Location: New Delhi
Top Things to do in New Delhi
Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
New Delhi is all at once chaotic and calm, a complicated city where cows often wander the shanty-lined streets. The 17th century Red Fort is a mass of domes and turrets, while Chandni Chowk is an exercise in friendly haggling. Jantar Mantar features larger-than-life sundials and astronomical instruments that are still used to predict the weather. Travelers and locals flock to the India Gate, the national monument of India that honors the soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Afghan War.
Restaurants in New Delhi
1. Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By vivek0210 - Bengaluru, India
Apparently the museum was an initiative by President Pranab Mukarjee. Open to the public. The museum has a wonderful collection of gifts received by the various Presidents during their foreign visits or when visiting dignitaries visit the President. Excellent presentation, wonderful lighting and amazing collection of artifacts. Entry is free. Guide available. The museum is a hidden treasure as it's not aggressively advetised. While at Delhi, this museum is strongly recommend.
2. National Gandhi Museum
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4.5 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By PushExplore - Singapore, Singapore
The trip to the National Gandhi Museum was a unique experience for us. The place provides a sense of calmness. The items on display were truly unique.
3. Sanskriti Museum of Everyday Art
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
Textiles, pottery and sculpture are beautifully presented in this under-visited gem.
Reviewed By amyAtlantaGA - Atlanta, United States
I visited this museum with our group of 10 folks. The museum guide that took us around was very knowledgeable. If you're interested in traditional crafts in India this is the place to go. We also had lunch there (scheduled in advance) and it was delicious. This museum was developed to support improving access to traditional Indian crafts.. as well as support for local artists (it has residencies). A mission to be supported by all. It also was green and wonderfully quiet.. a respite from the hubbub of urban India!
4. ISKCON Temple Delhi
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4.5 based on 1,162 reviews
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Reviewed By SAROJ8585 - Bokaro Steel City, India
ISKCON Temple Delhi is a Hindu temple of Vaishnava sect dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radharani.It is one of the largest temple complexes in India.Janamashtami is the biggest festival of this temple.Idols of this temple are very attractive.
5. Birla Mandir Temple (Lakshmi Narayan)
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4.5 based on 1,245 reviews
Reviewed By 159manik - Hyderabad, India
Easy to access near New Delhi train station Beautiful and peaceful place to visit Marble type of construction Amazing temples inside Prayer hall is available Liked for peace
6. Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By awesometraveller2015 - National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
The museum is actually the residence of the Ex prime minister Indira Gandhi and offers a sneak preview not only into the life and times of one of the most powerful PM's of India . Its also a rare opportunity to actually see the residence of the PM . One would tend to think that being the PM Indira Gandhi would have a grand lifestyle . The actual truth may come as a shock to you as to how simply she lived . Its an inspiration to all of us who go overboard trying to show off . The museum also houses Rajiv Gandhi related exhibits . You can see the blood splattered sari of Mrs Gandhi in which she was murdered as well as the splatters dress of Rajiv Gandhi when he was blown up . The entry is free and there is ample free parking . There is also a small souvenir shop and they have a range of very competitively priced memorabilia.There is much more to be seen and if you are in Delhi this is must visit .
7. Habitat World Convention Centre
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4.5 based on 405 reviews
Reviewed By Iamsonuchoudhary - New Delhi, India
IHC has state of art infrastructure and banquet services. Services provided by IHC compete with 5 Star hotels. Al though IHC has its own brand and status.
8. Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
9. Select Citywalk
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4.5 based on 631 reviews
Select CITYWALK is one of the best shopping centres in New Delhi. Spread over 1.3 million sq. ft, the air-conditioned mall has a beautiful outdoor landscaped space, giving it a unique ambience. It has an all-inclusive mix of brands in addition to a number of cafés, restaurants, bistros and bars which makes it a popular shopping centre.
Reviewed By Shadi_Alkasim - Leshan, China
The mall is very good, All major international brands are available, one of the best malls in Delhi, “highly recommended to visit”
10. National Gallery of Modern Art
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
This quiet museum houses an excellent collection of modern Indian art but is rarely crowded.
Reviewed By tariques2017 - New Delhi, India
National Gallery of Modern Art at the time of its inception (1954) was compared to the 'Venice Biennale" by one of the leading newspaper of the country. It has surely come a long way since then. With its colossal collection of Paintings, Sculpture and Photography by some of the finest and renowned artists of India, NGMA is definitely 'The Mecca' for art lovers. Situated at the central Hexagon near India Gate inside the premise of Jaipur House, this museum is a must visit, I would say. The museum has been set up expertly into four floors, each displaying illustrations by different artists of different period. As you walk on each floor, appreciating the oeuvre by different artists, you get educated as how the Indian paintings got evolved from miniature ones to larger than life size paintings. The museum exhibits myriad genre of Indian paintings ranging from Buddhists, Hindu mythology, Mughal, British era, modern day paintings and abstract painting as well. At the time of my visit to this museum, the bottom most gallery displayed the photography by Nimai Ghosh, who captured in his camera, some of the memorable moments from the life of Satyajit Ray (Oscar Award Winning Bollywood Director). The second floor had collection from pre to post independent era. The third and the fourth floor was gracefully exhibited by modern day and abstract paintings. Sculptures have been placed in a very beautiful manner on second and third floor. The entire museum has been set up beautifully in a much uncluttered style and the lights have been used with absolutely perfect tone and intensity. Adjacent to Main Museum building lies the Jaipur House which is used to showcase the work of different artists from time to time. Presently, the Hall is exhibiting the great work of Upendra Maharathi and the exhibition has been named as "Shashwat". Maharathi was a true Gandhinian and had immense faith Buddha. His 112 feet long work of art depicting the life of Gautama Buddha is also on display. Conclusively I could say that this place is not just for the connoisseur of art but for the amateurs too as it is very educative and very enlightening. Important Info: 1. The museum is opened From Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. 2. Free Parking is available in front of gate no 3 of Museum 3. The entry fee for Indian citizen is INR 20 and that for foreign nationals is INR 500. 4. A guided walk is organised every day at 1130 am, 01:30 pm and 3:30 pm. This guided walk is free of cost. The guide helps in understanding the museum and the art in a much better way. 5. Photography is allowed inside the museum, but one can use only mobile phone cameras and not the professional cameras. Be sure to switch off the flash of your mobile phones while clicking photos. No selfie is allowed inside the museum. 6. Locker facility is available free of cost inside museum. 7. Museum Shop is situated right at the entrance of the museum.
