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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
.
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
.
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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