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Things to see in New Delhi (India): 22 places and when to go
New Delhi is a city in India with around 318,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 22 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Qutb Minar, Lotus Temple and India Gate. The best time to come is October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- India · 28.6, 77.2
- Population
- About 318,000
- Places
- 22 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3) · Nature (1) · Wildlife (1) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- October to March.
- Also possible
- April and September.
- Nearest airport
- DEL New Delhi, 11 km as the crow flies
What to see in New Delhi
The places in and around New Delhi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Qutb MinarMinaret in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India8.5 km
- Lotus TempleBahá'í House of Worship in Delhi, India7.7 km
- India GateTriumphal arch in New Delhi3.2 km
- Rashtrapati BhavanOfficial residence of the President of India1.6 km
- Iron pillar of Delhi7.2 m pillar in the Qutb complex, Mehrauli, Delhi, India, erected in the 5th century CE8.5 km
- National Museum of IndiaNational and art museum in New Delhi, India2.3 km
- Abdul Rahim Khan-i-KhananMughal court poet and minister (1556–1627)4.9 km
- Gandhi SmritiMuseum and death place of Mahatma Gandhi, in New Delhi, India1.4 km
- Laxminarayan TempleHindu temple in Delhi3.6 km
- Gurdwara Bangla SahibGurdwara in Delhi, India3.1 km
- Jantar Mantar, New DelhiHistorical place in New Delhi3.4 km
- Alai DarwazaMosque gateway in Delhi, India8.6 km
- Hazrat Nizamuddin DargahDargah (mausoleum) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya4.2 km
- Jamali Kamali Mosque and TombMedieval mosque in Delhi associated with the myth of Jamali Kamali and djinns9.0 km
- National Rail Museum, New DelhiRail museum in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi2.5 km
- Kalkaji MandirTemple in Delhi, India8.2 km
- Tomb of Isa KhanMausoleum in Delhi, India4.6 km
- Siri FortFort in New Dehli, India5.8 km
- Khirki MosqueMosque in India7.9 km
- Mini Qutub MinarMinaret in the Hashtsal village in Delhi, India14 km
- Okhla SanctuaryBird sanctuary in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India11 km
- Nehru PlanetariumFive planetariums in India469 m
When to go to New Delhi
The best time to visit New Delhi is October to March; also possible: April and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time10:22
- FebBest time11:01
- MarBest time11:48
- AprPossible12:41
- MayBetter not13:25
- JunBetter not13:49
- JulBetter not13:39
- AugBetter not13:01
- SepPossible12:10
- OctBest time11:18
- NovBest time10:33
- DecBest time10:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11. In January, 22 of the 22 places are at their best.
When to go to India in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to New Delhi
The nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL, New Delhi), 11 km as the crow flies. How to get around India (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Delhi6 places8.5 km
- Agra8 places178 km
- Dehradun8 places208 km
- Jaipur12 places232 km
- Chandigarh7 places240 km
- Manikaran Barshaini Road7 places379 km
And all of India, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in New Delhi?
The best known: Qutb Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Iron pillar of Delhi. In all, 22 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit New Delhi?
October to March; also possible: April and September. In June there are 13 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 11.
How do you get to New Delhi?
The nearest main airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 11 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with New Delhi as the destination and these 22 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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