Best Places to Visit with Kids in Delhi
Keep the little ones entertained and educated with Delhi's best kid-friendly attractions. From the interactive National Science Centre to fun-filled Adventure Island and the National Zoological Park, these destinations are designed to spark curiosity, encourage play, and create lasting family memories.
India Gate
A 42-meter tall war memorial dedicated to 70,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died during World War I. A prominent landmark on Rajpath.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Historical Monument
Best Time to Visit
Evening for illumination, winter months
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 15 minutes east along Rajpath
Nearby Metro Station
Janpath
Violet Line - 1.3 km
Swaminarayan Akshardham
A spectacular Hindu temple complex showcasing 10,000 years of Indian culture through exhibitions, a musical fountain, and breathtaking architecture.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 6:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
Free (exhibition tickets extra)
Type
Religious
Best Time to Visit
Evening for water show, October to March
How to Reach
Take metro to Akshardham station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Mayur Vihar Phase 1
Blue Line - 1.4 km
Lodhi Garden
A beautiful 90-acre park with 15th-century Mughal-era tombs of the Sayyid and Lodhis dynasties, ancient trees, and walking paths.
Opening Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Parks & Gardens
Best Time to Visit
Early morning or evening, October to March
How to Reach
Take metro to Jor Bagh station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Jor Bagh
Yellow Line - 0.9 km
Garden of Five Senses
A 20-acre park designed to stimulate the five senses through art, sculpture, plants, and landscape architecture.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹35 for adults
Type
Parks & Gardens
Best Time to Visit
February-March during Garden Tourism Festival
How to Reach
Take metro to Saket station and walk 12 minutes or take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Qutab Minar
Yellow Line - 0.9 km
Sunder Nursery
A beautifully restored 90-acre heritage park with Mughal-era monuments, landscaped gardens, and diverse plant species.
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹30 for adults
Type
Parks & Gardens
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours, October to March
How to Reach
Take metro to JLN Stadium station and walk 15 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Sarai Kale Khan
RRTS Namo Bharat - 0.5 km
Mughal Gardens (Amrit Udyan)
The gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, open to public during spring. Features spectacular rose beds, butterfly gardens, and Mughal-style water channels.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (February-March only)
Entry Fee
Free (online booking required)
Type
Parks & Gardens
Best Time to Visit
February to March during open season
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 20 minutes west
Nearby Metro Station
Udyog Bhawan
Yellow Line - 1.1 km
Deer Park
A beautiful park adjacent to Hauz Khas complex, home to deer, rabbits, peacocks, and a variety of bird species.
Opening Hours
5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free
Type
Parks & Gardens
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for wildlife sighting
How to Reach
Take metro to Hauz Khas station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line - 0.8 km
National Museum
India's largest museum with a collection of over 200,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Indian civilization.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for Indians, ₹650 for foreigners
Type
Museums
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays for fewer crowds
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 8 minutes east
Nearby Metro Station
Central Secretariat
Yellow Line - 0.8 km
National Rail Museum
A fascinating museum showcasing India's railway heritage with antique locomotives, carriages, and interactive exhibits.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹50 for adults
Type
Museums
Best Time to Visit
Weekends with children
How to Reach
Take metro to Jor Bagh station and walk 12 minutes or take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Jor Bagh
Yellow Line - 1.6 km
National Science Centre
An interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, 3D shows, and educational programs for all age groups.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Entry Fee
₹50 for adults
Type
Museums
Best Time to Visit
Weekends
How to Reach
Take metro to Pragati Maidan station and walk 5 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Supreme Court
Blue Line - 1.4 km
National Crafts Museum
A museum showcasing India's living craft traditions with over 20,000 artifacts including textiles, woodwork, and metalware.
Opening Hours
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for Indians, ₹200 for foreigners
Type
Museums
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings
How to Reach
Take metro to Pragati Maidan station and walk 7 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Supreme Court
Blue Line - 1.5 km
University of Delhi
One of India's premier universities, established in 1922, with a sprawling North and South campus and rich academic heritage.
Opening Hours
Campus open during daytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Vishwa Vidyalaya station and walk 3 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Vishwa Vidyalaya
Yellow Line - 0.4 km
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
One of India's top engineering and research institutes with a beautiful green campus in South Delhi.
Opening Hours
Campus tours by arrangement
Entry Fee
Free (with permission)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Hauz Khas station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
IIT Delhi
Magenta Line - 0.1 km
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
A prestigious university known for social sciences and political activism, with a lush 1,000-acre campus.
Opening Hours
Campus open during daytime
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays
How to Reach
Take metro to Hauz Khas station and take bus/auto
Nearby Metro Station
Munirka
Magenta Line - 1.8 km
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Delhi
India's premier fashion and design institute, known for producing top fashion designers and hosting renowned fashion shows.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free (external viewing)
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
During fashion shows and exhibitions
How to Reach
Take metro to Hauz Khas station and take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Hauz Khas
Yellow Line - 0.7 km
Kingdom of Dreams
A spectacular live entertainment destination in Gurgaon featuring Bollywood-themed shows, cultural performances, and themed dining.
Opening Hours
12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee
₹500-2500 per show
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Evening shows
How to Reach
Take metro to IFFCO Chowk station and walk 10 minutes or take auto
Nearby Metro Station
IFFCO Chowk
Yellow Line - 0.2 km
Worlds of Wonder
A popular amusement and water park in Noida with thrilling rides, water slides, and go-karting.
Opening Hours
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee
₹700-1200 per person
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Weekends and holidays
How to Reach
Take metro to Noida Sector 18 station and walk 15 minutes or take auto
Nearby Metro Station
Noida Sector 18
Blue Line - 0.2 km
National Zoological Park (Delhi Zoo)
A 176-acre zoological garden housing a wide variety of animals and birds, one of the best-managed zoos in Asia.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on Fridays)
Entry Fee
₹40 for adults
Type
Entertainment
Best Time to Visit
Morning hours, winter season
How to Reach
Take metro to Pragati Maidan station and walk 10 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Sarai Kale Khan
RRTS Namo Bharat - 2.1 km
Nehru Planetarium
An educational planetarium offering astronomy shows and space science exhibits, located within Teen Murti complex.
Opening Hours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹50 for adults
Type
Education
Best Time to Visit
Weekends with family
How to Reach
Take metro to Lok Kalyan Marg station and walk 8 minutes
Nearby Metro Station
Lok Kalyan Marg
Yellow Line - 0.1 km
National Gallery of Modern Art
India's premier art gallery showcasing modern and contemporary Indian art since 1954, housed in the former residential palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
Opening Hours
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹20 for adults
Type
Museums
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays for fewer crowds
How to Reach
Take metro to Central Secretariat station and walk 12 minutes east towards India Gate
Nearby Metro Station
Khan Market
Violet Line - 1.1 km
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