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Old Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk — 4–5 Hours

A morning circuit of Mughal monuments and the city's oldest market by car and rickshaw

This half-day tour moves through Old Delhi's core Mughal sites, beginning at the Red Fort—the main residence of Shah Jahan—and continuing to Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques, built by Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656. The itinerary includes Raj Ghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and concludes with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the district's historic market district. The full circuit takes 4 to 5 hours from hotel pickup in Delhi NCR, Noida, or Gurugram and returns by early afternoon.

Highlights

  • Red Fort (Lal Qila), the principal Mughal residence commissioned by Shah Jahan
  • Jama Masjid, constructed between 1650 and 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan
  • Raj Ghat, the memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi
  • Chandni Chowk market by rickshaw, the oldest commercial district in Old Delhi

Day by day

1Old Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid & Chandni ChowkRed Fort · Jama Masjid · Raj Ghat · Chandni Chowk market
Meet your guide at 9:00 AM for a tour of Old Delhi's landmarks. Visit the Red Fort, built by Shah Jahan, then Jama Masjid, one of India's largest mosques. Pay respects at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market rounds out the morning before return to your hotel by early afternoon.

Where you go

Map: Old Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid & Chandni Chowk — 4–5 Hours route
Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
  1. 1Red Fort