

New Delhi or Mumbai, which has better weather?+

New Delhi is best in March, April, May, while Mumbai shines in January, February, November. Pick the one whose ideal window matches your travel dates.

Should I visit New Delhi or Mumbai first?+

Pick the one that matches the trip you want. The comparison above is a start. Then plan whichever you choose.

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