About Delhi

Delhi, one of the oldest cities in the world, has been witness to several changes during its centuries old History. However, its transformation from forts and walled cities to a cosmopolitan never interrupted its spirit of progress and prosperity. Delhi has been the center of political activity since time immemorial. The ancient buildings, majestic monuments and historic ruins of Delhi find their modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers and modern townships, besides several places of tourist interest. We, also being act as a new delhi travel guide for our customers, providing them all information regarding various monuments location at delhi.

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple, a prominent attraction of New Delhi, is Bahá'í House of Worship in Delhi. Inspired by the lotus flower, its design includes 27 freestanding marble petals, arranged in clusters with nine surrounding ponds. There are nine entry doors and all lead to the central hall. This central hall can hold over 2,500 people. Around 40 meters tall, Lotus Temple is one of architectural marvels of the world.

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar, a World Heritage Site, is one of the most important tourist destinations of Delhi. Built in 1199, Qutub Minar is an example of Indo-Islamic Architecture, which was once considered to be the tallest brick minaret in the world. There is an Iron Pillar in the Qutub Complex, which is one of the world's foremost metallurgical curiosities, standing still since ages and is totally rust proof.

The architectural marvel of Humayun's Tomb was built in 1565-66. The splendor of this grand monument becomes overpowering on entering through the lofty double storied gateway. This tomb is at the center of a large square garden called Chahar Bagh, which is enclosed by high walls on three sides. The Chahar Bagh is a typical Mughal garden divided into smaller squares by pathways.

Red Fort

The Mughals built Red Fort, popularly known as Lal Qila, in 1639. It is also a World Heritage Site. Red Fort is one of the most popular tourist sites of Delhi, which had been a silent witness to political upheavals. Today, Independence Day parade is held on the grounds in front of the fort. Today, a light and sound programme is held in the evenings. Set amidst the historical background, the programme is bound to take you to through the glorious past.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum

This museum has beautiful collection of photographs covering the Independence Movement of India as well as life of Nehru-Gandhi family. The collection of photographs give a visual narration of Indira Gandhi’s life from childhood to her last days. One can also view Mrs. Gandhi's drawing room and study room through the large glass. The museum conserves the blood stained sari, which Mrs. Indira Gandhi wore on the fateful day she was assassinated.

Jantar Mantar

Built in 1724, Jantar Mantar is an observatory with masonry instruments. It is also known as the Yantra Mandir. This houses huge sundial and other instruments intended to show or study the movements of the sun, moon and other celestial bodies.

India Gate

India gate is a 42-meter high War Memorial built-in the memory of those soldiers who laid down their lives during First World War. Burning in a shrine under the arch of India Gate since 1971 is the Amar Jawan Jyoti (the flame of the immortal warrior), which marks the Unknown Soldier's Tomb. The shrine itself is a black marble cenotaph with a rifle placed on its barrel, crested by a soldier's helmet. Each face of the cenotaph has inscribed in gold the words "Amar Jawan" (Immortal Warrior).

Jama Masjid

Masjid-i-Jahan Numa, commonly known as Jama Masjid, is located in the walled city of Shahjahanabad. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the year 1656, Jama Masjid is next to Chandni Chowk. The courtyard of Jama Masjid can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers.

National Museum

National Museum has over 2,00,000 works of exquisite art from both Indian and foreign origin representing more than 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage. The museum showcases ancient India through pottery, coins, art and architecture, miniature paintings, costumes etc, which dates back to Vedic & Indus Valley Civilization, while others belong to Mauryan as well as Vijayanagar period.