Famous Places of Delhi
Delhi was chosen as the throne of chivalry by successive dynasties. One of the most preferred
destinations on tourist''s itinerary, Delhi is endowed with plethora of attractions.
For its tourists, this buzzing capital has a lot in its store. The Red Fort, Qutab Minar, the Jama Masjid are some of the wonders of
architecture that crown the honor of Delhi.
Besides, Delhi has a delightful nightlife in its various discotheques, nightclubs and pubs.
Delhi Temples
Lotus Temple, Hanuman Temple, Kalka Devi Temple, Lakshmi Narayan Temple are some of the famous worship shrines in Delhi. Besides their religious sanctity these temples are also famous for their architecture spledor.
.. Birla Mandir
.. Kali Bari Mandir
.. Kalkaji Temple
.. Lotus Temple
Delhi Mosques
Mosques in Delhi are the best specimen of Mughal architecture, giving the elegance and grace to the centers of Islamic worship in India.
.. Gumbad Masjid
.. Begumpuri Masjid
.. Fatehpuri Masjid
.. Jama Masjid
.. Khirkee Masjid
.. Quwwat-ul - Islam
Delhi Forts
Delhi Forts are the sheer reminders of the glorious era of city''s successive dynasties. Visit the colossal Red Fort and Old Fort two major attractions of the city capital.
.. Delhi Red Fort
.. Purana Qila
.. Tughlaqabad Fort
.. Nai-ka-Kot Ruins
Delhi Monuments
Monumental heritage of Delhi is well preserved in its forts, palaces, temples and mosques. Visit the magnificent Qutub Minar that holds lot of surprises in its colossal minaret. mmy text
.. Jantar Mantar
.. Alai Darwaza
.. Alai Minar
.. Qutub Minar
Delhi Tombs
A special feature caters to the structure of tombs, all tombs crown the onion shaped domes and Delhi is no exceptional to it. Safdarjang''s tomb and Humayun tomb are the superb specimen of typical Mughal style of tomb architecture.
.. Humayun’s Tomb
.. Jamali Kamali Tomb
.. Ala-ud-dins Tomb
.. Sultan Ghari’s Tomb
.. Tomb of Altamash
.. Ghiyasuddin Tomb
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Churches Besides other holy shrines churches also equally flourished in India. Delhi house the churches of diverse Christian faith, there are Catholic Churches, Protestant Churches and various other churches scattered all over Delhi.
.. Cathedral Church
.. Roman Catholic Church
Colonial Architecture
Colonial architecture is well depicted in some of the masterwork done during the British Rule. Delhi is no exception to it. Visit the world famous India Gate, Parliament House, St. James''s Church and awe at these gothic structures.
.. India Gate
.. Supreme Court
.. Northern Ridge
.. George V Memorial
.. Parliament House
.. Regal Building
.. Rashtrapati Bhavan
Museums
Delhi''s treasure house has extraordinary collections, representing the entire span of Indian civilization from pre-historic times. These museums include finds from the Indus Valley Civilization, the largest collection of miniature paintings and much more.
.. Dolls Museum
.. Craft Museum
.. National Rail Museum