Delhi is the capital of India and the hub of history. Old Delhi has greater places that depict the history of the Mughal period. Old Delhi is the real place to explore the real exotic culture of Delhi. Old Delhi has many historic spots, from Red fort to Chadni Chawk to Qutub Minar. So as a traveler you definitely want to explore these places in Delhi, right? Then this article might be so helpful for you, here we present the 10 most popular places to visit in Old Delhi. So check this out!

This is Asia’s biggest wholesale spice market. This market lies in place since the 17th century. Each and every shop in this market is a paragon of history and is now taken over by the 9th and 10th generations. These shops look so small but have a revenue of billions. The terrace of this place has a great and probably the best view of Fatehpuri Masjid and its environs. This is one of the most popular places amongst social media influencers.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Asia’s biggest wholesale spice market&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 11.30 AM to 6.00 PM (Closed on Sundays)</li>
 <li>Location: Khari Baoli Rd, Chandni Chowk, Delhi</li>
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This is another radiance of the Mughal Empire. This masjid was built by Samrat Shah Jahan’s wife Fatehpuri Begum. This place is located at the western end of Chandni Chawk. This place lived history from the Mughal era till the Modern era. This place is surrounded by two soaring minarets and has an enormous prayer hall with seven arched openings. This place has three gates and one of the three gates faces the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Historical values</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 5 AM to 9.30 PM</li>
 <li>Location: 39, Chandni Chowk Rd, Fatehpuri, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi</li>
</ul>

Which place would you try for your next trip to Delhi? These places are safe for the family and even for solo travelers. These places are quite famous amongst the locales as well. These places are a package for everything. Each and every place are old and tells some history of Delhi or India. Apart from that these places are the hub of street food in Delhi. So if you get bored with history and traditions then you can take a break from that and enjoy lip-smacking street food as well. These places actually hold the culture of Delhi. So if you want to try the real Delhi then try these places and these places are great picks for day trips as well.

This fort is located at the heart of &nbsp;Old Delhi. This fort is a UNESCO World Heritage site now. This place is famous for its bygone significance and unique Indo-Islamic architecture. This place was called Quila -e-Mubarak by its significance on bygones. &nbsp;The twin tomb, floral design, and grandiose wall make this place a famous tourist spot in Delhi. Builders of Red Fort took 8 years 10 months and 25 days to make this amazing piece of art. This fort is made of red sandstone and was primarily built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad, which was the new capital of the fifth Mughal emperor of India, Shah Jahan. You can enjoy light and sound shows here in Red Fort which also talked about the history of this place.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Historical values and the Mughal architecture&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM (Closed on Mondays)</li>
 <li>Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, Delhi</li>
</ul>

This is one of the epic historical places of India. This seminar is stood for victory and is a victory tower. This place is now a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. The height of this tower is 72.5 meters (238 ft). This is also the second tallest monument in Delhi. The construction of this epic tower was started in 1192 by Qutb Ud-din-Aibk, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate after defeating the last Hindu king of Delhi. He constructed the basement in his lifetime and the rest was completed by his son-in-law Iltumish. After that, the last three additional floors were built by Feroz Shah Tuglak.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Historic values&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: &nbsp;10:00 AM - 5:00 PM</li>
 <li>Location: Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi</li>
</ul>
 
Things to do:
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 <li>Other Places to visit: &nbsp;Islam Mosque, Alai Darwaza, Iron pillar, Alai Minar, Tomb of Adham Khan</li>
</ul>

This is the largest Mosque in India and was built by the fifth Mughal emperor of India, Shah Jahan. This place is so huge that it can accommodate 25,000 visitors or devotees at once. This is the most popular tourist spot in Old Delhi. This mosque is built with white marble and red sandstone. While making this place Shah Jahan wanted the height of the pulpit and the mosque can bet the height of his throne. He named the mosque ‘ Masjid e Jahan Numa” which means “ a mosque that commands a view of the world”. The west gate of this Mosque faces Mecca which signifies the direction of prayer.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Largest Mosque in India</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 7 AM to noon and 1.30 to 6.30 PM</li>
 <li>Location: Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi</li>
</ul>

This place has an epic Historical value cause this is the final resting place of the great Mughal emperor Humayun. This is the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent which is located in the east part of Nizamuddin. This amazing piece of art was commissioned for construction by Humayun's chief consort Empress Bega Begamin year from 1569 to 1570. The piece of art is made of typical Mughal architecture with Persian influences. This place was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. This place is also featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in the year of 1993. This place is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and is the home of many other tombs including his wives, son, and other descendants.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: Historical values and the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM</li>
 <li>Location: Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi</li>
</ul>

This place is ideal for shopaholics. &nbsp;This place is filled with a massive crowd of shoppers who offer a diversity of things starting from spices, and dry fruits, to silver jewelry, and a lot more. This place is situated right opposite the famous Red Fort. This place also offers a regal view of the Fatehpuri Mosque. This is the best place to shop in Delhi. This market is owned by street hawkers and porters. This is one of the famous places to hang out in Old Delhi. The place is existed since the 17th century and has been titled the ‘shoppers paradise’ which offers so many things at a wholesale price. This place is also famous for street food as well. So this place comforts your pocket and tongue both with wholesale deals and lip-smacking food.
 
Traveler Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Wholesale market of several things</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 10 AM to 7 PM (Closed on Mondays)</li>
 <li>Location: 2573, Nai Sarak, Raghu Ganj, Roshanpura, Old Delhi</li>
</ul>

This Jain temple was established in the year 1656 and is the oldest and most visited temple in Delhi. This temple is dedicated to the deity of Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. This temple lies in the ChdniChawk area in close proximity to Red Fort. This temple is entirely made of red stone and is priorly known as “Lal Mandir” or “Red Temple”. The devotional area is situated on the first floor of the temple with the deities of Lord Mahavir or Lord Rishavdev. The dedication of temple authority towards the bids made this the Jain Bird Temple. Most importantly this place owned ICUs and wards for the winged patient.
 
Traveler Information:
<ul>
 <li>Famous for: Jain temple made of red stone</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 5.30 AM-11.30 AM and 6.00 PM-9.30 PM (summers); 6.00 AM-12.00 PM and 5.30 pm to 9.00 PM (winters)</li>
 <li>Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Opposite Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi</li>
</ul>

This place owns the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation. The marble stones were lies exactly in the place where Gandhi Bapu was cremated. This ghat is built on the banks of the river Yamuna and is the best place to visit in summer. This place is also the memorial of famous and legendary personalities of India like K. R Narayan, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Chandra Sekhar, I.K Gujral, and many more. The north part of this ghat is committed to Jawaharlal Nehru and is called “The Forest Of Peace”.&nbsp;
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: &nbsp;Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 6.30 AM to 6 PM</li>
 <li>Location: Behind Red Fort, New Delhi</li>
</ul>

This is an exact replica of St Pauls's Cathedral Church in London. This Church was established in 1836 and it is the first and oldest Church in Delhi. This church was built by Colonel James Skinner as a tribute to his faith in God. His grave lies in front of the altar in the premise. This church also has a famous attractive Greek cross. This place is also home to several Britishers who lost their lives in the was of 1857 along with the grave of Sir William Fraser. This church is also known as Skinner’s Church.
 
Traveler Information:
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 <li>Famous for: &nbsp;first and oldest Church in Delhi</li>
 <li>Best Time to Visit: 24 hours&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Location: Lothian Rd, Kashmere Gate, Delhi</li>
</ul>

Places to Visit in Old Delhi

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