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India’s capital city is one of the best cities in the world to visit, and there are so many fun places in Delhi. I live in Delhi and know first hand how much fun the city is. The food and culture will blow you away! No matter what your interests are, you will find loads of fun places to visit in Delhi.
Fun Places in Delhi: Quick List
If you are in a hurry, here is a quick list of the most fun places and things to do in Delhi:
- visit India Gate
- take a walking tour with Delhi Heritage Walks or India City Walks
- shop for souvenirs at Dilli Haat INA
- grab a tuck tuck and ride through Lutyens’ Delhi
- go spice shopping at Khari Baoli
- explore Lodhi Art District
41 Fun Places in Delhi
Delhi is a great mix of historic sites, fun activities, and eclectic neigbourhoods. There’s something for everyone. Here are the most fun places in Delhi:
1. India Gate
Delhi’s monument to the fallen soldiers of WW1 is at the central axis of New Delhi. Surrounded by park land and parliament buildings, it is a favourite spot for Indian families and couples. Anytime of day or night there are hawkers selling toys and balloons, street food vendors, and there are often free cultural performances and fairs.
- Hours and cost: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm, daily; free
- Nearest metro station: Central Secretariat (Yellow line)
2. Changing of the Guard at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Every Saturday at 8:00 am there is a changing of the guard ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of India’s President. It’s quite a spectacle with horses, a brass band and the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. Tickets must be booked in advance through the Rashtrapati Bhavan website. Make sure to bring government ID with you.
- Hours and cost: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, Saturday only; free
- Nearest metro station: Central Secretariat (Yellow line)
3. Indian Air Force Museum
This is great, comprehensive museum that aviation enthusiasts and kids will love. Over 37 aircraft are on display outside and inside an aircraft hangar. The collection includes vintage jets, helicopters, airplanes, remnants of crashed Pakistani jets from the 1972 India Pakistan war, anti-aircraft guns, ordnance, vehicles and radar equipment. The Longewala Lounge is on the grounds for light food and drinks.
- Hours and cost: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesday to Sunday; INR 100 adults, 50 children
- Nearest metro station: Sadar Bazar Cantonment (Magenta line)
4. Sulabh International Museum of Toilets
This unusual and fun museum chronicles the history of the toilet from 2500 BC through a bizarre and rare collection of objects, photos and information. It’s the project of social reformer Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak who worked extensively to remove the social stigma attached to the Dalit caste (the ‘untouchables’). His mission is to make toilets accessible to all through low cost toilet technology and self-sustaining sanitation systems.
- Hours and cost: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, daily; free
- Nearest metro station: Dashrath Puri (Magenta line)
5. Museum of Illusions
The international museum chain has a Delhi location full of mind bending and fun illusions. Installations are based on mirrors, holograms, colours and sound, using science to trick the brain. It can get busy, so try to go in the morning and buy tickets online at the Museum of Illusions website so you don’t need to line up.
- Hours and cost: 11:00 am – 8:30 pm, daily; INR 990 adults, 890 children 3 and over
- Nearest metro station: Rajiv Chowk (Blue or Yellow line)
6. National Zoological Park
Delhi’s National Zoological Park is a zoo like no other. Of course it has a variety of animals and birds, but because of its location in historic south Delhi, it is also home to a 14th Century tomb from the Tughlaq period and a Kos Minar. It’s a fun place in Delhi, one that families will enjoy.
Make sure to bring drinks with you because once you enter the zoo grounds there are no food or drink outlets (food is strictly prohibited in the zoo). There’s a canteen outside the zoo’s main entrance. You can buy tickets online at the zoo website.
- Hours and cost: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Saturday to Thursday; INR 400 adults, 200 children ages 5-12, children up to 5 years old are free
- Nearest metro station: Supreme Court (Blue line)
7. Listen to the Sufi singers at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
Every evening after the maghrib namaz (evening prayers) there is Sufi Islamic devotional singing at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. The dargah is the resting place of one of Delhi’s most popular saints, Khawja Nizamuddin Auliya. Thousands of devotees from all faiths visit each week.
The family of qawwali singers at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah have sung qawwalis at this dargah for 700 years. Listening to the qawwalis in such a historic and spiritual place is a unique experience. Go a little earlier because it can get very busy. Shoes have to be removed to enter and women should cover their heads.
- Hours and cost: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, daily and 9:00 pm – 10:30 pm on Thursday (because the singing starts after the evening prayers, times will change marginally each day); free
- Nearest metro station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (aka JLN Stadium) (Violet line)
8. Eat street food
Delhi is the food capital of India and the street food is legendary. I love the variety of snacks, sweets and delicious meals you can get on the street – it’s the one of most fun things to do in Delhi. Street food is generally safe if you follow a few simple guidelines on how to eat street food safely. Street food is available on practically every corner in Delhi and usually cooked fresh in front of you. See my guide on the different Delhi street foods.
If you want to do a street food walk, check out my self-guided Old Delhi street food walk.
- Hours and cost: 6:00 am – 12:00 am (hours vary), daily; prices start at INR 40 (street chai is INR 10)
9. Take a morning cycle tour of Delhi
This is one of the most fun things I have done in Delhi. The tours start very early, around 6:45 am when there’s no traffic. Delhi is like another city at that time. I took a tour with Delhi by Cycle and we cycled from Old Delhi to Lutyens’ Delhi through beautiful tree lined boulevards, past historic and off the beaten path sites I had never seen before. It was fun and very informative. There were lots of opportunites for pictures, we stopped for chai and ended with a traditional Indian breakfast in a quaint market.
- Hours and cost: 6:45 am – 10:45 am, daily; INR 2000
- Nearest metro station: Delhi Gate (Violet line)
10. Eat ice cream at Big Chill Creamery
I love grabbing an ice cream at Big Chill Creamery every time I’m in Khan Market. They have a great selection of high quality ice creams and it’s fun to people watch sitting from their huge front window. It’s a great way to have a break from shopping in Khan Market. Delhi has some fantastic ice cream places, and ones that will even deliver to your hotel or guest house!
- Hours and cost: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am, daily; aprox INR 200
- Nearest metro station: Khan Market (Violet line)
11. Window shop in Shahpur Jat
This little urban village in South Delhi has become a hub for eclectic fashion designers, boutiques and cafes. It’s a great place to shop for Indian wedding clothing and has become a go-to place for brides who want something traditional but a little different. There’s also some fantastic street art in Shahpur Jat.
While walking through the village keep an eye out for the remaining ancient city wall of Siri and the ruins of Tohfe Wala Gumbad. Shahpur Jat is located in what was the second medieval city of Delhi, Siri, built in the 1300s.
- Hours and cost: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, daily; free
- Nearest metro station: Hauz Khas (Yellow or Magenta line)
12. Walking tour of Old Delhi
Explore the historic lanes and markets of Old Delhi on a walking tour. This part of Delhi was built in the 1600s and is full of stories and historic buildings. Learn about its fascinating history and sample the famous Old Delhi street food with Delhi Heritage Walks or India City Walks. Both companies offer excellent heritage walking tours of the area and will keep you entranced with facts about this most historic part of the city. If you’re more of an indepedent traveler, consider this free DIY heritage walk of Old Delhi.
- Hours and cost: 8:00 am – 10:00 pm (hours vary), daily; starts at INR 1000
- Nearest metro station: Chandni Chowk (Yellow line)
13. Take a tuck tuck ride through Lutyens’ Delhi
Lutyens’ Delhi is the part of New Delhi designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for the British Raj between 1912 and 1930. It’s a the most picturesque part of Delhi, full of wide boulevards with huge leafy trees, lovely white bungalows, India’s parliament buildings, roundabouts, parks and fountains.
Grab an auto rickshaw at Lodhi Garden and ask him to drive you to India Gate, past Rashtrapati Bhavan and over to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Riding in an open auto rickshaw if a really fun way to see this part of Delhi. Negotiate a price first (about INR 180 would be fair, though you may be quoted much higher).
- Hours and cost: 24/7 but mornings are best for this, daily; aprox INR 180
- Nearest metro station: Jorbagh (Yellow line)
14. Organic Farmers Market at Sunder Nursery
Every Sunday Earth Collective hosts a farmers market in Sunder Nursery, a beautiful heritage park. You’ll find everything from fresh produce, jams and preserves, terracotta, solar products, vintage and artisan clothing, personal and household items. All products are organic and natural. The park itself was built on the site of a 16th century Mughal garden and has beautiful historic tombs and halls from that era.
- Hours and cost: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, Sunday; INR 200 foreigners, children under 5 free
- Nearest metro station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (aka JLN Stadium) (Violet line)
15. Have lunch at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan
This is one of the most fun places in Delhi to eat. It’s a state-run canteen, extremely popular with locals for its delicious but inexpensive food. Servers walk up and down the aisles between tables filling and re-filling thali trays (a thali is an assortment of dal, vegetable dishes, Indian breads and a sweet) as many times as customers want. The canteen is simple, but the food is delicious and fresh.
I usually go for lunch but they serve breakfast at 8:00 am – 10:00 am and dinner at 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm.
- Hours and cost: 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm, daily; INR 180 (for the vegetarian thali tray)
- Nearest metro station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (aka JLN Stadium) (Violet line)
16. Have langar at a gurudwara
Langar is the free vegetarian meal served at a gurudwara (a Sikh temple). Sharing langar in the Sikh community is a wonderful experience, and it’s fun to sit on the floor in rows eating while volunteers walk up and down dishing out rice, dal, vegetables and chapatis from big tubs.
Before heading to the langar hall, it is respectful to visit the prayer hall. Everyone of all faiths is welcome but shoes must be removed and women must cover their heads. While there, ask a volunteer to let you see the kitchen where food is prepared in massive vats. Langar is served in all gurudwaras, but the best ones in Delhi are Gurudwara Bangla Sahib and Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib.
- Hours and cost: 9:00 am – 10:00 pm (hours vary depending on the gurudwara), daily; free
17. Have morning chai from a chai wala
In the mornings one of my favourite things to do is have a steaming cup of chai on the street from a local chai wala. It’s a very Delhi experience. Chai is sweet Indian milk tea, and everyone has their own recipe and way of making it. The chai walas (tea sellers) are practically on every street in the morning – you’ll know them by the big steaming pot and stacks of cups. Chai is safe to drink – it is boiled, but I recommend you get it in a paper cup (instead of clay).
- Hours and cost: 8:00 pm – 5:00 pm (hours vary), daily; INR 10
18. Rock Climbing at Boulder Box
Delhi’s premiere climbing facility is one of the most fun places in Delhi to get active. Boulder Box has walls to suit all abilities, including a ‘campus’ wall so beginners can learn the basics. The site has a cafe, exercise room, showers, and you can rent climbing shoes and socks. Yoga and aerial arts skills classes are also available. Check the Boulder Box website for all their programs.
- Hours and cost: 9:00 am – 9:30 pm, Wednesday to Monday; INR 500 – 700 adult, 300 children
- Nearest metro station: Vasant Vihar (Magenta line)
19. Ice skating at ISKATE
Ice skating is not something I planned to do in Delhi, but it turns out skating and hockey are popular here. The rink at ISKATE is the largest indoor skating rink in India and the best ice in Delhi. Public skating starts on the hour for 45 minute sessions. Skates are included in the entrance fee (not the best skates, but okay for an hour) but bring long socks.
ISKATE is located in Ambience Mall, Gurugram which has a large movie theatre and many eating options – you can easily make a full day of your visit there.
- Hours and cost: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm, daily; INR 700 (Monday to Friday) INR 800 (Saturday and Sunday)
- Nearest metro station: Moulsari Avenue (Rapid Metro Gurgaon line)
20. Bowling at SMAAASH
SMAAASH has modern and gorgeous bowling alleys in its virtual gaming and sports hubs. This is the most fun place in Delhi to bowl. Try the twilight bowling alley with ultra violet lighting for something really different. There are two locations that are known for the bowling, DLF Mall in Noida and Rajouri Garden in West Delhi. Both of these locations offer other real and virtual activities and have cafes.
- Hours and cost: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm, daily; INR 399 (Monday to Thursday) INR 499 (Friday to Sunday)
- Nearest metro station: Rajouri Garden (Blue line) – Rajouri Garden location; Sector 18 (Blue line) – DLF Mall of Noida location
21. See a Bollywood movie
India loves the movies, and seeing a Bollywood movie with a largely Indian audience is a fun experience. Indian moviegoers can get very involved in the story, and it’s common for there to be whistles, applause and other exclamations of appreciation during a screening.
Delhi has hundreds of modern movie theatres with AC and plenty of food options. The multiplexes always have the latest American block busters as well as domestic movies. To check movie schedules and purchase tickets I use these two sites: PVR Cinemas and Book My Show.
- Hours and cost: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm (hours vary, check local listings), INR 300 – 1100 (prices vary between theatres, date and time of movie)
22. Shop at Delhi’s famous street markets
Delhi is famous for its street markets. You can buy everything and anything at the local markets. Many specialize in certain things – Janpath Market is famous for its Gujarati section, Sarojini Nagar Market is a thrift clothing hub, Nehru Place Market is known for electronics and fabrics. If you’re a bargain hunter, and can master some basic bargaining skills, you will enjoy the Delhi markets and get some great deals.
For a full list of the best bargain markets in Delhi read my guide to the best and cheapest markets in Delhi.
- Hours and cost: hours vary by market and shop – most markets are closed either Sunday or Monday, check in advance
23. Take an Indian cooking class
Indian cuisine is one of the most complex and popular cuisines in the world. The food of India is heavily influenced by spices, fresh produce and history. In northern India, where Delhi is located, there’s a lot of Mughal influence in the cuisine, especially in areas like Old Delhi. A cooking class in Delhi is a great way to experience the food, learn about local ingredients and how history has influenced cooking habits.
I recommend Jyoti of Gourmet Desire. Gourmet Desire is centrally located in Delhi and offers a variety of different classes for adults and children.
- Hours and cost: classes are 3 hours in duration and prices vary – contact cooking schools for more information
- Nearest metro station: Panchsheel Park (Magenta line)
24. Attend a live music performance at Stein Auditorium
If you enjoy the live arts, one of the most fun places in Delhi is Stein Auditorium. It’s located in India Habitat Hub, which is semi-private cultural centre in South Delhi. Stein Auditorium often has live theatre and music performances. Check the India Habitat Hub calendar for a list of current performances.
- Hours and cost: most performances are in the evening, prices vary
- Nearest metro station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (aka JLN Stadium) (Violet line)
25. Dilli Haat INA
Dilli Haat is one of the most fun places in Delhi for shopping. It’s a great pedestrian only market that sells Indian handicrafts and cultural items from all over the country. Artisans and craftsmen change every two weeks and the variety of crafts, arts and textiles is excellent. If you’re hungry while there, there’s a great food court with foods from many regions of India.
There are 3 Dilli Haat markets in Delhi. Make sure you go to the INA location. It is the largest and nicest by far. There is also a Delhi Haat INA store in Saket – do not go there!
- Hours and Cost: 10:30 am – 10:00 pm, daily; INR 100
- Nearest metro station: Dilli Haat INA (Yellow and Pink line)
26. National Rail Museum
Delhi’s National Rail Museum is a fun place for families and rail enthusiasts. The grounds resemble a railway yard with an extensive collection of locomotives and historic carriages. Visitors can walk through the carriages and climb aboard the locomotives. There’s also a great exhibit on the development of India Railways, which today is the second largest employer in India after the Indian Armed Forces.
- Hours and Cost: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday to Sunday; INR 50 adults, 10 children (optional rides on trains are extra, and prices are double on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays)
- Nearest Metro Station: Sir M Vishweshwaraiah Moti Bagh (Pink line)
27. Lodhi Art District
Lodhi Art District is India’s first open air art district and one of the most fun places in Delhi. Since 2015 contemporary artists from India and around the world have been invited to create art in this unique space. The art district is located in a residential colony of low rise, government-built apartment buildings with huge open arches in the exterior walls – making them ideal for huge murals.
Strolling through the leafy roads to discover murals and stopping at one of the excellent cafes is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon in Delhi. For a map and details on all the murals, use this map created by the company in charge of the project: St+Art India’s location guide.
- Hours and cost: 24/7 but go during the day; free
- Nearest metro station: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (aka JLN Stadium) (Violet line)
28. Take a haunted Delhi tour
Delhi is a very old city with a fascinating and sometimes bloody history. The city has many places that are widely believed to be haunted. What better way to explore these sites and learn the stories behind them than a haunted Delhi tour? Delhi Tourism offers several heritage walking tours of haunted spaces. Check the Delhi Tourism website for the list and to book a tour.
- Hours and cost: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday; INR 800 (children under 15 not permitted)
29. Eat Tibetan street food in Majnu ka Tilla
One of the many fun places in Delhi is Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi’s Little Tibet. Sample Tibetan street food while you are there. In the courtyard outside the two Buddhist temples there are a couple of stands that make laphing, the delicious vegetarian snack, and enjoy steamed momos from one of the momo stalls in the area.
The neighbourhood is home to 3,500 second generation Tibetan exiles and it’s full of Tibetan restaurants, cafes and shops. The market has some great budget shopping and the lanes are strung with Tibetan prayer flags.
- Hours and cost: 24/7 but shops are open 11:00 am – 9:00 pm, daily; free
- Nearest metro station: Vidhan Sabha (Yellow line)
30. Red Fort Sound and Light Show
The sound and light show Jai Hind is one of the most fun things to do in Delhi. It’s a dynamic show with live performers, puppets, state of the art sound and visual effects. The show plays out in front of Delhi’s most famous historic site, the Red Fort. The show takes place at 3 historic locations within the Red Fort and guests walk from one location to the next.
Narrated by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, the show is a roundup of recent Indian history highlighting the grandeur of the Mughal empire, the period of the British Raj, India’s independence movement and the role of the Indian Army.
Tickets can be purchased online through Book My Show. A separate ticket is required to enter the Red Fort, but your Jai Hind ticket gives you access after 6:00 pm.
- Hours and cost: 8:45 pm (English) Tuesday to Friday, INR 500 to 1500 depending on seat (arrive 30 minutes before show time)
- Nearest metro station: Lal Quila (Violet line)
31. Akshardham Temple exhibitions and water show
This stunning Hindu temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. Although the temple is very beautiful and I highly recommend seeing it, the unusual ‘exhibitions’ and the nightly water show are a lot of fun. The exhibitions include a series of 3D dioramas and immersive projections, a giant screen movie on the life of Neelkanth Varni (the original Swaminarayan), and a 12 minute cultural boat ride. There’s also a playground and large food hall, making Akshardham Temple the most family friendly temple in Delhi.
Every evening there is water show which depicts a story from the Kena Upanishad (Hindu holy text), using coloured lasers, under water flames, live actors, music and video projections.
Akshardham Temple has a strict dress code – shoulders, chest and upper arms must be covered. Bottoms must be below the knee. Sarongs are available to borrow if needed for a small refundable deposit.
- Hours and cost: (temple and exhibitions) 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Tuesday to Sunday; exhibitions INR 250 adults 150, children 4 to 11 (entrance to the temple itself is free)
- Hours and cost: (water show) 7:00 pm Tuesday to Sunday, INR 90 adults, 40 children 4 to 11 (must be there 30 minutes before show time)
- Nearest metro station: Akshardham (Blue line)
32. Bharat Dharshan Park
View over 21 replicas of India’s most famous heritage buildings in this ingenious park. The replicas were built entirely with scrap metal, using everything from old fans to nuts and bolts. It’s a great way to see the monuments you might not be able to visit in person, like the Taj Mahal of Agra, Char Minar of Hyderabad, Gateway of India of Mumbai or Victoria Memorial of Kolkata. At dusk the monuments are beautifully lit up.
The park is set on 8.5 acres and has plenty of shaded seating, toilet facilities and vending machines with snacks.
- Hours and cost: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday to Sunday, INR 100 – 150 adult, 50 – 75 children, children under 3 free
- Nearest metro station: Punjabi Bagh West (Pink line)
33. Worlds of Wonder Amusement & Water Park
If you keep your expectations in check (don’t expect Disney level rides and facilities) there’s plenty of fun to be had at this amusement and water park. The park has lots of rides, a games area and water park with wave pool and water slides. Keep in mind tap water in India is not drinkable – be careful not to swallow any water in the pool or water slides.
- Hours and cost: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, daily; INR 1399 adults, 999 children 90-129 cm tall
- Nearest metro station: Botanical Garden (Blue or Magenta line)
34. Swimming at Radisson Blu Hotel Paschim Vihar
This hotel allows visitors to purchase a day pass for the roof top pool. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, especially if the weather is hot. Relax on a lounger and order drinks and food from the poolside bar while enjoying the panoramic views of Delhi. A pool is one of the fun places to visit in Delhi, and there are many public pool options but sanitation may not be up to western standards. The pool at the Radisson Blu Hotel Paschim Vihar is a safer choice.
Another great option is the swimming pool at the Sheraton New Delhi. Visitors can get a pool day pass for INR 1500. The Sheraton pool doesn’t have the rooftop views, but it has a central, convenient location.
- Hours and Cost: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm, daily; INR 1500
- Nearest metro station: Peeragarhi (Green line)
35. Celebrate one of Delhi’s religious festivals
India is a very religious country and there are several major festivals celebrated in Delhi. Religious festivals are celebrated by everyone and are vibrant, colourful affairs that can bring out large crowds. Some of the major festivals in Delhi are Durga Puja, Diwali, Holi, Eid-ul-Fitr and Dusserha. Festivals can be multi-day events that include religious parades, special foods and temple visits.
Keep in mind religious holidays are based on the lunar calendar so dates change every year.
36. Dance the night away at a late night dance club
Delhi has a vibrant night life that doesn’t stop until the sun comes up. If you love dancing, the clubs are some of the most fun places in Delhi. There are a number of late night dance clubs open until 5 or 6:00 am, like WHITE, Casa Danza, Toy Room, Club BW, Privee and SoHo. Many of these don’t get crowded until late, after midnight. Keep in mind most alcohol is imported and drinks can be expensive, but domestic beer like Kingfisher and Bira 91 are cheaper. Clubs usually have a ladies night with free or discounted drinks for women, check ahead.
FB or Instagram is the best way to get updated information on days and hours open.
37. Champa Gali
Champa Gali is a small area in South Delhi’s urban village of Saidulajab that has become one of the top hang out places in the city. The quaint lanes have become a quiet interlude in busy Delhi and a favourite meeting place for friends who enjoy the rural, laid back vibe. There are shops, cafes, design studios and street art. Wander around and stop for a drink or meal at Jugmug Thela, Nerdy Indian Cafe, The Green View or Dream Catchers Cafe.
- Hours and cost: 9:00 am – 11:00 pm (hours vary), daily; free
- Nearest metro station: Saket (Yellow line)
38. Daryaganj Sunday Book Market
The legendary Sunday book market in Old Delhi is a favourite for book lovers and students. It’s a great place to get amazing deals on books if you don’t mind looking through the stacks that are piled high on stands or spread out on the ground. Books are even sold by the kilo. It’s definitely one of the fun places in Delhi for readers. Make sure you go to the new location in Mahila Haat and bring your own bag (not all vendors have them).
- Hours and cost: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm (summer) & 10:30 am – 5:00 pm (winter), Sunday only; free
- Nearest metro station: Delhi Gate (Violet line)
39. Khari Baoli
This is the famous Old Delhi spice market, Asia’s largest wholesale spice bazaar. It features on just about every Old Delhi tour itinerary and exploring it will be an adventure you won’t soon forget. The market is located at the far end of Chandni Chowk, near Fatehpuri Masjid. Vendors are set up on the main street, but some are tucked away in the back lanes, and that’s where you will get the best deals. Shop for fresh spices, dried fruits, nuts and tea here. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs and gifts for food lovers.
- Hours and cost: 11:30 am – 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday; free
- Nearest Metro Station: Chandni Chowk (Yellow line)
40. Nehru Planetarium
Delhi’s planetarium is a fun place to watch a 2D or 3D space show. The planetarium was the initiative of India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru and is located at Teen Murti Bhavan, where he lived as prime minister. It’s on the same grounds as Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya (Prime Ministers Museum) and you could easily do both together. There are no food outlets in the planetarium so bring your own snacks and drinks.
Tickets can be purchased online through Book My Show.
- Hours and cost: 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (2D) & 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm (3D) Tuesday to Sunday; INR 100 adult, 70 child (2D) 200 adult, 150 child (3D)
- Nearest metro station: Lok Kalyan Marg (Yellow line)
41. Take a Delhi Darshan Same Day Tour
This is a great whistle stop tour if you have limited time in Delhi and want to see the highlights. It covers major sites like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Connaught Place, Raj Ghat, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and Red Fort. Tours are conducted in Hindi and English. You have to pay for your admission to sites and food, and the driver and guide will expect a tip, but the tour itself is very cheap. There are various pick-up and drop-off point in central Delhi. Book tickets through Bharat Incredible Tourism.
- Hours and cost: 9:20 am – 5:30 pm INR 299
How to Get to the Fun Places in Delhi
The best way to get to the fun places in Delhi is by metro. Delhi has an excellent system, one of the best in the world, and it’s very easy to use. The metro system goes all over the city – it’s cheap, clean, modern and has AC. See my guide on how to use the Delhi metro.
For shorter distances, auto rickshaws are a great option. They are widely used in Delhi and can be found everywhere. Make sure to negotiate the price before you hop in. Generally, a short ride of 1-2 km is about INR 60.
At night it’s best to use a ride share app like Uber or Ola, both are used in Delhi.
The Wrap-up on 41 Fun Places to Visit in Delhi Right Now
As you can see there are many fun places to visit in Delhi. After all, it’s the city that never sleeps! To make the best of your time, choose the places that appeal to you the most and see what else is nearby. You’ll just have to visit again to see the rest!
Want to know more? Let these articles guide you!
- Delhi Itineraries: How to Spend 5 Epic Days in Delhi
- The Best Museums and Galleries in Delhi
- 21 Famous and Unique Temples in Delhi
- 25 Best and Cheapest Markets in Delhi and What to Buy
- Where to Stay in Delhi – Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget
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