Old Delhi’s historic core makes a compact day out from Hotel Raj, linking the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid in one itinerary. The Red Fort is a historic fort complex, while the market and mosque add two distinct stops nearby.
- Hotel: guest rooms are available.
- New Delhi Railway Station: about 15 minutes on foot or 13 minutes by car from Hotel Raj.
Start with the Red Fort area
Begin your one day in New Delhi around the Red Fort, then continue on to Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid. The Red Fort visitor guide covers planning a visit; use it to shape this first stop before setting out.
Keep the day’s sequence simple: start with the fort area, walk through the market district, then make Jama Masjid the final main sight. The itinerary names these stops without assuming a particular visiting duration or entry arrangement.
Walk through Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is the middle stop in this Old Delhi itinerary, between the Red Fort area and Jama Masjid. Its lanes give the day a change of pace from the fort surroundings before you continue to the mosque.
For practical context on the market district, the Chandni Chowk guide to Delhi’s old market focuses on visiting this part of the city.
Visit Jama Masjid
Finish the sightseeing sequence at Jama Masjid, one of the itinerary’s main Old Delhi stops.
The Jama Masjid visitor guide covers a visit to Delhi’s Old City mosque. Check the mosque’s official site before you go for current visitor arrangements.
Transport, breaks and timing
Jama Masjid is about 30 minutes on foot or 14 minutes by car from Hotel Raj. Pair the visit with Chandni Chowk, the market district featured earlier in this itinerary.
Choose the order that suits your arrival: you can start the sightseeing sequence after reaching the Red Fort area, or use the station connection to plan your onward journey.
Before you go, check the official site for any current arrangements that could affect your visit.
FAQs
What should you include in one day in Old Delhi?
Keep the itinerary to the Red Fort area, Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid, in that order.
How long does it take to reach Jama Masjid?
Plan for the journey from your starting point before setting out.
How can you plan a Red Fort visit?
The Red Fort guide to planning a visit focuses on this first stop in the itinerary.