India Gate, New Delhi: the 42-meter high, free standing arch, popularly known as India Gate was designed by Lutyens and built in 19111. It was originally called All India War Memorial in remembrance of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died in World War I. The names of the soldiers are inscribed along the walls of the arc. In1971, an eternal flame was lit here to honor the Amar Jawan (immortal soldiers).
Old Fort, DelhiPurana Qila (Old Fort), New Delhi: the ruins of the fortress is located on a small hill which once stood on the banks of river Yamuna. Legend has it that the fort was the site of Indraprastha, the magnificent capital of the Pandavas, though the construction was carried out by Sher Shah Suri sometime between 1538 to 1545 AD. The structure houses a mosque which has two-story octagonal tower. It is said that the Mughal king Humayun fell from the tower and died. At the foot of the hill is a lake where the Delhi Tourism has arrangements for boating.
Jantar Mantar, DelhiJantar Mantar, Delhi: Within the Connaught Place is the Jantar Mantar Observatory built by the Rajput King of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. Believed to have been built with masonry instruments for observing the movements of stars and planets.
Humayun's Tomb, the Tomb of DelhiHumayun, Delhi: Taj Mahal is known have been inspired by Humayun's Tomb, and in many ways this magnificent red and while building is as spectacular as the famous Taj Mahal in Agra. Tomb memory of a wife is distraught and was built by his widow Haji Begum in 1565-1566, nine years after his death.
The splendor of this grand monument becomes irresistible to go through the double-story overhead walkway. Located in the center of a large garden square surrounded by high walls on three sides, while the river would have been the limit back. The Chahar Bagh is divided into smaller squares by pathways as in a typical Mughal garden. The fonts are working with simple engineering skills, but highly developed quite common in India during that period.
Chandni Chowk, DelhiChandni Chowk, Delhi: It was the eyes and ears of the Mughal's commercial instincts and is today one of the best known of the country, the wholesale markets of textiles, electronics and many other items. The entire area was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan''favoritos daughter and was then inhabited by the well-off families of the time. At the present time, this area is very congested.
Safderjung Tomb, Delhi
Safdarjang's Tomb: This is the last enclosed garden tomb in New Delhi in the tradition of Humayun's Tomb, but much less on a large scale. It was built in 1753-1754 as the mausoleum of Safdarjang, the viceroy of Awadh under the Mughal emperor, Shah Mohammed. It has several smaller pavilions.
Parliament House, New Delhi: A wonderful piece of architecture that can be seen only from outside due to security restrictions. Near the presidential residence, which is the circular structure about a kilometer in circumference, and was designed by famed architect Lutyens. It is the headquarters of the Indian Parliament.
Rashtrapati Bhawan, New DelhiRashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace): The official residence of the president, the building was also designed by Lutyens. It was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India. With 340 rooms and an area of about 330 hectares. Mughal Gardens within the complex are a treat for the eyes and are open to the public during certain periods of the year.
Birla Mandir, New Delhi
Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple), New Delhi: It was built by industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. The temple is a center of prayer and contains idols of several deities. Interestingly, Mahatma Gandhi, who inaugurated the temple, was also a regular visitor to it.
Akshardham Temple, New DelhiAkshardham Temple: Representing the Hindu mythology and Indian culture, the Akshardham temple is situated on the banks of river Yamuna, covering an area of 100 hectares. This marvel of today has 234 ornate pillars, 20,000 statues and a number of arches. The temple complex houses an IMAX movie theaters, and musical sources. Surrounded by beautiful established gardens, the temple attracts thousands of tourists from everywhere. The temple is built of marble and red sandstone, which symbolizes devotion and eternal peace.
Red Fort in New Delhi
Red Fort: Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the masterpiece of the Red Fort has the distinction of being chosen as a site from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on Independence Day. Popular as Lal Quila, the grand and imposing strong today is a regular haven for tourists from all over the world. The unparalleled architecture is testimony to the greatness of the supremacy of the Mughal Empire in India. The complex Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, the Moti Masjid, the Shahi Burj etc. The fort stands as dignified and grandiose as it did centuries ago.
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