Famous Places in Delhi

Delhi is the capital of India. It is in North India and actually consists of two parts. Old Delhi was the capital of India between the 17th and 19th centuries. In old Delhi, you can see many mosques and monuments, relating to India's earlier history ruled by Muslim leaders. The other part is New Delhi, created as the capital of India by the British. It is a big city and has many Embassies and Government buildings. Delhi is a place of historic interest. It is also a major travel gateway. It is one of the busiest points for overseas airlines in India. Here is the list of famous places in delhi.

Pride of Delhi (Colonial Architecture)

India Gate

India Gate is situated on the Rajpath in New Delhi, India. It is build in the memory of soldiers who were martyred in First World War and Afghan war. It is 42 metre free-standing arch was built in 1931.

Rashtrapati Bhawan

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the name given to the official residence of the President of India. It is situated in New Delhi. The dominant feature of the building is its central dome, which is said to be inspired by the Buddhist Stupa at Sanchi.

Raj Ghat

Raj Ghat is the admired memorial in Delhi, was built in the Memory of father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi. It is situated on the west bank of river Yamuna and enclosed by a wooden area and various exotic shrubs.

Sansad Bhavan

Sansad Bhavan is a circular, sandstone building with mammoth pillars. It is a place where the ministers of the country convene everyday to discuss and approve policies. Located at the end of the Parliament Street, Parliament House is also known as Sansad Bhawan.

Temples and Worship Places

Birla Mandir

The Birla Mandir (Lakshmi Narayan temple) is a modern Hindu temple dedicated to Laxmi (goddess of wealth) and Narayana (the preserver) built by Raja Baldev Das Birla in the year 1938. It was inaugurated by Gandhi with the stipulation that it should be open to all castes (including the untouchables) and all faiths, so it is more welcoming to foreigners than the average temple. 

Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple in Delhi has an important place in Delhi's tourism. The structure depicts great Indian culture and its architecture is simply immaculate. The temple is located at NH 24, Noida Mor, New Delhi. This amazing structure comprises of 20,000 statues, floral motifs and exquisite carved pillars made of stones.

Kali Bari Mandir

Kali Bari Mandir (Chittaranjan Park Kali Bari) is a temple complex and Bengali community cultural center in Chittaranjan Park in New Delhi, India. Built on a small hill, it started as a Shiv temple in 1973, which still stands within the complex, the larger shrines dedicated to goddess Kali, Shiva, and Radhakrishna were added in 1984. 

Kalkaji Temple

Kalkaji Temple, popularly known as Kalkaji is located in the Nehru place, Delhi, the famous Hindu temple of goddess Kali. This is a very famous temple where devotees come all year round and also at special occasions. 

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple Located in Kalkaji, Delhi. It is known as Bahai Temple and it is one of the seven Bahai Houses of Worship in the whole world. The name is Lotus Temple due to of its lotus flower shape. It is remarkable architectures of Bahai faith.

Iskcon Temple

Iskcon Temple is located at Hari Krishna Hill, in the East of Kailash area of New Delhi. It was built as recently as 1998 and is one of the most lavish and grand temples of the city. The temple has air-conditioned hall that can hold as many as 1,500 people at once.

Gurdwara Bangla Sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, and the pond inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar", whose water is considered holy by Sikhs and is known as "Amrit". It is situated near Connaught Place, New Delhi and is instantly recognisable by its stunning golden dome and tall flagpole, Nishan Sahib.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is the biggest mosque of delhi was built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan, on a natural elevation, a short distance from the Red Fort. Jama Masjid has 3 gates, 4 towers and two 40 m-high minarets. It is made of red sandstone and white marble. Around 25,000 people can pray in this mosque during Eid Festivals of Muslim religion.

Cathedral Church of Redemption

Cathedral Church of the Redemption lies close to Connaught Place, one of the most happening places in the capital city of Delhi. The church dates back to the 1930s when it was established with the patronage of the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

Historical Monuments

Delhi Red Fort

Red Fort which is also known as Lal Qila was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan. The construction of the fort began in 1638, and was completed in 10 years. Lal Qila was once the residential area of the Imperial Family of India.

Purana Qila

Purana Qila or the Old Fort is situated at Pragati Maidan, which is the famous site for organising the annual India International Trade Fair or IITF. There are four giant gateways at this site along with a huge lake, providing the facility of boating to the visitors. 

Tughlaqabad Fort

Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi, stretching across 6.5 km, built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty, of the Delhi Sultanate of India in 1321, as he established the fifth historic city of Delhi, which was later abandoned in 1327. Tughluqabad fort is pining for attention and conservation from the authorities. 

Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar of Delhi is one of the most favourite astronomical observatories building build in 1724, where tourists want to visit whenever they reach in the city. It is a famous tourist destination in Delhi, which is situated at the heart of Cannaught Place, New Delhi. 

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar is world heritage place to visit in Delhi. It was constructed by mughal architect. It measures about 14.32 meters height. It has 3 storeys in it. Every year there is 3.6 million visitors are there. It was damaged by lightening twice. 

Delhi Tombs

Humayun’s Tomb

Built in the year 1570 the Humayun’s Tomb is of particular significance since it is the first garden tomb in the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal. Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begum, also known as Haji Begum, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. 

Jamali Kamali Tomb

Jamali Kamali Masjid is put up within the Archeological Village complex in Mehrauli and houses a mosque and a tomb. Esteemed highly for its sanctimonious import, this mosque has been named after the Sufi saint Shaikh Fazlullah, better known as Jalal Khan or Jamali. 

Sultan Ghari’s Tomb

Sultan Ghari was the first Islamic Mausoleum (tomb) built in 1231 AD for Prince Nasiru'd-Din Mahmud, eldest son of Iltumish, in the “funerary landscape of Delhi” in the Malakapur village (near Vasant Kunj). 

Tomb of Shamshuddeen Altamash

About 8km from the Qutub Minar, on road from andheria More, is Sultan Ghari's tomb. It was built by Altamash in 1231 for his son and heir-apparent Nasiruddin Mahmud, who died in battle in 1229 in Lakhnauti (Lucknow). It is built in the same style as the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque and is assembled from assorted destroyed Hindu temples and other buildings. 

Ghiyasuddin Tomb

GHIYASUDDIN TUGHLAQ’S TOMB is situated in the south of the fortress of Tughlaqabad, New Delhi. It is built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlak. Ghiyas-ud-din was the first ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty. He was about fortifying everything in sight; he fortified his tomb as well. What against is hard to say, probably Mongols who took the term happy hunting ground too literally.