Museums & Art
National Museum
The country's principal collection: Harappan seals, Chola bronzes, Mughal miniatures and the Buddha…
2 hr
₹20
Ninety acres of lawns and jogging paths built around 15th-century Sayyid and Lodhi tombs — the most pleasant free hour in central Delhi.
Don't miss
- Bara Gumbad
- Sheesh Gumbad
- Athpula bridge
- Morning birdlife
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Morning
- Photography
- Allowed
- Parking
- Available
Works well for
Couple
Family
Solo
Seniors
Kids
Tips from our editors
Pair with the India Habitat Centre or Khan Market for lunch. Early morning is when Delhi's walkers, yoga groups and parakeets are all out.
Where it is
Close by
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Combine with these
Historic & Heritage
India Gate and Kartavya Path
A 42-metre war memorial arch at the end of the ceremonial avenue, best seen after dark when the whole…
45 min
Free entry
Markets & Shopping
Dilli Haat
An open-air crafts market where artisans from every state rotate through fixed stalls, with a food…
1 hr 30 min
₹30
Must visit
Historic & Heritage
Humayun's Tomb
The first great Mughal garden tomb, and the design that the Taj Mahal descends from — quieter, cheaper…
1 hr 30 min
₹35