Travel Delhi, India

Delhi is the capital city of India. It is the main commercialtheir respective embassy with introductory letter.
and business hubs of India.  Delhi is known for itsNational Museum: It is located on Janpath and it is one
culture, tradition and history. Delhi's attractions includeof the treasure houses of India's glorious past. The
historical monuments; museums, galleries, parks andmuseum has a large collection of excavated items,
Mughal Architecture. Delhi is well equipped with richwhich date back to 2nd and 3rd century B.C. The
cultural heritage and contemporary modern lifestyle.museum has separate section for the Harrapa (Indus
Delhi is a cosmopolitan city inhabited by the peoplevalley civilization) collection and jewellery collection
from entire India.apart from the regular sections. A daily film show is
Old Delhi has the strong influence of historicalorganized in the auditorium of the museum. It is closed
background with monuments, mosques and forts.on Mondays.
There are congested but well stocked markets alongHumayun's Tomb: Haji Begum, the wife of Humayun,
with variety of Indian cuisines in old Delhi. New Delhi isbuilt this tomb in 16th century.  This red sand stone
different with lifestyle and architecture having thetomb is considered to be the predecessor of Taj
Lutyens Delhi that still has imprints of British Rule.Mahal. It is one of the best examples of Mughal
Delhi SightseeingArchitecture. The entry to this historic complex is free
Red Fort: This imposing fort is built in red sand stone inon Fridays.
3 kms perimeter with the height of the wall varyingOld Fort: It is believed that the legendry Pandavas had
from 18 to 30 meters. Initially the Red fort was builtbuilt their capital, Indraprastha at the place where the
along Yamuna on one side and deep moats on theold fort stands at present. This fort is in ruins at
other. At present Yamuna flows a kilometer awaypresent. The old fort was the seat for administration
and the moats have dried up. There is light and soundfor several emperors. The legendary Prithviraj
show organized in the backdrop of this monumentChauhan ruled from here till Abdali defeated him in the
every evening, which narrates the history of Delhi inbattle of Panipat. The Department of Delhi Tourism
context of the Red Fort.holds a light and sound show at old fort regularly.
Jama Masjid: Jama Masjid is one of the largestSafdarjung Tomb: The Safdarjang tomb is besides the
mosques in India built by Shah Jehan and complted inof Safdarjang airport. The Nawab of Avadh built this
1658. It has three gateways, four angle towers andtomb for his father. The structure is one of the finest
two 40 Meter high minarets. You may go to the top ofexamples of Mughal architecture.
minarets to have a birds eye view of Delhi.Jantar Mantar: This is an observatory built by Maharaja
Chandni Chowk: It is one of the main markets of DelhiJai Singh. This observatory can calculate astronomical
that consists spice market visited by internationalmovements accurately.
tourists. Chandni Chowk market is crowded andQutab Minar: Qutbuddin erected the Qutab Minar in 1911,
congested but very popular with shoppers. It is locatedas a victory tower. It has a height of 72.5 Meters, a
opposite the Red Fort. It consists Fatehpuri Mosquebase of 14.32 Meters and tapers to 2.75 Meters. It is
that was built by the wives of Shah Jahan. There isthe highest stone tower in India. It is one of the finest
Sunheri Masjid from where Nadir Shah ordered hisIslamic structures and recognized landmarks of Delhi
troops to plunder and massacre Delhi.visited by tourists. The Sultan's successor and
The Ghats: The ghats are located along the banks ofson-in-law, Iltutmish, completed it. The tomb of Iltutmish
Yamuna. Ghats are the memorials where the notedstill stands in ruins started in 1235 beside the Qutab
leaders and freedom fighters of India were cremated.Minar but could not be completed.
The Raj Ghat is the memorial erected in the memoryThe Bahai Temple - Lotus Temple: It was built in 1986;
of father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Raj Ghat is athe Bahai temple is set amidst pools and gardens.
simple square platform of black marble marks the spotThere is free entry for everybody. It is place of silent
where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after hispray and meditation. The view of the temple is very
assassination in 1948. It is one of the most visitedspectacular especially in the evening.
Ghats.Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan Temple : This temple
Rajpath & India Gate: Rajpath hosts the Republicwas built by G. D. Birla in 1938. This beautiful temple is
Day Parade on 26 January every year. A huge roadlocated in the city center near Connaught Place. The
separates the two secretariat buildings andtemple is dedicated to the goddess of prosperity and
Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Raisina hills. India Gate isgood fortune.
located towards the eastern end of Rajpath. India gateISKCON Temple: It was built in 1998 on a small hillock
was erected in the memory of World War II martyrsby the Hare-Rama Hare- Krishna cult followers. This
of India who supported the British army. The names ofelegantly built temple complex is dedicated to the Lord
these martyrs are inscribed on the building.Krishna. This is one of the largest temple complexes in
The Parliament House: The Parliament house is theIndia.
supreme law making body in the country whereSwaminarayan Akshardham Temple: It is situated in
representatives from every nook and corner of IndiaDelhi and epitomises Indian culture. The complex was
are gathered. It is the center of power whereinaugurated on 6 November 2005. The grand,
representatives decide the fate of democracy. Visitorsancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex
are only allowed inside the house to watch thewas built in only five years. It brilliantly showcases the
proceedings when the house is in session. Foreignessence of India's ancient architecture, traditions and
visitors are only permitted with prior permission fromtimeless spiritual messages.