Visit Delhi: Top Attractions, 3 & 5 Day Itineraries, Restaurants & Tips
2026-03-01 · Global Flight Map Team
Planning a trip to Delhi, India? This is a one-stop guide — top attractions, 3- and 5-day itineraries, restaurants, neighbourhoods, history, safety, Google Maps links, and YouTube videos — plus live flights into DEL on Global Flight Map. You should not need another tab for the basics.
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Quick facts & history
- Delhi has been capital for successive empires — Mughal monuments (Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid) define Old Delhi.
- New Delhi’s British-era ceremonial axis (Rajpath/Kartavya Path, India Gate) is a different city geometry.
- It is intense: traffic, history, food, and politics all at high volume.
- Gateway to Agra (Taj Mahal) and Jaipur on the Golden Triangle.
Top attractions & must-sees
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- Red Fort — open in Google Maps
- Qutub Minar — open in Google Maps
- India Gate — open in Google Maps
- Humayun's Tomb — open in Google Maps
More attractions & experiences
- Chandni Chowk — open in Google Maps
- Lotus Temple — open in Google Maps
- National Museum — open in Google Maps
Best neighbourhoods & areas
- Old Delhi — Bazaars, Jama Masjid, street food chaos (glorious).
- Central New Delhi — India Gate, government architecture, museums.
- Humayun's / Nizamuddin — Tombs and Sufi heritage.
- South Delhi (Hauz Khas/SDA)%2C%20Delhi%2C%20India) — Cafés, markets, nightlife.
- Connaught Place — Colonial circle shopping and transit hub.
Top restaurants & where to eat
Named restaurants and food searches open in Google Maps (ratings and hours are live on Google).
- Karim's — open in Google Maps
- Indian Accent — open in Google Maps
- Bukhara — open in Google Maps
- Paranthe Wali Gali — open in Google Maps
- Saravana Bhavan — open in Google Maps
- Dum Pukht — open in Google Maps
- Natraj Dahi Bhalle Wala — open in Google Maps
- Café Lota — open in Google Maps
Signature foods to try
- Street chaat
- Butter chicken
- Paratha
- Masala chai
Cafés worth a stop
- Blue Tokai — open in Google Maps
- Roastery Coffee House — open in Google Maps
- Café Lota — open in Google Maps
What to do in 3 days
- Day 1: Jama Masjid + Chandni Chowk food walk with a reputable guide if first time, Red Fort exterior/interior.
- Day 2: Humayun’s Tomb + India Gate evening.
- Day 3: Qutub Minar + South Delhi cafés.
What to do in 5 days
- Day 1: Old Delhi immersion.
- Day 2: New Delhi ceremonial and museums (National Museum).
- Day 3: Garden tombs and Lodi.
- Day 4: Day trip to Agra for Taj Mahal.
- Day 5: Markets (Khan Market/Dilli Haat) and residual sites.
Watch out / practical tips
- Use Uber/Ola; agree meters or apps only.
- Stomach caution: bottled water, busy cooked-food stalls.
- Dress modestly at religious sites; remove shoes when required.
- Air quality can be poor Nov–Feb — check AQI.
Extra local tips
- Airport metro/cab
- Air quality seasons
- Heritage tickets
Google Maps: hotels, food & things to do
One-tap searches centred on Delhi / DEL:
- Restaurants near city centre — Google Maps
- Hotels & places to stay — Google Maps
- Cafés & coffee — Google Maps
- Top attractions — Google Maps
- Things to do — Google Maps
- Museums — Google Maps
- Directions to DEL — Google Maps
YouTube: watch before you fly
Hand-picked search links for highly rated travel videos (opens YouTube):
- Delhi travel guide (overview) — Full city walkthroughs and first-timer orientation videos.
- Top attractions in Delhi — Must-see landmarks and photo spots.
- 3 days in Delhi — Ready-made short itineraries from creators on the ground.
- 5 days in Delhi — Longer itineraries including neighbourhoods and day trips.
- Best restaurants in Delhi — Food tours, local favourites, and where to eat.
- Where to stay in Delhi — Hotel and neighbourhood advice for first visits.
- Delhi walking tour — Virtual walks so you recognise streets before you land.
- Delhi history explained — Documentaries and explainers on the city’s story.
Plan the flights first
- Search from your home airport to DEL on the route map.
- Compare direct vs 1-stop options, loyalty XP/miles, and CO₂ estimates.
- Explore every outbound city from DEL if you are multi-city hopping.
- When you land, use the Maps and YouTube links above — no extra Googling required for the core plan.
*Editorial suggestions only — always verify opening hours, tickets, visas, and local guidance before you go. Google Maps and YouTube show live third-party data.*