Top 10 Experiences in Delhi

Qutub Minar holds the title of the world’s tallest brick minaret, a 73‑metre tower completed in 1193 that remains a marvel of medieval engineering. Its five distinct stories, each marked by a balcony, rise above the Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which also houses the famous rust‑free iron pillar—standing 7.2 metres tall and weighing over 6 tonnes after 1,600 years. At 73 metres, it is nearly 30 metres taller than any structure within the Red Fort complex, underscoring the ambitious vertical reach of Delhi’s earliest Islamic rulers.

India's largest mosque, commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1650, can accommodate 25,000 worshippers in its vast courtyard and offers sweeping rooftop views over Old Delhi.

India Gate is a 42-metre war memorial arch designed by Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, built to commemorate the roughly 70,000 Indian soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the First World War and the Third Anglo-Afghan War, with their names inscribed on its walls. It sits at the ceremonial heart of Lutyens' New Delhi, at the end of the Rajpath boulevard, surrounded by lawns where families gather at dusk for ice cream and impromptu cricket matches.

The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í House of Worship designed by architect Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986, its 27 free-standing marble-clad petals arranged in clusters of three to form a nine-sided structure resembling an unfolding lotus flower. Like all Bahá'í houses of worship, it has no clergy, sermons or ritual — visitors of every faith are invited into the central marble hall to sit in silent prayer or meditation. Nine surrounding pools reflect the building and help cool the interior naturally.

Lodi Garden spreads across roughly 90 acres in the heart of New Delhi, landscaped around a cluster of 15th- and 16th-century tombs and mosques from the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties, including Sheesh Gumbad, Bara Gumbad and the tomb of Sikandar Lodi. Redesigned as a public park in the 20th century, it draws joggers, picnickers and yoga groups year-round, making it as much a living neighbourhood park as a heritage site. Its wide lawns and old-growth trees offer one of Delhi's quietest green escapes from the city's traffic and noise.

Akshardham Temple is Delhi's most visited cultural landmark, drawing 2 million annual visitors. Immersive experiences like a boat ride tracing 10,000 years of Indian innovation and an evening water show with 30 jets and laser projections offer a sensory journey unmatched by any other temple in the capital.

The adjacent deer park spans 5 acres, offering a unexpected green escape. With an average footfall of 200,000 visitors annually, its eclectic mix of vintage shops and sidewalk cafes delivers a more laid-back experience than the area’s other historic sites—perfect for afternoon exploration.