7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Delhi in December 2023

1. Day 1: Red Fort
   20 minutes (7.8 km) from Indira Gandhi International Airport

   Explore the magnificent Red Fort in the morning. Take a guided tour of the fort to learn about its rich history. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Chandni Chowk market for some local shopping. End the day with a light and sound show at the Red Fort.

2. Day 2: Qutub Minar
   40 minutes (16.3 km) from Red Fort

   Visit the tallest Minaret in India, Qutub Minar in the morning. Explore the complex and the nearby Iron Pillar. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Lotus Temple, a Bahai House of Worship, known for its stunning architecture. End the day with a visit to the Hauz Khas Village for some local food and drinks.

3. Day 3: Humayun's Tomb
   30 minutes (12.7 km) from Qutub Minar

   Explore the magnificent Humayun's Tomb in the morning. Take a guided tour of the complex to learn about its history. In the afternoon, visit the nearby India Gate, a war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers. End the day with a visit to the nearby Connaught Place for some shopping and dinner.

4. Day 4: Akshardham Temple
   30 minutes (13.8 km) from Humayun's Tomb

   Visit the beautiful Akshardham Temple in the morning. Explore the complex and the nearby exhibitions. In the afternoon, visit the nearby National Museum to learn about India's rich history and culture. End the day with a visit to the nearby Dilli Haat, a traditional market for some shopping and local food.

5. Day 5: Jama Masjid
   30 minutes (9.9 km) from Akshardham Temple

   Visit the beautiful Jama Masjid in the morning. Take a guided tour of the mosque to learn about its history. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. End the day with a visit to the nearby Janpath Market for some shopping and local food.

6. Day 6: National Zoological Park
   30 minutes (11.2 km) from Jama Masjid

   Visit the National Zoological Park in the morning. Explore the park and learn about the different animals. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Nehru Planetarium, a space museum dedicated to astronomy. End the day with a visit to the nearby Hauz Khas Village for some local food and drinks.

7. Day 7: Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
   25 minutes (8.9 km) from National Zoological Park

   Visit the Bangla Sahib Gurudwara in the morning. Take a guided tour and learn about the Sikh religion. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Safdarjung Tomb, a mausoleum dedicated to Safdarjung, a prime minister during the Mughal era. End the day with a visit to the nearby Khan Market for some shopping and local food.

Recommendations

You can also consider visiting the Akshardham Water Show in the evening or taking a day trip to Agra to visit the beautiful Taj Mahal. You can also maximize your fun by taking a food tour around Old Delhi or hiring a bicycle to explore the city.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Red Fort (2 hours, INR 500)
• Chandni Chowk Market (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Light and Sound Show at Red Fort (1 hour, INR 300)
• Qutub Minar (2 hours, INR 500)
• Lotus Temple (1 hour, INR 200)
• Hauz Khas Village (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Humayun's Tomb (2 hours, INR 500)
• India Gate (1 hour, Free)
• Connaught Place (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Akshardham Temple (2 hours, Free)
• National Museum (2 hours, INR 500)
• Dilli Haat (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Jama Masjid (2 hours, Free)
• Raj Ghat (1 hour, Free)
• Janpath Market (2 hours, INR 1000)
• National Zoological Park (2 hours, INR 100)
• Nehru Planetarium (2 hours, INR 100)
• Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (2 hours, Free)
• Safdarjung Tomb (1 hour, INR 200)
• Khan Market (2 hours, INR 1000)
• Total Estimated Costs: INR 8,300