Places to visit in Delhi

101 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi, r/travel

Lodhi Garden is strongly recommended by many people, with one calling it among the best parks in India and another praising its sprawling plants, wildlife and tombs. Visitors enjoy heritage walks, jogging, and morning and evening strolls, and one commenter even spotted rainbows near the lake fountains. Views on crowds differ: one says it is never empty because of couples and photo shoots, while another feels it is so big it never seems crowded, and one avoids it on weekends.

• RecommendsSaw several rainbows by the lake fountains on a pleasant Sunday evening and found them gorgeous.
• CaveatSays being there means breathing heavy smog, bad for your lungs.

Lodhi Garden, Lodhi Rd, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India

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Sunder Nursery is one of Delhi's most recommended parks, with many people calling it a peaceful, beautiful spot for a walk, a solo visit or a hangout beside Humayun's Tomb. One commenter praises its air quality and another mentions peacocks dancing in the monsoon. Several point out it can get crowded, for example at weekends or during a live music event, and a few suggest going on a weekday; a few also find the summer heat and sun uncomfortable, while one says winter is especially nice.

• RecommendsVisited solo and found it a very therapeutic experience.
• CaveatJokes that visiting in the current weather would be a bad idea for a date.

Sunder Nursery, Bharat Scouts and Guides Marg, opposite Humayun Tomb Park, Nizamuddin, Hazrat Nizamuddin, National Zoological Park, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

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India Gate is a Delhi landmark that many people recommend, especially in the evening or at night when it is lit up, and several suggest it as a chill hangout or a stop on a first day in the city. A few like the early mornings for running and walking, and another finds the surrounding area genuinely walkable. However, several commenters say access has become restricted, with barricades, no more picnics near the monument and earlier closing, and a few feel the lively old atmosphere is gone. Another says it is too chaotic, with confusing parking.

• RecommendsSuggests India Gate as a spot to hang out or chill.
• CaveatVisited with a tourist and felt embarrassed by litter and polluted air around the site.

India Gate, Kartavya Path, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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Humayun's Tomb is strongly recommended by commenters, who praise its serene, well-kept gardens and Mughal architecture, and many suggest pairing it with nearby Sunder Nursery and other sights that can be covered in a single day. Several recommend going early in the morning, when it is calmer; one commenter's favourite is a winter morning. A few caveats: one visitor finds it always very crowded, and another was ready to leave fairly quickly.

• RecommendsVisited on a heritage walk, learnt surprising history and architectural details; encourages others to take heritage walks.
• CaveatCalls the tomb overrated.

Humayun’s Tomb, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia Dargah, Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

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Qutub Minar is one of Delhi's most recommended monuments, with one commenter singling out its red sandstone and intricate carvings; another calls it the best historical monument in the city. Several say it is especially striking lit up at night, though one feels the lighting show is not as good as it once was. One commenter suggests hiring a guide, while another says you can manage without one. A few push back: one suggests Red Fort instead, and a couple found the journey there unpleasant.

• RecommendsShared photos taken at Qutub Minar, praising how photogenic it is.
• CaveatSays not Qutub Minar, suggests swapping it for Red Fort

Qutb Minar, Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

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Akshardham Temple is one of the most frequently recommended sights in Delhi, with several people calling it a must-visit for its huge scale, impressive architecture and beautiful main temple. One commenter says you can easily spend half a day there and loves the evening multimedia water show, while another suggests going at sunset. The honest caveats: it gets very crowded, phones and cameras are not allowed inside, and a couple of commenters find the indoor ride and museum cheesy or feel it resembles a theme park rather than a historic temple. One commenter also notes it is a long metro ride.

• RecommendsConsiders it among the most beautiful places they have seen, rich in Hindu and Indian culture, yet overlooked by tourists bound for Agra.
• CaveatFeels it is not worth visiting and compares the experience to a theme park temple.

Swaminarayan Akshardham, NH 24, Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi, 110092, India

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Many people recommend the Lotus Temple for its peaceful interior and distinctive architecture; one suggests learning about the Bahá'í faith while you're there, and another says it looks gorgeous lit up in the evening. It is a quick visit, and one commenter notes the ISKCON temple is a short walk away. The common complaint is crowds and long entry lines: some visitors admired it from outside and moved on, one found it boring and another a waste of time, and one suggests a weekday morning for a quieter visit.

• RecommendsSuggests going to Lotus Temple early in the morning
• CaveatVisited it and did not like it at all.

Bahá’í Lotus Temple, Lotus Temple Rd Bahapur, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India

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Red Fort is one of Delhi's most-recommended sights, with many people listing it alongside Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb as a top stop. One visitor praises the Mughal architecture and the calm inside the walls, one commenter notes it is large and has museums inside, and a few single out the evening light and sound show. It draws heavy crowds — one visitor found a Sunday afternoon packed but says waiting for crowds to pass gets you clear photos — and a couple of commenters caution that the surrounding Old Delhi area gets very crowded and messy.

• RecommendsLoved the setup and creative vision; highlights interactive instruments, a fragrance button and a display video about Delhi's history.
• CaveatTook a tourist there and felt embarrassed by crowds, poor management and garbage everywhere.

Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, Old Delhi, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi, 110006, India

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Many people recommend the National Museum as one of Delhi's most worthwhile stops, and it works well as a solo visit. One commenter describes the collection as huge and says you can spend hours there, while another found the sheer amount of history and culture overwhelming in a good way, and a couple call it great value. A few commenters say the upkeep of the exhibits needs work, calling parts of it dusty.

• RecommendsA solo visitor found the museum very interesting and felt the low entry fee makes it unbeatable value.
• MixedLoved a solo visit and the handloom exhibition, but says artefact maintenance needs improvement.

National Museum, New Delhi, Janpath Rd, Central Secretariat, Kartavya Path, New Delhi, Delhi 110011, India

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Many people recommend visiting Jama Masjid, and one who went found it stunning in person. A few highlight the view from the minaret, which one says gives a sweeping look over the old city and beyond, and several point to the non-veg food in the surrounding lanes. It is usually crowded, especially in the evening, and a couple of commenters find the surrounding area dirty. Commenters advise modest clothing.

• RecommendsFound the mosque stunning in person and enjoyed seeing it nearly empty of tourists.
• MixedNotes the sandstone gets extremely hot at summer noon and entry is barefoot only.

Jama Masjid, Old Delhi, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 110006, India

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Safdarjung Tomb is widely recommended by commenters as one of Delhi's monuments very much worth visiting, and many suggest pairing it with nearby Humayun's Tomb, Lodhi Garden and Sunder Nursery. Several describe it as a calm, clean, peaceful spot (one says it is never too crowded, even on weekends), and a few suggest going at sunset or in the evening when it is lit up.

• RecommendsNever too crowded even weekends, calm crowd, clean surroundings, nice lit up in late evenings and on their metro line.
• CaveatWarns that they went there by mistake and ended up stuck in mud.

Safdarjung Tomb, Airforce Golf Course, Delhi Race Club, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India

20 people recommendvia r/delhi

Many people recommend the National Gallery of Modern Art near India Gate, usually listing it among Delhi's museums worth a visit. One visitor enjoyed the trip and found the artworks striking, another calls it a comfortable place with seating where you can rest and talk, and it also comes up as a date idea. One commenter notes that people sometimes confuse it with the National Museum.

• RecommendsSuggests the visitor try this gallery.

National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaipur House, Shershah Rd, near India Gate, Delhi High Court, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India

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Many people recommend Deer Park in Hauz Khas as a peaceful green space, good for walks and nature, with a lake where one visitor spotted swans, ducks and bats. One commenter says it has a few picturesque spots. On timing, one commenter suggests an evening visit, and another mentions early morning or evening as good options. The main caution: one commenter recommends avoiding it on weekends.

• RecommendsSays it is peaceful too, vouching for it.

Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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Mehrauli Archaeological Park is a well-liked spot that many people recommend, often as an underrated alternative to Delhi's bigger monuments. Commenters value its mix of greenery and old ruins, and one visitor even prefers it to nearby Qutub Minar for the views. One suggests pairing it with Qutub Minar, and one says the light just before sunset, when the garden and the minar glow, is magical. Entry is free and photography is allowed; one commenter recommends going in daylight.

• RecommendsSuggested as a place similar to Lodhi Garden.

Mehrauli Archaeological Park Walk, Anuvrat Marg, opposite Qutab Minar Metro Station, Christian Colony, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India

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People often name the National Rail Museum among Delhi's worthwhile museums, and several call it underrated. One visitor says you can climb onto the locomotives and look inside the coaches on display, another praises the canteen food, and one commenter says kids will love it.

• RecommendsLists it among really good museums to visit.

National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India

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Sanjay Van is a wooded park near Qutub Minar that people recommend as a peaceful, forest-like escape in the middle of Delhi. A few suggest going early in the morning or in the evening, and commenters mention birdlife, peacocks, nilgai and good sunsets. One visitor loves the stony hilltop section past the wetland, especially on clear winter days.

• RecommendsSays sunsets there can be pretty good.
• CaveatFlags Sanjay van at night as a place to avoid.

G5PJ+PMP Sanjay Van Park, Sanjay Van, New Mehrauli Road, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India

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Agrasen ki Baoli is a step-well near Connaught Place that many people recommend visiting, with several calling it underrated and a must-see when in the area. Commenters point out that entry is free and that it appears in Bollywood movies. One commenter finds it overrated, so expectations should be tempered.

• RecommendsSuggested as a place similar to Lodhi Garden.
• CaveatSays the baoli is overrated.

Agrasen ki Baoli, Hailey Rd, Hamdard Nagar, Vakil Lane, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

12 people recommendvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

The National Crafts Museum is recommended by commenters for its artifacts and textiles, and one visitor found it a good place to spend time with friends. Commenters also like Cafe Lota on its grounds, and it appears on several people's lists of underrated Delhi places.

• RecommendsSuggests going there if the person is into museums.

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, Bhairon Marg, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India

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Rashtrapati Bhavan is a frequent stop on Delhi itineraries, with two people recommending the tour of the interior booked through the official website, and two recommending the changing of the guard ceremony. One commenter calls the building beautiful and historically significant, and another says it looks nice in the evening. The main caveat is access: a couple of visitors report that barricades now stop you getting close to the gates, and one misses being able to stroll up to the entrance.

• RecommendsLists it among similar museums to visit.
• CaveatWas not allowed to go near Rashtrapati Bhavan on a recent visit.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004, India

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Hauz Khas Complex draws mostly positive mentions from people, who recommend the fort, ruins, tombs and the lake, with one visitor suggesting a walk from the rose garden down to the water. Two commenters pair it with nearby Deer Park or suggest entering from Hauz Khas Village. One commenter says the fort is hard to see in the evening because it is not lit, so daytime is better.

• RecommendsListed among better alternatives for taking guests around Delhi.
• CaveatCalls it one of the worst places.

H53V+7C6 Hauz Khas Fort, Hauz Khas Fort Rd, Hauz Khas Village, Deer Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India

8 people recommendvia r/delhi, r/NewDelhi

Nehru Park in Chanakyapuri is a large green space that people repeatedly include in lists of Delhi's parks and places to hang out. One visitor calls it a favourite park, another says it is especially nice for early morning bird watching, and one commenter suggests going early on weekend mornings. One visitor finds it huge and fairly uncrowded, and another recommends it for enjoying pleasant weather.

• RecommendsLists Nehru Park among places to visit.

Nehru Park New Delhi, Nehru park, Ramnagar, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021, India

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The Sulabh Toilet Museum is an unusual Delhi attraction that several people genuinely recommend for its quirky exhibits, covering rural sanitation, an astronaut toilet and biogas technology. One visitor who went on a school trip found it fun and educational and says an hour is enough, while another remembers it as super cool. One commenter points out it is in Palam, far from the other sights, and another says it isn't worth the detour on a packed itinerary.

• RecommendsCalls it very unique to Delhi.
• CaveatDelhi-born commenter mocks the idea of visiting a toilet museum.

Sulabh International Museum Of Toilets, Sulabh Bhawan, RZ-83, Dabri - Palam Rd, Kali Nagar, Mahavir Enclave I, Mahavir Enclave Part 1, Mahavir Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi, 110045, India

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Nizamuddin Dargah comes up on Delhi itineraries mainly for its qawwali: one commenter calls the evening session a soulful, trance-like experience, another suggests arriving around 7 PM for it, and a third recommends the Thursday qawwalis. One visitor who went had a fantastic time but cautions it can be crowded and chaotic, especially on Thursday nights, and another describes the dargah as a peaceful place for everyone.

• RecommendsSuggested optionally as part of the same-area day route.
• MixedHad a fantastic personal experience at the dargah but warns it can get crowded and chaotic, particularly on Thursday night.

Dargah Nizamuddin Aulia, B-27, Nizamuddin, Nizammudin West Slum, Nizamuddin West, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India

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Purana Qila is a vast old fort that several people place on their lists of Delhi's underrated spots. One praises its historic atmosphere, another describes it as clean, calm and well looked after, and one is impressed by the size of the fort gates. Boating has started there, which one commenter thinks kids will enjoy. The main caveat comes from a visitor who walked the grounds for an hour or two and felt there is not much to see inside, with the fort feeling more like a public park.

• RecommendsRanked third among favourite Delhi monuments.
• MixedVast fort worth a visit but not much to see; feels like a public park, and no functioning toilet found.

Purana Qila, Mathura Rd, near Delhi Zoo, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India