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New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

3 days in New Delhi

Mughal monuments, street food and India's vibrant capital. Here's how to spend 3 days in New Delhi: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days New Delhi trip is February, March and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
February, March, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
20, Ashoka Road~$5
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
12:30
National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi~$15
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
16:00
Cochin House~$5
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
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Patel Chowk metro station~$5
The Patel Chowk metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.
16:00
National Media Centre, New Delhi~$5
National Media Centre is the media centre of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. Its situated on Raisina Road in Central Delhi, close to the Rashtrapati
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Day 3

09:00
106.4 FM Radio Gold~$5
Radio Gold is a radio channel of All India Radio. It is aired in Delhi, Mumbai, Indore, Kolkata, and Chennai.
12:30
Sansad Marg~$5
Sansad Marg is a street located in New Delhi, India. The street gets its name from the Parliament House.
16:00
The Imperial, New Delhi~$5
The Imperial New Delhi is a historic luxury hotel opened in 1936 in New Delhi, India. It is located on Janpath, close to Rajiv Chowk. It was New Delhi's first grand hotel. The hote

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What 3 days in New Delhi costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in New Delhi: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for New Delhi?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of New Delhi without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in New Delhi?+

Start with 20, Ashoka Road, National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi and Cochin House. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in New Delhi cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

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 suits sightseeing best.

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