New Delhi: Red Fort Lotus, ancient and modern fusion.

New Delhi Attractions Travel Guide 🌈
Best Travel Time 🗓️

November to March: The climate is more suitable, avoiding summer heat and rainy season humidity.

Must-See Attractions 🌟

National Museum of India 🏛️

Location: King's Road
Highlights: Collection of over 200,000 precious historical artifacts from the 3rd century BC to the present, including over 200 original Dunhuang murals from China.
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Tickets: Free entry, but arrange your visit time well.

India Gate 🚩

Location: Central New Delhi
Highlights: Commemorates Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, the dividing line between New and Old Delhi, with a magnificent architectural style.
Opening Hours: Open all day, all year round
Tickets: Free entry.

Red Fort 🏰

Location: New Delhi Historical Area
Highlights: The main palace of the Mughal Dynasty, with several attractive museums, built of red sandstone, with a unique architectural style.
Tickets: 600 Rupees/person

Akshardham Temple 🕍

Highlights: The largest Hindu temple in India and even the world, a perfect fusion of modern technology and ancient art.
Notes: No backpacks, mobile phones or other personal belongings allowed, must be deposited; free tickets.

Lotus Temple 🌸

Highlights: A place of prayer for the Baha'i faith, with only 7 in the world, the Lotus Temple in New Delhi is one of them, shaped like a blooming lotus.
Tickets: Free, free Chinese introduction available at the service desk.

Humayun's Tomb ⚰️

Highlights: The tomb of the Mughal emperor during the Mughal Empire, a World Heritage Site, with beautiful color scheme and design.
Tickets: 550 Rupees/person

Lodi Gardens 🌳

Highlights: A garden with historical buildings, beautiful environment, suitable for walking and relaxing.

Jama Masjid 🕋

Highlights: One of the three largest mosques in the world, the largest mosque in India, with a strong medieval style.

Presidential Palace and Parliament House 🏛️

Highlights: A symbol of India's political power, visitors can visit at specific times to experience the pulse of India's political life.

Gandhi's Tomb 🕍

Highlights: The resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of India, a symbol of India's struggle for national independence.

Food Recommendations 🍴

Chole Bhature 🌶️

Features: A classic North Indian dish, consisting of spicy chickpeas and fried bread.
Recommended Restaurant: Sitaram Diwan Chand in Paharganj.

Gorgapar/Pani Puri 🥟

Features: Crispy hollow pastry filled with fragrant tamarind water, mashed potatoes and chickpeas.
Recommended Restaurant: Vaishno Chaat Bhandar in Kamlanagar.

Paratha 🥙

Features: A pie with a variety of fillings, from potatoes and cauliflower to lentils and ricotta cheese.
Recommended Location: Paranthe Wali Gali in Moonlight Market.

Grilled Skewers 🍖

Recommended Restaurant: Karim's Restaurant in Jamamasjid, offering mouthwatering Mughal cuisine since 1913.

Butter Chicken 🍲

Features: Delicate texture, delicious taste.
Recommended Restaurant: Moti Mahal Restaurant in Daryaganj.

Shopping Check-in 🛍️

Moonlight Market 💡

Highlights: A must-visit road leading to the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, full of cheap shops, a good place to experience local market life and buy souvenirs.

Connaught Place 🏬

Highlights: Upscale shopping area, with brand stores and boutiques, as well as several cafes and restaurants offering global cuisine.

Khan Market 🛍️

Highlights: A literary market favored by international tourists and Indian elites, with various specialty shops, cafes and restaurants.

Travel Tips 💡

Visa Application: Apply for an Indian visa in advance, prepare your passport, photos, visa application form and other relevant materials, and pay the visa fee as required.
Customs and Etiquette: Respect local religious and cultural customs, take off your shoes when entering a temple or mosque, avoid wearing revealing or inappropriate clothing, and do not point your finger at others, especially the head.
Safety and Health: Pay attention to personal property safety, especially in crowded places; pay attention to food hygiene, avoid drinking raw water and eating unclean food; prepare common medicines, such as cold medicine, stomach medicine, mosquito repellent, etc.
Traffic Guide: The main means of transportation within the city are metro, bus and taxi. The metro is more convenient and faster, but it may be crowded during peak hours; the bus routes cover a wide area, but the condition of the buses may be poor; taxis can choose regular taxis or online car-hailing.

I hope this guide will help you have a pleasant trip in New Delhi!🎉