Finally we’ve entered August! And it’s not because of its festive vibe but something bigger and better.

We are talking about that specific day when we got freedom from the Britishers.

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Since 1947, every Indian has celebrated the 15th of August together and made it look like a big festival in unison.

The whole country enjoys this free day. Doing no work or study. You can smell Bread Pakora, Samosa, and Sweets being made and shared among family and neighbors.

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The spirit is definitely divine on this day. And when it comes to the Capital of India, people are extra excited here. Because they are not going to just sit at home to enjoy themselves. So, how about knowing places to visit in Delhi with family?

Best Places to visit in Delhi with family

This is the only festival which has many forms. Children love to fly colourful kites on this day to show their way of being free in the sky. Meanwhile, adults listen to patriotic songs like “Vande Mataram” and “Jana Gana Mana”.

And this celebration doesn’t end here! Because Delhi people have bigger plans. Here, in the capital of India, we love to go out. So, where should we start?

Places To Visit	Location	Things To Do
Redfort	Netaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk	Watch flag hoisting. Sing Jana Gana Mana with pride. Entry only in the morning.
Chandni Chowk	Near Red Fort, Old Delhi	Visit Paranthe Wali Gali and try aloo, gobhi, or paneer paranthas with lassi or chai.
Rajpath & India Gate	Kartavya Path	Tricolour flower beds, rangolis on the road, and the eternal flame. Kids can run around in open lawns.
Connaught Place & Jorbagh	Central Delhi	Try Japanese dim sum at Mount Fuji or Chinese flavours at Pioneer Flavours of China.
Lotus Temple	Kalkaji, South Delhi	Feel peace at Lotus Temple, a peaceful meditation hall.
Akshardham	Noida Mor, East Delhi	Explore stunning carvings, exhibitions, and gardens. Musical fountain at evening time.

1 Redfort - Flag Hoisting

Let’s start your morning by driving to the Redfort and witness the flag hoisting ceremony in which Shri Narendra Modi, our Prime Minister hoists the flag and delivers a speech. And then singing Jana Gana Mana with full devotion.

2 Chandni Chowk - Breakfast

Then you can take your family to eat something delicious at the food stalls of Chandni Chowk. Enter Paranthe Wali Gali and munch on Aloo and Gobhi ke Paranthe. And eat some sweets at this market.

3 Stroll Along Rajpath & India Gate

Let go to Rajpath where your kids can be free and explore a big canvas of Tricolour Flower bedsheet and rangoplis made at the roads of Rajpath. Here, you can see India Gate as well where Amar Jawaan Jyoti is still glowing with the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

4 Connaught Place & Jorbagh

How about a lunch break at Connaught Place or Jorbagh? Take a Japanese Dimsum break at Mount Fuji or Try Something Chinese at Pioneer Flavours Of China. Options are always diverse when you have a list of places to visit in Delhi with family

5 Lotus Temple

Next Spot is located near Shambhu Dayal Bagh at Kalkaji Road. This spot is also open on this day to find some inner peace. Made by the Bahai Community, Lotus Temple is made with White Marble in the shape of the same flower as Lotus is the symbol of faith and peace.

6 Akshardham

Let’s go a little further to one end of Delhi where Akshardham is waiting for your arrival. This temple is dedicated to Bhagwan Swaminarayan and constructed to promote Hinduism to the world. From Vishnu Avatars to Buddhism, you will find a big world to explore here. And here No phone or camera is allowed to ensure security.

What can we see in Delhi on 15 August?

This Independence, you will witness many beautiful places in Delhi. But before planning your itinerary, think about how to make this day special for your family.

From flag hoisting ceremony to Tricolour skies and roads, you make this 15th August memorable.

But in this chaos, don’t forget to give a heartfelt tribute to our freedom fighters and ancestors who fought for this freedom with their blood, sweat and tears. This day is not to feel free but to acknowledge the efforts and sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

Don’t just go for a quick selfie, stand there and feel the air of revolution.

What is open in Delhi on Independence Day?

Let’s talk about timings of Delhi monuments to avoid any kind of confusion regarding its opening and closing time.

Here, we are going to get quick information about the open and closed places in Delhi.

1 Open Places on Independence Day in Delhi

Timings of Delhi Monuments	Places To Visit (Open)
5:30 AM	Wake up. Tricolour mode on.
6:30 AM	Red Fort. Queue, security, flag hoisting, PM’s speech. (Gates 7:00 AM, closes 5:30 PM)
9:30 AM	Chandni Chowk. Paranthe Wali Gali. Aloo & gobhi paranthe + chai.
11:00 AM	Rajpath walk. Tricolour flowers, rangolis. India Gate & Amar Jawan Jyoti.
1:00 PM	Lunch at CP or Jor Bagh. Sushi, Chinese, or desi, your pick.
2:30 PM	Lotus Temple. White marble is its material. (Open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM)
4:00 PM	Akshardham. Carvings, exhibitions. No phones. (Open 9:30 AM–6:30 PM, fountain 6:30 PM)
6:30 PM	Musical fountain or India Gate night lights.
8:00 PM	Dinner near India Gate. Kebabs, chole bhature, kulfi.
9:00 PM	Goodbye Delhi glow. Sleepy drive home.

2 Closed Places on Independence Day in Delhi

Places (Closed)	Reasons
Jama Masjid area upper sections.	Access restricted due to heavy security and crowd control.
National Museum	Closed for the day as part of the government holiday schedule.
National Rail Museum	Not operational on 15th August.
Dilli Haat (INA)	Closed till afternoon, may open partially in the evening.
Crafts Museum (Pragati Maidan)	Closed for public visits on Independence Day.
Qutub Minar & Humayun’s Tomb	On 15 August, even heritage heroes like these often lock their gates for security reasons.

We’ve mentioned these two lists of open and closed places in Delhi to ensure that you get an idea before visiting any particular spot and save a lot of time and energy.

This way, you can celebrate your Independence Day more freely. And if you want a smoother ride as well, book a call at Japji Travel.

You can rent a car and even book your own Delhi Trip for a day.

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