Editors' itinerary · Delhi

Delhi in 3 days: Old Delhi and Mughal gardens

3 days / 2 nights · Cities, Food trails, Friends, Heritage, Winter

Photo: Lucky181993 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

A relaxed three-day plan mixing Old Delhi's lanes and food with the calmer gardens and tombs of south-central Delhi. Start on a Tuesday to Sunday so the Red Fort is open.

Costs are per-person estimates. Destinations: Delhi.

Day 1Day 1: Arrive and Old Delhi
- 08:00
  Arrive at New Delhi Railway Station
  Transport · at New Delhi Railway Station
  Take the metro or an app cab to your stay. Avoid touts offering hotel help at the station.
- 09:30
  Check in and rest
  Stay · at Paharganj
  Drop bags and freshen up. If you arrive early, ask whether the hotel offers early check-in or luggage storage.
- 11:00
  Explore the Red Fort
  Sight · at Red Fort
  Allow around two hours. It is widely listed as closed on Mondays, so check before you go.
- 13:30
  Parathas for lunch
  Food · at Paranthe Wali Gali
  Expect a queue. Share a few plates to try more.
- 16:00
  Rickshaw ride through the lanes
  Activity · at Old Delhi cycle-rickshaw ride
  Fix the fare first. Keep bags zipped and phones tucked away.
Day 2Day 2: Tombs and gardens
- 08:00
  Humayun's Tomb
  Sight
  Arrive early for softer light and fewer people. Check the current ticket price online.
- 10:30
  Slow walk at Sunder Nursery
  Sight · at Sunder Nursery
  A short walk from the tomb. Sit on the lawns and rest before the afternoon heat.
Day 3Day 3: Easy morning and departure
- 10:00
  Late breakfast in Chandni Chowk
  Food · at Paranthe Wali Gali
  Shops open at different times, so check before going. Use the metro to avoid traffic.
- 13:00
  Head to New Delhi Railway Station
  Transport · at New Delhi Railway Station
  Reach the station at least an hour before your train. Airport Express runs from here if you are flying.

Day 1Day 1: Arrive and Old Delhi

Day 2Day 2: Tombs and gardens

Day 3Day 3: Easy morning and departure