
Qutub Minar
Qutb Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India, rising 72.5 m with intricately carved encircling balconies.
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India gradually cools down from October, but stays warm in general — averaging a high of 31°C (87.8°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F). Rainfall eases as the monsoon ends. October also brings Diwali, one of India's grandest festivals — don't miss the celebration if you're here in October 2026.
Eight landmarks worth a visit around the summit days. Open any one for its full guide.

Qutb Minar in red and buff sandstone is the highest tower in India, rising 72.5 m with intricately carved encircling balconies.
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A breathtaking temple complex epitomizing 10,000 years of Indian culture, art and spirituality beside the Yamuna.
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A Bahai house of worship shaped like a blooming lotus, set among lush green gardens and nine reflecting pools.
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The first substantial example of Mughal garden-tomb architecture in India, built in 1565 for the emperor Humayun.
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A 42 m high memorial arch at the heart of New Delhi, honouring the 70,000 Indian soldiers of the First World War.
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The largest mosque in India, built by Shah Jahan, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees.
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The last enclosed Mughal garden tomb in Delhi, built in 1753 for Safdarjung, viceroy of Awadh.
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A revered Sikh shrine marking the visit of Sri Guru Harkrishan Ji, famed for the healing waters of its sacred sarovar.
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