One Day Delhi Metro Tour: Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Lotus Temple & Akshardham from Nizamuddin

Day 1: Delhi Metro Heritage and Temples

Delhi, India on June 9, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast near Nizamuddin Railway Station

Start your day with a hearty North Indian breakfast at Chawla's near Nizamuddin, famous for its stuffed parathas and chai, to fuel up for a busy day of sightseeing.
INR150, 1h

8:30am

Visit Qutub Minar

Board the metro from Nizamuddin to Qutub Minar station. Explore the 73-meter tall Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its Indo-Islamic architecture with intricate carvings.
INR40, 1h30m

10:15am

Visit Lotus Temple

Take the metro from Qutub Minar station to Kalkaji Mandir station, then a short walk to the Lotus Temple, known for its distinctive flowerlike shape and a serene place for meditation for people of all faiths.
Free, 1h

11:30am

Proceed to Red Fort

Travel by metro from Kalkaji Mandir to Chandni Chowk station and then take a rickshaw to the Red Fort. Explore this iconic Mughal fortress which served as the main residence of emperors for nearly 200 years.
INR50, 1h30m

1:15pm

Lunch at Chandni Chowk

Relish authentic Delhi street food at Karim's Chandni Chowk, famous for Mughlai specialties like kebabs, biryani, and korma, just a short walk from Red Fort.
INR400, 1h

2:15pm

Visit Akshardham Temple

Take the metro from Chandni Chowk to Akshardham station. Explore the majestic Akshardham Temple complex, renowned for its stunning architecture, exhibitions, and evening musical fountain show (check timings).
Free, 2h

4:30pm

Refreshment Break at Akshardham

Enjoy a quick snack or beverage at the food court inside the Akshardham complex, offering clean and quality refreshments.
INR200, 30m

5:00pm

Return to Nizamuddin Railway Station

Take the metro back from Akshardham station to Nizamuddin station to end your sightseeing tour comfortably and on time.
INR40, 30m

6:00pm

Dinner near Nizamuddin

Dine at Al Jawahar, near Nizamuddin, for an excellent North Indian dinner featuring kebabs and tandoori dishes to conclude your day with authentic flavours.
INR500, 1h
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