Red Fort
Red Fort or Lal Quila is the great masterpiece of architecture. This fort was constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi. The fort is also a powerful symbol of India’s sovereignty as every year the prime minister of India raises the flag of India on the ramparts of the Lahori Gate of the fort complex on Independence Day.
Red Fort or Lal Quila is the great masterpiece of architecture. This fort was constructed by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi. The fort is also a powerful symbol of India’s sovereignty as every year the prime minister of India raises the flag of India on the ramparts of the Lahori Gate of the fort complex on Independence Day.
Rajghat
Rajghat is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The cremation of Mahatma Gandhi took place at the Delhi Raj Ghat only. The memorial stone of Mahatma Gandhi placed there is a simple square platform made of black stone, with the words “Hey Ram” inscribed near it.
Rajghat is the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The cremation of Mahatma Gandhi took place at the Delhi Raj Ghat only. The memorial stone of Mahatma Gandhi placed there is a simple square platform made of black stone, with the words “Hey Ram” inscribed near it.
India Gate
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I.
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the World War I.
Lotus Temple
Spectacular in its design and appearance, the 40 meter high Lotus Temple, located 12 km southeast of Connaught Place, has become a prominent attraction for Delhi visitors. Made of marble cement, dolomite and sand, this is a very recent remarkable architectural marvel that looks like a half-open Lotus flower with 27 freestanding wonderful white petals that form nine sides.
Spectacular in its design and appearance, the 40 meter high Lotus Temple, located 12 km southeast of Connaught Place, has become a prominent attraction for Delhi visitors. Made of marble cement, dolomite and sand, this is a very recent remarkable architectural marvel that looks like a half-open Lotus flower with 27 freestanding wonderful white petals that form nine sides.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir is one of Delhi's major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialist G.D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver).
Birla Mandir is one of Delhi's major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialist G.D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver).
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is a high stone tower made of red and buff sandstone. This monument is an exquisite masterpiece of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. This complex is surrounded by numerous ancient and medieval structures and ruins.
Qutub Minar is a high stone tower made of red and buff sandstone. This monument is an exquisite masterpiece of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. This complex is surrounded by numerous ancient and medieval structures and ruins.
Humanyun Tomb
This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.
Chattarpur Temples
A complex of temples called Chattarpur mandir is located beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli. The temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and gardens.
A complex of temples called Chattarpur mandir is located beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli. The temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and gardens.
Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages.
Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages.