Things to do in Delhi
Delhi is a city of dramatic contrasts, and is the most popular starting point for any tour of India. A tour to Old Delhi includes the Red Fort and the mosque of Jama Masjid with a stroll through the bazaars of Chandni Chowk ("Moonlit Square"). A New Delhi travel includes the Humayun's Tomb, in many ways the precursor of the Taj Mahal, the India Gate, a memorial dedicated to the unknown soldiers who laid their lives in the World War I, the President's House, and the Parliament House.
Standing tall in all its majestic glory, Humayun’s tomb is set in sprawling, lush gardens in the heart of Delhi. It was one of the earliest mausoleums to be built this way, and one of the best-preserved and most significant Mughal-era buildings. The tomb, is the final resting place of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor.
Qutab Minar
Almost as old as the history of the Delhi Sultanate, the iconic Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, dominates the skyline of the city. Standing 73 foot tall, this five-storeyed tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains one of the most magnificent buildings of India from the medieval era.
Lutyen's Area
The Lutyen's Delhi include the visit to the India Gate, the Parliament building and the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s residence). This area is the brainchild of the British architect, Edwin Landseer Lutyens.
Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride
An exciting walking tour with a rickshaw ride, passing through the lanes of Old Delhi local markets, known as Chandni Chowk area. Today, Chandni Chowk is home to silversmiths, repair shops, clothiers, spicy street food vendors and traditional sweetmeat shops.
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
See the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - a Sikh Temple, where you experience the Sikh’s way of life. Here apart from seeing the temple complex, you will also see the kitchen area which feeds thousands of people each day, irrespective of their social status, religion, etc and will also have a chance to participate in their charitable work
Jama Mosque
Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, builder of the Taj Mahal, and completed in the year 1656 AD, Jama Mosque is the largest mosque in India. It lies at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, the Chawri Bazar Road. The mosque of Friday was built from 1644 to 1658 during the reign of Shahjahan.
Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is not only a temple; this complex is also a cultural and spiritual campus where varied kinds of activities and exhibitions related to Hindu religion and harmony are organised.
Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is an edifice dedicated to the Baha'i faith. The magnificent structure of this building unfolds in the form of a stupendous white petal lotus and is one of the most visited establishments in the world. The design of this shrine was conceptualized by Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba and was completed in the year 1986.
Best Hotels in Delhi
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New Delhi
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