Why visit Delhi

Delhi contains several historic cities rather than one compact centre. Mughal monuments, Sultanate-era ruins, national institutions, markets and contemporary neighbourhoods can fill many very different days.

Explore by area

• Keep Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Old Delhi together, with most of the final exploration on foot.
• Pair Humayun’s Tomb with nearby Nizamuddin or Lodhi Garden.
• Give Qutub Minar and south Delhi their own half-day.
• Check closures, ticketing and event-day restrictions before travelling to central avenues.

Three days provides a useful introduction without constant cross-city driving. Metro and cab combinations are often faster than relying on one mode, especially at rush hour.

Successive cities and dynasties have left their mark on Delhi, from the Delhi Sultanate to Mughal rule and the construction of New Delhi during the British period. The national capital continues to grow around this layered historical landscape.