Humayun’s Tomb Skip the main entrance – enter through the Eastern Gate at sunset for smaller crowds and the best photo lighting.

Red Fort Book the night tour (only available Tuesday-Sunday) to see the light show and avoid the daytime heat.

Qutub Minar Visit during morning prayers (around 6 AM) when the complex is filled with mystical fog and local devotees.

Lodhi Gardens Pack breakfast and head to the hidden garden behind Bara Gumbad tomb – it’s where local yoga enthusiasts gather at dawn.

India Gate Come at 2 AM to find the city’s best late-night paratha rolls from the unmarked silver food truck.

Jama Masjid Remove shoes before entering but keep your socks on – the marble gets scorching hot by midday.

Akshardham Temple Buy tickets online and arrive 30 minutes before opening to beat the massive queues for the water show.

Chandni Chowk Enter through Chawri Bazar metro station and follow the locals to hidden wholesale spice markets tourists rarely find.

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Visit the kitchen between 4-5 AM to help prepare langar (free kitchen) and experience true local hospitality.

Agrasen ki Baoli Bring a book and sit on the middle steps around 4 PM – it’s when local music students practice in the ancient stepwell’s perfect acoustics.