New Delhi travel guide
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New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

New Delhi travel guide

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Mughal monuments, street food and India's vibrant capital. The best time to visit New Delhi is February, March, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
February, March, November
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit New Delhi

The best time to visit New Delhi is February, March, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in New Delhi

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

20, Ashoka Road
20, Ashoka Road
20, Ashoka Road, officially Sanchar Bhawan, is the headquarters of the Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of India. It is also the headquarters of Departme
~$5 · 1.5h
National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
The National Philatelic Museum (NPM) at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India, is operated by the Department of Post. The facility. which is housed on the ground floor of a building, underw
~$15 · 2h
Cochin House
Cochin House
Cochin House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Cochin in Delhi. It located at Jantar Mantar Road 3 in New Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone. It is also known as Cochin State
~$5 · 1.5h
Patel Chowk metro station
Patel Chowk metro station
The Patel Chowk metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of New Delhi
Taste the signature dishes of New Delhi.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day New Delhi itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · 20, Ashoka Road12:30 · National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi16:00 · Cochin House
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Patel Chowk metro station16:00 · National Media Centre, New Delhi
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Day 3
09:00 · 106.4 FM Radio Gold12:30 · Sansad Marg16:00 · The Imperial, New Delhi

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New Delhi travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit New Delhi?+

The best months to visit New Delhi are February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in New Delhi?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for New Delhi, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is New Delhi expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in New Delhi (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in New Delhi?+

Popular highlights include 20, Ashoka Road, National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi, Cochin House and Patel Chowk metro station. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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