Free ways to discover Delhi
Seek solitude at Lotus Temple
Located near Delhi’s iconic tourist attraction, ISKCON temple, Lotus Temple is a Baha’i house of worship that welcomes people from all religions. Shaped like a lotus flower with 27 intricately-carved marble petals, this ...more
Metro Walk
​Sprawling over 4 acres (including a massive parking space), the lively Metro Walk is a shopping precinct as well as an entertainment venue located in Sector 10, Rohini. Situated within walking distance from Rithala metr...more
Appreciate art at IHC
Spread over nine acres of breezy open spaces, this cultural centre in central Delhi is a good place to catch up on culture and simply linger around.
Date a ghost at Jamali Kamali
Situated near the Qutub Minar compelx, the Mehrauli Archaeological Park encloses a series of tombs, palaces, step-wells and ruins spanning the Sultanate, Mughal and British periods. Overlooked by most tourists, it’s wort...more
Experience political activism at Jantar Mantar
This 18th-century astronomical observatory is one of the five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in several cities across north India.
Take a walk down history in Old Delhi
A trip to Chandni Chowk is nothing short of an adventure—the market is one of the oldest in Delhi and is a treasure trove of goods ranging from bridal wear to electronics.
Relish the prasad at ISKCON Temple
One of the numerous temples run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in India, this temple is also known as the Sri Radha-Parthasarthy temple. Situated on a hilltop in East of Kailash, it is ea...more
Burn some calories in Deer Park
Easily accessible right in the heart of South Delhi in Hauz Khas and surrounded by some of the busiest markets, Deer Park is a surprising breath of fresh air where you least expect it. Its popular for walking, jogging an...more
Be a part of the langar at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
Located in Connaught Place in the heart of Delhi, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most significant places of worship for Sikhs living in the city. Sikhs from all across the globe visit this gurudwara in large number...more
Enjoy soulful Qawwali at Nizamuddin Dargah
Revered by music lovers and the devout alike, this living heritage site houses the tomb of the medieval Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya.
Enjoy the city lights at India Gate
Originally built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War, India Gate is now Delhi’s most-loved public space.
Window shop at the Hauz Khas Village complex
Once you’re done exploring the nooks and crannies of Hauz Khas Village, venture just beyond and through an old iron gate to be transported into another era. This area is interspersed with the medieval Tughlaq monuments, ...more
Feed the ducks at Lodhi Garden
This sprawling green oasis in Central Delhi is dotted with medieval tombs, mosques, bridges and watchtowers built by the Lodhi and the Sayyid dynasties, which ruled over Delhi in the 15th century.
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