Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham or Swaminarayan Akshardham, this extraordinary Hindu Temple complex dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan, is located on the banks ofthe Yamuna in Delhi. The main monument at the center of the complex, stands 141-foot high, 316 foot wide and 370 foot long. Built with Rajasthani pink… Continue reading
A unique structure built in 1724, it is nowthe heart of Delhi’s commercial centre near Connaught Place. The Jantar Mantar, is one of the several astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The Jantar Mantar is open daily from sunrise tosunset and there is no entry fee…. Continue reading
Also called the Birla Mandir, the Laxminarayan Temple was built bythe Birla family in 1938. Itisatemplewitha large garden and fountains. The temple attracts thousands on Janmashtami day, the birthday of Lord Krishna. It is one ofthe most visitedplacesin NewDelhi Continue reading
The Lodi Gardens is the Mecca of all cost conscious lovers, who do not like to spend extra money on outings. It was relandscaped by J A Stein and Garrett Eckbo in 1968. You can climb to the top of some ofthe tombs here. The Gardens were designed duringth’e reign… Continue reading
Masjid: Built duringthe reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid is one ofthe largest mosques in India. Facing west, the Jama Masjid’s three sides are covered with open arched colonnades, each having a lofty tower-like gateway in the centre. Its large courtyard, onion domes and central tank are built… Continue reading
Built by Humayun’s wife, Hamida Begum, in 1556, after Humayun’s death, this elegantly proportioned tomb, set on a platform amidst a garden, is believed to have influenced the design oftheTaj Mahal. Continue reading
Built duringthe reign of Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD, this 72.5 meter high pillar is a symbol of the Delhi Sultanate and is also the world’s tallest brick minaret. Nearityou can seethe ruins of KilaRi Pithora, the fort of Prithviraj Chauhan, and an amazing iron pillar from Gupta times… Continue reading
This is the majestic building from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day. This grand red sandstone fort was built during Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s reign. The Diwan-e- khas and the Diwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light showare the attractions at Red Fort. Continue reading
This is an elegant building in Central Delhi, noted for its wide pillared walkways and large halls. Here you can see the corridors of power where India’s lawmakers and leaders decide the future of India Continue reading
This is the Indian Presidential mansion. It is located on Raisina Hills in the centre of Delhi and overlooks the green lawns around India Gate. This elegant building, known for its architectural beauty and historic significance, is really worth seeing. The enticing Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhawan is an excellent… Continue reading