Delhi
Delhi3days
3
Days
26
Activities
1
Location
~49 km
Between stops
08:00
Earliest start

Budget Delhi 3-Day Highlights

A three-day budget itinerary covering historic monuments, bustling street markets, national museums, and local food spots across Old and South Delhi.

  • 9Food stops
  • 7Sights
  • 4Markets & shops
  • 2Museums
  • Culture
  • Stays
  • solo
  • friends
  • couples
  • budget
  • shopping
  • sightseeing

Day by day

Day 1

Old Delhi Heritage and Markets9 Activities

Explore the historic quarters, iconic places of worship, and vibrant market streets of Old Delhi before moving to Connaught Place.

  1. 08:0008:45
    Food

    Breakfast at Shyam Sweets

    08:00 – 08:45

    Eat traditional bedmi poori and nagori halwa at a historic Old Delhi eatery.

  2. 09:0010:30
    Sightseeing

    Morning Exploration of Old Delhi

    09:00 – 10:30

    Walk through the narrow heritage lanes of Old Delhi during the quieter morning hours.

    • entryUSD 500
  3. 10:4511:45
    Sightseeing

    Visit to Jama Masjid

    10:45 – 11:45

    Tour the courtyard and architecture of India's largest 17th-century congregational mosque.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:0013:00
    Sightseeing

    Explore Chandni Chowk

    12:00 – 13:00

    Navigate through Chandni Chowk's specialized bazaars selling spices, textiles, and household goods.

    • entryUSD 2000
  5. 13:1514:15
    Food

    Lunch at Karim's

    13:15 – 14:15

    Sample Mughlai dishes like kebabs and mutton curry near Jama Masjid.

  6. 14:3016:30
    Sightseeing

    Cultural Walking Tour of Delhi

    14:30 – 16:30

    Follow a guided walk highlighting community history, architecture, and local traditions.

    • entryFree
  7. 16:4518:15
    Shopping

    Shopping in Connaught Place

    16:45 – 18:15

    Browse street stalls and shops along the colonnades of Connaught Place.

  8. 18:3020:00
    Sightseeing

    Evening Street Food Tour in Delhi

    18:30 – 20:00

    Try local street snacks including chaat, kachori, and jalebi across bustling food stalls.

    • entryINR 1000
  9. 20:1521:15
    Food

    Dinner at Kake Da Hotel

    20:15 – 21:15

    Dine on budget-friendly North Indian curries and tandoori bread in Inner Circle Connaught Place.

Day 2

South Delhi Monuments and Bazaars8 Activities

Visit medieval complexes, parks, modern places of worship, and open-air artisan markets in South Delhi.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan

    08:00 – 09:00

    Eat South Indian breakfast staples like idli, vada, and masala dosa with filter coffee.

  2. 09:1510:45
    Sightseeing

    Morning Visit to Qutub Minar

    09:15 – 10:45

    Examine the 12th-century minaret and surrounding architectural ruins in the early morning light.

    • entryUSD 500
  3. 11:0012:30
    Outdoor

    Outdoor Adventure at Hauz Khas

    11:00 – 12:30

    Walk around the reservoir, park trails, and medieval ruins of Hauz Khas Village.

  4. 12:4513:45
    Food

    Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

    12:45 – 13:45

    Order local North Indian meat dishes and breads at a popular local dhaba.

  5. 14:0015:30
    Shopping

    Visit to Sarojini Nagar Market for Shopping

    14:00 – 15:30

    Bargain for clothes, shoes, and accessories in Delhi's busiest street discount market.

  6. 16:0017:15
    Sightseeing

    Lotus Temple Visit

    16:00 – 17:15

    View the flowerlike Bahá'í House of Worship and sit in its silent meditation hall.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:3019:15
    Shopping

    Shopping in Dilli Haat

    17:30 – 19:15

    Walk through craft stalls representing handlooms and handicrafts from different Indian states.

  8. 19:3020:30
    Food

    Dinner at Dilli Haat Food Court

    19:30 – 20:30

    Sample regional state food stalls serving dish specialties from Nagaland, Kashmir, and Kerala.

Day 3

National Museums and Imperial Architecture9 Activities

Spend the final day reviewing India's art collections, visiting Mughal mausoleums, and strolling civic avenues.

  1. 08:0009:00
    Food

    Breakfast at Andhra Bhavan Canteen

    08:00 – 09:00

    Have an authentic South Indian breakfast platter at the Andhra Pradesh state house canteen.

  2. 09:1510:15
    Sightseeing

    Morning at India Gate

    09:15 – 10:15

    Walk around the war memorial arch and surrounding lawns during morning hours.

    • entryFree
  3. 10:3012:00
    Sightseeing

    Exploring National Museum

    10:30 – 12:00

    View historical artifacts ranging from the Harappan civilization to medieval sculptures.

    • entryFree
  4. 12:1513:15
    Food

    Lunch at Khan Chacha

    12:15 – 13:15

    Eat roomali rolls and grilled kebabs in Khan Market.

  5. 13:3015:00
    Shopping

    Shopping at Khan Market

    13:30 – 15:00

    Browse bookstores, boutiques, and lifestyle stores in a well-known retail area.

  6. 15:1516:45
    Sightseeing

    Exploration of Humayun's Tomb

    15:15 – 16:45

    Walk through the charbagh gardens and tomb structure that inspired Mughal architecture.

    • entryFree
  7. 17:0018:15
    Sightseeing

    National Gallery of Modern Art

    17:00 – 18:15

    Tour modern Indian paintings and sculptures housed in Jaipur House.

    • entryINR 500
  8. 18:3019:30
    Sightseeing

    India Gate & Rajpath Visit

    18:30 – 19:30

    Stroll along Kartavya Path to see government buildings illuminated in the evening.

    • entryFree
  9. 19:4520:45
    Food

    Dinner at Gulati Restaurant

    19:45 – 20:45

    Finish the trip with butter chicken, dal makhani, and naan near Pandara Road.

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