Delhi trip cost estimate
India’s capital region layers Mughal monuments, markets, temples, and intense street-food culture.
Daily budget baseline: $45 USD. First-time India city travel
Top attractions
- 1. Red Fort — Mughal fortress in Old Delhi.
- 2. Qutub Minar — Towering minaret complex in the south.
- 3. India Gate — War memorial and central vista.
- 4. Humayun’s Tomb — Garden tomb that inspired later Mughal design.
- 5. Chandni Chowk — Dense Old Delhi market lanes.
Must-try dishes
- Chole bhature — Spiced chickpeas with fried bread. (avg $3.00)
- Butter chicken — Creamy tomato chicken curry with bread or rice. (avg $8.00)