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India Gate
India Gate is an important site to visit when on your tour to Delhi. India Gate has its original name as All India War Memorial that was built in order to commemorate the 82000 soldiers of the Indian Army who lost their lives during the First World War happened from 1914 to 1921 as well as in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.

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The war memorial is situated at Rajpath where you can reach by getting down at Barakhamba Road Metro station in Delhi. India gate is also known to be one of the best places to visit with friends in Delhi.
India Gate is located on the eastern edge of the ceremonial axis of Delhi and it was formerly called Kingsway. The names of around 13300 servicemen including some soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom are displayed on the gate. The architecture of India Gate is world famous as the triumphal arch that looks like the Arch of Constantine and also compared to the Arc de Triomphe and the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
The designer of the memorial was Sir Edwin Lutyens. After the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971, there was a simple structure including a black marble plinth with a reversed rifle which was capped by a war helmet and bounded by four eternal flames built under the Memorial Archway. This one was the Amar Jawan Jyoti or the Flame of the Immortal Soldier.
The construction of India Gate was started in 1921 and completed in 1931. The architectural dimensions of the structure say that it is 42 meters tall and 9.1 meters wide. It was constructed using yellow and red sandstone along with granite. In 2014, the Government announced the plans to construct a National War Memorial around the canopy as well as a National War Museum at the park nearby.
India Gate Parade or the Republic Day Parade is the most ceremonious and prestigious event happen in front of India Gate every year. On January 26th, each year, India commemorates the day it became a republic with an esteemed presence of many national as well as dignified guests from other countries.
India Gate entry time: Anyone can visit India Gate anytime as it is open on all days 24 hours.
India Gate Entry fee: There is no entry fee to visit the structure.
India Gate location: Rajpath Marg, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001.
Humayun's Tomb
Maqbera e Humayun or the Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi is a major historical site in India and also one of the best places to visit in north Delhi. It is the tomb of the famous Mughal emperor of India Humayun. It was commissioned by the first wife of Humayun who was the chief consort as well, Empress Bega Begum in 1569-70.

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The design of the tomb was born in the heart of Mirak Mirza Ghiyas- a persial architect invited by Bega Begum herself. Located in Nizamuddin East in Delhi, the tomb is known as the first garden tomb found on the Indian subcontinent, placed very close to the Dina-panah citadel. It is known to be one of the best places to visit in Delhi during summers as it also has a walled garden within its enclosure.
UNESCO declared it as a World Heritage Site in 1993 and since then its reputation began to flourish. But after that, it had to undergo several restorations. Near the tomb, there are several smaller monuments from the main entrance to the West that include one that even built prior to the main tomb. Isa Khan Niyazi’s tomb is that one who was an Afghan noble in Sher Shah Suri’s court of the Suri dynasty. Humayun’s tomb complex accommodates the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun along with the graves of Bega Begum, Hamida Begum and Dara Shikoh as well as other significant Mughal members.
An inimitable leap in Mughal architecture is displayed along with the Persian model garden that is the Charbagh garden. The construction of the toms was started in 1565, almost nine years after his death. The completion of the tomb was in 1572. The memorial built for Humayun symbolizes the unpredictable symbiosis between Humayun and his wife Bega Begum who was so grieved over the death of her husband finally decided to create such an astonishing remembrance.
The Turkic and Mughal rule in the subcontinent introduced the influence of Central Asian and Persian styles of Islamic architecture and from the 12th century onward, those styles started inspiring several monuments in and around Delhi. Humayun’s tomb is made of red sandstone and white marbles and the measurements say it is 47 meters high and 91 meters wide.
Humayun’s Tomb entry timing: The visit to the tomb is allowed from sunrise to sunset on all days but the best time to visit is between 08:00 am and 06:00 pm.
Humayun’s Tomb entry fee: Indian citizens and the visitors from SAARC and BIMSTEC countries have to pay Rs.10 to enter the tomb while for other foreign nationals, it is Rs.250 per person. Children up to the age of 15 need not pay an entry fee.
Humayun’s Tomb location: Opposite Dargah Nizamuddin, Mathura Road, New Delhi, Delhi 110013.
Qutub Minar
A valuable, protected structure of India is Qutub Minar, Delhi which has been considered to be a highly important historical attraction existing currently in India. It is a part of the Qutub Complex which was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is also one of the famous places to visit in north Delhi.

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The structure is situated in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. Qutub Minar Metro Station located at a distance of about 3km will be the easiest access to reach the amazing architectural brilliance. You can also book Delhi tour package as here is no end to the glorious history being explored in the present.
Qutub Minar is made of red sandstone and marble making its height up to 73 meters and gives a tower like structure to it which is consisted of five stories and its diameter is 14.3 meters at the base and it becomes 2.7 meters at the top.
Another main feature of it is the spiral staircase of 379 steps. It has been saying that the design of the tower had its origin from the Minaret of Jam located in Western Afghanistan. Qutub Minar’s founder was the legendary Qutub al-Din Aibak who was behind the existence of the Delhi Sultanate. The construction of the structure was started in 1192 and it was completed by Aibak’s successor Iltumish in 1220. But after some decades, its top storey was destructed by a lightning and later Firoz Shah Tughlaq renovated the damaged storey and constructed one more.
Around the tower, there are several historical monuments like the Qutub Complex with Quwwat ul IslaMosqueue and the Iron Pillar of Delhi. The structure of the tower has a style that resembles the architectural style prevailed in Iran but some artistic conventions found locally were incorporated such as looped bells, garlands and lotuses that are borders were carved out. One can see different inscriptions in Parso-Arabic and Nagari at different sections of the structure.
Qutub Minar entry timings: The visit to the structure is restricted to the day time between sunrise and sunset on all days.
Qutub Minar entry fee: For Indian citizens: Rs. 30 and for foreign nationals: Rs.500. For children up to 15 years, the entry is free.
Qutub Minar location: Qutub Minar Delhi is situated in Mehrauli in South West district of New Delhi, India.
Red Fort
A brilliant architectural beauty is a historical fort in Delhi, Red Fort which was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty for more than 200 years. The Mughal families lived there until 1857. A golden feather in the crown of Delhi is the fort and it houses several museums in it. Though it was the house of the Mughal emperors, it was also the political and cultural center of the Mughal state and this was the place where a lot of significant events happened.

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It is the best place to visit in Old Delhi as it is also known to be a symbol of India’s struggle for freedom.
But what made the fort famous was the midnight speech made by Jawahar Lal Nehru before India was going to wake up to independence from British rule and afterward, it was becoming the politically significant spot in Indian history. It hosts the Independence Day celebrations each year from then onward. Red Fort history has a lot to share with the world and it came into the concept form in 1639 after the then Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan shifted his capital to the newly constructed city in Delhi and laid the foundation stone to build up the fort.
Red Fort architecture is an amusing one with a huge walled citadel that shines in red sandstone and the construction of the fort took almost one decade to complete and it came into the limelight in 1648. For the next 200 years, it was maintained as the seat of the Mughal Empire. Once the capital of the Mughal Empire, the fort lies along the famous river Yamuna. Some of the facts regarding the fort say the complex consist of Shah Jahan’s palace as well as the Salimgarh fort which came into existence in 1546 AD.
The fort is managed by the Archeological Survey of India and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
Red Fort Light and Sound Show: A spectacular show regarding the history of Red Fort and the capital Delhi is shown at the fort for one hour every evening. The show will be in Hindi and English with a half an hour gap in between the two shows.
Light and Sound show at the fort starts at 06:00 pm. To watch the Light and Sound Show, adults should pay Rs.80 and children should pay Rs.30.
Red Fort visiting timing: The Fort will be closed on Mondays but will be open on all other days from 09:30 am to 04:30 pm.
Red Fort Entry Fee: Entry fee for Indian citizens is Rs.10 while the same for foreigners is Rs.150.
Red Fort location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006.
Akshardham Temple
Among the temples in Delhi, Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is amazingly famous as it is known to be a spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi and also one of the famous places to visit in east Delhi. This complex showcases the traditional Hindu and Indian culture, spirituality and architecture.

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Tourists from all over the world come to Delhi will visit the temple to understand the spiritual facts of India. The temple was opened in 2005 by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. It is one of the most religious places to visit in Delhi with family.
Sitting on the banks of the Yamuna River in eastern Delhi, the complex possesses the temple at the center and the construction was according to the Vastu Shastra and Pancharatra Shastra. There are an Abhishek Mandap, Sahaj Anand Water Show, a theme based garden, and three exhibitions like Sahajanand Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan and Sanskruthi Darshan which is a cultural boat ride.
Among the attractions inside the complex, Akshardham Mandir is quite famous and more charming. The architectural measures prove that the temple is 141 foot high and 316 foot wide. The walls of it are explicitly carved with the images of flora, fauna, musicians, deities etc. It has an intricate architectural style of Maharishi Vastu concepts and for the construction of the temple, the pick sandstone from Rajasthan and Carrara marbles from Italy was used. It accommodates 234 adorned pillars, nine domes, 20000 murtis of sadhus, devotees, and acharyas.
Akshardham temple entry timing: Entry: 09:30 am to 06:30 pm
Exhibition: 10:30 am to 06:00 pm and the tickets for the exhibition will be available from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Musical fountain: 07:45 pm
The temple will be closed on Mondays.
Akshardham temple entry fee: Complex entry is completely free. Exhibition rates are Rs. 170 for adults, Rs.125 for senior citizens, Rs.100 for children between 4 and 11 years.
Musical fountain: Rs. 80 for adults, Rs.80 for senior citizens, Rs.50 for children between 4 and 11 years.
Akshardham temple location: NH 24, Akshardham Setu, New Delhi, 110092
Lotus Temple
Bahai (Lotus) Temple
The Lotus Temple is among the famous tourist places in Delhi and a major landmark of India that has been attracting tourists from all over the world because of its architecture and beauty. The construction of the temple was finished in 1986.

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It resembles the lotus flower but created in white colour. The Lotus Temple is open to all people, regardless of region and caste. The structure is built of 27 free-standing marble clad petals in clusters of three to form nine sides. The Lotus Temple is one of the best places to visit if you are planning to spend a day in Delhi. There are nine doors onto the central hall that can accommodate around 2500 people at a time. It has won numerous awards for its inimitable and beautiful architecture. The temple has a great connection with the Bahai Faith that promotes harmony among people through a common place for worship. Those who belong any religion or any worship method can come to the Lotus Temple as it is a Bahai House of Worship.
There are the sacred writings of Bahai Faith as well as of other religions can be read or chanted but reading non-scriptural texts and performing ritualistic ceremonies are forbidden even though there is a fixed set of the pattern for worship services. As all Bahai Houses of Worship follow certain architectural elements, the Lotus Temple also has some of them in its structure. The Bahai scripture says that there should not be any pictures, statues of images displayed inside the house of worship. The Lotus Temple is located near Nehru Palace and Kalkaji Mandir metro station. The architect of the temple was Fariborz Sahba who was an Iranian. The construction was started in 1976.
Lotus Temple entry timings: During summer, the entry timing is from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm while in winter it is from 09:00 am to 05:30 pm on all days except Mondays.
Lotus Temple Entry fee: The entry to the temple is free.
Lotus Temple Location: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji, New Delhi, Delhi 110019.
Waste to Wonder Park
As the name suggests, this park is created out of industrial and various other waste materials and it will indeed leave you speechless with wonder. Housing the replicas of the seven classical wonders of the world, this is one of the famous attractions in Delhi.

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If you are wondering where you can take your kids for some enrichment, then do visit the Waste to Wonder Park as it is one of the best places to visit in north Delhi.
The Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, and India’s very own Taj Mahal along with the other wonders are exquisitely built out of pipes, metallic sheets, scrap angles, and various other waste materials. The park, entirely built with the motive of conserving the environment, also uses solar and wind energy for lighting purposes during the evening. Enjoy the dreamlike setting and keep your cameras ready for some enthralling pictures.
Entry Timings: 11 am daily. Closed on Monday.
Entry Fee: Rs 50 for adults and Rs 25 for children aged between 3-12 years.
Location: Near Nizammudin Metro station, Block A, Nagli Rajapur, Sarai Kale Khan, New Delhi.
Jama Masjid
The people of Delhi consider the Masjid-I Jahan Numa close to them, hence call it fondly as the Jama Masjid of Delhi. It is one of the largest mosques in India which was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656. During that time, the construction of the mosque took around 1 million rupees.

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Imam from Bukhara inaugurated the building after its completion. The mosque is protected by three great gates and four towers. Also, there are two 40 meter high minarets created on red sandstone and white marble standing.
The courtyard boasts its space that can accommodate more than 25000 people at a time. The three domes seen on the terrace are surrounded by the two minarets as well as the floor is comprised of 899 black borders marked for worshippers. The mosque has witnessed two attacks recently, in 2006 and in 2010. There were more than 5000 workers who contributed their sweat and blood for the construction of the masjid. The original name of the mosque meant the mosque that commanding view of the world.
Though the British wanted the mosque to be destroyed, they could not succeed in the process due to rigid opposition and protests. The largest mosque in India is a mesmerizing monument which was the last one built under Shah Jahan’s power. The masjid is located at a walkable distance from Old Delhi railway station and ISBT Kashmere Gate.
The masjid that got its life because of the architectural brilliance of Ustad Khalil is now protected by Delhi Waqf Board.
Jama Masjid entry timing: Entry to the mosque is on all days from 07:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 1:30 pm to 06:30 pm.
Jama Masjid entry fee: You can enter the temple free of charge but for photography, you should pay Rs.200-300 and for climbing the southern minaret, you are supposed to pay Rs.100.
Jama Masjid location: Meena Bazaar, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006.
Safdarjung Tomb
Safdarjung’s Tomb in Delhi is a famous attraction that is made of sandstone and marble mausoleum and it came into existence in 1754. The late Mughal Empire style is depicted for the statesman of Safdarjung.

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It extends a special ambiance with it’s domed and arched red-brown and white coloured structures. Safdarjung was the prime minister of the Mughal Empire when Ahmad Shah Bahadur was on the throne in 1748 and it is one of the best places in east Delhi.
Safdarjung’s original name was Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan and he was the viceroy of Muhammad Shah, an independent ruler and the richest and most powerful there. When Ahmed Shah ascended the throne of the Mughal Empire in Delhi, Safdarjang was made the Vizier. But when the empire was on the verge of decline, as Vizier, Safdarjung had taken all the powers and started ruling over the city while the king was playing the role of a puppet. Later, the emperor’s family had Safdarjung out of their kingdom and Delhi.
In 1754 he died and after that, his son Nawab Shujaud Daula pleaded to the emperor to permit him to raise a tomb for his father in Delhi and thus erected the Tomb of Safdarjung designed by an Abyssinian architect. Near to the tomb, almost to the south is the historic site of the battle that happened between Timur of Mangol and Mohammed Tughlaq in 1386. The tomb was the last monumental tomb Garden of the Mughals and it was built like an enclosed garden tomb in resemblance with the style of Humayun’s tomb. The main features of the tomb are the Char Bagh plan with the mausoleum at the center, a nine-fold floor plan, a five-part façade and a large podium along with a hidden stairway. Jor Bagh Metro station is located very near to the tomb.
Safdarjung’s tomb entry timings: It is open on all days from sunrise to sunset.
Safdarjung’s tomb entry fee: For Indians: Rs.15 and for foreigners: Rs.200.
For still camera, no fee is applicable but for video shooting, you need to pay Rs.25.
Safdarjung’s tomb location: Airforce Golf Course, Delhi Race Club, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Jantar Mantar
Among the five major Jantar Mantar constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, the one in which Delhi has an equal reputation as of the Jaipur one. At Delhi Jantar Mantar, there are 13 architectural astronomy instruments. It is one of the most visited tourist places in Delhi in summers and it was designed in order to compile the astronomical tables and to predict the movement and timings of the sun, the moon and the planets.

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Situated on the Parliament Street, south of Connaught Circus in New Delhi, the Observatory possesses masonry built astronomical instruments. Due to the unlimited desire of Maharaja Jai Singh II to spend time in the astronomical observations and to study the systems, the observatory was erected by himself. The name of the observatory gives us a meaning that is the instrument for calculation. The instruments preserved in the observatory were made of brick rubbles and then plastered with lime. As the time progressed, the instruments had undergone several repairs and restoration. But major alterations were far from them.
The Samrat Yantra, the Jai Prakash, Ram Yantra, and Misra Yantra are the principal instruments preserved in the observatory. A temple dedicated to Bhairava is also near the building which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. The Jantar Mantar in Delhi had its construction started in 1724. It came into existence in 1724 but by 1867, the observatory had faced a considerable amount of decays. After the construction of the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Maharaja Jai Singh II had built more observatories in Jaipur, Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura.
Jantar Mantar entry timings: The observatory is open on all days from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm.
Jantar Mantar entry fee: To enter the observatory, Indian citizens should pay INR 5 and foreign nationals have to pay INR 100.
Jantar Mantar location: Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir)
Birla Mandir is a common name for different Hindu temples built by the Birla family at different locations in India. Almost all the temples are built of white marbles as well as sandstones. The prominent cities across the country have given their spaces for these temples to be erected.

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Among them, Birla Mandir is particularly a famed one and an important Delhi tourist attraction as well. All the temples are created very carefully as to accommodate a huge number of visitors.
Birla Mandir in Delhi was built in 1939 and it was the first in a row and later many temples were built in different cities by the different branches of the family. The Delhi temple was designed to be spacious and beautiful along with the proper arrangements for congregational worship and discourses. Though it possesses modern technologies, the architecture remembered to include the Nagar style.
The Birla Temple in Delhi is dedicated to Laxminarayan who is referred to Lord Vishnu. The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi as the construction was finished in 1939 by Baldeo Das Birla and his sons. There are side temples which are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna, and Buddha. The temple extends up to 7.5 acres and flanked by many shrines, fountains, a large garden that displays many Hindu and nationalistic sculptures as well as a Geeta Bhavan for discourses.
The nearest metro station to the temple is R K Ashram Marg Metro Station, about 2 km away from the temple and also the New Delhi Kalibari is located on the same road.
Birla Mandir entry timings: You can visit the temple on all days of the week from 04:30 am to 01:30 pm and from 02:30 pm and 09:00 pm.
Birla Mandir entry fee: No entry fee is there to enter the temple.
Birla Mandir location: Mandir Marg, DIZ Area, Near Gole Market, New Delhi 110001, India
The Parliament House
The Presidential Residence, formerly known as the Viceroy’s House is the famous Rashtrapathi Bhavan in Delhi. It is the home of the President of India, officially. It is located at the western end of Rajpath. The mansion or the main building accommodates the president’s official residence, halls, guest rooms and offices.

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The entire 130 hectare President Estate that includes huge gardens known as the Mughal Gardens, large open spaces, a residence of office staff and bodyguards, stables etc is the major portion of it the mansion.
It is considered to be the largest residence of a head of state in the world in terms of area. The Delhi Durbar occurred in December 1911 decided to build a residence in New Delhi for the British Viceroy. In the beginning, the plan had 4000 acres of land acquired for the building after relocating Raisina and Malcha villages existed in the region. The famous British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens was given the responsibility for the primary architecture.
The design made by Lutyens was grand and extraordinarily classical that was enhanced by different colours and details inspired by Indian architecture. Originally, the Viceroy’s House had to be built on the top of Raisina Hill along with the secretariats lower down. But it was decided to build 400 yards back and thus both the buildings had to come on top of the plateau. On this, Lutyens and Baker who was constructing the secretariat had disputes. The house consists of four floors and 340 rooms which are decorated with modified interior designs.
There were around 700 million bricks used for the construction. The design of the building was inspired by the Edwardian Baroque. It has several halls used for different functions and purposes. The main ones are the Durbar Hall and the Ashoka Hall. There is a dome in the middle that reflects both Indian and British styles.
Rashtrapathi Bhavan entry timing: The mansion can be visited on all days from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm but the Mughal Garden and other gardens will be open from August to March on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You should visit during winter as weather in Delhi is just excellent in the months of October and November.
Rashtrapathi Bhavan entry fee: There is a registration charge of Rs.50 and it can be paid online as well as it will be non-refundable and non-transferable. Visitors individually or in a group of fewer than 30 people will be charged Rs.50 per visitor and for a group of 30, it will be 1200 per visit.
Rashtrapathi Bhavan location: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110004.
Kingdom of Dreams
India’s first live entertainment, theatre and leisure spot is Kingdom of Dream in NCR Delhi located near the Leisure Valley Park. As a master destination for all types of entertainment and art based innovations, the Kingdom of Dreams was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Haryana and it was open to the public on 18th September 2010.

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The opening day witnessed the special preview of the Bollywood musical, Zangoora portraying the famous stars like Hussain Kuwajerwala, Gauhar Khan, and Kashmira Irani. Kingdom of Dream is one of the best amusement parks in Delhi toto chill out.
The spot is spreading across over 6 acres of land and was built at a cost of more than Rs.2 billion. Kingdom of Dreams is under Great Indian Nautanki Company which is a joint venture between Apra Group and Wizcraft. It consists of two theatres named Nautanki Mahal and the Showshaa Theatre along with a cultural and cuisine area called Culture Gully. The famous Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was declared as the global ambassador of Kingdom of Dream in 2010.Al, o it was in the news when the Commonwealth Games 2010 official theme song by A R Rahman was launched in the complex.
One of the portions of the complex, the Nautanki Mahal is a huge auditorium with 864 seats and is designed like a posh palace. Indian and international theatres are performed here. Culture Gully is the space where arts, crafts, and food etc are arranged beautifully. It is a fully air-conditioned boulevard that extends up to 10000 square feet with themed restaurants and live kitchens in its possession. Showshaa theatre is a 350 seater amphitheater with a soaring tent. Several theatrical performances are conducted here.
Kingdom of Dreams entry timings: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 12:30 pm to 12:00 am and on Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 pm to 12:00 am.
Kingdom of Dream entry fee:
- 2,999 per person (Diamond) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 3,999 per person (Diamond) on weekendsZ
- 2,499 per person (Platinum) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 2,999 per person (Platinum) on weekends
- 1,999 per person (Gold) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 2,499 per person (Gold) on weekends
- 1,499 per person (Silver) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 1,999 per person (Silver) on weekends
- 1,249 per person (Bronze) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 1,499 per person (Bronze) on weekends
- 600 per person (culture gully) on weekdays (Tue-Fri)
- 700 per person (culture gully) on weekend
Kingdom of Dream location: Auditorium Complex, Sector 29, Gurgaon, Haryana 122001, India
Old Fort (Purana Qila)
Old Fort is the English meaning of Purana Qila, one of the oldest and important forts in Delhi. Purana Qila in Delhi existing in the current form was built by Sher Shah Suri who is believed to be the founder of the Sur Empire. He has erected the citadel of Purana Qila along with a spacious city area around it.
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It was said that even during the death of 1545, the fort was incomplete and perhaps it was completed by Islam Shah, the son of Sher Shah.
The Archaeological Survey of India had done some excavations at the area and have unearthed Painted Grey Ware dating back to 1000 BCE. This fort was considered to be the inner citadel of the city of Din Panah during Humayun’s rule. He had renovated it in 1533. After Sher Shah Suri defeated Humayun, he named the fort Shergarh and added more structures to the complex. The fort and its surroundings were enhanced to be known as the sixth city of Delhi. But during the partition of India, the fort and the neighbouring Humayun’s tomb were acting as the site for refugees.
The camp was functional till 1948. The ramparts of the fort were used as the backdrops for many plays later in 1970s. Tughlaq, Andha Yug and Sultan Razia were those plays. Afterward, it has been the regular centre for theatre productions, cultural events, concerts etc. There is a daily sound and light show after sunset at the fort regarding the history of the seven cities of Delhi. Pragati Maidan is the nearest metro station to the fort.
Purana Qila entry timings: You can visit the fort on all days from 07:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Purana Qila entry fee: For Indians: Rs.20 and for foreigners: Rs.200. For still camera, no fee is applicable but for video shooting, you need to pay Rs.25.
Purana Qila location: Mathura Rd, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Bangla Sahib Gurdwara
A prominent Sikh Gurudwara in India is Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Kishan. It is a worship house for the Sikh religion believers but now it is a primary pilgrimage and tourist attraction in Delhi. There is a beautiful pool as well inside its complex which is named as Sarovar.

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It had come into existence as a small shrine by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783 who was supervising the construction of nine other Sikh shrines in Delhi in the same time.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located near Connaught Palace on Baba Kharak Singh Marg and it is recognizable easily from a distance due to its golden dome and tall flagpole. Next, to it, there is the famous Sacred Heart Cathedral. The building was actually a bungalow belonged to Raja Jai Sing and got the name as Jaisinghpura Palace. Guru Har Kishan was living in Delhi during 1664 when there was smallpox and cholera epidemic spread in the society.
Guru helped the people by giving aid and fresh water from the well at his house. But he was also affected by the disease and died on March 30th, 1664. But Sikhs believed that the water from the well at Guru’s house had healing powers and they had taken the water to their homes. Gurudwara and its Sarovar are a prominent place for Sikhs now and they pay tribute to the eighth Guru on his birth anniversary.
The complex included the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a pond, a school and an art gallery. The concept of langar is practised and regardless of race or religion, all people can eat in the Gurudwara kitchen. If you wish to enter the Gurudwara, you should cover your hair and avoid wearing shoes inside. There is a higher secondary school, Baba Baghel Singh Museum, a library and a hospital situated inside the complex. Patel Chowk, Rajeev Chowk, and Shivaji Stadium Metro station are the major metro railway stations near to the Gurudwara.
Gurudwara Bangla Saheb entry timings: The Gurudwara is open on all days 24 hours.
Gurudwara Bangla Saheb entry fee: No entry is needed to visit the Gurudwara.
Gurudwara Bangla Saheb location: Ashoka Road, Hanuman Road Area, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi – 110001
The National Rail Museum
A very significant museum in the history of India is the National Rail Museum in Delhi. It is situated in Chanakyapuri with a focus on the rail heritage India had been possessing. It was opened on February 1st 1977. The building is in over 10 acres of land enhanced by both indoor and outdoor exhibits and it is one of the famous places in north Delhi.

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The visitors are allowed to do a toy train ride around the site on regular days. Apart from the toy train, there are a lot of amusing items on the display such as 1:8 scale trail, Diesel simulator, Steam simulator, Coach Simulator and things like these.
The concept of a transport museum was coming into the presentation in 1962. However, the first concrete shape of it came out in 1970. It was coming into the scenario under the advisory of Micharl Graham Satow who was a genuine rail enthusiast. In 1971, the foundation stone for the museum was laid by the then President of India V. V. Giri. The Rail Transport Museum as it was known in the initial days was inaugurated by Kamalapati Tripathi, the Minister of Railways during that time.
Later, the name was changed to National Rail Museum in 1995. Patiala State monorail trainways, the oldest operational steam locomotive Fairy Queen, Fire Engine, Saloon of Prince of Wales, Saloon of Maharaja of Indore and Mysore, electric locomotive 4502 etc are a few of the possessions of the museum that have the history of many centuries to be told.
You can find several museums in Delhi, The National Rail Museum is one of the famous museums which is located near to the Dhaula Kuan Metro Station which is about 2 kms away and you can catch an auto rickshaw to reach the museum from the station.
Rail Museum entry timings: It is open on all days except on Mondays and National Holidays from 09:30 am to 05:30 pm.
Rail Museum Entry fee: The entry fee is Rs.20 per person and for toy train ride the fee would be again Rs.20 per person.
Rail Museum location: Market Rd, Block F, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Raj Ghat
Raj Ghat in Delhi is an important landmark for India as it is a memorial to the father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It used to be the name of a historic ghat of Old Delhi that is Shahjahanabad situated on the banks of Yamuna River.

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Near to it was Raj Ghat Gate of the walled city that opens at Raj Ghat on the banks of Yamuna River and thus later, the memorial area was also started addressed as Raj Ghat and it is one of the best places to visit in east Delhi. A black marble platform that symbolizes the spot of Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation happened on 31st January 1948.
The spot is open to the sky and there is an eternal flame burn at the end. A stone path that leads to the walled enclosure is the pathway for the visitors to reach the memorial and the guests should remove their footwear before entering the walls of the Raj Ghat. Near to Raj Ghat, you can find other samadhis or cremation spots of other major persons. The place was landscaped and the construction of the memorial was done by Alick Percy Lancaster. He was the last Englishman to hold the post of Superintendent of Horticultural Operations for Government of India.
To the north of the Raj Ghat is where the memorial of Jawaharlal Nehru is situated which is known as the Shantivan. Ekta Sthal, the site where K R Narayanan was cremated is also located adjacent to Nehru’s cremation site. The area of the Raj Ghat is made beautiful by a lot of trees around planted by the dignitaries and heads of states visiting the sites.
Raj Ghat entry timing: It is open from 05:00 am to 07:30 pm on all days.
Raj Ghat Entry fee: The entry to the site is completely free.
Raj Ghat Location: Gandhi Smriti, Raj Ghat, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Agrasen ki Baoli
The super hit Bollywood film PK gave a supreme turning point for an important architectural monument of India that is Agrasen ki Baoli in Delhi. It is a protected monument under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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Agrasen ki Baoli is a 60 meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road near Connaught Place and it is one of the fun places in north Delhi.
There are a lot of legends and stories roaming around the natives regarding the existence of this well though there is no perfect citation proving the brain behind the construction of this well. But it is said to be built by the legendary king Agrasen and it was rebuilt in the 14th century by Agrawal community. Baoli is referred to Jassi or bauri. In Rajasthan and Gujarat, words for step well sounded like baoli, bavadi, vav etc.
India is quite famous for its water temples and step wells and this particular step well has 108 steps and a major example for the architectural brilliance of ancient Indians. There are three levels placed at the visible parts of the step well. Each level had arched niches on either side of it. Even, there are stories saying the well is haunted but it never proved to be true.
Agrasen ki Baoli Entry Timing: It will be open all days of the week from 07:30 am to 06:00 pm.
Agrasen ki Baoli Entry Fee: There is no entry fee needed to visit the well.
Agrasen ki Baoli Location: Hailey Road, Near KG Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India
ISKCON Temple
The Iskcon Temple is a spectacular shrine located in Delhi constituted to be the best tourist places in Delhi. Situated at the Sant Nagar in East Kailash, Iskcon Temple dwarfs the southern skyline zone of Delhi. Originally initiated by Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada, ISKCON is an association belonging to Hare Rama Hare Krishna fad.
Entry timings: You can visit the temple throughout the week in between 4.30 am to 9 pm. However, the major altar is closed in between 1 pm to 4 pm.
Entry fee: There are no Entry fees for visiting ISKON Temple.
Location: The address of ISKON Temple is Hare Krishna Hill, Main road, Sant Nagar, East of Kailash, Delhi 110065
National Museum
Places to visit in Delhi are many. But amongst them, a visit to the National Museum of India will be a lifetime experience for you. This largest repository in India contains many prominent artworks dated over 5000 years ago and it is one of the best places in east Delhi.

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Here you will find works related to the Harappan times, several sculptures, carvings, paintings, manuscripts, coins, antiquities, and other valuable objects. The National Museum brings together the rich cultural heritage from various parts of the world, and your visit will indeed turn out to be an enriching one. You can avail the finely articulated audio tour as well.
Entry Timings: 10 am daily. Closed on Monday.
Entry Fee: Rs 10 for Indians and Rs 300 for foreigners.
Location: Janpath Road, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi.
Nizamuddin Dargah
Hazrat Nizamudin Dargah or simply called Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi is a famous tourist destination in India. It is a mausoleum of one of the famous Sufi saints, Hazrat Khwaja Syed Nizamuddin Auliya who lived from 1238 to 1325.

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It is situated in the Hazrat Nizamuddin West area of Delhi and visited by thousands of Islam believers every week but since it was declared to be an attraction, many other people also visit the Dargah.
The complex is comprised of the tombs of poet Hazrat Amir Khusro and the Mughal princess Jehan Ara Begum and also, the tomb of Inayat Khan is located in the corner. Near the dargah, the neighbourhood was divided into two parts along Mathura Road; one is Nizamuddin West where the complex is located and a lively market dominated by Muslim vendors and the other one is Nizamuddin East.
There are other important monuments in the area like Humayun’s Tomb, Chausath Khamba, Mirza Ghalib’s tomb etc. The Dargah is a socially committed society of people which provides assistance for arranging marriages and extending helping hands to those who are needy of basic stuff, utensils, furniture, clothes etc. The community helps students, media person and professors to do their projects related to Sufism.
Also, they provide food at Khanqah for those who need it in seclusions and Am’ls. Jangpura Metro Station is the nearest metro railway station to the Dargah which is about 1 kilometer away. Qawwali performance happening here every night is a charming attraction but the performance on Thursdays are considered special.
Nizamuddin Dargah entry timings: The entry to the Durgah is from 05:00 am to 10:30 pm.
Nizamuddin Dargah entry fee: There is no entry fee.
Nizamuddin Dargah location: Old Nizamuddin Bazaar, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi 110013, India
The National Zoological Park
The National Zoological Park or commonly known as Delhi Zoo is an extensive zoo that spreads across 176 acres near the Old Fort in Delhi, India. In the middle of a vibrant city lies a 16th century citadel, a green island and a great collection of rare flora and fauna. Around 1350 animals are protected inside the zoo, of different species and families. You can also book best wildlife tour in Delhi to explore the beauty of nature and the wild life.

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Walking through the beautiful zoo is a relishing activity for a day out in Delhi one can do or you can explore it with the help of a battery operated vehicle that can be arranged on rent at the zoo. Also, the visitors are not allowed to bring their own food inside the premises except water but you will get food at the canteen situated in the zoo.
The zoo was in news is 2012 as one man fell into the white tiger’s zoo and got killed by one white tiger. Then the safety and security measures of the zoo were under questions. After New Delhi came into existence, the zoo also came into existence and it was inaugurated in November 1959. Though initially Major Aubrey Weinman of the Ceylon Zoological Garden was asked to do the plans for the zoo but he could not do it and later Carl Hagenbeck of the Zoological Garden of Hamburg was approached by the Indian Government and thus he helped the Government with the preliminary plan of the zoo.
The construction was started in 1956 and the northern part of the zoo was completed by 1959. The official name as the National Zoological Park was given to the zoo in 1982 with the aim to make it a model for other zoos in the country to develop.
National Zoological Park entry timings: From March to October mid- 09:00 am to 04:30 pm. From October mid to March mid- 09:30 am to 04:00 pm
National Zoological Park entry fee: Adults: Rs.40, child between 3 and 5 feet: Rs.20, senior citizens: Rs.20.
For foreign nationals: adults: Rs.200 and for children: Rs.100
National Zoological Park location: Mathura Road, Sundar Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110003.
Shopping in Delhi
Dilli Haat
An open air food plaza and craft bazaar, a triumphant spot of people’s gatherings and their chatters is Dilli Haat in Delhi which is a venture of Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation. Dilli Haat is quite unlike the other markets in the area. It is permanent and open all days.

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The exact location of it is the commercial centres of South Delhi opposite to the INA market. The complex is situated in an area of 6 acres and it came into existence as a part of the reclamation project and then transformed into a plaza.
The plaza extends a firm foundation work, many small thatched roof cottages and kiosks. Some shops here are there for permanent while some others are rotated usually for fifteen days. From fabrics to sculptures, the items you get here are prominently costly in big shops. Here you will get rosewood and sandalwood carvings, embellished camel hide footwear, soft fabrics and drapery, beads, brassware, metal crafts, silk clothes etc. Handlooms and handicrafts are also a dedicated collection at this market which are exhibited in the exhibition hall in the complex.
To sell the commodities, one should follow an application process and spaces are allocated according to which state the seller belongs to. Dilli Haat, thus, has hundreds of stalls allotted to sellers on a rotational basis and the payment would be from INR 100 per day for a period of 15 days. Now it is also a venue of crafts, music, dance and cultural events held by different organizations.
Dilli Haat entry timings: It is open on all days from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Dilli Haat entry fee: There will be a nominal entry fee to be paid.
Dilli Haat location: Sri Aurobindo Marg, Laxmi Bai Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110023
Connaught Place
The largest financial, commercial and business spots in India is the Connaught Place in Delhi which has been a witness for the emergence of many shops, markets, buildings, hotels and important buildings. If you are looking for comfortable rooms and beds, delicious food, modern & necessary amenities then you can find great homestays in Delhi near Connaught place.
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It is often called CP and acts as the headquarters of many Indian firms and is also among the best tourist places in Delhi. During the time of erstwhile colonizers, the place was considered to be a place of pride and was counted as one of the top heritage structures in Delhi.
The place got its name after Prince Arthur, the first Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. Its construction was started in 1929 and finished in 1933. Rajiv Chowk metro station was also built under it. There were some villages existed before the establishment of the Connaught Place but the families were relocated. But the demolition of several buildings like the Hanuman temple, a Jain temple in Jaisinghpura and the Jantar Mantar did not happen and they were preserved till date.
W.H. Nicholls was the chief architect to the Government of India under whom the plans for building a central business district was featured to become a central plaza based on the European Renaissance in the classical style. The Georgian architecture found in Connaught Place is inspired or modelled after the Royal Crescent in Bath. Connaught Place is a complete circle with two floors made to house commercial establishments on the ground with providing residential space on the first floor. Finally, the circle was designed with two concentric circles including the Inner Circle, Middle Circle, and the Outer Circle.
There are multiple international as well as Indian brands are operating at Connaught Place along with some hotels in the vicinity. Since a large number of tourists gather here, there are a lot of attractive items arranged.
Connaught Place entry timings: The shops and markets at the Connaught Place will usually be open on all days from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm approximately.
Connaught Place Entry fee: There is no entry fee to be paid to enter the place.
Connaught Place Location: Connaught Place, Near Rajiv Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi 110001, India.

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