Park in Mayur Vihar II, Noida · hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 "summer"; Oct-Jan Mo-Su 06:00-19:00 "winter".
Within 1 km of Sanjay Lake Park.
Vast BAPS temple complex by the Yamuna with a carved stone mandir, paid cultural exhibitions and an evening water show. Phones and cameras are not allowed inside.
The 16th-century garden tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun in Nizamuddin, a UNESCO site often seen as a forerunner of the Taj Mahal.
A 16th-century citadel on Mathura Road linked with Humayun and Sher Shah Suri. Excavations here show settlement going back about 3,000 years.
Museum of Indian folk, tribal and courtly crafts at Pragati Maidan, with a village complex, live artisan demonstrations and Cafe Lota.
A 90-acre restored Mughal-era garden next to Humayun's Tomb, with heritage tombs, a nursery, lakes and a cafe.
Sufi shrine of the saint Nizamuddin Auliya in Nizamuddin West, known for its qawwali after sunset prayers, which draws the biggest crowds on Thursday nights.
India's post-independence war memorial beside India Gate: concentric 'chakra' rings around an eternal flame, with busts of all 21 Param Vir Chakra recipients.
Theme park near Sarai Kale Khan with replicas of the Seven Wonders of the World built from scrap metal; most atmospheric when lit at night.
Walled Mughal garden with the tomb of Prince Khusrau; known for guavas.
Riverside Mughal garden facing the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna; popular at sunset.
Public park and memorial in Uttar Pradesh, India
garden complex in Lucknow, India
park in Robertsganj, India
park in Uttar Pradesh, India
Huge city park with gondola rides; free entry.
Park in Agra · hours: sunrise-sunset.