Peekago.com | Connaught Place & Gole Market family notes
Reviewed 2026-11-01. Verify changing details before travel.

This checked selection for Connaught Place & Gole Market includes Jantar
Mantar Delhi, Museum of Illusions - Connaught Place, Laxminarayan Temple
(Birla Mandir). Choose one main visit, then use the individual place pages and
their official sources for current entry arrangements, known restrictions and
remaining confirmation points.

GETTING AROUND
Use the exact address and map link on the chosen place page. Area clusters are
editorial groupings and do not guarantee a short walk or direct vehicle access
between destinations.

IF IT RAINS
Use comfortable weather and each venue’s current access notices. Indoor
choices can still have exposed approaches; no outdoor activity or show is
guaranteed in unsuitable conditions.

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PLACES
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JANTAR MANTAR DELHI
Jantar Mantar, Sansad Marg / Parliament Street, near Connaught Place, New
Delhi 110001.
Hours: Delhi Tourism lists daily sunrise–sunset opening. Confirm current
permitted sections because September 2026 reporting identifies repair-related
restrictions.
Price: Delhi Tourism lists ₹25 Indian and ₹300 foreign admission; current
online categories or concessions may differ. Still photography is listed free,
video filming ₹25; confirm permission and current charges.
Ages: School-age science; younger children enjoy shapes
NOTE: Published tourism admission and hours checked; September 2026 reporting
notes restricted access to parts of structures during repairs. No blanket
closure or full reopening date verified.
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Jantar%20Mantar%20Delhi%2C%20Jantar%20Mantar%2C%20Sansad%20Marg%20%2F%20Parliament%20Street%2C%20near%20Connaught%20Place%2C%20New%20Delhi%20110001.

MUSEUM OF ILLUSIONS - CONNAUGHT PLACE
A 30–33, first floor, A Block, Inner Circle, Connaught Place, near Rajiv Chowk
Metro Exit 8, New Delhi 110001.
Hours: Ticket partner lists daily 11am–8pm. Operator contact page lists
weekdays 11am–8pm and weekends to 8:30pm. Use the bookable dated slot and
one-hour ticket duration.
Price: Published base prices: ages 12+ ₹590, ages 3–11 ₹550, seniors 60+ ₹500,
foreign adult/child ₹850; operator adds 18% GST. Under 3 free per
official-linked ticket partner. Check final dated checkout and any booking
fees.
Ages: All ages admitted; under 3 free
NOTE: Official-linked live ticket categories verified; operator and ticket
partner differ on weekend closing time. Base prices exclude GST on the
operator page, and final checkout controls the payable total.
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Museum%20of%20Illusions%20-%20Connaught%20Place%2C%20A%2030%E2%80%9333%2C%20first%20floor%2C%20A%20Block%2C%20Inner%20Circle%2C%20Connaught%20Place%2C%20near%20Rajiv%20Chowk%20Metro%20Exit%208%2C%20New%20Delhi%20110001.

LAXMINARAYAN TEMPLE (BIRLA MANDIR)
Laxminarayan Temple / Birla Mandir, Mandir Marg, near Gole Market, New Delhi
110001.
Hours: Delhi Tourism lists 4:30am–1:30pm and 2:30pm–9pm. Confirm aarti and
festival arrangements locally; do not assume continuous midday access.
Price: Free ordinary entry according to Delhi Tourism. Offerings, donations,
transport and organised sightseeing tours are separate choices.
Ages: All ages; short temple visit
NOTE: Government tourism provides free entry, split hours and phone/camera
restrictions; NMMA corroborates temple identity and architectural history.
Exact aarti sessions and current storage arrangements need local confirmation.
Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Laxminarayan%20Temple%20(Birla%20Mandir)%2C%20Laxminarayan%20Temple%20%2F%20Birla%20Mandir%2C%20Mandir%20Marg%2C%20near%20Gole%20Market%2C%20New%20Delhi%20110001.

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