2 Days in New Delhi: What to Do and See in New Delhi

Day 1 | Morning

Red Fort

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 IDR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

The Red Fort of Delhi is located in the old city in the northeast of Delhi. It was a palace during the Mughal Empire. It was named after the entire building was built with reddish-brown sandstone. This building is similar to the Agra Fort.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dhruv002: The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi (in Old Delhi) in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Originally red and white, its design is credited to architect Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who also constructed the Taj Mahal. It was constructed between May 1639 and April 1648. On 15 August 1947, the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate. Every year on India's Independence Day (15 August), the prime minister hoists the Indian tricolour flag at the fort's main gate and delivers a nationally broadcast speech from its ramparts.

Akhil: A vast expanse of Mughal India, a great place to visit for history enthusiasts to imagine the lifestyle of emperor Shah Jahan by admiring this beautiful yet strategic 17th century architecture.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Red Fort, you can head to Humayun's Tomb, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Humayun's Tomb

Opening Hours: Open from 6:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, new delhi 110013India

Humayun's Tomb, located in New Delhi, India, was built in 1570 and is the mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Humayun and his concubines. Humayun's Tomb is a typical combination of Islamic and Hindu architectural styles, and the famous Taj Mahal is also built on this model.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: This Mughal architecture is maintained very well-maintained and is one of the most incredible monuments I have ever seen! After you have visited the monument, you can spend time in the beautiful lawn surrounding it. Children can play and this can be accompanied by photos. Also, your guide will skim you through the intricacies with the history-laden here.

Trip.com User: Its an absolutely amazing place with lots of history to it. It definitely was a significant place in my Delhi tour.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Humayun's Tomb? The Oberoi New Delhi is one of your top choices.

The Oberoi New Delhi

Property Location
With a stay at The Oberoi, New Delhi, you'll be centrally located in New Delhi, steps from Delhi Golf Club and minutes from Nizamuddin Dargah. This 5-star hotel is close to Humayun's Tomb and Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 271 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Satellite programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, with wired and wireless Internet access available for a surcharge. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool. Additional features include wireless Internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).

Dining
Enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/café. From your room, you can also access 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge), a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room

Day 2 | Morning

Qutab Minar

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 40 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030

Qutub Minar is located in the village of Meteuri on the outskirts of Delhi. It is one of the most beautiful stone towers in the world and is listed on the World Cultural Heritage List. The tower body is made of red and white marble, and the tower is 73 meters high, gradually tapering from bottom to top. The tower is divided into five floors, each with protruding balconies, and the exterior consists of alternating triangular and circular folds. The first three floors are made of red sandstone, and the fourth and fifth floors are made of marble and sandstone. The interior of the tower has beautiful murals and calligraphy works, engraved with verses selected from the Koran, which is a testimony to the development and growth of Islam in India. After centuries of wind and rain, the tower has already tilted to a certain extent. The site area also includes ancient tombs, Islamic university, Islamic power mosque, famous iron pillars and the Areminar tower, which were damaged to varying degrees by the earthquake. It is more suitable to visit the ancient pagoda in the afternoon, when the light is very good for taking pictures. There are parrots flying over the tower from time to time, squirrels and pigeons slowly pacing in the square of the site, and the locals sit on the grass to take a nap. There is also a cultural festival held here from November to December every year, when you will have the opportunity to see live performances by Indian artists.

Reviews from Real Guests:

yourproblem: Very good monument, most of the people who visit delhi go there. It has nearby metro station so its easy to reach.

yourproblem: Amazing Place, reach there through Qutub Kinar metro station. Very close to the city!

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,Sun,10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 INR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President's Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004

The Presidential Palace of India was built in 1929, formerly known as Victoria Palace. The palace-style building is majestic, including the audience hall, banquet hall, library and other gorgeous halls, as well as countless fountains and pools, pavilions and corridors. The garden in the Presidential Palace was built in the style of the Mughal Dynasty. Thousands of famous flowers and plants are really beautiful, and there is an endless stream of tourists watching from February to March every year. Between the Presidential Palace and the India Gate is a wide and straight King's Road. Surrounded by greenery, the environment is very beautiful.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Dhruv002: The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India at the western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. Rashtrapati Bhavan may refer to only the 340-room main building that has the president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms and offices, also called the mansion; it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare (320-acre) Presidential Estate that additionally includes the presidential gardens (Mughal Gardens), large open spaces, residences of bodyguards and staff, stables, other offices and utilities within its perimeter walls. In terms of area, it is the largest residence of any head of state in the world.

Sokhail: full of history and beauty

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Rashtrapati Bhavan, The Leela Palace New Delhi nearby is the best place to stay.

The Leela Palace New Delhi

A MAJESTIC PALACE DESIGNED IN THE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE OF LUTYENS’ DELHI, THE LEELA PALACE, CHANAKYAPURI, NEW DELHI, IS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE PRESTIGIOUS DIPLOMATIC ENCLAVE AREA. THE HOTEL OFFERS UNPARALLELED LUXURY COMBINED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGICAL GUESTROOM FACILITIES PROVIDING GUESTS WITH SUPERLATIVE SERVICES AND THE VERY BEST IN TRADITIONAL, INDIAN HOSPITALITY. THE 254 OVERSIZED GUESTROOMS AND SUITES, EQUIPPED WITH THE MOST ADVANCED IN-ROOM COMFORTS, ARE THE LARGEST IN THE CITY, WITH THE SMALLEST ROOM MEASURING OVER 550 SQUARE FEET. APART FROM ITS EXTRAVAGANT OFFERINGS AND OPULENT ENVIRONS, THE HOTEL ALSO FEATURES A 6,500-SQUARE-FOOT SPA BY ESPA, A HEATED INFINITY POOL ON THE ROOFTOP, AWARD WINNING DINING DESTINATIONS, A WHISKEY AND WINE BAR AND A TEA LOUNGE MAKING IT THE PERFECT DESTINATION FOR DISCERNING BUSINESS AND LEISURE TRAVELLERS.

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