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20 Photos to Inspire You to Visit New Delhi, India

New Delhi, India is a photographers dream! Not for vast, beautiful landscapes, but for interesting subjects, the colorful markets, and friendly people. Everywhere you go, there’s always something going on and there’s always something to photograph.

Here are 20 of my favorite photos I’ve taken in New Delhi, India, along with the location – I hope this inspires you to visit someday!

Location: Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site

You’ll find this location for framing the pillar easy to find – just look for all the photographers doing the same thing!
Forced perspective photos are always fun! Here’s one from Qutub Minar!

Location: Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple,
Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahai House of Worship for the religion

Location: Old Delhi – Chandi Chowk Market

You’ll never run out of things to photograph in Chandi Chowk
You absolutely must photograph the power lines!
Chandi Chowk is always bustling!

Location: Old Delhi

A great place to capture how crowded Old Delhi can be is the Chor Bazaar street market just outside of Jama Masjid mosque
Decorative doorway and doorframe, with plants, in Old Delhi
The street dogs always find interesting places to nap

Location: Red Fort

Red Fort (Lal Qila) Delhi India, a World Heritage Site made of red sandstone, built during the Mughal regime

Location: Dilli Haat

Dilli Haat is a fantastic shopping market to find handicrafts from all states in India in one spot. So many colorful subjects to photograph!
Dilli Haat – always colorful!

Location: Humayan’s Tomb

The ancient Humayans Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tourists take photos for social media while exploring the Humayan’s Tomb ancient complex and ruins

Location: Lodi Garden

Bamboo trees line walking paths in Lodi Gardens in New Delhi India – an excellent break from the hustle and bustle of the city
Lodhi Garden is a fantastic place to take your Instagram pics!
You can buy an outfit like this in Dilli Haat and then head to Lodi Garden to photograph it for instagram, just like my sister did!

Location: The Oberoi Hotel

If you go into the Oberoi Hotel and head up to the observation deck, you can get a bird’s eye view of Delhi!

Location: Nehru Place

Nehru Place is an electronics and (mostly) men’s clothing market. You’ll find lots to photograph here, especially piles and piles of knockoff designer shoes!
Nehru Place market is near the Lotus Temple and makes a great spot for street photography

I hope these photos inspire you to visit New Delhi, India someday!

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2 Comments

  1. Oh so well done! these are very inspiring photos to visit New Delhi! I hope I can do it someday! Well done

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