Bangalore to Delhi Weekend Trip — 2-Day Capital Escape

Bengaluru tech workers escaping to Delhi for a weekend? 2.5-hour flight, Rs. 3,500-5,000, and a city that rewards every hour you give it.

Budget

• ✈️ Flights (return): Rs. 7,000-10,000
• 🏨 Hotel (1 night): Rs. 2,000-5,000
• 🍽️ Food + transport: Rs. 2,000-3,000
• 💰 Total: Rs. 11,000-18,000 per person

Day 1: Old Delhi

1. 🕐 Morning: Chandni Chowk food walk — paranthe wali gali, jalebi, chole bhature
2. 🕑 Afternoon: Red Fort (Rs. 35 entry) → Jama Masjid → Spice Market
3. 🕓 Evening: India Gate sunset → Connaught Place dinner

Day 2: New Delhi

1. 🕐 Morning: Qutub Minar (Rs. 35) → Hauz Khas Village brunch
2. 🕑 Afternoon: Humayun's Tomb → Lodhi Gardens walk
3. 🕓 Evening: Khan Market shopping → airport for late flight home

Pro Tips

• 🚇 Metro: Airport Express Line to New Delhi in 20 min — Rs. 60. Skip taxis
• ⏰ Flights: Friday 6 PM departure + Sunday 9 PM return maximizes weekend
• 🌡️ When: Oct-Mar is ideal. Avoid Jun-Aug (extreme heat + monsoon)