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Delhi : Places of Tourist Interest This quiet and spacious modern capital has
about a thousand historic monuments, representative of
the "Seven Cities of Delhi". Unless you are
an amateur archaeologist you will wish to see only the
most outstanding ones.
Architectural
Glories
Rashtrapati
Bhawan, the official residence of
the President of India Central Secretariat, the state
Office Buildings Parliament House a circular edifice.
Housing the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, from together a
self contained group of Principal building unique in
magnificence, dignity and grandeur. India Gate of War
Memorial Arch on the Rajpath. Church of Redemption
facing Central Secretariat, all India Radio
Broadcasting House on the Parliament Street, Roman
Catholic Church near New Delhi G.P.O., National Stadium
a sports gallery on the Rajpath, near India Gate, are
equally impressive and represent systematically planned
modern architectural glories of New Delhi.
One of the latest addition to New Delhi's
architectural achievements is new N.D.M.C. air
conditioner underground shopping complex, Palika Bazaar
situated in the Central place in Connaught Circus with
shops and Restaurants catering almost all items which
attract the visitors.
Red
Fort
The massive Red Fort, so called for the color
of its exterior and formerly the most magnificent Royal
place of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, was completed in
1648 AD There are two museums in the fort --- The Delhi
Fort Museum of Archaeology and Delhi War memorial
Museum, Don't miss to see the fort from inside.
Red Fort has a well planned and beautiful
market, consisting of Jewelry Art Dealers and
handicrafts etc. well known all over the world.
Old
Fort
The ancient
old fort (Purana Quila) is the strong hold which Humayun, the Mughal
Emperor started in the 1530 AD and Sher Shah Suri completed in 1541 AD.
Its relies,
the Sher Shah Mousque a classical example of the artistry of the Hindu
Afghan School and the Sher Mandal, a small two storeyed octagonal
edifice, are good specimens of Hindu - Muslim style of building and
reflect the ancient architectural stringency and masterly art work.
 Jama
Masjid
Jama Masjid
is the biggest and most beautiful historical mosque in India. The
foundation stone was laid on 6th Oct. 1650 AD by the Mughal Emperor
Shah Jahan and was completed in 1658 AD.
This
greatest mosque is unique in beauty and stands as a symbol of eloquence
of refinement of characteristic excellent art of Mughal architecture.
Distance: 6.4 Kms. (4miles).
Laxmi Narayan Mandir
The laxmi
narayan mandir, commonly known as Birla Mandir is the finest of its
type in India. This temple was built in 1938 AD by Raja Baldev Das
Birla and is an architectural masterpiece of the modern time, giving a
true picture of ancient Hindu culture. Beautiful paintings on the
ceiling, extracts from Hindu mythology are inscribed on the walls and
upper gallery.
Qutab
Minar
Qutab
Minar,
an architectural wonder and the Glory of India, is believed to be the
tallest tower in the world. It is 72.085 meters high with 378 steps. It
stands unique as a feat of engineering amidst the colossal ruins of
Qila Rai Pithora near Mehrauli.
Tradition
says Qutab Minar originally known as Vijay Stamph, was built by the
last Hindu king Prithvi Raj Chauhan and was remodell-ed in 1199 AD by
Qutab-u-din-Aibak. The second and third storeys were added by his
successor Altmash (1210-1236 AD) while the fourth to fifth storeys were
built 1370 AD by Feroz Shah Tughlak. Distance: 144 Kms. (9 miles).
Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat
amidst beautiful parks, is situated on Ring Road, outside Delhi Gate.
Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation was consigned to celestial
flames here on 31st January, 1948. It has today become National Shrine
and a monument of international fame. Distance: 4 Kms. (2.5 miles).
Shanti Vana &
Vijay Ghat
There is
still so much left to see most tourists who go first to Raj Ghat and to
nearby Shanti Vana and Vijay Ghat to make their Pilgrimage to the spots
sacred to the memory of Late Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and
Prime Minister Lal Bhadur Shastri.
Shakti Sthal &
Veer Bhumi
Shakti
Sthal is the place where late prime minister Smt. Indira Gandhi was
criminated on 30th Oct. 1984. She was the most promnant political lady
of India has born. After few years of his mother Rajiv Gandhi was
sloughter by terrorist in South India & his body was brought in
Delhi & criminated here. Homoage to by policians at Veer Bhoomi.
Lal Mandir
Lal Mandir
in Chandni Chowk is a Jain Temple has a big hospital for birds opp. Red
Fort.
Lotus Temple
This Lotus
Temple was built by Bhai Sect of the devotees, is located just behind
the man commercial centre of Nehru Place. This beautiful blooming Lotus
Temple is surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens & is nice place
to worth visit.
Fairs & Festivals
Delhi is
the richest city with Indian festivals and fairs. In the city you can
enjoy the festival every month. Delhi Tourism Organises Mango Festival
in May-June. In July - Raksha Bandhan is highly pure & Pious
festivals for sisters, because they tie Rakhi to their brothers.
After this
festivals falls Janamashtmi in August is devoted to
birthday of Lord Krishna. The temple of the whole city are well
decorated & lightened to give feast to the devotees.
The month
of September brings the festivals of Hindu's Dushehra
which is celebrated upto 10 days. In every day you can enjoy the
Jhankis of Ram-Sita-Lakshman & Hanuman & the last day Shri Ram
brunt the Rawan, the incarnation of evil.
The month
of October brings the most happiest festivals of young & old called
Diwali it is the festival of Ganesh & Laxmi. On this
day in every home the ideals of Ganesh & Laxmi are worshipped with
sweets & money.
The month
of December is festival of seasons Christmas which is
devoted Lord Christ on this day every body is in merry making &
makes his evening in hotels & restaurants.
The month
of January brings Republic Day festivals this is National
Festivals of India. The whole city is in the pleasure of seeing the
processions of every states of India on Rajpath.
In the
month of March comes its most exciting festival of India "Holi"
which is celebrated with colors. The most fabulous festival of Hindu's.
This is the most important festival of North-India with lively mood.
Special of Brij Bhoomi at Mathura & Vrindavan.
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