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Sunset at Nicholson Cemetery

A quiet end to the day at a historic resting place, framed by the fading light.

Best time: sunsetAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 16:15

    Aap ki Pasand

    Stop for chai and Darjeeling tea at Aap ki Pasand. The colonial building offers a calm start before the evening rush.

  2. 17:05

    Nicholson Cemetery

    Walk to Nicholson Cemetery. This active cemetery is the final resting place of hundreds of Christians from the British and Indian communities, named after Brigadier General John Nicholson.

  3. 17:45

    Nicholson Cemetery

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light from 17:11 softens the old stones and quiet paths of the cemetery.

Local tip

The cemetery is active. Keep your voice low and respect the space as a place of rest.

Check before you go

  • Aap ki Pasand is located in an old colonial building. Check if it is open late enough for your visit.

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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