Red Fort: Known as the Lal Quila in Hindi, this sandstone fort extends for 2 km and varies in heigh from 18 m on the river side to 33 m on the city side. Shah Jahan started the construction of this fort in 1638 and it was completed it in 1648.
Jama Masjid: This is one of Delhi's greatest old mosques and an architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan. Construction of this mosque began in 1644 and was not completed until 1658.
Raj Ghat: South of the Red Forth, on the banks of the river Yamuna, a simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi was cremated following his assassination in 1964
Central Delhi:
India Gate: This 42 meter high stone memorial stands at the east end of Rajpath, bearing the names of 85000 Indian Army soldiers who died while fighting in the Northwest Frontier operations in World War 1.
Purana Quila: About a kilometre southwest of India Gate is Purana Quila (Old Fort). There is a small archaeological museum just inside the main gate and there is a good view of New Delhi from atop the gate. A Sound and Light Show is held here every evening. Tickets are available on site.
Lodhi Garden: About 3 km to the west of Humayun's tomb and adjoining the India International Centre is Lodi Garden. In this well manicured garden you will find the tombs of Mubarak Shah, Ibrahim Lodi and Sikander Lodi.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: This popular Sikh shrine is known for its splendid golden domes. The temple is known for a tank, containing water that has healing properties. Visitors are required to cover their heads while in the temple, alternatively head covering is supplied at the temple.
Jantar Mantar: Found on Sansad Marg in Connaught Place this structure is one of Maharaja Jai Singh 2nd observatories. This ruler from Jaipur constructed this observatory in 1725 and is dominated by a huge sundial known as the Prince of Dials. Other instruments in this observatory follow the course of heavenly bodies and predict eclipses.
South Delhi:
Bahai Temple: Also known as the Lotus Temple, this building shaped like a lotus flower can be found just inside the Ring Road. Built in 1986, it is set among pools and gardens and people from any faiths are welcome to visit the temple
The Qutub Minar: The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret standing 72.5 meters high. This tower was built by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak who won Delhi from Prithviraj with Muhammed Ghori as his commander-in-chief. Built out of red and buff sandstone the Qutub Minar is one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture.
The Not to be Missed Destinations in Delhi are:
- The Red Fort
- The Jama Masjid
- India Gate
- Humayun's Tomb
- Lodi Garden
- Bahai Temple
- Qutub Minar
