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Delhi, Delhi — time-blocked plans from the same verified data as the full guide. If a section isn't here, it isn't in the data — nothing is padded in.

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Delhi highlights

Morning

Jama Masjid (17th-c Mughal, free entry, ₹300 camera fee) + Chandni Chowk food walk — paranthe wali gali, Karim for kebab, Daulat Ki Chaat (winter only).

Midday

Red Fort (₹35 Indian / ₹550 foreign) — Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas.

Afternoon

Humayun Tomb (₹35/550) — UNESCO, 1570 CE, Taj Mahal precursor.

Evening

India Gate + Kartavya Path walk. Chole bhature or rajma chawal at Pandara Road.

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Air quality varies — check AQI before outdoor walks. Indoor: National Museum (Rajpath) + Crafts Museum (Pragati Maidan).

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Day 1Old Delhi

Full day

Jama Masjid + Red Fort + Chandni Chowk.

Day 2Lutyens Delhi

Full day

India Gate + North-South Block + Rashtrapati Bhavan gates.

Day 3Heritage

Full day

Humayun Tomb + Qutub Minar + Safdarjung Tomb.

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Day 1Old Delhi

Full day

Mughal core.

Day 2Lutyens

Full day

British Delhi.

Day 3South Delhi heritage

Full day

Qutub + Humayun + Lodi Garden.

Day 4Museums

Full day

National Museum + Craft Museum + DLF Emporio (shopping).

Day 5Markets + food

Full day

Dilli Haat + CP + Khan Market + Hauz Khas.

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  • Dilli Haat2-3 hours
  • Chandni Chowk2-3 hours
  • Purana Qila (Old Fort)1-2 hours
  • Red Fort (Lal Qila)2-3 hours
  • Lodhi Gardens1-2 hours

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  • Bikanervala · Pitampura (ITL Twin Tower, NSP)

    rasmalai and bhujia

  • Old Famous Jalebi Wala · Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi

    desi ghee jalebi

  • Khan Chacha · Khan Market

    chicken tikka roll in roomali roti

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  • The Oberoi New Delhi · luxury_chain₹18,000–28,000/night
  • Bungalow 99 · boutique₹9,000–15,000/night
  • B Nineteen (Bnineteen) · boutique₹8,000–13,000/night

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How many days do you need in Delhi?
NakshIQ keeps day-by-day plans for 1, 3 & 5 days in Delhi. The longest plan runs: Day 1 — Old Delhi · Day 2 — Lutyens · Day 3 — South Delhi heritage · Day 4 — Museums · Day 5 — Markets + food.
Can you see Delhi in one day?
There is a one-day plan — "Delhi highlights", in 4 time blocks (Morning, Midday, Afternoon, Evening). It opens with: Jama Masjid (17th-c Mughal, free entry, ₹300 camera fee) + Chandni Chowk food walk — paranthe wali gali, Karim for kebab, Daulat Ki Chaat (winter only).
What does a 3-day Delhi itinerary cover?
Day 1 — Old Delhi; Day 2 — Lutyens Delhi; Day 3 — Heritage.
What if the weather turns in Delhi?
Air quality varies — check AQI before outdoor walks. Indoor: National Museum (Rajpath) + Crafts Museum (Pragati Maidan).