New Delhi Night Tour: temples, marketplace & India Gate

Three stops that show how Delhi's religions and histories sit side by side

A two-hour guided tour of New Delhi takes you through Connaught Place marketplace, into the Hanuman Temple to learn Hindu stories, to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib where Sikh volunteers cook and serve meals daily, and by auto rickshaw to India Gate, the World War I memorial. The guide speaks English and the tour includes bottled water, tea or a cold drink, and transport between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore New Delhi's culture and landmarks

• Visit Connaught Place marketplace
• Stop at ancient Hindu Hanuman Temple
• Enjoy a hot cup of tea
• Visit Sikh Bangla Sahib Temple
• Take auto rickshaw to India Gate
• Learn about India Gate war memorial

The Experience

The tour starts at Connaught Place, one of Delhi's busiest marketplaces, where the guide explains local life and the rhythms of the neighborhood. From there you walk to the ancient Hanuman Temple, where you'll hear stories about Hindu gods and deities that connect the city's present to its past.

After tea, an auto rickshaw takes you to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the Sikh temple. Here the defining moment is the langar—the community kitchen where volunteers cook and serve thousands of free meals every day as an act of generosity. You'll learn how this practice sits at the center of Sikh culture, and depending on timing, you may help with cooking or serving. It's not a performance for tourists; it's how the temple actually runs.

A short tuk-tuk ride brings you to India Gate, the grand war memorial built to honor those who died in World War I. The guide walks you through the heritage and the stories behind it, closing the tour where the city's history as a colonial capital meets its role as India's capital today.

What’s included

• Bottled water and tea or a cold drink.
• auto rickshaw rides between stops.
• professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Delhi by Locals

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to understand Delhi's religious and cultural layers in one evening—the guide connects the Hindu, Sikh and colonial histories that shape the city, and the tuk-tuk rides let you cover ground without navigating the marketplace alone.

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Top questions

What will I actually do at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib?

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a working Sikh temple where you'll learn about the langar, the free community kitchen that feeds thousands daily. Depending on the timing of your tour, you may help with cooking or serving food as part of the experience, or simply observe and learn how the practice works.

How do we get between the stops?

You'll walk through Connaught Place marketplace to reach the Hanuman Temple, then after tea you'll ride an auto rickshaw (tuk-tuk) to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, and another short tuk-tuk ride takes you to India Gate.

What is India Gate and why does it matter?

India Gate is a grand war memorial built to honor those who died in World War I. The guide explains its heritage and cultural significance as a monument that keeps the spirit of the martyrs alive and stands as one of Delhi's most recognizable landmarks.

Is this tour physically demanding?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through the marketplace and between some stops, ride in tuk-tuks for longer distances, and spend time standing at each temple and at India Gate, but there are no strenuous activities.