National Museum
Choose a few objects from a broad collection of Indian art.
YOUR CITY. YOUR KIND OF ADVENTURE.
Delhi.
Garden tombs, a stepwell and the stories held by everyday objects. Keep the day compact, leave room for a meal, and plan around the conditions outdoors.
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नमस्ते · Namaste दिल्ली.
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How do you like to explore?
Choose a starting point. Make it yours.
Mix the landmarks with the little detours. Your day, your pace.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
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PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE
Follow your curiosity.
A taste of Delhi 4 dishes to know +
ORDER A LITTLE CURIOSITY
A taste of Delhi
Four familiar starting points in a city with many food traditions. Ask about spice, ingredients and preparation.
Read the local food guideChole bhature
Spiced chickpeas served with puffed fried bread.
Dahi bhalla
Soft lentil dumplings with yoghurt and chutneys.
Paratha
A flatbread, often filled; fillings and cooking fats vary.
Jalebi
Crisp spirals soaked in sweet syrup.
Recipes vary. Ask your vendor about ingredients and allergens.
A LITTLE CITY SPIRIT · EXTERNAL SHOP
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A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE. A RICHER TRIP.
Meet Delhi, one card at a time.
A friendly hello, a dish decoded, a story to notice. Take a minute before you head out.
Delhi / Local words01 — 06
A little local language
Start with a friendly hello.
Make a guess. A little curiosity goes a long way.
GO A LITTLE FURTHER
A day beyond Delhi
Choose one destination for the day. Compare the journey, leave room to explore and plan your return before setting out.
01With connectionsMughal heritage
Agra: Taj Mahal and Mughal craft
Build a full day around the Taj Mahal, with an optional second heritage stop if time and energy allow.
2.5–4h to the TajIndicative time each way
Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station → a reserved train stopping at Agra Cantt → prepaid taxi or arranged local car to the Taj Mahal entrance area.
- Visit the Taj Mahal gardens and chosen ticketed areas.
- Take a shaded, seated lunch break.
- Add Agra Fort only if the return-train buffer allows.
Before you go
The Taj Mahal closes to sightseeing on Fridays. Book both trains and official monument entry, match identity details and allow for security, station transfers and seasonal heat or fog.
Access & pace
Long approaches, security queues and changes of level matter. Confirm the chosen gate’s wheelchair arrangements and mausoleum access directly; a garden visit can be shorter than touring every interior.
02With connectionsArt & living traditions
Mathura: sculpture and riverside heritage
Pair Mathura’s sculptural heritage with a modest old-town visit around its living Krishna traditions.
2.5–4h including local transferIndicative time each way
New Delhi railway station → a reserved train stopping at Mathura Junction → local taxi or auto-rickshaw to the Government Museum and old town.
- Start with the Government Museum’s sculpture collection.
- Choose a short visit around Vishram Ghat.
- Pause for a seated meal and local peda sweets.
Before you go
Confirm museum opening and closure days directly, especially Mondays and public holidays. Book a workable return train and expect crowd controls during Holi and Janmashtami.
Access & pace
Ghats have steps and river edges; old-town lanes can be dense and noisy. Confirm museum entrance, toilets and vehicle drop-off, and use an upper-level riverside viewpoint if suitable.
Checked 7 September 2026. Journey times are broad planning estimates, not live timetables. Opening days, tickets, connections and access can change. Check the linked operators for your travel date.