3 nights, 4 days
Delhi 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Delhi grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Humayun's Tomb · Heritage & monuments·Temples & religious sites
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MorningHumayun's Tomb
Heritage & monuments
This is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. As India's first garden tomb, it bears a striking resemblance to the Taj Mahal and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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After lunchHazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop
This is the mausoleum of the Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, an Islamic shrine visited by many pilgrims every week. In the evenings, qawwali music fills the air, creating a distinctive atmosphere.
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AfternoonPurana Qila
Castles & palaces · 2 km from the previous stop
This is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, built by the Mughal emperor Humayun and Sher Shah of the Sur dynasty. It's located near the Pragati Maidan exhibition grounds, making it convenient to visit together.
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EveningNational Gallery of Modern Art
Museums & galleries · 1 km from the previous stop
Founded in 1954, this is India's leading museum of modern art. Its collection of some 17,000 works offers a broad view of India's modern and contemporary art.
DAY 2
Around Jama Masjid, Delhi · Temples & religious sites·Shopping & districts
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MorningJama Masjid, Delhi
Temples & religious sites
This is one of the largest mosques in India, located in Delhi. As its name means "Friday Mosque," similarly named mosques can be found in many cities across the Islamic world.
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After lunchAkbarabadi Mosque
Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop
A Mughal-era mosque built in 1650 by Akbarabadi Mahal, a wife of Shah Jahan, once stood in Old Delhi. British forces demolished it after the 1857 uprising, and its former site is believed to lie around today's Netaji Subhash Park.
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AfternoonSunehri Masjid
Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop
This 18th-century mosque in Chandni Chowk, Delhi, was built during the reign of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. It's a great spot to visit while strolling along Chandni Chowk, once the grand avenue leading to the Red Fort.
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EveningChandni Chowk
Shopping & districts · 0.2 km from the previous stop
One of India's oldest and liveliest markets, located in Old Delhi near the Mughal-era Red Fort. Strolling among its rows of shops and stalls offers a vivid taste of local life.
DAY 3
Around Lotus Temple · Temples & religious sites·Parks & gardens
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MorningLotus Temple
Temples & religious sites
The Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship in Delhi, notable for its striking lotus-shaped design. Visitors of any faith are welcome to enter and quietly explore inside.
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After lunchKalka Mandir
Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop
Kalkaji Mandir is a Hindu temple atop Suryakuta Hill in southern Delhi, dedicated to the goddess Kali. Regarded as one of Delhi's oldest temples, it continues to draw a steady stream of worshippers.
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AfternoonLodi Gardens
Parks & gardens · 6.4 km from the previous stop
A 90-acre urban park in New Delhi, home to historic monuments including the tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi. Visitors can stroll among relics of the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties.
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EveningAkshardham
Temples & religious sites · 5.9 km from the previous stop
A large Hindu temple complex in Delhi where visitors can admire architecture and sculptures blending tradition with modernity. It is known as one of the largest BAPS Hindu temples in the world.
DAY 4
Around iron pillar of Delhi · Heritage & monuments·Shopping & districts
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Morningiron pillar of Delhi
Heritage & monuments
The Iron Pillar of Delhi stands within the Qutb Minar complex near Delhi and is famous for remaining rust-free after centuries. It can be seen while touring the grounds of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
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After lunchQutb complex
Heritage & monuments · 0 km from the previous stop
This is a group of ruins from the Delhi Sultanate era in Mehrauli, Delhi, dominated by the towering Qutb Minar. Since it was completed under successive sultans, visitors can see different architectural styles from each period.
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AfternoonTomb of Balban
Heritage & monuments · 0.6 km from the previous stop
A 13th-century tomb located in Mehrauli Archaeological Park in southern Delhi. It holds a significant place in Indo-Islamic architectural history as the site of India's first true Islamic arch.
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EveningMehrauli
Shopping & districts · 1.2 km from the previous stop
Mehrauli is a neighborhood in South Delhi, close to Gurgaon and bordering Vasant Kunj. It's a great spot to soak up the local atmosphere while exploring Delhi.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Humayun's Tomb, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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b nineteen
0.3 km
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Comfort Lodge
0.5 km
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J Residency
1.4 km
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Devna Bed & breakfast
1.6 km
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The Ambassador
2.3 km · New Delhi
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Hotel Richa Palace
2.3 km
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