 A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Red Fort. A cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk is a must. An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, India Gate, the Parliament House, and the President’s Residence. After the sightseeing id time remains your can go for shopping in the nearby bazaars such as Janpath, Dilli Haat, Chandni Chowk The other significant attractions for tourists are Lodhi Garden, Jantar Mantar, temples such Akshardham, Birla Mandir etc.
Tourist Attractions
Old Delhi
The narrow lanes of congested streets of Old Delhi offers you an old world charm. Old Delhi includes Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk. Delhi also has several art and craft museums.
Red Fort
The Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi, attracting millions of tourists every year. The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation on August 15, the Independence day from the Red Fort. During the Mughal era, the Red Fort was the palace for Muslim Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's new capital, Shahjahanabad. Red Fort is proud witness to history, a quiet spectator of the present. The decision for constructing the fort was taken in 1639, when Shahjahan decided to shift his capital to Delhi. Everyday, thousands of visitors visit Red Fort especially for the Light and Sound Show, which is the main attraction in the evening.
Jama Masjid
The Jama Masjid of Delhi is the best known mosques of in India. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it was completed in the year 1656 AD. The courtyard of the mosque hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers. The mosque’s uniqueness lies in the high ground that was chosen for constructing it.
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk is Asia’s largest comprehensive market. One can find everything right from clothes, accessories, food items, furniture etc. The major places to visit in Chandni Chowk are the delicious Parantha Wali Gali, Darya Ganj and, Dariba Kalan, the oldest jewellery market since Mughal period are all located here. The Raj Ghat and Shanti Van are other historic sites here.
New Delhi
New Delhi , the capital of India, is one of the costliest metropolitan cities inIndia. It has all the comforts which are essential for todays life. Right from leading corporate offices, famous hotels, restaurants, pubs to fashion boutiques. It offers historical monuments which include Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Lotus Temple, for sight seeing and shopping destinations such as Janpath, Dilli Haat, Connought Place.
India Gate
The India Gate is one of the most popular and frequently visited monuments in Delhi. It was built in the memory of more than 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Afghan Wars and World War I. The 42 metre tall strcuture is situated in such a way, that many important roads are centrally connected to it. The lawns around Rajpath are thronged by people during the night, when the India Gate is lit up. The Republic Day is celebrated at India Gate every year on 26 th January since 1950.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world, and an important example of Indo-Islamic Architecture. The Qutub Minar is a red sandstone tower 72.5 metres (239 ft) high. The diameter of the base is 14.3 metres wide while the top floor measures 2.7 metres in diameter. The historical tower was built by Qutub –ud-din-Aibak, belonging from slave dynasty who conquered the thrown in the year 1206. Everday, this historical
monument is visited by thousands of visitors and tourists.
Baha’i Temple (Lotus Temple)
The Baha'i Temple, popular as Lotus temple is situated in South Delhi, is constructed in a shape of a lotus. Built by the Baha'i community, the temple proffers the visitor tranquility and peace that encompasses the temple.
How to Reach
Air: The Indira Gandhi International Airport is situated 20 km from the city center.
Rail: The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, and Nizamuddin. Shatabdi Express trains connect Delhi to the neighboring cities.
Road: Delhi is 200 kms away from Agra and 262 kms away from Jaipur. New Delhi is connected to all the major cities of the northern India through road.
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