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New Delhi, India

Bahá'í Lotus Temple

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

New Delhi, India

Agrasen ki Baoli

A startling, centuries-old subterranean marvel hides in plain sight.

New Delhi, India

Iron Pillar of Delhi

An ancient iron pillar in Delhi that seems to be rustproof.

New Delhi, India

Gandhi Smriti

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

New Delhi, India

Sulabh Museum of Toilets

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

New Delhi, India

Sunderwala Burj

This beautiful 16th-century necropolis marks an astonishing feat in heritage conservation.

New Delhi, India

India Gate Canopy

The mysterious empty cupola behind the monumental arch points to an ancient prophecy of Delhi.

New Delhi, India

Cafe Lota

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

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Shahi Tukda

This sugar-soaked South Asian sweet isn’t your basic bread pudding.

Nimbu Mirchi

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.

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Diwali in Northern India

Visit towering forts and palaces, partake in Diwali festivities, explore local villages, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Udaipur.

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