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Delhi the capital of India is a modern city with a historic past it has everything from traditional arts and crafts to trendy fashion shows, from skyscrapers to parks and gardens.Besides
this, the city offers some of the best shopping areas like Janpath, Dilli Haat and Chandni Chowk. Major tourist attractions in New Delhi includes Humayun's Tomb, India Gate,Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar Complex, Red Fort. On your tour to New Delhi visit the Crafts Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Rail Museum, Nehru Planetarium, Lotus tample, Mughal Garden.
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India Gate
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Situated on
Rajpath, in the center of Delhi, this 42-meter high arch, was designed by Edwin
Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the first World War. Their names can be seen inscribed on the arch. The Amar Jawan
Jyoti, an eternal flame, burns in memory of the unknown soldier, beneath the shelter of the arch, which is surrounded by green lawns, fountains and water bodies - an evergreen picnic zone in the heart of central Delhi. |
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Jama
Masjid
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Built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan, one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid's large courtyard, onion domes and central tank are built of red sandstone and white marble in the Indo-Islamic style. |
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Jantar Mantar
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The Jantar Mantar at Delhi is located on Sansad Marg between Connaught Place and Rashtrapati
Bhavan. It is the largest and the best preserved compared to the other four open-air observatories which were built by Sawai jai Singh in
Varanasi, Jaipur, Mathura and
Ujjain. Here you can have the glimpse of the astronomical advancement India had made in ancient period. |
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Humayun's
Tomb
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Built by Humayun's wife, Hamida Begum, in 1556, after Humayun's death, this elegantly proportioned tomb, set on a platform amidst a garden, is believed to have influenced the design of the Taj
Mahal. |
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Parliament
House
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Located in Central Delhi, this elegant building with its wide pillared walkways and large halls, is worth a visit, to see the corridors of power where India's lawmakers and statesmen decide the present and future of India. |
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Qutab
Minar
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Built during the reign of Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D., this 72.5 m high pillar is a symbol of the Delhi Sultanate. Near it can be seen the ruins of Kila Ri
Pithora, the fort of Prithviraj
Chauhan, and an amazing iron pillar from Gupta times which has not yet rusted. |
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Lotus
Temple
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This aesthetically designed monument, the bahai tample commonly known as the Lotus Temple, because the white marble structure is built to in the shape of a lotus, set amidst, lakes and green lawns. It is a serene house of meditation, within which there are no idols and total silence prevails, so all can meditate in complete peace. |
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Red
Fort
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This grand fort built during the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's reign, this majestic building made of red sandstone is the location from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The
Diwan-e-khas, and Diwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light show are all worth seeing at the Red Fort. |
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National Museum
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The National Museum is located on
Janpath, south of Rajpath, housing an excellent collection of bronzes, terracotta sculptures, paintings and costumes, which give a detailed insight into Indian history and way of life.Timings are 10.00 am to 5.00 pm and it is Closed on Mondays and government holidays. You may attend film show here at 14-30, which is a regular feature.
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