Our national capital is one of the world's most fascinating cities. Archana Masih picks her Delhi faves from a two-day trip.
Ticket cost: Rs 50. See the grand halls where the swearing-ins, Padma awards, gallantry awards are conferred. Enjoy the majestic architecture, sweeping staircases and the gorgeous garden.
Free entry. A tribute to the courage of soldiers killed in action in the service of India. It’s our national duty to pay respects here. Visit during the wreath-laying ceremony every evening. Read more about the National War Memorial: Jai Hind Ki Sena!
Ticket: Rs 50. The new museum is one of the best you will see. Tells the fascinating story of the grand tomb and various monuments in the Nizamuddin area built over seven centuries.
Ticket cost Rs 50: The house where PM Nehru lived & died. See his room, office, books, photographs, walking sticks etc. The museum commemorates the lives of all 14 PMs and India’s democratic journey. Get pictures with PMs of your choice for an additional Rs 50. On display is the ambassador car used by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the last PM to use the classic wonder.
Spend an evening walking and people watching in the circular colonial arcade. CP never goes out of style. Pop into the numerous cafés, stores and old favourites like bakery Wenger's, which shuts sharp at 7.30 pm.