{"id":2221,"date":"2018-01-17T09:22:46","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T03:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2019-06-14T11:17:26","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T05:47:26","slug":"plan-one-day-trip-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/plan-one-day-trip-delhi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan one day trip to Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have only one day to explore Delhi, we suggest visiting Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Maharaja Express, Red Fort, and Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir. Here’s detailed info.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the entire day trip, you can <\/span>hire a taxi and driver<\/span><\/a> and enjoy the sights. <\/span><\/p>\n

Planning your route<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Courtesy: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First stop- Qutub Minar<\/span><\/h3>\n

Qutub Minar is the UNESCO world heritage site in India. It is 73 meters tall and has five levels. The foundation of the Qutub Minar was laid by the founder of the Delhi Sultanate- <\/span>Qutub-ud-din Aibak<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Courtesy: www.ghoomoindia.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>07:00 AM to 05:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2469 8431<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Lotus Temple, 25 minutes drive from Qutub Minar<\/span><\/p>\n

Lotus Temple<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Lotus temple in Delhi is a place of worship of the people of<\/span> Bah\u00e1’\u00ed Fait<\/span>h.<\/span> However, the temple is open for all, regardless of their religion.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Lotus<\/a>
Courtesy: commons.wikimedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Tuesday to Sunday – 09:00 AM to 07:00 PM, closed on Monday. During winters, the timing reduces to 09:00 AM to 05:30 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2644 4029<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>About 50 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Humayun\u2019s Tomb, 20 minutes drive from the Lotus Temple<\/span><\/p>\n

On your way to the Humayun\u2019s tomb, you can halt at the Lajpat Nagar and taste some lip-smacking food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Humayun’s Tomb<\/span><\/h3>\n

Humayun\u2019s tomb is Mughal emperor Humayun\u2019s memorial monument in Delhi. Humayun was the son of Babur, who laid the foundation of the Mughal dynasty in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Courtesy: www.indiaghumoo.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>Opposite Dargah Nizamuddin, Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>10:00 AM to 09:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2435 5275<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>50 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>India Gate<\/span><\/p>\n

India Gate<\/span><\/h3>\n

India gate is a memorial to the Indian Soldiers, who died during the first world war (1914-1921). India Gate kindles the architectural style of the <\/span>triumphal arch<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you happen to visit Delhi<\/a> during the 26th of January, then you should watch the Republic Day Parade of India. It takes place at the Rajpath, starting from India Gate towards the Red Fort.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"India<\/a>
Courtesy: prowareplaza.blogspot.co.id<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>Rajpath Marg, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Open all day<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2336 5358<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>40 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Maharaja Express, 10 minutes ride from India Gate<\/span><\/p>\n

On your visit to the India gate, the must-see places are the Amar Jawan Jyoti and the Cupola.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maharaja Express<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Maharaja Express is a luxury tourist train. The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism department operates and maintains it. When it is halted at the station, one can have a sight of the Kingsly luxuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"maharaja<\/a>
Courtesy: au.the-maharajas.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>B-148, 11th Floor, Statesman House, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM, closed on Saturday and Sunday<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 97176 35915<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>40 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Red Fort, 20 minutes ride from the Maharaja Express<\/span><\/p>\n

Red Fort<\/span><\/h3>\n

Red Fort was the residence of the Mughal kingdom for more than 200 years. The fort itself is a medium to dive into ancient India. There are many museums of historical importance in the fort arena.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Address: <\/b>Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>Tuesday to Sunday: 06:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Monday closed<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2327 7705<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>50 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Destination: <\/b>Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, takes less than 5 minutes by car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is a Jain temple made up of red sandstone. There is also a bird\u2019s hospital (avian veterinary) and a bookstore within the campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Sri<\/a>
Courtesy: www.5estrellasclub.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Address: <\/b>Chandni Chowk, Opposite Red Fort, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting hours: <\/b>05:00 AM to 09:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Helpline Number: <\/b>+91 11 2328 0942<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to Spend: <\/b>40 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also reach Delhi from any city of India by <\/span>booking an intercity cab<\/span><\/a>.  You can also hire a cab for sightseeing here. The best cab service in Delhi is Gozo Cabs. With Gozo, you can book taxis for one-way travel, multicity trips, package tours, and airport transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More about Delhi-<\/b><\/p>\n

Places to visit in Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Food in Delhi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Things to know about the Republic Day<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Republic Day gallery<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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