New Delhi travel guide

Places to visit in New Delhi

21 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

1. New Delhi district office Not yet verified

   Location: To confirm · district headquarters

   Office of the District Magistrate. The Delhi Revenue Department lists the officer and telephone but not the office address (Revenue Department, read 3 Nov 2026).

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Temples, mosques and gurudwaras 1

1. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Official source

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   In 1664, the eighth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Har Krishan Ji visited Delhi and resided at this very palace. Years later, in 1783, Sikh General Sardar Baghel Singh built a small shrine on the very spot where the palace once stood. (Incredible India)

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Forts, tombs and old Delhi 2

1. Agrasen ki Baoli Official source

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   Baolis, or stepwells, hold a special place in India's architectural heritage. (Incredible India)

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2. Purana Qila Official source

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   Fort on a site Incredible India says was inhabited from about 1000 BC; the present walls date from the 16th century (Incredible India; Wikipedia).

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Gardens and parks 7

1. Amrit Udyan (Rashtrapati Bhavan) Official source

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   Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan, formerly the Mughal Gardens; open to the public in set seasons (Incredible India).

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2. Buddha Jayanti Park Official source

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   Park on the Ridge set up for the 2,500th birth anniversary of the Buddha (Incredible India).

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3. Lodhi Garden Official source

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   In 1936, during British colonial rule, Lady Willingdon redesigned the area as a landscaped setting for these ancient monuments, initially naming it Lady Willingdon Park. Post-independence in 1947, it was renamed Lodhi Garden. (Incredible India)

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4. National Rose Garden Official source

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   Rose garden in Chanakyapuri, also called the National Indo-Africa Friendship Rose Garden (Incredible India).

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5. National Zoological Park Official source

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   Delhi Zoo, open since 1959, beside Purana Qila (Incredible India).

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6. Nehru Park Official source

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   Park in Chanakyapuri set up in 1969 in memory of Jawaharlal Nehru (Incredible India).

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7. Talkatora Garden Official source

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   This picturesque oasis boasts Mughal-era grandeur, captivating history, and stunning natural beauty. Talkatora Garden's charm lies in its captivating past. (Incredible India)

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Museums and memorials 10

1. India Gate Official source

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   War memorial arch on Kartavya Path, New Delhi (Incredible India).

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2. Dilli Haat (INA) Official source

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   Dilli Haat literally translates to ‘Delhi Market’, and the name couldn't be more fitting. (Incredible India)

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3. National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy Official source

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   Crafts museum at Pragati Maidan (Incredible India).

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4. National Gallery of Modern Art Official source

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   Modern art museum in Jaipur House near India Gate (Incredible India).

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5. National Museum Official source

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   A treasure trove of art, artefacts, and exhibits, the museum showcases the diversity and beauty of the country. Wandering through its halls is like stepping back in time. (Incredible India)

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6. National Police Memorial Official source

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   Memorial to Indian police personnel, in Chanakyapuri (Incredible India).

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7. National Rail Museum Official source

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   Railway museum in Chanakyapuri (Incredible India).

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8. National Science Centre Official source

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   Science museum at Pragati Maidan, next to Purana Qila (Incredible India).

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9. National War Memorial Official source

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   Memorial to Indian soldiers near India Gate (Incredible India).

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10. Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Teen Murti) Official source

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    Museum of India's prime ministers at Teen Murti House (Incredible India).

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How to reach New Delhi

By train

See "Getting there".

By air

Indira Gandhi International (DEL) (estimate).

By road

See "Getting there".

Headquarters

To confirm

Coast

Inland

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to New Delhi

Best time to visit New Delhi

Best time

October-November and February-March (estimate).

Climate

Semi-arid: very hot summers, July-September monsoon, cold foggy winters (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Delhi

• Republic Day Parade — Kartavya Path, New Delhi: 26 January
• Independence Day at the Red Fort — Old Delhi: 15 August
• Amrit Udyan public opening — Rashtrapati Bhavan: Seasonal; dates announced yearly (estimate)

Where to stay in New Delhi

No stays have been verified for New Delhi yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.