The India Gate war memorial in New Delhi under a vibrant pink sky
Delhi, India · 4 days itinerary

Delhi: Old & New

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The itinerary explores Old Delhi's historic core and New Delhi's planned avenues across four days. It begins with the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, shifts to India Gate and the National Museum, continues to Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Gardens, then returns to Old Delhi for markets and a gurdwara. This sequence moves from an initial survey of the old city to the new capital before circling back for deeper exploration of northern neighborhoods.

4 daysOld DelhiNew DelhiWalking toursBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Red Fort and Chandni Chowk

  1. 9:00Red FortSight
  2. 11:30Jama MasjidSight
  3. 14:30Chandni ChowkWalk
Day 2

India Gate and National Museum

  1. 9:00India GateSight
  2. 10:30Rashtrapati BhavanSight
  3. 14:00National Museum Lesser GalleriesNational MuseumSight
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Day 3

Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Gardens

  1. 9:00Humayun's TombSight
  2. 10:45Isa Khan's TombSight
  3. 14:00Lodhi GardensWalk
Day 4

Red Fort and Khari Baoli

  1. 9:00Red FortDay trip
  2. 11:30Jama MasjidSight
  3. 12:45Khari Baoli Spice MarketWalk
  4. 15:00Gurudwara Sis Ganj SahibSight
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Delhi questions

Is 4 days enough for Delhi?

Four days covers the main sites if you move efficiently each morning. Use the metro between Old Delhi and central areas to save time.

Do I need to book Red Fort tickets ahead?

Book Red Fort tickets online the day before to skip the counters. Foreign visitors pay a much higher fee than Indian citizens, so check the current ASI price when you book.

How do I get from India Gate to Humayun's Tomb?

It is about 3 km, so a taxi or auto-rickshaw takes 10 to 15 minutes. By metro, ride to JLN Stadium or Hazrat Nizamuddin and take a short auto-rickshaw ride the rest of the way.

When is the best time to visit Khari Baoli spice market?

Visit Khari Baoli between 10am and 1pm on weekdays to avoid crowds. Carry small cash for purchases and wear a mask for the strong smells.

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