Places to visit in Delhi

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Places to visit in Delhi

1. Red Fort


Home to Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years, the Red Fort or Lal Kila was converted to barracks for the British colonial army. The iconic landmark recognized by its red sandstone architecture has a rich set of stories dating back to India's pre-independence era. This massive time-tested fortress today is the backdrop for large scale national events such as the Republic Day and Independence Day.

2. Jama Masjid


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India's largest mosque, Jama Masijd a sight to behold is definitely among the places to visit in Delhi. The magnum opus mosque constructed by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan stands tall at 40 ft. with 4 angles, 2 minarets and can contain 25,000 devotees.

3. India Gate


Rising 42 mts. high in one end of Rajpat stands the India Gate – a symbol of pride and bravery. This outstanding stone archway instantly ignites a feeling of patriotism and thus is a major tourist place in Delhi. Also known by the name of All India War Memorial, this prestigious monument is a mark of respect to all those unknown soldiers who have sacrificed their lives protecting an entire nation.

4. Qutub Minar


Qutub Minar, a soaring 73 m high tower of victory built in 1193 is one of the finest monuments in the world. An architecture reminiscent of the distinct styles from the Tughlak and Aibak dynasties that ruled Delhi stands sculptured with red sandstone in the first three storeys while the fourth and fifth are made of marble and sandstone.

5. Jantar Manatar


Among most popular places to visit in Delhi is the Jantar Mantar, an ancient observatory built by Maharaja Jaisingh of Udaipur in 1794 on the main Parliament Street at Connaught Place. The instruments at Jantar Mantar are undoubtedly fascinating for their ingenuity however the high-rise buildings around have obstructed accurate observations.

6. Raj Ghat


Serving as the final resting ground for many of India’s greatest heroes, Delhi is also home to Raj Ghat. The black marble platform marking the spot where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, was cremated after his assassination in 1948 still shakes up feelings of patriotism and gratitude in every Indian’s heart.

7. Mutiny Memorial

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Commemorating the loss of Indian lives in the First Battle of Independence in 1857 against the British East India Company, the Mutiny Memorial or Ajitgarh is built in the high Victorian Gothic style. A towering structure with a blackened, brick spire capped with a crucifix conveying a strong impression of being haunted, this significant monument is the only reminder of the demise of the mighty Mughal Empire.

8. Humayun’s Tomb


Humayun’s Tomb is amongst the first significant Mughal architectural sites in India. This magnificent tomb garden has beautiful garden squares with pathways, water channels, and is also a resting ground for Mughal rulers. It was from here that the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Jafar was captured by the British in 1857.

9. Tomb of Mirza Galib


Mirza Ghalib, a famous poet who wrote in Urdu, Arabic, Turkish, and Persian, is renowned for his distinct style of poetry or shayari. His tomb in Delhi is recovering as a landmark to rediscover the romance in poetry. It is situated outside the courtyard of the Hazrat Nizamuddin's Tomb along with many other tombs of famed personalities in the vicinity.

10. Bijay Mandal


One of the places to visit in Delhi is the recently popularized monument Bijay Manda, which was the erstwhile mahal of the eccentric ruler Mohammad Bin Tughlaq. Once part of a thousand-pillar palace with its octagonal pavilion offers a spectacular view of the city of Delhi.

11. Rashtrapati Bhavan


. A symbol of power wherein lies the office of India’s decision makers, Parliament House or Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the major tourist attractions in Delhi. Conceived in the Imperial Style, the Parliament House consists of an open verandah with 144 columns.

12. Bahai (Lotus) Temple


The ever-popular lotus-shaped Bahai Temple in Delhi is the last of the seven major Bahai temples around the world. A mesmerizing structure made of pure white marble, standing against a lush green landscape, the lotus depicts a symbol common to all religions.

13. Akshardham Temple


Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi is an epitome of Indian culture. Akshardham is nothing short of an unforgettable experience taking every visitor close to the breath taking beauty and grandeur of India’s ancient art, architecture, and eternal spiritual teachings.

14. Laxminarayan Temple


Built in 1939 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, Birla Mandir is in reverence to Lord Narayana and Goddess Laxmi. One of the major attractions in Delhi and frequented places, Birla Mandir is a true testimony of India’s unity in diversity philosophy. The temple is open to visitors of very faith.

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