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Golden Light at Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

Watch the late afternoon sun fade over the dry channels of a Mughal garden, then head into the city for tea and nightcap.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 17:11

    Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

    Arrive at Hayat Bakhsh Bagh forty minutes before sunset. Walk the dry channels and look for the Sawan Pavilion. The fading light highlights the green grass and stone structures as the day cools down.

  2. 17:51

    Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

    Stay for sunset. The sun sets toward the W, casting a final warm glow over the historic garden grounds.

  3. 18:21

    Aap ki Pasand

    Walk thirteen minutes to Aap ki Pasand. This tea shop in an old colonial building is the perfect spot for evening chai or Darjeeling tea after the sun has gone down.

  4. 18:51

    Chandni Chowk

    Head to Chandni Chowk. Spend thirty minutes wandering the crowded, twisting alleys and tiny shops. Use the Fountain as an orientation point and grab a Delhi-style snack.

Local tip

The walk from the garden to the tea shop is short, but Chandni Chowk is best explored on foot. Keep your wallet secure as you navigate the busy market streets after dark.

Check before you go

  • Check opening times for Aap ki Pasand and Chandni Chowk shops, as hours can vary in the evening.

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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