New Delhi is the cultural capital of India known for its historic architecture and monuments from various empires. Some of the most prominent historic sites in Delhi include the Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Delhi has witnessed many empires rise and fall over its long history.

1. Delhi
• New Delhi city is acclaimed for being the cultural
capital of India. The spectacular architecture of Delhi
city is evident through its antique monuments. This city
witnesses an interesting blend of diverse cultures.Delhi
has always had a mysterious eternity, the city having
witnessed empires rise to glory and fall to ashes. The
contemporary Delhi is a culmination of seven cities
built by different emperors. Ruins of this ancient city
are found even today and now these are converted to
some major tourist attractions. Among some
spectacular historic sites, the most prominent ones are:
Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Lotus
temple, Humayun tomb and Rashtrapati Bhavan

2. AkshardhamTemple
• Akshardham Temple is a magnificent Hindu
shrine, situated in the east region of New
Delhi. Located on the banks of River
Yamuna, it was inaugurated in November
2005, by the former President of India - APJ
Abdul Kalam, the Prime Minister - Manmohan
Singh and Pramukh Swami Maharaj - the
spiritual leader of BAPS.

3. Chandni Chowk
• The antiquity of the main market area of
Chandni Chowk has rendered it a venerated
place in the markets of Delhi. It is said that it
was once lined with beautiful fountains.
However, with time, it grew as crowded as it is
today.

4. Old Delhi
• Old Delhi was once known as the city of
Shahjahanabad. Shah Jahan established it and
made it his capital. This fortified city has a
long and interesting history and even
today, the remains of its glorious past can be
seen in the form of Kashmiri Gate, Ajmeri
Gate, Turkman Gate, Delhi Gate and Feroz
Shah Kotla.

5. India Gate
• The war memorial arch, India Gate, was built
by the British in the honor of the unknown
martyrs, who lost their lives in the First World
War and Second Afghan War. Vijay Chowk (the
Victory Square) is the site of 'Beating the
Retreat' ceremony held annually in New
Delhi, on 29th January

6. Rajghat
• Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma
Gandhi is one of the most visited sites in
Delhi. It consists of a simple square black-
marble platform that stands on the spot
where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Nearby, there are cremation sites of
Jawaharlal Nehru - the first Prime Minister of
India, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv
Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.

7. Rashtrapati Bhawan
• Rashtrapati Bhawan was formerly known as
'Viceroy's House' and was occupied by the
Governor-General of India, until
independence. Also known as President's
House, the building holds a prominent
position in New Delhi.

8. Qutab Minar
• The Qutab Minar is located at a small village
called Mehrauli in South New Delhi. Qutub-
ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took
possession of New Delhi in 1206, built it. It is a
fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up
to a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with
intricate carvings and verses from the holy
Qur'an. The landmark of New Delhi is a place
to see.

9. Bahai Temple / Lotus Temple
• The Bahai Temple, situated in South New
Delhi, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-
catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the
Baha'i community, it offers the visitor a
serenity that pervades the temple and its
artistic design
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