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Red Fort |
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 Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. India's history is also closely linked with this fort. It was frorth here ht the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule. It was also fromits ramparts that the first prime. Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation that India was free form colonial rule.The mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, after ruling from Agra for eleven years, decided to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone of the Red Fort in 1618. For its inauguration in 1647, the main halls of the palace were draped in rich tapestry and covered with silk from china and velvet from Turkey. With a circumference of almost one and a half miles, the fort is an irregular octagon and has two entrances, the Lahore and Delhi Gates. |
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India Gate |
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 Located on Rajpath, the road which leads to the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan, the gate is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet.Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931.Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan. |
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Qutub Minar |
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 Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey. The development of architectural styles from Aibak to Tughlak are quite evident in the minar. The relief work and even the materials used for construction differ.The 238 feet Qutab Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to nine feet at the apex. The tower is ornamented by bands of inscriptions and by four projecting balconies supported by elaborately decorated brackets. |
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Akshardham Temple |
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 The Akshardham Temple in Delhi, is the latest tourist attractions in India. Situated on the banks of Yamuna river, the temple was inaugurated on November 7, 2005. The temple constructed under the patronage of the Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), spreads over an area of 100 acres. The mega Akshardham Temple complex has well maintained lawns, adorned with water fountains and carved pavilions. The Akshardham temple is considered as one of the wonders of modern India. |
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Rashtrapati Bhavan |
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 Visit the wonderful architectural wonder that is a mixture of Mughal and Western styles. The picturesque and splendid Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi is a major attraction for tourists in India. Situated on Raisina hill, Rashtrapati Bhavan is the residence of the President of India. Its extraordinary architecture, peaceful ambience and beautiful gardens (resembling the Mughal Gardens in Srinagar, Kashmir) makes it one of the major attractions of the city.The building was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens as the residence of the British Viceroy. Lord Irwin was the first occupant of the building. Rashtrapati Bhawan, spread over an area of about 330 acres, is a marvellous structure and a tourist's delight comprising 340 rooms. The official residence of the First Citizen of India– the President, it was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling and inaugurated in 1931. Formerly known as the 'Viceroy's House' until independence, it was renamed 'Rashtrapati Bhawan' in 1950. |
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Jama Masjid |
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 Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, and stands across the road from the Red Fort. Started in 1644 and completed in 1656, it is the final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. More than 5000 workers were employed to complete it.. Built of red sandstone, the structure is 200 ft. in length and 120 feet in width and the center portion of the dome that measures 201 feet high, is flanked by two minars measuring 130 feet each. These minars are built in alternate strips of red sandstone and white marble, each containing 130 steps..Its spacious courtyard holds thousands of the faithful who offer prayers. This Mosque has three gateways, Four angle towers and two 40 m. high minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering. One can also go to the top of minarets and can have a birds eye view of Delhi. |
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Humayun's Tomb |
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 Humayun’s tomb in New Delhi was built under the orders of Humayun’s wife, Hamida Bano Begum, though some accounts attribute it to another wife of Humayun. The architecture of this tomb, built in the charbagh garden style, is very interesting. It is a blend of Persian and indo-Islamic styles, and it is the first tomb of this type in India built by the Mughuls. The culmination of this style of tomb architecture can be seen in the Taj Mahal, the greatest Mughul monument ever.Humayun’s tomb is located in the Nizamuddin area of New Delhi. The entrance to the tomb is through a magnificent doorway, similar to that in the Taj complex. The gardens surrounding the massive structure have been divided into 36 sections, interspersed by water channels and pathways. The gardens are well maintained even today and offer a nice place to relax after a tour of the mausoleum. |
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ISKCON Temple |
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 The ISKCON Temple of Delhi is located at Raja Dhirshain Marg, Sant Nagar, near the East of Kailash locality. It is one of the 40 temples in India that belongs to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, dedicated to Lord Krishna. A part of the Iskon TempleHare Krishna Movement started by Acharya Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the devotees and followers of the Hare Rama Hare Krishna cult built this temple in 1998 to disseminate the message of the Bhagwad Gita.There are beautiful paintings of Russian artists on the different past times of Radha Krishna, Sita, Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. |
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Laxmi Narayan Temple |
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 Lakshmi Narayan Temple, popularly known as Birla Mandir, is a large Hindu temple. This enchanting temple is located in the west of Connaught Place and was build by wealthy industrialist G. D. Birla in 1938. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. It has well crafted gardens. People of all faiths can enter and worship but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard and further on. |
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Lotus Temple |
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 Situated atop the Kalkaji hill, this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble, surrounded by a landscaped garden, has been dubbed the 'Taj Mahal of the 21st century. Completed in 1986, this temple dedicated to the Lord Krishna is built by the Hare-Rama Hare- Krishna cult followers This elegantly built complex of temples is one of the largest temple complexes in India.Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion. The structure is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple. The view of the temple is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit. |
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National Museum |
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 The National museum can be considered as the living chronicle of the Indian History and heritage. This museum was the brainchild of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He himself laid the foundation stone of this museum in the year 1955 but sadly, passed away before it was opened for the public in the year 1965. Since then, the National museum has worked for the cause of preserving the relics of Indian history.The National Museum has a very impressive collection of copper and bronze statuettes, terracotta sculptures, jewelries, costumes and other commodities that give an in-depth peek into Indian heritage and way of life. The collection consists of rare coins, costumes, potteries, manuscript and weapons of Mauryan Empire dating back to 3rd century B.C. Besides it has an excellent collection of the exhibits from Chola, Vijayanagar and Bahmani kingdom in south India. Special attention has been given to the tribal lifestyle too, which are the integral part of the Indian culture and heritage. It has a remarkable collection of miniatures, murals, costumes and weaponry system of the various tribes including now extinct Gondwana tribes. | |
Lodi Gardens |
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 The Lodhi Gardens is a recreational area in Delhi, situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung's Tomb on Lodhi Road. The garden in the beginning was a village that was surrounded by monuments from the Sayyid and Lodhi rule.Due to its aristocratic and well known location, the Lodhi Gardens can be located easily. In the middle of these beautiful gardens is the Bara Gumbad or the "Big Dome" and Sheesh Gumbad or the ‘mirror dome’. The beautiful remains of the then ruling empires are truly attention-grabbing. This place is a must visit and a much needed escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life. |
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Gandhi Smriti |
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 Gandhi Smriti Museum, New Delhi is located on Tees January Marg nearby Gandhi Samadhi at Raj Ghat, in New Delhi. This national memorial helps the travelers to know more about the life and contributions of the father of the nation.Among the best tourist attractions in New Delhi, Gandhi Smriti Museum is one tourist draw you can not miss. As you visit this museum you can get a detailed knowledge of the personal relics, documents, photographs, manuscripts, books, journals and audio-visual materials related to Gandhiji. Get an insight into the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi as you explore the various sections of the museum. This is the best opportunity to gather information on the greatest freedom fighter of the nation. |
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Natural History Museum |
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 National Museum of Natural History (NMNH) in Delhi serves as the subsidiary office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests. It was inaugurated and opened to the general public on 5th June 1978, the World Environment Day. Set up with the aim of encouraging environmental education and initiating conservation consciousness, it serves as one of the perfect means to introduce children into the world of flora and fauna. A number of in-house and outreach activities are undertaken at the museum.The motto of National Museum of Natural History is 'Educating while entertaining'. It aims at educating people about the rich flora and fauna of the country, while keeping them entertained. The museum comprises of four theme-based galleries and a number of hands-on activity areas. The first gallery provides a basic idea about the evolution of life, along with the brief introduction of the flora and fauna, their natural habitats and the threats they are facing. The second gallery is based on our ecosystems and the dangers they face. |
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Indira Memorial |
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 The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum was set up in the same bungalow that once served as the residence of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. The Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum was the residence of the former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. It was in this house that she was assassinated by her own Sikh bodyguards on 31st October 1984. The house was converted into a museum after her assassination.The museum conserves some of the belongings of Indira Gandhi, including the sari she was wearing when she was assassinated. There is a collection of photographs, which record the Nationalist movement and the Nehru-Gandhi family. |
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Jantar Mantar |
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 Under patronage from the emperor, he set on himself the task of correcting the existing astronomical tables and updating the almanac with more reliable instruments. Delhi's Jantar Mantar is the first of the five observatories that he built with large masonary instruments.At first sight, the Jantar Mantar appears like a gallery of modern art. It is, however, an observatory. Sawai Jia Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen astronomer and a noble in the Mughal court, was dissatisfied by the errors of brass and metal astronomical instruments. |
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Chandni Chowk |
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 Delhi had attained legendary fame around the world, and travelers from far off countries would travel long distances to experience the wealth and prosperity that Delhi stood for. Chandni Chowk is one of the names that would remain associated with Delhi for years to come. Located within the walls of Shahjahanabad, the city built by Mughul emperor Shahjahan, Chandni Chowk symbolized the good life that Delhi was synonymous with. Even today, when the last remaining traces of the old city struggle to exist, Chandni Chowk retains much of its charm, and is still held as one of the highlights of tourism in New Delhi. |
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