Essential Delhi Budget Exploration

Immerse yourself in the narrow alleys, historic mosques, and street stalls of Old Delhi.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Karim's

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a traditional breakfast of nihari and freshly baked naan at this famous historic eatery near Jama Masjid.

2. 09:15|10:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning Exploration of Old Delhi

   09:15 – 10:30

   Walk through the historic lanes of Shahjahanabad before the crowds assemble.

   • entryUSD 500
3. 10:45|12:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Jama Masjid

   10:45 – 12:00

   Explore one of India's largest mosques, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Paranthe Wali Gali

   12:30 – 13:30

   Taste fried stuffed parathas at iconic stalls in the heart of Old Delhi.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore Chandni Chowk

   14:00 – 15:30

   Navigate through the vibrant spice markets, textile shops, and dense alleyways.

   • entryUSD 2000
6. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Walking Tour of Delhi

   16:00 – 17:30

   Follow a guide through hidden heritage courtyards and ancient mansions.

   • entryFree
7. 18:00|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Evening Street Food Tour in Delhi

   18:00 – 19:15

   Sample local snacks like jalebi, chaat, and samosas from long-standing street vendors.

   • entryINR 1000
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Moti Mahal

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine at the legendary restaurant in Daryaganj known for originating butter chicken.

Discover grand colonial-era architecture, ceremonial avenues, and world-class museums.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Saravana Bhavan

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start the day with South Indian tiffin items like dosa, idli, and filter coffee in Connaught Place.

2. 09:15|10:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning at India Gate

   09:15 – 10:15

   Stroll around the war memorial arch and surrounding lawns in the cool morning air.

   • entryFree
3. 10:30|11:30
   

   Sightseeing

   India Gate & Rajpath Visit

   10:30 – 11:30

   Walk along Kartavya Path towards the majestic Rashtrapati Bhavan complex.

   • entryFree
4. 11:45|13:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Exploring National Museum

   11:45 – 13:00

   Examine artifacts spanning over 5,000 years of Indian history and art.

   • entryFree
5. 13:15|14:15
   

   Food

   Lunch at Andhra Bhavan Canteen

   13:15 – 14:15

   Enjoy a budget-friendly unlimited South Indian thali served on traditional banana leaves.

6. 14:30|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   National Gallery of Modern Art

   14:30 – 16:00

   Browse modern and contemporary Indian paintings and sculptures at Jaipur House.

   • entryINR 500
7. 16:30|18:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping in Connaught Place

   16:30 – 18:30

   Explore the Georgian-style colonnaded market for books, clothes, and souvenirs.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Kwality Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Savour classic North Indian and Mughlai dishes in a historic dining room.

Explore ancient minarets, vibrant flea markets, and trendy urban villages in South Delhi.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Indian Coffee House

   08:00 – 09:00

   Grab classic coffee and hot cutlets at this budget heritage institution.

2. 09:30|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning Visit to Qutub Minar

   09:30 – 10:45

   Marvel at the 73-metre brick minaret built in the early 13th century.

   • entryUSD 500
3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Qutub Minar Exploration

   11:00 – 12:15

   Inspect the Iron Pillar of Delhi and surrounding ruins in the Qutub complex.

   • entryFree
4. 12:45|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

   12:45 – 13:45

   Feast on affordable and flavor-packed North Indian curries and kebabs.

5. 14:15|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Visit to Sarojini Nagar Market for Shopping

   14:15 – 16:00

   Bargain for clothes, accessories, and shoes in Delhi's premier budget street market.

6. 16:30|18:00
   

   Outdoor

   Outdoor Adventure at Hauz Khas

   16:30 – 18:00

   Walk around the medieval reservoir, medieval ruins, and Deer Park trails.

7. 18:30|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Khan Market

   18:30 – 19:15

   Window shop at boutique stores and browse indie bookshops.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Khan Chacha

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy famous mutton rolls and chicken tikka in Khan Market.

Visit iconic modern and Mughal architectural gems and shop for crafts from across India.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Rose Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Relax with fresh coffee and baked goods in a tranquil cafe setting.

2. 09:30|11:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Lotus Temple Visit

   09:30 – 11:00

   Admire the lotus-shaped Bahá'í House of Worship and sit in its peaceful meditation hall.

   • entryFree
3. 11:30|13:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Exploration of Humayun's Tomb

   11:30 – 13:00

   Tour the grand garden tomb that inspired the design of the Taj Mahal.

   • entryFree
4. 13:15|14:15
   

   Food

   Lunch at Laxman Dhaba

   13:15 – 14:15

   Sample hearty North Indian parathas and thalis near Qutub Institutional Area.

5. 14:45|16:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping in Dilli Haat

   14:45 – 16:30

   Browse regional handicraft stalls from artisans visiting from across India.

6. 16:45|18:15
   

   Shopping

   Dilli Haat Shopping

   16:45 – 18:15

   Continue exploring textile stalls, pottery, and handmade jewelry.

7. 18:30|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Sightseeing in Old Delhi

   18:30 – 19:15

   Experience Old Delhi illuminated at dusk as markets bustle with evening activity.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Haldiram's

   19:30 – 20:30

   Eat vegetarian North and South Indian favorites in a clean, budget-friendly environment.

Combine immersive street food walks with bargain shopping across Old and Central Delhi.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Shyam Sweets

   08:00 – 09:00

   Try traditional bedmi poori and nagori halwa in Chandni Chowk.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Sightseeing in Old Delhi

   09:15 – 10:45

   Discover morning life and traditional trades in the labyrinthine bazaars.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Explore Chandni Chowk

   11:00 – 12:30

   Visit specialized lanes like Khari Baoli spice market and Kinari Bazaar.

   • entryUSD 2000
4. 12:45|13:45
   

   Food

   Lunch at Kake Da Hotel

   12:45 – 13:45

   Enjoy famous Punjabi curry dishes like chicken curry and dal makhani in Connaught Place.

5. 14:15|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Shopping in Connaught Place

   14:15 – 16:00

   Browse underground market stalls at Palika Bazaar and Janpath.

6. 16:30|18:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Walking Tour of Delhi

   16:30 – 18:00

   Learn about the social history and architectural influences of Delhi's core.

   • entryFree
7. 18:15|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Evening Street Food Tour in Delhi

   18:15 – 19:15

   Sample evening savories, kebabs, and sweet rabri from traditional stalls.

   • entryINR 1000
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Natraj Dahi Bhalle

   19:30 – 20:30

   Grab iconic dahi bhalla and tikki chaat in Chandni Chowk.

Blend South Delhi's ancient ruins and green parks with vibrant local markets.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Jain Coffee House

   08:00 – 09:00

   Taste unique fruit sandwiches and freshly brewed coffee in Chawri Bazaar.

2. 09:30|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning Visit to Qutub Minar

   09:30 – 10:45

   Revisit the historic Qutub complex for morning photography.

   • entryUSD 500
3. 11:15|12:45
   

   Outdoor

   Outdoor Adventure at Hauz Khas

   11:15 – 12:45

   Explore the forest trails of Deer Park and the lakeside ruins.

4. 13:00|14:00
   

   Food

   Lunch at Social Hauz Khas

   13:00 – 14:00

   Enjoy a casual, budget-friendly meal overlooking the lake.

5. 14:30|16:15
   

   Shopping

   Visit to Sarojini Nagar Market for Shopping

   14:30 – 16:15

   Shop for bargain fashion items and exported surplus garments.

6. 16:45|18:15
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Khan Market

   16:45 – 18:15

   Stroll through lifestyle stores and pick up specialty tea and stationery.

7. 18:30|19:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning at India Gate

   18:30 – 19:15

   Enjoy the illuminated views around India Gate at dusk.

   • entryFree
8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Gulati Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Dine on rich North Indian tandoori dishes along Pandara Road.

Conclude your trip visiting grand Mughal tombs, world-class museum collections, and cultural markets.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Nizam's Kathi Kabab

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy hearty rolls and parathas in Connaught Place.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Morning Exploration of Old Delhi

   09:15 – 10:45

   Take a final morning walk through the quiet residential streets of Old Delhi.

   • entryUSD 500
3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Visit to Jama Masjid

   11:00 – 12:15

   Climb the minaret for panoramic views across the rooftops of Old Delhi.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Changezi Chicken

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savour rich Mughlai chicken and freshly made bread in Daryaganj.

5. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Exploration of Humayun's Tomb

   14:00 – 15:30

   Walk through the manicured Charbagh gardens surrounding the tomb.

   • entryFree
6. 15:45|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Exploring National Museum

   15:45 – 17:15

   View ancient miniature paintings and decorative arts collections.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:15
   

   Shopping

   Shopping in Dilli Haat

   17:45 – 19:15

   Pick up final craft souvenirs and gifts at regional state stalls.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Andhra Canteen

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy a final hearty budget thali feast before departure.