10 MUST-SEE PLACES IN NEW DELHI

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This list of the best places to see in New Delhi It will help you not to miss anything about this chaotic and noisy city, while essential, for every traveler.
The capital of India, with its more than 14 million inhabitants and high levels of pollution, is that kind of city that you hate at first sight but that as you take the pulse of traffic, smells and lifestyle, you end up catching or thinking about catching the first flight back.
Getting lost in the day and night markets, finding the beautiful Humayun Tomb, reaching the Mejizta Masjid and the Red Fuete, trying the traditional Indian spicy food or climbing a tuk tuk, are just some of the many things to do in Delhi.

Based on the experience of the time we spent in the city during our trip to North India in 24 days we have made this list of what we believe are the 10 must-see places in Delhi.We start!

1. Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's Tomb, a World Heritage Site and source of inspiration for the construction of the Taj Mahal, is our favorite place what to visit in New Delhi.
This great example of Mughal architecture is considered the first garden tomb and was the place chosen for the eternal rest of Emperor Humayun. In addition to the emperor's tomb, in this complex you can find other smaller tombs such as the barber's and Isa Khan's, mosques and other constructions, forming a space that conveys harmony and peace.
Near this tomb is the Lodhi Gardens, one of the few green lungs in the city and with several interesting tombs, which you can also visit.
A good option to learn about the history of this tomb and other places of interest in the city is to book this guided tour in Spanish.
Visiting hours: every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Humayun's Tomb

2. Red Fort

The Red Fort, named for the color of the sandstone with which it was built, is another of the most famous places to see in Delhi.
Built between the years 1638 and 1648, this complex impresses with its enormous walls of more than 6 kilometers long with a height of more than 30 meters, in some of its sections, and by the two impressive access doors, that of Delhi and Lahore's.
The interior of the fort disappoints a bit compared to other forts in India like Amber, although it is worth entering to see a copy of Solomon's throne, imperial apartments and several pavilions.
Visiting hours: every day from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Red Fort

3. Jama Masjid Mosque

Another of the best things to do in Delhi is to enter the Jama Masjid Mequizta, one of the largest and most impressive in all of Asia.
This mosque was built by Emperor Sha Jahan between 1644 and 1656 on a small hill, from which you have good views of the old part of the city.
When you pass the entrance control, access is free if you do not carry a camera, you will be impressed by its large patio that can accommodate up to 25,000 people, the two 40-meter-high minarets and the 3 large entrance doors.
A good way to have a good first contact with the country and this city is to book this guided tour or this free tour of Delhi Free!, Both with a guide in Spanish and passing through the most interesting places in New Delhi.
Visiting hours: every day from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m..

Jama Masjid Mosque

Our recommended hotel in Delhi
We stayed at the Hotel Godwin Deluxe, located 10 minutes walk from the Main Bazaar, an area full of local shops and restaurants for dinner. In addition to its location, the hotel has an airport pick-up service, 24-hour reception, buffet breakfast and one of the best quality / price ratios in the city.

4. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the city's main Sikh temple, is another of the places to see in New Delhi more authentic and leave more mark.
This temple built in marble, which highlights a golden dome and a sacred pool, allows you to get to know and get a little closer to the customs of the Sikh practitioners. This religion, which emerged in India in 1500 during the conflict between Hinduism and Islam, is the ninth with the most believers in the world.
Upon entering the temple for free, always complying with the rules of dress and respect, you will find a large room where you can sit on the floor to listen to the chanting prayers that sing several Sikhs and immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere.

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

5. Main Bazaar, one of the places to see in New Delhi

Walking along Main Bazaar Street, located in the backpacking neighborhood of Paharganj, is another of the Top things to do in New Delhi.
This chaotic street where large numbers of people are mixed with rickshaws and tuk tuks, shops that sell all kinds of items, street stalls, cheap hostels and terraces to dine a good Indian or Western meal at a reasonable price, is one of the Favorite places for travelers traveling through India or Southeast Asia.
The narrowest streets of this neighborhood leave from this larger street where you can know the authentic essence of the city.
For us this street was the first contact with India to be close to our hotel and although the contrast with the west is striking, we believe it is a good place to start acclimatizing to this unique country.

Main Bazaar, one of the places to see in New Delhi

Book the best rated tours and excursions in Delhi from Spanish by travelers:
- Excursion to the Taj Mahal
- 7-day circuit through the Golden Triangle
- Excursion to Jaipur
- Private tour to Agra and Jaipur in 2 days
- 4-day excursion to Jaipur, Amber and Agra
- More tours and excursions from New Delhi here

6. Qutab Minar

The Qutab Minar, a World Heritage Site, is the tallest brick minaret in the world and another of the places to see in New Delhi.
This tower of more than 72 meters high that began to be built in 1193 and took more than 160 years to complete, was inspired by the Jam Minaret in Afghanistan.
Being a great example of Islamic art, the minaret has five floors designed differently and with verses from the Koran carved on the walls of red sandstone.
In addition to this tower, in the Qutb complex you can see the Quwwat mosque and the ruins of the first Islamic city built in Delhi.
Visiting hours: every day from 7 am to 5 pm.

Qutab Minar

7. Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple or Bahai House of Worship, is a center of prayer and meditation and one of the most amazing places to see in Delhi.
This temple impresses from afar for its semi-open white lotus flower-shaped design with 27 marble petals and an interior with a huge room without any sculpture or decorative symbol. This austerity is due to the fact that Baha'is is based on 3 principles: the unity of God, the unity of humanity and the unity of religion, regardless of each other's beliefs.
For this reason access is allowed to everyone and you just have to take off your shoes and remain silent to meditate and achieve spiritual peace.
Visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lotus Temple, one of the places to see in Delhi

8. Raj Ghat

Remembering the Hindu referent Mahatma Gandhi in the Raj Ghat (Royal Courtyard), the place where he was cremated in January 1948, is one of the Top things to do in New Delhi.
This austere mauseol formed by a slab of black marble and an eternal flame, reflects the spirit of this historical leader who led the nonviolent civil disobedience against the occupation of the British Crown, until achieving independence from India.
As a curiosity in the mausoleum you can read "Hey Ram" (Oh Lord), the last words he uttered before he was murdered.
Other place to see in New Delhi Related to Gandhi is Birla Bhavan, the house where he lived the last 144 days of his life, where Gandhi Smriti is located, the exact place where he was killed.
A good way to get to know the life of this historical character is to book this Gandhi tour of Delhi with a guide in Spanish.
Visiting hours: every day from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Raj Ghat

9. Chandni Chowk

Getting lost in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in the city, is another of the essential things to do in Delhi.
Located near the Red Fort, the narrow streets of this market are filled with people and vehicles of all kinds, until it is difficult to see the typical shops of nuts and spices, without being overwhelmed.
If you end up finding the charm of organized chaos, intense smells, traffic jams and the noise of this neighborhood, you may be convinced that you will enjoy a more authentic trip through India.

Chandni Chowk

10. Connaught Place and Rajpath

Not far from the Main Bazaar, there is a more western area that revolves around Connaught Square, built during the British occupation.
This circular plaza with beautiful Victorian colonial architecture, is one of the largest financial and commercial centers what to see in New Delhi.
The square is formed by an outer circle in which there are shops, restaurants and hotels, a central park and a central circle with offices and more restaurants.
Another less chaotic area to visit in Delhi is the Rajpath, the largest avenue in the city where the government buildings and the great Gate of India are located, which pays tribute to the Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.