Vansh TiwariLast updated on November 3rd, 2024 at 07:59 am
Reading Time: 6 minutesAfter the sweltering summers and humid monsoons—the winter in Delhi brings back the joy of heading out.
Mainly stepping out in winter is my favorite thing to do in Delhi, and eventually, to capture the moments.
Over the years, I have visited multiple spots over numerous times in Delhi that I relish visiting repeatedly.
Do you love to glimpse fantastic visuals? Hence, here are my top 8 spots to visit in Delhi in winter.
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Places to Visit in Delhi in Winter
1. Chandni Chowk
The light, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Undoubtedly, Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest & crowdest markets in Delhi on all 7 days.
Nevertheless, it would be crowded as well in winter. But roaming in winter has a different feel—slight sweat & minor fatigue.
If you’re a photo fanatic, and especially if you explore Chandni Chowk early, like 7 a.m.:
- You’ll spot the beautiful light rays falling in the narrow lanes.
- Absolutely no crowd—a very rare sight!
- Appealing winter feel & eyeing interesting characters on the streets.
- It would be the most suitable time to capture the moments.
Indeed, the shops won’t be open, therefore, it would be perfect to explore.
In the last 1 year, I have been to Chandni Chowk in the winter morning about 7-8 times. And every time, I find captivating visuals and characters to seize the moment.
Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
2. Jama Masjid
The Silhouette, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
The architecture of Jama Masjid will forever leave you amazed at any time of the day.
Since the Jama Masjid is situated a little high, though, visiting it in early winter mornings, particularly, the cold breeze, when it touches your face is simply awesome!
Shot during Ramadan at Jama Masjid, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Plus, the direction of light in the morning will not be that high. So, you can also see beautiful light patches and streaks making their way and hitting the ground.
Likewise, the Jama Masjid also gets extremely crowded towards the evening. But visiting it in the morning is the best decision.
I have been to Jama Masjid almost 10 times, 3-4 times in the morning.
In the last 1 year, I noticed nobody was allowed to enter the Jama Masjid before 11 a.m. But before that, I even visited Jama Masjid at 6:30 a.m.
So, you can still check if the people there are allowing visitors inside the early morning, or else you can explore Chandni Chowk.
Both Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid are almost 10 minutes away from each other.
But, if you want to get the feel of both the places, it would become slightly difficult to cover both the spots in the early morning.
There’s no rush, winter’s are there for almost 3-4 months. So, you can plan accordingly.
3. Yamuna Ghat
One of the most wonderful places to chill in the chilled morning is the Yamuna Ghat.
The sunrise and the colors in the atmosphere will leave you stunned and wanting you to come back repeatedly—Though, I visited repeatedly!
Last year, I visited Yamuna Ghat 3 times in the morning to witness the splendid sight.
But, how can you overlook the Siberian seagulls—arriving only in the winter season.
To witness the most promising moments, you must reach before sunrise and let the magic unfold.
Trust me, Delhi’s Yamuna Ghat is the topmost place to visit in Delhi in winter.
4. Lodhi Garden
The perspective, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Visiting Lodhi Garden in the morning is equally rewarding as the other spots.
The picture-perfect Lodhi Garden is well-suited to visit during winter mornings, either for a walk, to spend some peaceful time, for a family picnic, or for photography.
The fog in the air sets up the mood for a dreamy visit to the garden.
Nevertheless, the garden is largely spread, so you can easily spend plenty of time.
Also, Lodhi Garden is an ideal spot to take sunbathing.
5. Lodhi Art District
Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Lodhi Art District is perfect for a morning stroll. For more detailed info, you can read my Lodhi Art District Blog.
Usually, the art district doesn’t draw a lot of vehicle movement throughout the day, but you can visit in the morning to see the graffiti vibes.
Lodhi Garden to Lodhi Art District is 10-15 minutes away approximately.
I made a short documentary on the Lodhi Art District. For that, I visited the Lodhi art district several times, both in the morning and the evening.
Therefore, if you love to explore & photograph, the light in the morning will make your morning efforts worth visiting.
6. Zoological Park
The look, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
I have been telling a lot about visiting early in the morning. Do you notice an actual reason now?
The sunlight is the reason for that!
In Winter, the light is more beautiful than at any time of the year. In addition, the sun’s rays make it even more captivating to ponder.
During the photowalk with Fujifilm India, I visited the Delhi Zoological Park. To carry DSLR cameras inside, you have to pay a fee. Since Fujifilm organized it, we didn’t have to pay anything for carrying cameras inside.
However, you can carry your phones, it’s just preference. I like to carry my camera everywhere.
Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
We entered the Zoological park at around 7 a.m., perfect to spot different animals sunbathing.
I feel this place is a little out of the box. Hence, you must add Zoological Park in your places to visit in Delhi in winter.
7. Majnu Ka Tila
The Slow Shutter, Majnu-Ka-Tila, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Majnu-ka-Tila was the location from where I used to take overnight buses to go to the Himalayas.
Till then, I didn’t realize and showed interest in visiting this morning spot.
Passing small alleys, eyeing monks, and having paranthas & momos in the cute little cafes will ultimately satisfy your morning visit.
And, also don’t forget to visit the Tibetian Monastery.
The Slow Shutter, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
At Majnu-Ka-Tila, the sunlight will arrive a little later than in other places because this place has small alleys and tight establishments, making it difficult for the light to touch the ground.
But when the light finds its way, the places appear more stunning than ever.
8. Humayun’s Tomb
The sun rays, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
The BNW morning at the Humayun’s tomb is perfect to see from another perspective.
Humayuns Tomb opens by 6 a.m., and there’s no better time than just after sunrise to observe the light. Significantly, this place becomes extremely crowded as the day proceeds. Therefore, visiting earlier is the most promising option.
The price for an entry ticket is Rs. 40 per person.
Ideal for sunbathing, Photograph credit @Vansh Tiwari
Humayun’s Tomb is also an ideal location for sunbathing in winter.
Conclusion
One of the best things to visit early in the morning to these spots is you will find peace of mind and calmness!
Plus, you can observe the beautiful light falling on the ground.
All the places I have mentioned above are based on self-experience. I have been creating content and visiting places at different times of the day for over 5 years now.
Hence, I understand the significance of time to glimpse favorable things.
Let me know in the comments your favorite spot to visit in Delhi in the winter.