{"id":39273,"date":"2022-10-14T07:03:27","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T07:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/uncategorized\/24-hours-in-delhi"},"modified":"2022-10-14T10:48:24","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:48:24","slug":"24-hours-in-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the Most of 24 Hours in Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-right kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;right&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;39273&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Making the Most of 24 Hours in Delhi&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13602\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/delhi-city-map\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13602\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13602\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13602\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Delhi-city-Map-603x577.jpg\" alt=\"Delhi City Map\" width=\"603\" height=\"577\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Map showing\u00a0major tourist\u00a0attractions in Delhi<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Not many cities in the world straddle so many centuries and cultures as Delhi. The relics of lost empires, the glorious tributes to the victors, and the stories of the vanquished abound the city that is now infinitely modern. From prehistoric relics to medieval monuments of mighty kings and fortified cities of powerful kingdoms to colonial sensibilities, the city is more rewarding than what you can ever anticipate.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">So, if you have just a day to spare and wish to explore this enigma called Delhi, make the most of it by going out on a day-long tour.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13577\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/first-half-route-map\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13577\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13577\" class=\"wp-image-13577 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/First-half-route-map-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Route Map for the First Half\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Route Map for the First Half of the tour<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>7:00 AM to <\/b><b>8: 30 AM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Red Fort<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13594\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/red-fort\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13594\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13594\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13594\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Red-Fort-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Red Fort\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Red Fort \u2014 Once the Mughal bastion<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Make a grand start to the day by entering the haloed precincts of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/india\/red-fort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Red Fort<\/strong><\/a> through any of the six impressive gateways. Once the Mughal bastion, this 17th-century architecture in Central Delhi (or Old Delhi) is an epitome of splendor and prowess. From royal baths to Moti Masjid and music halls to gardens, the place is a reminiscent of the heyday of Mughals.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Jama Masjid<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13585\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/jama-masjid\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13585\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13585\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13585\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Jama-Masjid-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Jama Masjid\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Jama Masjid \u2014 the biggest mosque in India<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">A similar overwhelming experience awaits you as you proceed to visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/india\/jama-masjid-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Jama Masjid<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 the biggest mosque in the country. One of the jewels of Old Delhi, the mosque offers an amazing view of the city. This primary mosque of Emperor Shah Jahan was built with red sandstone and white marble.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>8: 30 AM to 9:30 AM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Take a stroll down the Chandni Chowk and walk into any of the popular eateries to sample authentic Indian breakfast. This neighborhood in Old Delhi is abuzz with eateries serving locals and tourists for decades.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>9: 30 AM to 12: 30 PM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Jantar Mantar<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13586\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/jantar-mantar\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13586\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13586\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13586\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Jantar-Mantar-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Jantar Mantar\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13586\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Jantar Mantar \u2014 an 18th-century observatory<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">As you head towards New Delhi district, your first stop should be this 18th-century observatory that fascinates you with large astronomical instruments and their ingenuity. They may not predict the movement of the sun, moon, and planets but they do tell you of the progress that India had made long time back.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>India Gate<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13584\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/india-gate-1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13584\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13584\" class=\"wp-image-13584 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/india-gate-1-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"India Gate\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>India Gate \u2014 an impressive war memorial<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">From Jantar Mantar, drive a few kilometers to the south before reaching the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/india\/india-gate-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>India Gate<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 an impressive war memorial built for the soldiers killed during World War I and Afghan War.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Rashtrapati Bhavan<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13593\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/rashtrapati-bhavan\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13593\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13593\" class=\"wp-image-13593 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Rashtrapati-Bhavan-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Rashtrapati Bhavan\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Rashtrapati Bhavan \u2014\u00a0A brainchild of the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">A couple of blocks away is the stately Presidential Palace \u2013 the Rashtrapati Bhavan. A brainchild of the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, this majestic piece of architecture houses the Lutyens\u2019 Gallery, Durbar Hall, Ashoka Hall, and Gift Museum. Wandering around the beautiful Mughal Garden is truly a special feeling.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Humayun&#8217;s Tomb<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13583\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/humayuns-tomb\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13583\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13583\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13583\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Humayuns-Tomb-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Humayun's Tomb\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13583\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Humayun&#8217;s Tomb \u2014 A UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">After a brief rendezvous with the colonial era buildings, it&#8217;s time to hark back to the Mughal era. Enjoy a 6-km drive through the tree-lined roads of Delhi and visit the Humayun&#8217;s Tomb. This 16th-century tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun in Southwest Delhi is believed to have introduced the concept of four-quartered garden into Mughal architecture. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has inspired several architectural innovations including the Taj Mahal.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Lodhi Garden<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13588\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/lodhi-garden\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13588\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13588\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13588\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Lodhi-Garden-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Lodhi Garden\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lodhi Garden \u2014 The first garden-tomb in India<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">After you have explored this first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent, move on to Lodhi Gardens. This 90-acre garden surrounds the monuments of 15th and 16<sup>th<\/sup> century rulers including the much talked about three-domed mosque. This is where the nature is bounteous and architecture is impressive. Lush green cover, twittering of birds, and the National Bonsai Park are the very soul of this place.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13595\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/safdarjungs-tomb\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13595\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13595\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13595\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Safdarjung\u2019s-Tomb-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb \u2014 one of the last feathers on the crown of Mughal architecture<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Your next destination should be the Safdarjung\u2019s Tomb. It&#8217;s not just another mausoleum of marble and sandstone that you encounter, but one of the last feathers on the crown of Mughal architecture. This 18th-century tomb is imposing and inspiring. The ornamental paintings on the tomb betray the decadence of the Mughal Empire.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>12: 30 PM to 2:00 PM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Lunch<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">When it&#8217;s time for a hearty lunch, either opt for the <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span lang=\"zxx\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a class=\"western\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/restaurant-review\/lodi-the-garden-restaurant\">Lodi Garden Restaurant<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span>, which is just a walk away, or head to Hauz Khas and try out places like Farzi Cafe, The Big Burrp Theory, and The Project at Park Balluchi.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13578\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/second-half-route-map\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13578\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13578\" class=\"wp-image-13578 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/second-half-route-map-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Route Map for the Second Half\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Route Map for the Second Half of the tour<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><strong>2:30 PM to 5:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Bijay Mandal<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13580\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/bijay-mandal\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13580\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13580\" class=\"wp-image-13580 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Bijay-Mandal-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Bijay Mandal\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Bijay Mandal \u2014 a 14th-century structure that now stands in ruins<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Within few minutes of enjoying contemporary cuisine in a chic cafe, the trip takes a sudden twist and you find yourself in the midst of a 14th-century &#8216;thousand-pillared&#8217; palace (as archeologists claim) that lies in shambles. As historians tell us, Bijay Mandal is the place from where Muhammad Bin Tughlaq used to take strategic and administrative calls since it was a part of one of the four cities of Delhi Sultanate.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Lal Kot<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13587\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/lal-kot\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13587\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13587\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13587\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Lal-Kot-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Lal Kot\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13587\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Lal Kot \u2014 an 11th-century fortified city<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Now, it&#8217;s time to visit the first city of Delhi. Yes, Lal Kot is an 11th-century fortified city in South Delhi that was built to halt the attacks of Mahmud Ghazni. Once you climb the earthen and stone steps of one of the oldest defense structures in Delhi, you enjoy the view of Qutub Minar from a hand-shaking distance.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/india\/qutub-minar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qutub Minar<\/a> and Iron Pillar<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13592\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/qutub-minar-and-iron-pillar\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13592\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13592\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Qutub-Minar-and-Iron-Pillar-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Qutub Minar and Iron Pillar\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Qutub Minar \u2014 The tallest brick minaret in the world<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Well, the moment you enter the Qutub Complex, this tallest brick minaret in the world catches your attention. Built on the ruins of Lal Kot, this monument is rich in symbolism as it marks the end of Hindu rule and the beginning of Muslim rule in India. India\u2019s first ever mosque, Quwwat-ul-Islam, is located at the foot of this 73-meter tall tower. The corrosion-resistant Iron Pillar in the Qutub complex is a metallurgical wonder. It bears inscriptions dating back to the 4<sup>th<\/sup> century AD.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Mehrauli Archaeological Park<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13590\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/mehrauli-archaeological-park\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13590\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13590\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Mehrauli-Archaeological-Park-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Mehrauli Archaeological Park\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13590\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Mehrauli Archaeological Park \u2014 Has over 100 historically significant monuments<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Adjacent to the Qutub complex is this archeological area. Commonly known as Jamali Kamali, this Park has more than 100 historically significant monuments including the architectural relics of Khilji dynasty, Tughlaq dynasty, Lodhi dynasty, and the Mughal Empire.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>6:00 PM to 8:30 PM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Lotus Temple<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13589\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/lotus-temple\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13589\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13589\" class=\"wp-image-13589 size-my-custom-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Lotus-Temple-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Temple\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Lotus Temple \u2014 one of the seven major Bahai temples in the world<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">As the dusk approaches, you get to see the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.allwonders.com\/destinations\/india\/lotus-temple-delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Lotus Temple<\/strong><\/a> in its full glory. This is one of the seven major Bahai temples built around the world and also an architectural marvel. This structure of pure white marble looks splendid against the backdrop of scarlet sky.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Old Fort and Light &amp; Sound Show<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13591\" style=\"width: 613px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/blog\/travel-tips\/24-hours-in-delhi\/attachment\/old-fort\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13591\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13591\" class=\"size-my-custom-thumb wp-image-13591\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/travel-blog\/Old-Fort-603x481.jpg\" alt=\"Old Fort\" width=\"603\" height=\"481\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>Old Fort \u2014 one of the oldest forts in Delhi<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">A 30-minute drive towards Pragati Maidan in Central Delhi will take you to one of the oldest forts in Delhi. This is a place where history runs deep. The fort, which had sheltered about 3,000 Japanese civilians from British-ruled Asia during the World War II, is believed to have signs of Indraprastha \u2013 the city that finds a mention in the epic Mahabharata, which dates back to 4<sup>th<\/sup> century BC.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>9:00 PM<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\"><b>Dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">Dining and wining shall happen in Connaught Place. The largest commercial hub in Delhi is the best destination in Central Delhi to hunt for restaurants. Check in at the Zizo for Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine or opt for Side Wok to sample authentic Chinese and Japanese dishes. If you are in a mood to indulge in Mughlai and Indian cuisine, come to Zaffran.<\/p>\n<p align=\"JUSTIFY\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Not many cities in the world straddle so many centuries and cultures as Delhi. 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