India Gate

The massive stone archway, originally known as All India War Memorial, was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens. This memorial was built to commemorate more than 80,000 soldiers, who died during World War 1 & the Afghan wars. Eternal flame marking the Unknown Soldiers Tomb was constructed after the independence. Besides being a memorial, India Gate has been entertaining people with lush green surroundings, children's park and a boat club.

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret of the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Foundation of the minaret was laid by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD and was completed by his son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish. It stands tall to the height of 72.5 meters and has a base diameter of 14.3 meters. The top diameter has a measurement of 2.7 meters. This masterpiece of Mughal architecture has beautiful carvings like the one on the tomb of Iltutmish.

Red Fort

Red Fort is a citadel that stands tough as a testimony to the Mughal grandeur. The fort rises above a wide dry moat in the northeast corner of the original city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). It has thick red sandstone walls, bulging with turrets and bastions that have withstood the vagaries of time and nature. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started construction of the massive structure in 1638 and work was completed in 1648. The fort contains all the expected trappings of the centre of Mughal government: halls of public and private audience, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque and lush green garden.

Old Fort

Old fort, also known as Purana Quila was built by Sher Shah Suri in 1541. The fascinating building complex is a sheer blend of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture, creating an impressive sight. A shimmering lake near the Old Fort of Delhi has boating facilities for the tourists.

Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's tomb was built in 1570 and has a particular cultural significance, as it was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent. The tomb was built by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, under the supervision of Humayun's wife. It is situated on the bank of River Yamuna and adjoins the shrine of the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. The geometrically arranged gardens are intersected by numerous water channels that create a mesmerizing effect.

Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. It is a great masterpiece that shows the scientific acumen of ancient India. The complex is situated at Parliament Street, very close to Connaught Place. The remarkable structure consists of fourteen geometric devices used for measuring time, forecasting weather changes, predicting behavior of planets and finding extraterrestrial altitude. All these devices are fixed structures and point toward a specific direction.

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir, popularly known as Laxmi Narayan Mandir, is situated to the west of Connaught Place in Delhi. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi, the temple was built by Raja Baldev Das in the year 1938. This temple is built in Orissan style, with tall curved towers capped by large amalakas (circular ribbed motif at the summit of a temple tower). The exterior is faced with the white marble and red sandstone typical of Delhi’s Mughal architecture.

Jama Masjid

Located at Old Delhi, Jama Masjid is the oldest mosque of India. It was built by the great Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1656 AD. The Masjid has three gates, two minarets, 40 meters in height, and four towers. The minarets are constructed from red sand stone & white marbles bearing stripes of black color. The mosque stands on the hill of Bho Jhala in the old Mughal capital called Shahjahanabad.

Lotus Temple

Revolutionizing the concept of worship stands the lotus-shaped temple in the bustling city of Delhi. This astounding structure is made of marble, dolomite, cement and sand. People from all around the world visit this Bahain temple to savor its beauty and bask in its serenely spiritual atmosphere.