In this blog I am trying to describe the important places you should visit during incredible India tours Delhi. Delhi is the place of grand monuments and attractions and has a major place in incredible India tours. Delhi, the Indian capital also called New Delhi, is a striking modern metropolis city includes all those glorious Indian government buildings such as President House, Parliament. Here I am going to tell you the tourist places and the shopping destinations in Delhi.
India Gate:
The 42-meter high arch was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the First World War and Afghan war. On evening lawns around Raj path crowded with people when the India Gate is lit up. Ice cream and street food vendors come out during this time and it becomes a haunted picnic point for families. Situated on Rajpath, in the center of Delhi.
Red Fort:
This majestic octagon fort made of red sandstone is a typical example of Mughal architecture. It is the location from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The weaponry museum and the sound and light show etc are all worth seeing at the Red Fort. Closed on Monday and old fort is open only on Monday.
Lotus Temple:
Blooming lotus flower like shape temple, Bahai House Of worship is open to all regardless of religion or any other distinction. Bhai law emphasizes that the spirit of house of worship lay in a gathering of people of all religion worship god together. Situated at Kalkaji.
Qutab Minar :
The tallest brick minaret is a prominent Indo- Islamic architecture monument in Delhi. Qutub Ud Din Aibak started the construction of Qutab minar, later his successor added more stories. Situated in Ladha Sarai, Mehrauli.Open Monday to Friday from 6 am to 6 pm.
President House:
Also known as Rashtrapati Bhawan , the costliest home holds a prominent position in New Delhi is the place worth a visit during incredible India tours Delhi. It has 340 decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 sq feet was designed by the British architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens. Located in the northwestern side of the Vijay Chowk.
Parliament of India:
Supreme legislative body in India also known as Sansad Bhavan is a circular building designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912.
Raj Ghat:
A black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation is the memorial of the Father of Nation of India is located amidst a lush garden. Opposite to Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum which contains some of his personal belongings and. Located in Shahjahanabad(Old Delhi) on the banks of Yamuna river.
Old Juma Masjid:
The largest mosque in India, stands in front of the Red Fort across the road is the must see place in incredible India tours Delhi. It projects beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. It was built between 1644 and 1658, located at the origin of a very busy central street of Old Delhi, the Chawri Bazar Road. The courtyard of the masjid can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers.
Akshardham Temple :
Akshardham Temple it is the largest Hindu temple in the world. It was built in 2005. In the sprawling 100-acre (0.40 km2) land rests an intricately carved monument, high-technology exhibitions, an IMAX theatre, a musical fountain, a food court and gardens..
National Agricultural Science Museum:
Museum situated in the National Agricultural Science Centre campus of ICAR in Pusa, Dodapur Village is the first of its kind in the country. If you love agriculture then this is another must see place during incredible India tours Delhi. Spread over a two storey specially designed building of floor area of 23,000 sq ft; the museum portrays the development of agriculture in India.
Are you a shopping freak? Well, Delhi offers a catalogue of shopping options in busy streets or in shopping malls or in market. There are various shopping spots in Delhi, where you can haunt during incredible India tours Delhi. If you want to enjoy shopping in the malls, satellite towns of Delhi-Gurgaon and Noida are the best two options. Some of the exciting shopping destinations in Delhi are mentioned below
Connaught Place: The heart of Delhi has a number of showrooms, where you can shop for designer clothes, antique handicrafts items, ornaments etc. One of the popular shopping spot in Connaught Place is Janpath.
Karol Bagh: Not too far from Connaught Place is another popular shopping destination in Delhi. Karol Bagh has some fine showrooms. If you love jewelers then Karol Bagh is the best place to shop during incredible India tours Delhi for jewellery and wedding cloths.
Chandni Chowk: One of the oldest bazaars is basically a wholesale market that deals in electronic goods, watches, and textiles. It was founded when Shah Jahan established the city of Shahjahanabad in the 17th century.
