TOP 10 TOURIST PLACES TO VISIT IN DELHI
TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DELHI
Delhi is the Capital City of India and is a
national capital territory located in the north- central India. It is a very
old city and has evolved in thousands of years to the present modern city of
India. Delhi is the heart of India. From all over the world people visit Delhi
to explore its beauty and the history. It’s well connected by air with almost
all the countries of the world. Here one can find not only Indian tourists from
its other states but also many foreigners from all over the world. Indira Gandhi
International Airport in Delhi is well connected with its domestic and
international flights.
Delhi consists of its two parts Old Delhi in
North which is the historic part and the New Delhi in South. Since 1947 Delhi
is the capital of India. New Delhi was the capital of the British India in the
beginning of 20th century. Delhi has a long story of its existence
in the ancient, medieval and modern times and that makes its history rich to
explore. Delhi has many historical and modern places to visit.
TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN DELHI
1.RED FORT
ABOUT
Red Fort is a
tourist attraction in Delhi. Red Fort or Lal Qila is a historic fort in Old
Delhi. In past Delhi was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Red Fort
was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as the palace fort of his capital Shahjahan
bad. Shah Jahan shifted
his capital from Agra to Delhi and commissioned construction of the Red Fort on
12 May 1638.The construction of this fort was completed almost
in ten years, between 1638 to 1648.It was named Red Fort for its massive enclosing
walls of red sandstones. It is also adjacent to an older fort, the Salimgarh, which
was built by Islam Shah Suri in 1546 and now it forms the Red Fort Complex. Ustad Ahmad Lahore was the Architect
of Red Fort. He was a Mughal architect of Persian descent and the chief architect of
Taj Mahal in Agra, also, which was built between 1632 and 1648 during the
ruling period of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The height of Red Fort is 18-33 m. It
is also designated as a UNESCO site in 2007, having ID:231.
LOCATION : Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006 Phone:011 2327 7705 .
2.HUMAYUN’S TOMB
ABOUT
The Humayun's tomb is also a famous
tourist place to visit in Delhi. It is a tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in
Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's chief consort, Empress
Bega Begum, in 1558, and was designed in Mughal architecture style by Mirak
Mirza Giryas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad chosen by her. Humayun ’s Tomb is
owned by Archaeological Survey of India. It is also a UNESCO Site. It is the
burial place of Humayun, Hamida Banu Begum, Bega Begum and more. One has to buy
an entry ticket to visit this historical place. Food items and water are not
allowed inside the complex of Humayun’s Tomb.
LOCATION: It is located on Mathura Road, Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India.
3.QUTUB MINAR
ABOUT
The Qutub Minar, is
a minaret and a "victory tower" which forms part of the Qutb complex,
and lies at the site of Delhi’s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the
Tomar Rajput. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The height of this Minaret is
73 m and it was constructed by Qutb-al-Din Aibak, in
1193. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys
and projecting balconies. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in
Delhi after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu ruler. It is constructed in Indo-Islamic architecture and its
present owner is Archaeological Survey of India. Qutub
Minar remains open on all days of the week, and the visiting timings are from
7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The best season to visit this monument is during
the winters as the weather is
cool and pleasant for sightseeing.
LOCATION: Qutub Minar is located in Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India.
4.JAMA MASJID
ABOUT
Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It
is standing tall as one of the most historically significant structure of old
Delhi. Its capacity is 25,000. It was built by the Mughal
Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656, and was inaugurated by its first
Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Jama Masjid is built in Islamic
architecture, Mughal architecture and Indo-Islamic architecture. It has no entry
fee. Its leadership is by Ahmed Bukhari (Shahi Imam). In colonial era it was
regarded as a symbolic node of Islamic power in India. It is Delhi’s one of the
most iconic sites. Jama Masjid was built by Shahjahan after the death of his
wife Mumtaj Mahal when he shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi and founded
the walled city of Shahjahan bad. Jama Masjid was the main centre of worship
for the city then. Today also it is visited by the tourist from all over the
world and has a great religious sanctity and significance for Muslims.
LOCATION: Jama
Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, Phone: 011 2336
5358
5.INDIA GATE
ABOUT
India Gate is a War Memorial located at Rajpath, on the eastern
edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi, which was formerly called
as Kingsway. India Gate is an arch gate made of sandstone. Its architect was
Edwin Lutyens. It was opened on 12th February 1931.The height of India
Gate is 42m.It has no entry ticket and free for all. It commemorates 70,000
Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I fighting for the
British Army between 1914 and 1919. It also bears names of Indian and British
soldiers killed in Afghan war of 1919.
LOCATION: Rajpath,
India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001 Phone:011 2336 5358
6.LOTUS TEMPLE
ABOUT
Lotus
Temple is the only Bahai temple in Asia. It is a worship temple of Bahaism
known as a combination of nine great religion of the world. Lotus Temple derives its name from its Lotus shape. The Lotus Temple complex comprises of 27 independent
marble petals. It has no entry ticket. Lotus Temple was opened for the public in 1986
December. It was designed by Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba. Lotus Temple can be visited
during winter and spring season to avoid scorching heat of Delhi. October to
March is the ideal time to visit it. The nearest metro station to reach Lotus
Temple is Kalkaji Metro Station having Violet Line route. Lotus Temple remains
open all days (Monday closed) and visiting time is 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Location: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur,
Shambhu Dayal Bagh. Kalkaji, New Delhi 110019
7.AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
ABOUT
Akshardham is
near the border of Noida. It is also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple or
Akshardham in Delhi, India. Swaminarayan
Akshardham is a Hindu Temple. It is one of the largest Hindu religious
complexes of India. The complex of this temple displays traditional and modern
Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture. It has 234 carved pillars ,9
ornate domes, Gajendra pith and 20,000 statues. The architect (s) of this
temple is /are Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha. The deities
of this temple are Swaminarayan, Sita -Ram, Radha -Krishna, Shiv-Parvati and
Laxmi Narayana. This temple was completed on 6th November 2005 and took five
years to build its architectural marvel. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is one
of the top tourist attractions in Delhi. In this temple entry is free but
ticket is for exhibition only. It comprises of 200 sculptured stone figure of
monks, sages, acharyas and other divine incarnations of Hindus. Cell phones, cameras
and other electronic devices are not allowed inside this temple.
LOCATION: Noida
Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi 110092, Phone 011 4344 2344
8.RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
ABOUT
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the
President of India at the western end of Rajpath in New Delhi, India. The
Architects of Rashtrapati Bhavan are Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Its
construction started in 1912, was completed in 1929 and opened in 1931.It is
built in 130 hectare that is 321 Acre. It is built in Neoclassical
architectural style. Until 1940, it was Viceroy’s House and from 1947 to 1950
it was a Government House.
Rashtrapati Bhavan is now, the official residence
of the Present of India which is the world’s largest democracy and is its strength. Rashtrapati Bhavan has 340
rooms and has 2.5 km corridors. It has 190 acre of garden area which is open
for public every year in the month of February.
LOCATION: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi 110004 New Delhi
Phone:011 2301 5321
9.NATIONAL MUSEUM
ABOUT
National Museum of Delhi is also
known as the National Museum of India. It is one of the largest museums in
India. The building was constructed in 1940 designed in
neoclassical style by Architect Antonio Toledo. This Museum was founded on
15th August 1949.It holds a variety of articles ranging from pre
historic to modern. This museum has a variety of artefacts from
Harappan Civilization also known as Indus Valley Civilization. The name
of its architect is Ganesh Bhikaji Deolalikar. It functions under the Ministry
of Culture, Government of India. It opens at 10am.Students have free entry to
it but for others it has entry fee. Filming video and recording devices are not
allowed in the museum without the prior permission of the museum authorities.
LOCATION: Janpath Rd, Rajpath Area,
Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110011 Phone :011 2379 2775
ABOUT
Purana Qila, too is one of the oldest forts in Delhi, India. It
was built by the second Mughal Emperor Humayun and Sultan Sher Shah Suri. Purana
Qila functions as a museum. It was built between 1538 and 1545.It was built on
the site of ancient city of Indraprastha, of Pandavas mentioned in Hindu epic
Mahabharata. It is the most captivating tourist site of Delhi that narrates the
history of Delhi in full detail. It is evidence of glory of the Mughal Arts.
You can pay a fee for carrying a camera and in the evening enjoy Light and
Sound Show.
LOCATION: Mathura Rd, Near Delhi Zoo, New Delhi, Delhi 110003 Phone:011
2336 5358
CONCLUSION
Delhi is a famous city and is worth visiting. It
is well connected to the other states of India and its nearby hill stations. If
you wish to visit India and its famous historical and beautiful tourist places
first reach Delhi and then from here by any mode of transport can visit the
famous places. India is known for its variety of spicy food, colorful clothes
and rich historical places. Its beauty from North to South and East to West is
a configuration of variety of its culture, food, festivals, language and
natural beauty. Even then it is a perfect blend of unity in its diversity. Beside
the above 10 tourist places other worth visiting places in Delhi are:
11. JANTAR MANTAR
12. GURUDWARASHRI BANGLA SAHIB
13. RAJGHAT
14. NATIONAL RAIL MUSEUM
15. SHANKAR’ S INTERNATIONAL DOLLS’ MUSEUM
16. RAJPATH
17. APPU GHAR
18. AMAR JAWAN JYOTI
19. NEHRU PLANETARIUM
20. BIRLA TEMPLE /LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE
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