Timeline
18:26
Sip chai at Aap ki Pasand. This colonial-era shop serves Darjeeling and Assam teas in a historic setting, giving you a calm start before the crowds gather.
18:51
Walk to Chandni Chowk to grab a snack. The twisting alleys offer great Delhi-style bites that you can eat while making your way toward the ridge.
19:11
Stand in Hayat Bakhsh Bagh. On 27 May, the sun sets directly behind the Mutiny Memorial from this vantage point. The dry channels and green grass provide a quiet foreground for the Gothic tower silhouetted against the light.
19:41
Walk up to the Ashokan Pillar. Located just 200 meters north of the memorial, this spot offers a different perspective on the ridge area as the light fades.
Local tip
The line of sight from Hayat Bakhsh Bagh to the memorial is computed; bring a camera with a zoom lens to capture the alignment clearly.
Check before you go
- Aap ki Pasand is located in an old colonial building; check if it is open late enough for your visit.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Delhi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).