Delhi is known and heard for many reasons- traffic, pollution, but still Delhi holds a good place in heart of travellers with its topography, markets, overwhelming street food, parks, and heritage places. One of the favourite tourist places on the planet, you will feel a love for this place, once you will step foot on its busy lanes.
If you are visiting India for first time, of not skip Delhi as it has so much to offer and allocating 2 to 3 days will be pretty enough to get into. Here in this short and precise Delhi Travel Guide, you will find an itinerary for how to explore Delhi in 2 days, a list of best places- for hangout, sightseeing, to eat and for shopping.
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Why 2 Days for Delhi Tour?
Although 2 days are not sufficient to visit all places, but with a good itinerary and travel plan, you can explore famous sightseeing places in Delhi smoothly. Start with Old Delhi tour where you will explore historical monuments, shopping hubs and amazing food outlets and continue with Central Delhi. On 2nd day, plan New Delhi Tour to explore temples, heritage sites, and famous shopping markets.
Popular Places to Visit in Delhi in 2 Days
- Red Fort
A big fort in Old Delhi attracts with its massive front look. It has a huge premises where you will find bazaars, café, museums, Live shows. There are various buildings such as Rang Mahal, Diwan-e-Aam, Rani Mahal that tells the lifestyle of rulers of Mughal era. There is exquisite display of before and after freedom stories on wall, Rulers history and facts.
Entry Fee: Rs 50 for Indians
Time Required to Explore: 3-4 Hours
Location: Chandni Chowk
- Qutab Minar
An UNESCO World Heritage site that is worth visit for its towering height. You can explore inside view of Minar which is designed as per ancient Mughal architecture.
Entry Fee: Rs 30 for Indians
Time Required to Explore: 2-3 Hours
Location: Mehrauli nearby Saket metro Station
- Humayun’s Tomb
An architectural wonder brimming in Sunrise and Sunset is best for a day outing trip. There are gardens with flowing water, walkaways. Take a guided tour of the monument, visit Mausoleum, enjoy picnic in gardens, attend light and sound show. To explore this heritage site without getting tired, you must visit this place in Winter. Double Dome, Royal Burials, Taj Mahal inspired architecture, and Charbagh Garden structure leave lasting impression.
Entry Fee: Rs 30 for Indians
Time Required to Explore: 3-4 Hours
Location: Near Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station
- Jama Masjid
India’s largest Mosque looks opulent and grand with intricate design, minarets, carved walls and marble domes. Its every corner reflects splendour of ancient era. Enjoy shopping for an unforgettable experience nearby mosque where you can but traditional handicrafts, local spices and unique souvenirs.
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
Time Required to Explore: 3-4 Hours
Location: Old Delhi, near Red Fort
- India Gate
A picture-perfect place to hang out and see the victorious pillar of India. Amar Jawan Joti, Subash Chandra Bose Statue and sprawling lawns at kartavya Path is worth to enjoy evening.
Time Required to Explore: 1-2 Hours
Pro Tip: Do not miss to taste Street foods in Delhi
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
Visit this administrative building to see the political history of India- collection of books of former and present President with a beautiful garden inside. Names as Amrit Udyan, garden hosts many plants and flowers.
Time Required to Explore: 1-2 Hours
- Akshardham Temple
An enormous complex with a big temple at centre, gardens and statues all around. Impressive architecture is shown in intricate carvings showing elephants and deities. Most amazing is its light and fountain show- that takes place just after sunset- 7:00 PM in summer and 6:30 PM in winter. This 15 minutes show steals your heart and makes you awe-inspiring.
Time Required to Explore: 3-4 Hours
- Lodhi Garden
A lovely garden to explore by evening and watching sunset views. Spend a couple of hours to see historic monuments around it, kids playing cricket. Lodhi Art district is also worth to visit for its amazing artwork display.
Time Required to Explore: 2-3 Hours
- Lotus Temple
Located in a green area, you will find very little hassle here. Out of seven Bahai Temples in the world, it is only one with white marble in lotus shape. It is very soothing place with nine turquoise pools and gardens all around.
Time Required to Explore: Less Than 1 Hour
A Perfect Itinerary for Delhi Sightseeing Tour in 2 Days
Delhi welcomes everyone open heartedly. You must have stamina of walking to explore all places without getting tired. Find a suitable plan for sightseeing tour of Delhi in 2 days.
Day 1: Start with Red Fort (that opens at 9:30 AM), explore its all corners which will take 3-4 hours at least. After this, visit Chandni Chowk and enjoy shopping, taste street food. Afterwards, visit Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Rashtrapati Bhawan and India Gate in the evening. If you are located near Red Fort, take some time to see Light and Sound Show in evening.
Day 2: Start Your day with visit to Lotus Temple and Qutab Minar. Visit Lodhi Garden, nearby Safdarjung Tomb and then head to Akshardham temple.
If you are a shopping junkie and love to buy and collect unique things, must go for shopping in Delhi. Spoilt with choices of markets where you can find traditional dresses to Indian spices, handicrafts, fabrics, electronics and so many things make it perfect place to get amazing shopping experience. Find here list of top markets in Delhi that are treasure trove of fancy to useful items.
5 Famous Markets for Shopping in Delhi
1. Lajpat Nagar- Located in heart of Delhi, it is a fancy market for designer Punjabi suits, fancy jewelleries, cosmetics, handlooms. You can spend here 3-4 hours easily with enjoying wonderful shopping and munching food items at famous cafes.
Opening Days: Everyday except Monday
2. Sarojini Nagar- Find designer clothes at cheaper rate- specially for women. You will find a new collection of fashionable modern jewelleries, shoes, clothes every week at shops or stalls. Do not miss the Kulcha, Mango lassi, and pakora near the market.
Opening Days: Everyday except Monday
3. Khan Market- Very near to India Gate, this market is best to do shopping for books, branded and stitched clothes, cosmetic items and ayurvedic food.
Opening Days: Everyday except Sunday
4. Karol Bagh- Fancy watches, bags, clutches, matching jewellery, clothes, travel bags or bangles- Name an item which is not present here. Costly in comparison to similar markets, but you can explore here a variety of options for various goods.
Opening Days: Everyday Except Monday
5. Chandni Chowk
An old market that exists form more than 100 of years is still nerves of Delhi shopping. The vibrant market is divided into bazaars with different areas of specialization. Find Asia’s largest spice market in Khari Baoli, Bridal lehenga and sarees in Nai Sarak, Dariba Kalan, Kinari Bazaar, Katra Neel are some of the alleys for various items.
Opening Hours: 10 AM- 8 PM (Every day except Sunday)
How to Get around Delhi?
For a most inexpensive way, Delhi Metro is best to explore all places, but if you are very much new about Metro routes and have limited time, renting a private cab or tourist vehicle is suggested. If you are travelling solo, take an app-based cab service or car on rent with driver. For group tours or a family trip, Tempo Traveller on rent in Delhi is most convenient. These are compact, affordable, and luxury way to travel. It is a complete AC vehicle and offer flexibility to choose stops according to your itinerary. You can hire it in advance from a reputed tempo traveller rental company and get facilities of Pick up at Airport/Railway Station, Flexible timing to start sightseeing, extended trip hours. You can make a choice of tempo traveller as per seating and amenities required. Urbania on rent in Delhi is trending and most luxurious way for travelling with family or friends.
