Timeline
17:06
Pick up a Delhi-style snack at Chandni Chowk. Use the Fountain as your orientation point in the twisting alleys before heading toward the mosque.
17:36
Walk to the Akbarabadi Mosque site. Stand where the structure once stood and watch the golden light fade as the sun sets toward the W.
18:11
End the evening with dinner at Moti Mahal. This historic restaurant chain was founded in Delhi after 1947 and offers a proper meal to close out the night.
Local tip
The original Akbarabadi Mosque was demolished by the British in 1857. The site is now an open area in Old Delhi, so manage expectations regarding visible structures.
Check before you go
- Chandni Chowk is extremely crowded. Keep your belongings secure and stay alert in the alleys.
- Moti Mahal is a popular spot. Expect a queue if you arrive exactly at sunset time; arriving slightly earlier or later is advisable.
- No specific opening hours are listed for these locations, so verify current operating times locally.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Delhi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).