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Golden Hour at Qudsia Bagh

Watch the sun dip behind the Mughal-era walls of Qudsia Bagh.

Best time: SunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:51

    Aap ki Pasand

    Start with chai and a quiet moment at Aap ki Pasand. This tea shop in an old colonial building is a calm place to begin before the day heats up.

  2. 16:21

    Qudsia Bagh

    Walk to Qudsia Bagh. Built by Qudsia Begum, the widow of Emperor Muhammad Shah, this site offers a peaceful introduction to Mughal history before the crowds arrive.

  3. 16:51

    Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

    Head to Hayat Bakhsh Bagh. Once a grand garden with fountains and streams, it is now a landscape of dry channels and green grass. It is a quiet spot to rest before the main event.

  4. 17:51

    Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

    Stay at Hayat Bakhsh Bagh to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the west, casting a final glow over the historic grounds.

  5. 18:21

    Chandni Chowk

    End your evening with a snack at Chandni Chowk. The crowded, twisting alleys and tiny shops offer a vibrant Delhi-style experience as you digest the day.

Local tip

Check the route from Aap ki Pasand to Qudsia Bagh, as no walking directions are provided in the context.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Delhi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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