The red sandstone walls and Lahori Gate of the Red Fort rising above the old streets of Delhi

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Build a 3-day Delhi trip around the red sandstone ramparts of the Red Fort, the charbagh gardens of Humayun's Tomb, and the evening water show at Akshardham. This itinerary clusters Day 1 around Old Delhi, where the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid minarets, and the Chandni Chowk spice lanes all sit within a 2km walk, Day 2 around Lutyens' New Delhi with Humayun's Tomb at opening, the India Gate lawns at golden hour, and dinner under the white arcades of Connaught Place, and Day 3 around the southern monuments, pairing the Qutub Minar tower with the Lotus Temple before the Akshardham water show. Winter brings cool, sunny days suited to monument walks and street-food crawls, while December and January add morning fog, so save the open-air sights for midday.

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The red sandstone walls and Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Old Delhi

Must visit

Red Fort (Lal Qila)

The Mughal seat of power in red sandstone, and the anchor monument of Old Delhi. Book the ASI ticket online, arrive at the 9:30 AM opening to beat the queue, and carry photo ID for the gate check; the fort closes on Mondays.

Must visit

Chandni Chowk

The bazaar heart of Old Delhi, where spice lanes, bridal shops, and the parathe wali gali stalls line a centuries-old street. Take the metro to Chandni Chowk station, hop a cycle rickshaw between markets, and carry small cash since most stalls take no card.

Must visit

Humayun's Tomb

The garden tomb that inspired the Taj Mahal, with Persian charbagh lawns that glow in soft winter light. Reach the gate for the 9 AM opening, and book entry online to skip the ticket line.

Must visit

India Gate

A 42m war memorial arch at the end of Kartavya Path, and the classic Delhi photo stop. Take the metro to Central Secretariat, walk the lawns as golden hour lights the arch, and stay until the floodlights come on at dusk.

Must visit

Qutub Minar

A UNESCO-listed 73m victory tower ringed by ancient ruins, and Delhi's most striking medieval landmark. Arrive right at opening before the tour buses, book on the ASI portal, and pair it with the neighboring Mehrauli ruins if time allows.

Must visit

Akshardham Temple

A massive modern temple complex of intricately carved stone, exhibitions, and an evening water show that closes the trip well. Reserve exhibition tickets online, arrive before 4 PM, and leave phones and cameras at your hotel since devices are banned inside.

Budgeting At A Glance

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Typical daily costs in INR.

Budget

Accommodation: ₹800 - ₹2,000 (hostel dorms or budget hotels in Paharganj and Karol Bagh)

Food: ₹300 - ₹700 (Old Delhi street food, dhaba thalis, chai and parantha stalls)

Transportation: ₹100 - ₹300 (metro rides, cycle rickshaws, shared autos)

Activities: ₹200 - ₹800 (monument entries, free mosque and gate walks)

Mid-range

Accommodation: ₹4,000 - ₹9,000 (boutique hotels in New Delhi, Karol Bagh, or Sunder Nagar)

Food: ₹1,200 - ₹2,500 (rooftop restaurants overlooking Old Delhi, Connaught Place cafes)

Transportation: ₹800 - ₹2,000 (taxis and ride-hailing autos between sight clusters)

Activities: ₹1,500 - ₹3,500 (Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb entries, Akshardham exhibitions)

Luxury

Accommodation: ₹15,000 - ₹45,000 (five-star heritage and chain hotels around Lutyens' Delhi)

Food: ₹4,000 - ₹12,000 (fine dining, guided Old Delhi food walks, hotel buffets)

Transportation: ₹3,000 - ₹8,000 (private car with driver for the full three days)

Activities: ₹5,000 - ₹12,000 (private guides, exclusive monument and bazaar tours)

Money-saving tips

Use the metro instead of taxis. The Yellow Line links Chandni Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, New Delhi, and Qutub Minar stations, so most transfers on this route cost under ₹60.
Book monument tickets on the ASI portal before you go. It saves queue time at the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar, and photo ID is still needed at the gates.
Keep Old Delhi to one walkable cluster. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk sit within 2km, so one loop on foot plus a cycle rickshaw covers all three without a fare between stops.

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