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Why Old Delhi?

Heritage & History Experience the rustic past of this ancient city. Offers a fantastic perspective to the history and the journey the city took since its inception in CE 1639.
Architecture Two of the major architectural attractions are in Old Delhi - the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India.
Bazaars From Meena Bazar to Chandni Chowk to Kinnari Market to Dariba Kalan...you will never run out of the traditional Bazaars in Old Delhi.

Major attractions in Old Delhi

The top 5 never to miss attractions:
Lal Quila Literally meaning the Red Fort is the most extravagant structure ever built in Delhi. For its majesty, Red Fort is many notches above the relatively recent Lutyens Delhi. For over 200 year since 1648, the fort served as the residence for the Mughal rulers. During the 1857 Indian Rebellion, the British took over the fort and converted into a garrison. This fort was the home to the famed Peacock throne (taken to persia) and the Kohinoor diamond (now with British royals). Through 3/4 of the palatial structures were demolished during the British occupation of the fort, it still has magnificent structures left unharmed.

Keep at least 3 hours for a decent tour. Take the Violet metro Line and get down at Lal Quila station, located right in front of the fort.

Raj Ghat This expansive land on the banks of Yamuna River is the final resting place for many tall leaders of modern India. The most notable is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. A very simple black marble memorial stone marks the place he was cremated in 1948. Along the banks of the river are Shanti Vana, Shakti Sthal and Vi Bhumi, the memorials of three generation of leaders from Nehru to Indira Gandhi to Rajiv Gandhi.

The memorial park is open to sunrise to sunset every day. Take the Violet line metro & get down at Delhi Gate. Raj Ghat is a 15min walk (1km) from the metro station.

Jama Masjid Built in 1656, this is the grandest and arguably, the most beautiful mosque in India. A must visit place in Delhi. This sprawling mosque with its onion shaped dome and the minarets are among the high watermark of Mughal architecture in India. Climb up the south mineratt ( for a small additional fee) to get the best experience of the views.

Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir Built in 1656, this is the oldest and one among the important Jain temples in the city. The Orchard domed temple is difficulty to miss, as you come out of the Lal Quila metro station. Right behind the temples, in the same compound is the 'Birds Hospital', a charity veterinary hospital to take care of injured birds.

Chandni Chowk This erstwhile highstreet of mediaeval period Delhi, is a bustling bazaar street today. The street is approximately 1.5km long from Radfort to the Fatehpuri Masjid. Many narrow bazaar lanes starts on either side of Chandni Chowk Road as you walk from Red Fort towards the Fatehpuri Masjid. It's part of the experience to get lost in the labyrinth and find your way back to the main street!

And more....add these into your Old Delhi itinerary based on your interest and time available for the itinerary.

Paranthe Wali Gali The street is named after a local delicacy , flatbread stuffed with spiced vegetables. The street is popular among local communities for festive fabrics like fineary embroidered wedding saree. Entrance to the gali is located in the middle of the Chandni Chowk. Also 500m (5min walk) south of Chandni Chowk metro station. Walk towards the Naughara Gali from the metro station.

Sis Ganj Gurdwara This is the most famous gurdwara ( Sikh Shrine) in Old Delhi. The shrine stands exactly at the place Guru Teg Bahadur (9th guru of Sikhism) was beheaded on the orders of the then Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. This shrine was built to commemorate the guru's martidom when the Sikhs regained control of Delhi in 1783. On Delhi metro get down at Chandni Chowk ( Yellow line) or Lal Quila ( Violet line) station. Sis Ganj Gurdwara is 5 min walk (500m) from either stations.

Shwetambar Jain Temple Called Indraprastha Tirth Jain Swetamber Temple , also known as Delhi Sumatinath Jain Swetamber Temple, this temple is dedicated after the 5th Tirthankara Sumatinatha of Jainism.

The name Indraprastha predate the relatively modern name Delhi. Its origins are said to go back to the Pandavas of Mahabharata period. The temple got his present shape of white marble at the end of the 18th century. Paintings and murals are rendered tastefully on every inch of this temple's interior.

Temple is about 1km from Chandni Chowk ( Yellow line) or Lal Quila ( Violet line) metro stations.

St. James Church The 1836 built church was one of the oldest churches in Delhi. Get get down at Kashmere Gate metro station to walk to the church.

Khari Baoli
Meena Bazaar
Zinat ul Masjid
Ajmeri Gate
Tomb of Razia Sultan
National Gandhi Museum
Ashoka Pillar
Qudsia Bagh
Mirza Ghalib Haveli
Hauz Wali Masjid
Gauri Shankar Mandir
Nicholson Cemetery
Pir Ghaib A crumbling Hunting Lodge and Observatory built in 14th century
Roshanara Garden
Kashmiri Gate
Chauburji Masjid
Feroz Shah Kotla
Fatehpuri Masjid