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10 Instagram spots in Delhi worth the traffic
Stepwells, Mughal tombs and spice-laden rooftops: Delhi layers centuries into single frames. These 10 spots are the strongest.
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- Jantar MantarApproximate area
- Lodhi Art DistrictApproximate area
- Red FortApproximate area
- India GateSourced place
Map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.
Agrasen Ki Baoli
A deep stepwell of symmetrical stone stairs hidden between city blocks. Shoot from the top steps for the full geometry.
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Jantar Mantar
An open-air observatory of oversized stone instruments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The giant sundial anchors every composition.
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Haveli Dharampura
A restored mansion hotel with carved balconies around a courtyard. The balconies in warm light are the shot.
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Lodhi Art District
Whole building walls painted by Indian and international artists. Wander on foot, since the murals change often.
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The largest spice market in Asia, best seen from the rooftops over Khari Baoli. Go at sunrise, before the lanes fill.
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Safdarjung Mausoleum
A marble-and-sandstone tomb with inscribed facades and gardens. Quieter than the famous tombs, and easier to shoot empty.
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AnnaMaya
A bright modern restaurant inside the Andaz hotel. The colorful interior is built for food photos.
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Qutab Minar
A 72-meter tower of five tapering floors beside the oldest mosque in India. It can no longer be climbed, so work the base angles.
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Red Fort
Red sandstone walls outside, and courtyards, pavilions and a mosque inside. Allow time, since the interior rewards slow looking.
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India Gate
A war memorial arch on lawns that fill with picnics and cricket. Evening light and crowds both help the frame.
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