The Top 10 Things To Do and See in New Delhi
The capital of India, New Delhi is known for its riotous mixture of colours, sights and sounds, making any visit to this extraordinary city a multisensory experience. Filled with energy and gusto, the city has a limitless supply of amusing and exciting activities to experience at least once in your life. Here we list the most unmissable things to do and see in the city.
1. Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple
If nothing else, paying a visit to Akshardham Temple will broaden your mind and awake your inner being with an intensity you wouldn’t expect on entering a mere temple. But Akshardham is not just any temple. Carved with the help of 7000 artisans and constructed entirely with stones with no support from steel or concrete, it is a grand masterpiece of architecture and skill. The carved works consist of beautifully sculpted stories deities, musicians, dancers, flora and faunas which depicts the traditional and Hindu culture, spirituality and architecture. The temple has a boat ride through the exhibition of the life of Swaminarayan, to whom this temple is dedicated, and an IMAX theatre that shows a movie about Swaminarayan as the teenage yogi, making a visit here a multifaceted experience.
Opening times: 8 a.m to 8p.m
Address : Noida Mor, New Delhi, India, +91 11 4344 2344
2. National Gallery of Modern Art
Building
National Gallery of Modern Art
The National Gallery of Modern Art is must visit for lovers of art. With minimal fees and long entry timings, the National Gallery of Modern Art is the great place to visit on a budget. Featuring artists of all kinds from different parts of the world, and displaying modern art from as far back as 1857, the National Gallery of Modern Art is an institute that cares about preserving and protecting the integrity of art. The Gallery is located in the beautiful Jaipur House, which was formerly the palace of The Maharajah of Jaipur, and is an extraordinary building in an of itself.
Timing: 8am to 6pm, Until 4pm on a Sunday
Address : Jaipur House, Shershah Road, Near Delhi High Court, India Gate, New Delhi, India, +91 11 2338 4640
3. Paintball Co.
Paintball Co.
If you want to celebrate a birthday party, teach your team to learn the value of cooperation and teamwork, or if you are seeking to just have fun, the Paintball Co. is the place to head. Awarded the ‘Best Adventure Sports Co. in Delhi-NCR’, the Paintball Co. is the first of its kind to launch paintballing in India and is entirely dedicated to making India stand out in the world map for paintball mania. Not only does it have paintball activity, but other adventure sports are available too. One of New Delhi’s most playful places to spend quality time in.
Timing: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Address : Plot # 53/19, HSIIDC Apartments,Sector 31- 40, Main Road, New Delhi, India, +91 99712 00530
5. Shankar's International Doll Museum
Museum
Timing: 9am to 7pm, closed on Sunday.
6. Nehru Planetarium
Nehru Planetarium
If the concept of wormholes, the idea of a parallel universe existing or the mystery behind the blackholes excite you, then Nehru Planetarium is the a dream come true. The planetarium was established in memory of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who worked hard at promoting astronomy education in India. With interactive devices designed to educate the visitors about planet Earth and the world beyond, Nehru Planetarium is a fun learning experience. The show stopper of Nehru Planetarium is the Sky Theatre, a dome shaped theatre giving you a 3D experience of taking a ride through the constellations and galaxies.
Opening times: Check with planetarium for individual show timings
Address : Teen Murti Marg Area, New Delhi, India, +91 11 2301 4504
7. The National Rail Museum
Museum
Timing: Check with museum.
8. Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat is the hub of Indian crafts in New Delhi. Ranging from shoes, shawls, accessories, carpets, clothes and articrafts from all around the country, Dilli Haat is a little India within India. It is an open-air food plaza where exhibitions are held regularly to promote handlooms and handicrafts. The main aim of the establishment of Dilli Haat is to create awareness of the tradition of India and its expertise in traditional crafts and textiles. Situated in the heart of Delhi, Dilli Haat is a popular destination for both tourists and locals.
Address: Sri Aurobindo Marg, Laxmi Bai Nagar, New Delhi, India.
9. Garden of Five Senses
Garden of Five Senses
The Garden of Five Senses is a little piece of heaven in Delhi. The greenery all around is enough to calm a noisy mind, but a garden like this gives more than just calmness. It awakens all the senses with beautiful sights, noises and scents – hence its name. Developed by the Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation, it is the most beautiful garden in New Delhi. With skillful art works done on the plants, a great view of the garden from a hilly terrain, and small plots of land featuring water lily pools and a solar park with restaurants and water stands, joggers, sightseers and nature-lovers will all be satisfied.
Timing: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Address : Said-ul-Ajaib, M.B. Road, South of Saket, New Delhi, India +91 11 2953 6401
10. Chandni Chowk
Market
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is a chaotic market that shows the true flavors of New Delhi. Ranging from wholesale materials to delicious street foods, Chandni Chowk is very well known for offering the best buys in huge quantities. Chandni Chowk shows you the old side of Delhi with the people bustling around, the smoke of grill wafting through the air, and the potholes in the road occasionally tripping passers by. Chandni Chowk is a market to visit to experience the rawness of New Delhi. The Red Fort and Jama Masjid are at a close distance from Chandni Chowk, making it the perfect place to stop off on a touristy day.
Address: Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, India
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