Delhi trip planner: best time, cost and things to do

Delhi, Delhi
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India's capital: Mughal monuments, bazaars, museums and an enormous food scene. The best time to visit Delhi is February to March and October, and May to June is best avoided (peak summer heat (45°C+)); November is best avoided (smog season). Plan 2 days; on the ground you can expect about ₹1,100 to ₹8,300 per person per day.

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Delhi at a glance

State
Delhi
Best months
February to March and October
Best avoided
May to June (peak summer heat (45°C+)); November (smog season)
Suggested stay
2 days
Nearest airport
DEL (in town)
Nearest railway station
New Delhi (NDLS)
Good for
foodie, heritage, party
Ground cost per person per day
₹1,100 budget, ₹2,950 mid-range, ₹8,300 comfort

How much does a trip to Delhi cost?

About ₹1,100 (budget), ₹2,950 (mid-range) or ₹8,300 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Delhi.

What to eat in Delhi

  • Chole bhature
  • Parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali
  • Butter chicken
  • Daulat ki chaat

Top things to do in Delhi

  • Red Fort: Shah Jahan's red sandstone citadel, where the PM hoists the flag every 15 August. about 2 hours. entry about ₹35
  • Humayun's Tomb: The garden tomb that inspired the Taj, with a fraction of the Taj crowds. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹35
  • Qutub Minar: A 73 m brick minaret begun in 1193, with a 1,600-year-old iron pillar that refuses to rust. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹35
  • Chandni Chowk food walk: Parathe Wali Gali, jalebis and glorious chaos in lanes Shah Jahan laid out. about 3 hours. free entry. Take the metro to Chandni Chowk; many shops shut on Sundays, food stalls don't
  • Jama Masjid: India's biggest mosque; climb the south minaret for a view over Old Delhi. about 1 hour. free entry. Closed to visitors during prayer times
  • India Gate and Kartavya Path: The 42 m war memorial, lit up at night, with ice cream carts along Kartavya Path. about 1 hour. free entry
  • Akshardham: A vast carved sandstone temple with an evening water show. about 3 hours. free entry. No phones or bags inside; use the free cloakroom
  • Lotus Temple: The marble lotus of the Bahá'í faith, where silence is the rule inside. about 1 hour. free entry

How to get to Delhi

To reach Delhi, Delhi has its own airport (DEL), and New Delhi (NDLS) is the railway station.

Frequently asked questions about Delhi

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

The best months for Delhi are February to March and October. May to June: peak summer heat (45°C+). November: smog season. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.

How much does a trip to Delhi cost?

On the ground in Delhi a budget trip costs about ₹1,100 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,950 and a comfortable one about ₹8,300, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Delhi. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.

How many days do you need in Delhi?

Plan at least 2 days in Delhi. It works well as a short break.

What should you eat in Delhi?

Try Chole bhature, Parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali, Butter chicken, Daulat ki chaat.

How do you get to Delhi?

To reach Delhi, Delhi has its own airport (DEL), and New Delhi (NDLS) is the railway station.

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