It is said that if India is a body then Delhi is its soul. The capital of India, Delhi is endowed with rich history and culture. With its amazing coordination of antiquity, cultural heritage, Delhi has the potential to surprise tourists from all over the world. Let's see which places in Delhi must visit:
1. Lal Quila: The historic Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor ShahJahan . now this IS a World Heritage Site.
2.Humayun's Tomb: Inspired by Mughal architecture, this tomb was completed in 14 years.
3. Qutub Minar: Located in Mehrauli part of South Delhi city, it is the highest tower in the world made of brick.
4. Lotus Temple: the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion,cast. this temple is the focal point of tourist attraction.
5.Akshardham Temple: Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham complex is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi.Akshardham is the third-largest Hindu temple by area in the world
6. India Gate: The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in between 1914–1921 in the First World War.
7.Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara in India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan.
8. Jama Masjid: This magnificent mosque of Old Delhi is the largest mosque in India.
9. Rashtrapati Bhavan:The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official home of the President of India located at the Western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. Construction started on1912 and its completed in 1928.
10. Old Fort: The old fort built on the remnants of many ancient cities of Delhi Indraprastha is almost rectangular in circumference of about two kilometers.
11.Zoo Delhi:The National Zoological Park is a 176-acre zoo near the Old Fort in Delhi,
12.Cathedral Church of Redemption: also known as the Viceroy Church, is a church in India. The church is located east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan.
13.Hauz khas Village: Hauz Khas Village is famous for many reasons but, one thing, in particular, keeps attracting youngsters from Delhi. HKV is a posh neighbourhood with its streets filled with swanky bars, lounges, clubs, fine-dining restaurants etc.
14.Supreme Court Museum:Visit to the Supreme Court Museum of Delhi will let you know the history of Indian legal system. Browse to know the highlights
15. Jantar Mantar: The construction of Jantar Mantar (Yantra-Equipment Mantra: Formula) was completed in 1724 AD. This observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur.
16. Lakshmi Narayan Temple / Birla Temple: this temple built in 1938 by Industrialist D. Birla is located on the west side of Connaught Place. This temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes would be allowed to enter this temple.
Apart from this, Sarojini Nagar, Kamla Market, Janpath, Delhi Haat, Lajpat Nagar, Chandni Chowk are famous places for shopping.
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