8 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in New Delhi - Atlas Obscura

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New Delhi, India

Bahá'í Lotus Temple

A blooming house of worship for the masses.

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Iron Pillar of Delhi

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

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Agrasen ki Baoli

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

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Gandhi Smriti

Time has stopped at the house where Gandhi died.

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Sulabh Museum of Toilets

Made by a man on a worldwide sanitation crusade.

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India Gate Canopy

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

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Hijron ka Khanqah

This hidden Sufi cemetery is a spiritual monument for India's third gender community.

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Safdarjung Airport

The former Willingdon Airport started operations in 1929, in India's capital, Delhi. Now, it's used for maintenance runs and helicopter rides.

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Northern India’s Colorful Cities, Villages, and Celebrations

Oct 23—Nov 3, 2019

Visit towering forts and palaces, explore local villages, experience Diwali with an Indian family, wander centuries-old ruins, learn to cook in a family home, and witness the sunrise over the Taj Mahal and the River Ganges on this immersive tour of Delhi, Rajasthan, and Varanasi.

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Nimbu Mirchi

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

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