One-Day Metro Tour of Delhi: Explore Top Highlights Efficiently

Day 1: Historic Highlights

Delhi, India on June 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Wenger's Deli

Start your day with a classic breakfast at Wenger's Deli in Connaught Place, known for its fresh pastries and strong coffee. Opens at 7:00am, perfect to fuel your day.
INR500, 1h0m

9:00am

Explore Connaught Place

Walk around the iconic Georgian-style Connaught Place, a bustling commercial and cultural hub with shops and colonial architecture.
Free, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan

Take the metro to Central Secretariat; visit the India Gate war memorial and view Rashtrapati Bhavan from outside. Ideal for history lovers and perfect photo spots.
Free, 1h30m

11:45am

Visit Lotus Temple

Take the metro to Kalkaji Mandir station and visit the Lotus Temple, the Bahá’í House of Worship famous for its flowerlike architecture. Open from 9:00am to 5:30pm.
Free, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Rajinder Da Dhaba

Enjoy a popular North Indian meal at Rajinder Da Dhaba, near South Extension metro. Famous for kebabs and curries.
INR600, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Qutub Minar

From Qutub Minar metro, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar, an imposing 73-meter tall tower dating back to 1193. Open 7:00am-5:00pm.
INR40, 1h30m

3:45pm

Visit Akshardham Temple

Take the metro to Akshardham station and explore the Akshardham Temple complex, known for its stunning carvings and spiritual exhibits. Open from 9:30am to 7:30pm, closed on Mondays (ensure this day is not Monday).
Free, 1h30m

5:30pm

Evening in Chandni Chowk

Head to the bustling Chandni Chowk area by metro, explore its narrow lanes and markets, and experience authentic street food and historic sites such as Jama Masjid. Open all day, best visited before dusk.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Karim's

End your Delhi metro tour with a dinner at Karim's near Jama Masjid, famous for its Mughlai cuisine including kebabs and biryanis.
INR700, 1h0m