A Delhi day trip from Ghaziabad can focus on a guided sightseeing tour or a smaller set of landmarks, such as Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate. Delhi Metro’s Red Line connects Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) with Delhi, giving you a way to plan the journey around the places you want to see.
- Metro connection: The Red Line runs from Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) to Rithala.
- All-day tour: Delhi Tourism offers a daily except Monday sightseeing tour from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- Monument example: Humayun’s Tomb is open from sunrise to 7:30 p.m. every day.
- Before you go: Check the official site before you go, as hours, fares and access details can change.
Choose a manageable Delhi day
A manageable Delhi day means choosing either a full sightseeing circuit or a shorter morning or afternoon tour, rather than trying to cover every landmark independently. Delhi Tourism offers three bus tours that give you different ways to divide the day.
The all-day sightseeing tour runs every day except Monday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Stops include Qutub Minar, the Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and Rajghat; the Red Fort is viewed from outside, among other stops. The tariff is ₹600, plus ₹15 SGST and ₹15 CGST, totalling ₹630 per person.
For a shorter visit, the New Delhi morning tour runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., every day except Monday. Its stops include Birla Mandir, Qutub Minar and the Lotus Temple, with drive-pasts of India Gate and the President’s House. The total is ₹420 per person: ₹400 plus ₹10 SGST and ₹10 CGST.
The afternoon tour runs from 2:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., also every day except Monday. It includes the Red Fort from outside, Rajghat and Humayun’s Tomb, among other places, and costs a total of ₹420 per person, including taxes.
If you prefer to choose your own stops, make one monument the main visit and add a nearby landmark only if your timing allows. Delhi’s route options from Ghaziabad to Delhi can help you think through the trip before you settle on a day plan.
How do you get from Ghaziabad to Delhi?
Delhi Metro’s Red Line offers a direct connection from Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) towards Delhi, running onward to Rithala.
You can use DMRC’s journey planner to compare shortest-route, minimum-interchange and lowest-fare options; the planner provides exact fare information, and DMRC also has a first- and last-train-time tool. For a rail alternative, the Ghaziabad-to-Delhi train guide covers station and journey planning.
Check the route and train times for your intended journey before leaving.
Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda) is about 20 minutes on foot from Hotel Rainbow Ghaziabad, which offers rooms at this Ghaziabad hotel.
Group places by area
Grouping stops by area helps keep a self-planned day focused. Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate are two distinct visits to consider, while Akshardham has its own access rules and should be planned as a separate stop.
Humayun’s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1570 for Mughal Emperor Humayun. Delhi Tourism describes it as the subcontinent’s first grand dynastic garden mausoleum. Its nearest metro station is Jangpura on the Violet Line. Admission is ₹35 for Indian adults and ₹550 for foreign adults.
India Gate has free entry and no closed days; its hours are “Morning to Night,” and Pragati Maidan is the nearest metro station. It can work as an open-air stop alongside a tour that passes central Delhi.
Akshardham’s complex entry, mandir and gardens are free, with no ticket required, but the complex is closed on Mondays. Exhibition tickets are separate: prices are ₹170 for adults aged 12 and above, ₹125 for senior citizens aged 65 and above, ₹100 for children aged 4 to 11, and free for children below 4. Photography, mobile phones and other electronics are not allowed, and a cloakroom is available.
Check access, tickets and the return
Check each attraction’s current entry rules before you set out, especially if your plan includes a ticketed monument or an exhibition. The Archaeological Survey of India advises visitors to enter ticketed monuments with a valid ticket, buy only through ASI counters or kiosks, its online portal or an available QR code, and follow posted opening and closing times.
At Akshardham, first entry is at 9:30 a.m. and last entry at 6:30 p.m.; exhibition hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Build your visit around those windows and its Monday closure, and keep the electronics restrictions in mind when deciding what to carry.
For the return, use DMRC’s journey planner and first- and last-train-time tool to check a route that suits your plans. Leave enough room in your itinerary to reach the station before the service you intend to take.
FAQs
Does the Delhi sightseeing tour run every day?
The sightseeing tours run every day except Monday. Confirm the operating details with Delhi Tourism before your visit.
Is entry to India Gate free?
Yes. India Gate entry is free, with no closed days.
Do you need a ticket for Akshardham?
Entry to the complex, mandir and gardens is free, but exhibitions have separate tickets. The complex is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest metro station to Humayun’s Tomb?
Jangpura on the Violet Line is the nearest metro station.