Delhi the heart of India is the capital city of the country. Located on the banks of River Yamuna Delhi has emerged as a major political, cultural and commercial city. It has been known to be continuously inhabited by various dynasties and is a site of many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites that are now the landmark of the city. There are various places of interest in Delhi that one can explore during a sightseeing tour to Delhi. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi are as given below:
India Gate: It is the war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers, who died during World War I. The name of many soldiers is inscribed on its wall. Edward Lutyens, the man who planned and built New Delhi, designed India Gate. Almost every foreign tourist visits the monument. 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the eternal flame is added later which is a tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in the service of the nation.
Red Fort: Located in Old Delhi, the Red Fort or Lal Quila is a popular tourist destination in Delhi. The fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1648, when he moved his capital from Agra to Delhi. The construction of the Fort started in 1638 and it takes almost 10 years to complete it. Some of the important spots inside the Red Fort include royal baths or shahi hamams, Shahi Burj, Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque, Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas. Delhi Sightseeing Tours
Jama Masjid: The largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid located in Old Delhi was built by Shah Jahan 1656 AD. About 5,000 laborers and craftsmen worked for six years to complete the monument. The mosque can accommodate about 25,000 people. The domes are built in white marble. The prayer hall of the mosque has 260 pillars is among the major tourist attractions.
Old Fort: Old Fort or Purana Quila as it is called is located near Pragati Maidan on the Mathura Road. Humayun started the construction of the fort in 1533 AD, but before the completion of the fort, Sher Shah Suri defeated him and captured Delhi. Sher Shah Suri completed the fort and named it -Shergah. He added many structures to the fort, of which Qila-I-Kuhna Mosque and Sher Mandal are worth mentioning. In 1555, Humayun re-captured Delhi and converted Sher Mandal into a library.
Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's Tomb is mausoleum of the Mughal emperor Humayun. Bega Begum also known as Haji Begum, wife of Humayun constructed the mausoleum for her husband. The tomb was built between 1562 and 1572 AD. The tomb was designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyuth.
Qutab Minar: The construction of the Qutab Minar was stated by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD but he died before completing it. His son-in-law and successor Iltutmish completed the construction of the building. Qutab Minar is located in Meharauli.
Lotus Temple: Also known as the Bahai Temple, the monument was opened to public only in 1986. Located near Nehru Place, the Lotus Temple is designed like a lotus flower. If you are looking for some moments of peace and tranquility in the crowded city, Lotus Temple is the ideal place to visit.
Apart from the above-mentioned sightseeing options, there are various other tourist attractions that you can visit on your tour of Delhi. Some other must see places in Delhi include Lodhi Gardens, National Museum, Jantar Mantar, Dilli Haat and the Garden of Five Senses.
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