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Red Fort
Red Fort, built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the Red Fort has walls extending up to 2 kms. in length with the height varying from 18 mts. on the river side to 33 mts. on the city side. The entry to this splendid fort is from the Lahori Gate or the Chatta Chowk. Lal Quila is now a busy market place called the 'Meena Bazaar'. This bazaar has an excellent collection of antiques, miniature paintings and skillfully crafted fake ivory jewellery. The bazaar also sells some fabulous carpets beautifully woven. Just beyond the Chhata Chowk, is the heart of the fort called Naubat Khana, or the Drum House. Musicians used to play for the emperor from the Naubat Khana, and the arrival of princes and royalty was heralded from here. The Fort sports all the obvious trappings befitting a vital centre of Mughal governance: halls of public and private audiences, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque, and elaborately designed gardens. Even today, the Fort remains an impressive testimony to Mughal grandeur, despite being attacked by the Persian Emperor Nadir Shah in 1739, and by the British soldiers, during the war of independence in 1857.
Qutub Minar	Top^
Qutab Minar is the highest stone tower in India as well as one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised. This red sandstone marvel covered with beautiful and striking carvings, is inscribed with verses from the Holy Quran. It is not only an important tourist spot in New Delhi, it is also an excellent example of early Islamic architecture in India. The area around Qutab Minar has a number of important monuments and together they constitute the Qutab complex. In 1199 AD, Qutb-ud-Din Aibak laid the foundation of Qutab Minar for the use of Mu'azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer. However, only the first story was completed by Qutb-ud-din. The other stories were built by his successor and son-in-law, Shamsu'd-Din IItutmish (1211-36 AD). The two circular stories in white marble were built by Ferozshah Tughlaq in 1368, replacing the original fourth storey. This towering structure in red sandstone has a diameter of 14.32m at the base and about 2.75m on the top with a height of 72.5m.
India Gate	Top^
India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the base of the arch one can get a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. A fascinating and wonderful monument! Enjoy the lush green lawns of India Gate, which house the famous boat club and a children's park. The lawns come alive in the evening with picnicking families and couples taking a stroll. Little children run about playing with balloons and eating ice-creams purchased from nearby vendors. The use of special lighting means that the monument looks even more striking at night than it does by day. From the base of arch one can get a good view of Rashtrapati Bhawan. The entire monument is extremely beautiful and the arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone which rises in stages to a huge molding.
Rashtrapati Bhavan	Top^
Rashtrapati Bhawan, originally House of Viceroy of India, is one of the most spectacular symbols of the British Empire in India. When in 1911 the British decided to shift the Indian capital from Calcutta to New Delhi, they spared no effort or cost to embellish this precious jewel in their Crown. Dominating the capital's landscape, the Rashtrapati Bhawan today is the home of the President of India. Designed by Lutyens, this imposing structure, originally built to house the Viceroy of India during the British Raj, is a magnificent work of architecture befitting the capital of the world's largest democracy. Built on top of Raisina Hill in the south of Old New Delhi, this fortress-like palace has been embellished with chandeliers from Belgium, marble from Italy, teakwood obtained from Burma and a rare peach-coloured Dholpur stone from the famous mines used earlier by Mughal Emperors. Over 5,000 labourers, carpenters, engineers and designers worked for eight years using up 4.5 million bricks, 1.5 million cubic feet of stone, 1,350 tonnes of iron and 7,500 tonnes of cement to erect this monumental structure spreading across five acres on a north-south axis.
Akshardham Temple	Top^
Akshardham Temple is a famous monument to world peace. It is constructed by the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) foundation - the builders to the various Swaminarayan temples across the world. This is one of the biggest Hindu religious temples ever constructed. The construction of this temple took around 5 years which was inaugurated on 6th November 2005. Its unique architecture with a confluence of different architectural style make it one of the wonders of modern India. It showcases the 10,000 years old Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, insight & beauty. The grand Akshardham temple is a blend of different and contrasting architectural styles of Hindu temple architecture. It has elements of Rajasthani, Orissan, Gujarati, Mughal and Jain architecture. The entire monument is constructed of sandstone & marble, where pink stone symbolizes devotion or bhakti and white marble represents absolute purity and peace. Spread over an area of 100 acres this marvelous structure with a hight of 141 feet and 316 feet wide. It has 234 carved pillars, 9 domes, 20 quadrangle shikhars, a spectacular Gajendra Pith and 20,000 statues of India's greatest devotees, sadhus and divine personalities.
Laxmi Narayan Temple	Top^
Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the major temples and landmarks of Delhi. During 1933-39, Laxmi Narayan Temple was built by Mr. B.D. Birla of Birla Group of Industries, one of the famous business tycoons of India. Being constructed by the Birlas, the temple came to be known as Birla Temple. Located on Mandir Marg near Connaught Circus in Delhi, the temple is easily accessible from the city by metro, local buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws. Birla Mandir is first of the temples made by Birlas across the country and till date, the funds to support this temple come from Birla family. The famous temple is accredited to have been inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi in 1939. At that time, Mahatma Gandhi kept a condition that the temple would not be restricted to the Hindus and people from every caste would be allowed inside. In those times, the condition was really worked upon; still people visit this temple with full devotion. Laxminarayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and his consort, Goddess Lakshmi. The architecture of the Temple looks imbibed from the Orissan Style. The temple has tall spires and it looks magnificent raised in red sandstone. The tallest spire of the temple extends to the height of 165 feet whereas the additional spires lengthen to 116 feet. The exotic structure of the temple comprises sculptures, tall spires and Jali work making it a remarkable to behold.
Old Fort	Top^
Old Fort or the Purana Quila is a good example of medieval military architecture. Built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun, with later-day modifications by Sher Shah Suri, the Purana Quila is a monument of bold design, which is strong, straightforward and every inch a fortress. The Qal'a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher Mandal are two important monuments inside the fort. Though not many buildings within the crumbling walls of the Purana Quila have survived, there are two monuments of architectural importance within it that have survived the ravages of time: the Qal'a-I-Kunha Masjid and the Sher Mandal. Both these monuments were built by Sher Shah Suri.
Jama Masjid	Top^
Jama Masjid, Delhi is the country's largest and perhaps its most magnificent mosque. It stands across the road from Red Fort. The great mosque of Old Delhi is the final architectural extravagance of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees. The mosque measures 65m by 35m, and its court forms a square of 100m. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious fervour. Its spacious courtyard holds thousands of the faithful who offer their prayers here. It's also known as 'Masjid-i-Jahanuma' or 'Mosque commanding view of the world'. It was designed as Emperor Shahjahan's principal mosque. A sprawling esplanade separates it from the main road. The Jama Masjid was designed as the main mosque of Shahjahan. It stands on one of the two hills, Bho Jhala in the Mughal capital, Shahjahanabad. The mosque has three gateways, four towers and two minarets. It is constructed with alternate use of vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble.
Jantar Mantar	Top^
Jantar Mantar, with Yantra meaning instruments and Mantra meaning formulae, was built in the year 1724. Situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi Jantar Mantar counts amongst the numerous astronomical observatories erected by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The other observatories consist of the ones built in Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura. It basically comprises of the instruments that were used for keeping track of celestial bodies. Jai Singh, after finding the existing astronomical instruments too small to take correct measurements, built these larger and more accurate instruments. The instruments at Jantar Mantar of Delhi display promising brilliance. However, there is a little problem, that, these instruments can no longer make accurate observations because of the numerous tall buildings that have been built around the observatory. Delhi Jantar Mantar is also a reminder of the technological achievements that took place under the rule of the Rajput kings. There is an interesting legend associated with the construction of the Jantar Mantar. It is said that Jai Singh, ardent adherer of astronomy, oversaw an argument between Hindu and Muslim over certain planetary positions.
Humayun's Tomb	Top^
This building is set in the center of a charbagh or four-garden plan, which is further divided into smaller geometric sections by a network of water channels and fountains-a reflection of Persian influence, which had been adopted by the Mughals. Humayun's chief Persian queen Haji or Bega Begum is said to have built this tomb. It is mentioned in historical texts that it took Mirak Miraz Ghiyas (the chief architect) eight to nine years to build the tomb of Humayun, which was probably completed in 1569-70. However, some historians are of the view that Humayun's son Akbar, who himself was a great builder, may have lent his genius in the making of the first great Mughal mausoleum. As the building of the tomb started some years after the emperor's death, Humayun's body was temporarily buried in Sher Mandal, the library he loved and where he fell to his death.
ISKCON Temple	Top^
ISKCON Temple is located at Hari Krishna Hill, in the East of Kailash area of New Delhi. It was built as recently as 1998 and is one of the most lavish and grand temples of the city. A fine example of architecture, it sports 'Shikharas', rising to a height of 90-ft above ground level. The temple has air-conditioned hall that can hold as many as 1,500 people at once. The fine art paintings by Russian artists here depict lives and events related to Hindu mythological characters, like Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. From a restaurant to a museum in the making, a library and a special animatronics show, ISKCON has it all. While looking around if you get hunger pangs, you need not go further than the completely vegetarian restaurant Govinda. The idea behind the upcoming museum is to present Indian history in an interactive manner. Says Dina Nath Das, the brain behind the entire show "it is important to present the story of human evolution to the people, in the right manner. Thus the sound and light presentations accompanied by huge relief and life-like figures are bound to make an impact on an audience, far more than just an exhibition". The museum will be opened by August for those who want to see the best of science and religion together.
Lotus Temple	Top^
The Lotus Temple that is located in South Delhi is also known as 'Bahai House of Worship'. This 20th century wonder made of marble, dolomite, cement and sand is dedicated in December 1986. This temple represents the Baha'i faith - founded by Baha'ullah, an independent world religion. The construction of this temple took around 6 years, till it was opened for the public in 1986. The structure of this temple is derived from the Lotus, the national flower of India. The Lotus has been a significant part of the Hindu religion too. A glimpse of Lotus, gives the idea of peace and serenity. The marvelous structure of the temple comprises 27 self-supporting marble clad "petals" that are arranged in groups of three to form nine faces.
Gandhi Smriti	Top^
Gandhi Smriti at 5, Tees January Marg, New Delhi, is now a national memorial where the epic life of the Father of Nation ended on Friday, January 30, 1948. The hallowed house which treasured many memories of the last 144 days of his life now forms part of our rich national heritage. The exhibition on the Mahatma, the room he lived in and the prayer-ground where he fell a martyr with God's name on his hips attract a large number of visitors. The Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti or 'Remembrance of Gandhi and Visiting Centre' was established as one autonomous body on September 1984 under the strict supervision both, administratively and financially, of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism under the band of the Indian Government electing the Prime Minister of India as their Chairperson and the Senior representatives of the Gandhian centre working under the various departments of the Indian Government who assist in the activities and events of the Museum. It is divided into two sections named 'The Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti' and 'The International Centre of Gandhian Studies and Research'.
National Museum	Top^
The National Museum is the largest museum in the country and has several galleries covering 5,000 years of art and culture. The ground floor houses exhibits from Harappan Civilisation, stone, terracotta, bronze and wood sculptures, Buddhist Art, Indian Miniature paintings, Indian scripts and coin evolution, Decorative Art and Jewellery. The first floor has Central Asian Art, Manuscripts, Ajanta Paintings, Maritime Heritage and Tanjore and Mysore Paintings. The second floor has Indian Textiles, Pre-Columbian and Western Art, Indian Coins, Arms and Armour, Wood Carvings, Musical Instruments and Tribal Lifestyle of N E India. Entry costs 300 rupees per foreigner, plus 300 rupees to use your camera. A free audio guide is provided in the foyer but ID must be left or a cash deposit. No bags are allowed and must be left in the cloakroom outside. Lockers are provided here and you keep the key. Open 10am-5pm. Closed on Mondays.
Natural History Museum	Top^
National Museum of Natural History, is the best place to view the varied flora and fauna of India. It is situated in FICCI building at Barakhambha road in New Delhi. It was opened for the people on 5th June 1978. The museum was the brain child of former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. There is a Discovery and Activity Room for kids, where Children can participate in creative activities, such as animal modeling. It is maintained by the Ministry of Environment & Forests, with an aim to promote environmental education and create awareness among the people. 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.
Indira Memorial	Top^
Indira Gandhi is the first female prime minister of India. The iron lady of India was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, first Prime Minister of Independent India. On Wednesday, October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi was gunned down by her own bodyguards. The Memorial Museum located in New Delhi is built as a tribute to the memory of a Great lady, leader and statesperson. This historic museum was initially the residence of Indira Gandhi. By visiting this museum, you can get a fascinating insight into the Indian independence movement. Indira Gandhi Memorial, New Delhi displays the saree which she wore at the time of assassination. There is a crystal plaque at Indira Gandhi Memorial which has preserved the brown spots of Indira Gandhi's blood. The Indira Gandhi Memorial, New Delhi includes a library and the living room. These sections are well maintained and kept just as she kept them.
Chandni Chowk	Top^
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest shopping avenues in Delhi. Located opposite the majestic Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, which literally means the street of the silversmiths, is more an area than a single street branching out into a bazaar of mixed splendour and squalor. The living remains of Shahjahanabad, the erstwhile city created by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan, Chandni Chowk is a fascinating market planned to shine under the light of the moon and a special market for Mughal royals to indulge in. Where, three-and-a-half centuries ago, there was space, now there are crowds of jostling people. Chandni Chowk caters to everyone. Where once princes and princesses rode in palanquins, today milkmen on cycle weaves their way through pedestrians, insistently ringing their bells. Where once there were processions with "roses, roses all the way", today there is the fragrance of roses and of attars (perfumes) that recall the Mughal past, but there is also the tempting smell of today's parathas and kababas.
Lodi Gardens	Top^
Lodi Garden is located on the main Lodi Road, about a kilometer east of Safdarjang's tomb. Beautifully landscaped and well laid out with small water bodies, fountains and a jogging track, the gardens are very popular with people of all ages in the capital. Re-landscaped by JA Stein and Garrett Eckbo in 1968, the Lodi garden also house the National Bonsai Park that has a fine selection of bonsais. However, the main attractions are the ancient monuments belonging to the Sayyid and Lodi periods around which the garden was laid out in 1936 by relocating the then existing village. The Lodi Garden has many species of trees, a Rose Garden, and a Green House, where plants are stored. The garden is at its best during the months of February and March, when winter flowers are in full bloom. Many species of birds can be seen in Lodi Gardens throughout the year. These include babblers, parakeets, mynahs, kites, owls, kingfishers near the lake and a family of Hornbills. Previously many vultures could be seen perched on the domes of the tombs, but their numbers have declined in recent years. The playful squirrels in the park are used to people and often approach visitors sitting on benches in the hope of being fed.