| Tourist attractions
in Delhi are numerous dating back to hundreds of years and
also which are of recent times. Delhi is a conglomeration
of eight cities of past times. It has several places of tourist
interest and is also one of the important tourist destinations
in India.
Red Fort The red sandstone Fort was built
by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17 th century. In the fort the
Diwan- I – am (hall of public audiences), Emperor heard the
public here. The Diwan- I- Khas was where the Emperor held
meetings with the ministers. The Khas Mahal was Emperor's
private place and has rooms for worship, living and sleeping.
Moreover from the ramparts of this Fort the Prime Minister
of India hosts the flag on the Independence Day followed by
his address to the nation.
Chandni Chowk Is in Old Delhi and is popular
for its bazaar. In the west side of the market the there is
this mosque called Fatehpuri Masjid built in 1650.
Jama Masjid The largest mosque in India
built by Shah Jahan
Raj Ghat Situated on the banks of River
Yamuna, a square platform of black marble is the spot where
the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. This
place is important as all-important dignitaries both national
and international visit this place.
Humayun Tomb Haji Begum wife of Emperor
Humayun built this in 16 th century. This is a wonderful piece
of Mughal architecture and is a World Heritage site.
Qutab Minar This minar was built in the
12 th century to mark the defeat of the Hindu Kingdom ( 72.5m
high with 379 steps).
National Museum Houses around 200,000 antiquities,
which are as old as 5,000 years.
National Gallery of Modern Art It houses
excellent works by both Indian and international artists.
The colonial architecture can be seen in the form of churches
and other important offices of the Government. The Cannaught
place also called Leutyens Delhi is also part of the colonial
architecture.
Apart form the monuments and museums the sight seeing in
Delhi includes places of religious importance like the Jama
Masjid ( the biggest mosque in India), the colonial churches,
the old Temples, and the Lotus Temple (Bhai faith).
The shopping in Delhi is also an important tourist attraction
as the tourist get to buy those things, which are unique to
India. The places include Dilli Hatt, Cannaught Place, Sarogini
Nagar, South Ext, Janpath and many other places. While shopping
one can also soak their taste buds with the exquisite cuisine
of India. In your Delhi tour you are guaranteed with fun and
excitement with all that Delhi has to offer.
India Tour Guides provides information on Tourist Attractions
in Delhi and offers online booking for tours to Delhi, for
further queries or hotel booking please fill up the form given
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