Visiting Delhi is a must for any visitor, Delhi as a capital has a lot to offer. From historic monuments and museums to parks and gardens, a variety of cuisine on offer from traditionally Indian to international. One can easily Shop from traditional bazaars to mega malls. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with a sense of history. Some of the places to visit in Delhi are:
Red Fort: Red Fort Built during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan (1628-58). Red Fort is made of red sandstone. Within the fort is the Diwan-e-Khas or Hall of Special Audience and Diwan-e-Am or Hall of the People, where the Emperor held court and dispensed justice. The fort contains a museum of arms and weaponry.
Qutab Minar: Qutab Minar is made by Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak. He constructed this 72.5 m high victory pillar in 1199 A.D. and it was completed by his son-in-law Sultan Iltutmish. This sandstone and marble structure was built over the remains of Kila Rai Pithora, the fort of Prithviraj Chauhan.
India Gate: India Gate is a 42 metre high arch set at one end of Rajpath, a broad avenue that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan, through the green central vista of Delhi. India Gate was Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, the chief architect of New Delhi, it is a war memorial that commemorates the soldiers who died in World War I. Beneath it is an eternal flame called Amar Jawan Jyoti, which glows in memory of the Unknown Soldier.
Jantar Mantar: Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory. it is located near Connaught Place in the centre of Delhi. Jantar Mantar is Built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. these large geometric structures are scientific instruments that were used to observe and measure the movements of celestial objects.
the Other Tourist Attractions in Delhi are:
Humayun's Tomb
Bahai Temple
Jama Masjid
Old Fort or Purana Qila
National Gallery of Modern Art
Crafts Museum
Dilli Haat
Lodi Garden
Garden of the Five Senses