Are you planning to visit Delhi the capital of India, but have just two days on your hands? Do not worry because you will still have enough time to explore the capital city.
Flights from different countries around the world stop here, so do not miss your opportunity to visit and explore Delhi.
About Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India. Delhi is the most visited place for Indians as well as foreigners. It is a gateway to many important and beautiful places in India.
While crossing Delhi it is a good idea to look around Delhi. Delhi has many important places to discover. The city is for people of all walks of life whether you are an admirer of architecture, food, or clothes, Delhi is for one and all.
Are 2 days enough for Delhi?
Yes, 2 days is enough for Delhi. You can do so much in just 2 days if you pre-plan your trip.
We were in Delhi in the month of October 2021 just for 2 days and we had all the fun, shopping, and grand sightseeing of this beautiful city.
You can see almost all the important places in Delhi in just two days. It is advisable to start early from your destination.
There is an option for the visitors for the sightseeing Delhi Darshan by AC Bus. We hired a taxi as the rate for the tour for the four of us is almost the same.
We hired a taxi and it costs Rs.1600. It was a comfortable and exciting tour. We were four of us so we paid just Rs. 400 each. We started exactly at 8.30 am and returned by 5 pm
How to reach Delhi?
There are all means of communication to reach Delhi from any part of India. It is entirely up to you to choose your mode of transportation depending on your budget.
By Train:
There are many trains available in Delhi.
Rajdhani express will reach you Delhi in just sleeping overnight. You can book your train ticket online. Plan on time and make your confirm ticket online without paying any extra cost to the agents.
By Plane:
The airport to reach Delhi is Indira Gandhi airport. Book your ticket beforehand you will get it at a low price. Current booking is always expensive.
First Day in Delhi
If you are traveling to Delhi, make sure to see that you book your flight or train ticket to reach during noon. We had our flight in the morning and reached Delhi at 12 noon. After refreshment, we headed towards Sarojani Nagar popularly known as the Sarojani market.
If you are a shopping lover then this is the place for you. You will get everything at the cheapest rate you have ever imagined. We were in Delhi in the month of October so we could see the dresses for the summer as well as for the winter.
We were overjoyed to see so many beautiful things at such a cheap rate. This trip to Sarojani Nagar was the most exciting trip ever. It was my second visit but the experience was as if I was visiting for the first time.
If you visit Sarojini market, here are some things to remember:
- Decide your budget for the shopping
- Bargain and don’t accept the first price.
- Grab the dress: have experienced this bitter experience. With just 50 Indian Rupees I left the dress and I could not find the same dress after searching and I forgot where the shop was located.
After our shopping, we then went to have dinner in a restaurant at Hauz Khas
And on the second day, here are all the places we visited.
Places to visit in Delhi in two days
Red Fort
Visiting hours are from 9.30 am – 4.30 pm.
Entry fee- Rs. 50 per person for Indians and 250 per person for foreigners.
When you visit Delhi, you cannot miss visiting the Red fort, also known as Lal (Red) quilla which was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the mid-17th century. The fort was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2007.
Red fort is situated in old Delhi. It is famous for its huge enclosing walls. Its beautiful architecture attracts visitors from India as well as from all around the world.
Do not waste time by taking photos at the first gate. There is so much to see inside with the best spot for the photoshoot.
There is so much to see and even the things to buy. Save your time for other spots.
India Gate
Timing: All time
Entry fee: No entry fee
The India Gate is built in the memory of war martyrs. It is located along the Rajpath in New Delhi. It is a symbol of love, respect, and a token of gratitude to the martyr who sacrificed their lives for the country.
Visiting this monument is offering our respect for the brave soldiers. It reminds us that war always takes away so much from us.
Rashtrapati Bhawan
Visiting Hours: 9.00 am onwards
Another must-visit place to visit in Delhi is the Rashtrapati Bhawan which is the official residential place for the President of India. The former name for Rashtrapati Bhawan was Viceroy’s house before the Independence. It is on the opposite side of Rajpath.
Qutub Minar:
Visiting Hours: Morning till evening
Entry Fees: Rs. 40 per person
Qutub Minar is one of the best places to visit. The architectural design is praiseworthy.
It is a tall tower built with red stone. It is one of the world heritage listed under UNESCO. It is one of the popular tourist spots in Delhi.
Lotus Temple
Visiting Hours: 9.30 am to 5.00 pm
Entry Fee: Free
Lotus Temple attracts many visitors due to its magnificent architecture of the place. It is shaped like a lotus flower and has beautiful wide parks all around the temple.
The lotus temple has won many prizes for its mesmerizing architecture.
People of all religious practices visit the place. The temple belongs to Bahai Faith which believss in unity among all the faith and religions.
The lotus temple is a symbol of unity and brotherhood.
Raj Ghat
Entry Fee: free
Visiting Hours: 10 a.m to 5.00 pm
You can see the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Gandhi smriti is the place where he was assassinated on his way to the prayer hall.
This is the place where you can pay your deepest gratitude to Bapuji for his non-violent movement and reason for our freedom.
To visit this place is to pay homage to Gandhiji.
Shakti Sthal
Visiting Timings: 5.30 am to 7.00 pm
Entrance fee: Free
Shakti Sthal is a cremation site of the formal Prime Minister of India in Rajghat. This is a place where she was assassinated during her morning walk on31 October 1984.
Birla Mandir
Visiting Timings: 4.30 am to 1.00 pm and 3.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Entrance fee: Free
Birla Temple is also called Laxmi Naraya temple where Lord Vishnu is worshipped. It is one of the famous Hindu temples in India.
Birla Temple attracts thousands of devotees during the festivals of Janmashthami and Diwali.
Handicraft Market
Delhi sightseeing is incomplete without a visit to the Handicraft market. There are many handicraft markets in Delhi where handicrafts from all over the states of India are displayed and sold.
I found Dilli Hatt more attractive and fun compared to the one we were taken by our driver. We were unaware of the route so we were taken to this Handicraft building. I also found the prices very high compare to Dilli Hatt.
So make clear to your driver or the tour operator about the place.
My Personal experience of our Delhi tour
Delhi was our main door to open for our trip to Amritsar Golden temple, Chandigarh and Jaipur. We did not want to miss the opportunity to explore the capital of the country.
It was an awesome two days trip where we covered almost all the important places of Delhi including our shopping at Sarojini Nagar.
I would like to share my experiences that do not try hand traveling in the metro. The metro in Delhi is huge and it is very complicated to understand on the first visit. This only results in a waste of time.
If you are accompanying your friend or relative who already knows the route of the metro, then you are lucky enough to experience your trip. In this case, do not miss the opportunity.
Wish you the best and safe trip.
Here are all the places we went after our Delhi trip
Amritsar:
Jaipur :
- Two Day Travel Guide to Jaipur, Rajasthan
- What to wear in Jaipur
- Places to visit in Jaipur in One day
