Delhi is a traveler's delight and has a plethora of tourist attractions to offer visitors. A few among many tourist places in Delhi are highlighted below:
Top 10 Places to Visit in Delhi
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
This red sandstone fort extends 2 km wide and differs in height from 18 meter on the river side to 33 meter on the city side. The fort was constructed by Shah Jahan in 1638 and was completed in 1648. Inside there are buildings, including the Hall of Public Audiences, the Drum House, the white marble all of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Palace of Color and the Royal Baths.
Jama Masjid
This is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Delhi. Its construction began in 1644 and was a final architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. The mosque has three gates, two 40 m high minarets and four towers.
Raj Ghat
On the banks of the River Yamuna, lies a square platform of black marble that marks the final resting spot where Mahatma Gandhi - the father of the nation was cremated following his assassination in 1964. Two museums dedicated to Gandhi are also located here.
India Gate
India Gate is a memorial erected in the honour of the Indian Soldiers who died while fighting during the Afghan wars and the First World War. This 42 meter high stone memorial stands at the east end of Rajpath, bearing the names of 85000 Indian Army soldiers. There is a cenotaph constructed in the middle which has words inscribed in gold that say "Amar Jawan", meaning Immortal Warrior. The lawns at India Gate are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous spot for all ages.
Purana Quila (Old Fort)
Purana Quila is a rectangular shaped fort that is spread nearly two kilometers wide. There is a small archaeological museum just inside the main gate and there is a good view of New Delhi from atop the gate. A Sound and Light Show is held here every evening.
Lodhi Garden
Once called the Lady Willingdon Park, the Lodhi Garden contains tombs of Mubarak Shah, Ibrahim Lodi and Sikander Lodi among its well kept lawns and trees. The garden is a favored spot for early morning fitness freaks and those seeking solitude.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
This popular Sikh shrine is known for its splendid golden domes. The temple is known for a tank, containing water that has healing properties. Visitors are required to cover their heads while in the temple.
Jantar Mantar
Located on Sansad Marg in Connaught Place, this structure is one of Maharaja Jai Singh 2's observatories. This ruler from Jaipur constructed this observatory in 1725 and is dominated by a huge sundial known as the Prince of Dials. Other instruments in this observatory follow the course of heavenly bodies and predict eclipses.
Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)
The building is shaped like a lotus flower and is surrounded by nine pools of water which gleam in natural light. Built in 1986, it is set among green gardens and people from all faiths are welcome to visit the temple to pray or meditate.
Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret standing at 72.5 meters high. This tower was built by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak who won Delhi from Prithviraj with Muhammed Ghori as his commander-in-chief. Built out of red and buff sandstone, the Qutub Minar is one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.
Tughlaqabad Fort
In 1321, Ghazi Malik of Tughlaq built the strongest fort in Delhi at Tughlaqabad within four years of his rule. It is the most massive and spectacular fort even in its ruined state. Within its walls, bastion and huge towers are impressive palaces, marvelous mosques, and grand audience halls.
Humayun's Tomb
Located near Mathura road, this magnificent garden tomb is a fine example of Mughal structural design in India. It was built in 1565 by his widow Hamida Banu Begam, after the death of Humayun. Inside the enclosure is the garden squares with pathways and water channels.
Safdarjung Tomb
It is the last enclosed garden tomb in Delhi with tradition to the Humayun's Tomb. Built in 1754, the tomb of Safdarjung is less grand in scale and size. It has a number of smaller pavilions like Jangli Mahal, Moti Mahal, Badshah Pasand and Madarsa.
Akshardham Temple
Built in 2005, it's the largest Hindu temple in the world. In the vast 100-acre land rests the temple with latest technology exhibitions, a theatre, a food court, a musical fountain and gardens.
Chandni Chowk
It is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi and Asia's largest wholesale market. Created by Shah Jahan, the market stretches in the old city from the Red Fort to Jama Masjid.
Connaught Place
One of the biggest commercial areas in Delhi, Connaught Place has lots of variety of shops, businesses, restaurants and emporiums for every taste and budget.
Dilli Haat
It provides an ambience of a traditional market, but one fitting the more modern needs. One can see a mixture of crafts, food and cultural activity. It's a place where Indian culture and ethnic cuisine come together, a unique bazaar that exhibits the affluence of Indian culture.
Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Built in 1938 by the Industrialist G.D. Birla, it is one of the major temples in Delhi and is located near Connought Place. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi and her consort Narayana. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the stipulation that people of all castes shall be allowed to enter the temple.
ISKCON Temple
Popularly called as the Hare Krishna temple, it's a famous temple with idols of Sri Sri Radha Krishna. Located in South Delhi, the temple is mainly built with red stone is acknowledged for its distinctive architecture that blends the traditional Vedic style with modern style.
National Agricultural Science Museum
Situated in the National Agricultural Science Centre campus of ICAR, it is the first of its kind in the India. A specially designed double storey building of 23,000 sq ft floor area depicts the development of agriculture in India since ancient time and the current state-of-the-art technology in agriculture in our country with future prospects.
National Museum
Located on the Maulana Azad Road, it is one of the largest museums in India and holds a variety of articles ranging from pre-historic era to contemporary works of art. Managed by the Ministry of Culture, it is a part of the Government of India.
Tourist places Near Delhi
There are lots of places tourists would be interested in going around Delhi. They serve as an ideal weekend getaway. Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary and Corbett National Park provide lots of fun and excitement where one can watch exotic flora and fauna. Destinations like - Agra, Jaipur, Manesar, Dehradun, Haridwar, Kasauli, Mussoorie, Rishikesh and Shimla can be lots of fun with plenty of sight seeing and activities to do. The NCR region of Gurgaon and Noida has lots of malls and amusement parks one can visit.
Last Updated on 8/20/2013
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