Delhi in 48 hours: Red Fort at sunrise, Chandni Chowk paranthas, Qutub Minar, and Connaught Place by night. Here's the Mumbaikar's weekend escape to the capital.
Flight Strategy
- ✈️ Outbound: Friday 8 PM flight → land 10 PM → metro to hotel
- ✈️ Return: Sunday 8 PM flight → full Sunday exploring → home by midnight
- 💰 Budget: ₹4,000-₹7,000 round trip. Book Tue-Wed for best fares
- 🚇 Get around: Delhi Metro is excellent — skip taxis. ₹60 from airport!
48-Hour Itinerary
Saturday
- 🏛️ Morning: Red Fort → Chandni Chowk paranthas and chole bhature
- 🕌 Midday: Jama Masjid → Humayun's Tomb
- 🌳 Afternoon: Lodhi Garden or India Gate picnic
- 🛍️ Evening: Connaught Place → Khan Market dinner
Sunday
- 🏗️ Morning: Qutub Minar → Hauz Khas Village brunch
- ☕ Afternoon: Akshardham Temple or National Museum