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Things to do in Delhi
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in February, March, October and November.
Things to do
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The Red Fort
The red sandstone citadel of the Mughal emperors, and its inlaid marble pavilions. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €7best in the morning
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Chandni Chowk and the Jama Masjid
India’s largest mosque, then the old bazaar by rickshaw, between spices and jalebi. On Wikipedia
FoodMarket3 hr≈ €10best in the morning
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Humayun’s Tomb
The Persian garden and marble dome that inspired the Taj Mahal. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr 30 min≈ €7best in the afternoon
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The Qutb Minar
A seventy-three-meter minaret raised in 1193, and an iron pillar that doesn’t rust. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument1 hr 30 min≈ €7best in the afternoon
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The Lodhi Gardens
15th-century tombs amid lawns where the city comes to walk in the evening. On Wikipedia
RelaxationPark1 hr 30 minFreebest in the evening
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The Taj Mahal at sunrise
Three hours by fast train to Agra, and the marble turning pink at dawn. On Wikipedia
Culture and historyMonument14 hr≈ €60takes the whole day
When to go
The most pleasant months in Delhi: in February, March, October and November, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in February, where to go in March, where to go in October, where to go in November.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19 °C / 66 °F | 7 °C / 45 °F | 3 |
| February ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 12 °C / 54 °F | 3 |
| March ideal | 29 °C / 84 °F | 16 °C / 61 °F | 3 |
| April | 36 °C / 97 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 2 |
| May | 39 °C / 102 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 6 |
| June | 38 °C / 100 °F | 27 °C / 81 °F | 12 |
| July | 34 °C / 93 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 23 |
| August | 33 °C / 91 °F | 26 °C / 79 °F | 21 |
| September | 33 °C / 91 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | 12 |
| October ideal | 32 °C / 90 °F | 20 °C / 68 °F | 2 |
| November ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 2 |
| December | 22 °C / 72 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 1 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €20
- Mid-range
- €40
- Comfort
- €75
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Plane
- 2.3 t
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
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Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- KKday Activities and tours, especially in Asia
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: India
- Plugs
- Type C, D, M, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the left
Near Delhi
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- Amritsar India, 400 km
- Udaipur India, 570 km
- Leh and Ladakh India, 620 km