Other Must See Attractions in Delhi
Delhi is the departure destination of the luxury train, Palace on Wheels. While you come down to India to hop on a Palace on Wheels journey, you must see the attractions of Delhi, the national capital of India which is a multi-cultural society with plethora of tourist attractions. Besides sightseeing in Delhi you can have lots of fun in this metropolis of India. Delhi also tops in India in shopping and dining.
Akshardham Temple :
One of the most popular landmarks in Delhi, Akshardham Temple sprawls over en area of 100 acres. An architectural marvel, this temple blends the old charm of Indian ancient architecture with modern architectural designs. There are lots to see inside the temple. It shows a musical fountain show in the evening.
Bahai Lotus Temple :
Lotus Temple is located on a hill at Kalkaji. The Lotus shaped marble built temple reminds one the Sydney Opera House in Australia. This temple is built by the people of Bahai faith.
Iskon Temple :
Iskon Temple, an abode for worship of Lord Krishna is located at East of Kailash. This temple was built in the year 1998 by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon). This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and both the interiors and exteriors are designed with paintings of Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu created by Russian artists.
Red Fort :
One of the most majestic forts in India, Red Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. It is a must see attraction in Delhi. There are lots of palaces and gardens located inside the fort.
Qutub Minar :
One of the major landmarks in Delhi, Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199. This tower is about 238 feet high, is one of the major landmarks of Delhi. This is an example of Islamic architecture in Delhi. An added attraction is the 5th century iron pillar erected as an honor to the Hindu God Vishnu in memory of the Gupta king, Chandragupta Maurya.
India Gate :
A war memorial arch towering 42 meter, India Gate is one the colonial landmarks of Delhi. This arch was built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. It is very near to the Rastrapati Bhavan.
Humayun’s Tomb :
The first garden tomb in India, Humayun’s Tomb is built from white marble and red sandstone. A magnificent marble dome surrounds the square tower and its dome towers 140 feet high from the base.
Rashtrapati Bhavan or the President’s House :
The official residence of the President of India, Rashtrapati Bhawan is an architectural marvel built during the British Raj. Earlier it was residence of the Viceroy of India. This building covers an area of 330 acres. The Mughal Garden is located inside its boundary.
Birla Mandir or Lakshminarayan Temple :
This Hindu temple is built in 1938 and it is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. It is located at Connaught Place.
Jantar Mantar :
One of the astronomical observatories of India built by Sawai Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar has masonry instruments.
Raj Ghat and other Memorials :
The cremation sites of the national leaders are located on the bank of the Yamuna River. The sites are Raj Ghat is for Mahatma Gandhi, Shanti Vana for Jawaharlal Nehru, Vijay Ghat for Lal Bahadur Shastri, Shakti Stahl for Indira Gandhi and Vir Bhumi for Rajiv Gandhi. While on a Delhi tour one must visit Raj Ghat, the Gandhi Memorial to pay tribute to the Father of Nation.
Jama Masjid :
Jama Masjid is located near the Red Fort. It is the largest mosque in India. It was built in 1658 by Shah Jahan. It is one of the architectural marvels of the Mughal.
National Museum :
The art and heritage enthusiasts must visit the National Museum of Delhi which houses lots of artifacts from pre-historic age to modern era. It is the biggest museum in India.
