A popular monument in India, India Gate stands majestically, presenting an awe-inspiring sight. Formerly known as Kingsway, India Gate construction was completed in 1931. India Gate Delhi has been a symbol of sacrifice and dedication of India soldiers.

Designed by Edwin Lutyens, it was constructed in the honour of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their life in the World War I. Also known as India War Memorial, it also has 13,516 names of Indian and British soldiers engraved on its arch and foundations. These soldiers lost their lives during the Afghan War of 1919.

Amar Jawan Jyoti, which is also an important part of India Gate, was built later as a tribute to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.

Humayun died in 1556, and his widow Hamida Banu Begam, also known as Haji Begam, commenced the construction of his tomb in 1569, fourteen years after his death. It is the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. It is well known that Humayun picked up the principles of Persian architecture during his exile, and he himself is likely to have planned the tomb, although there is no record to that effect. The tomb was constructed at a cost of 15 lakh rupees (1.5 million). Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, a Persian, was the architect employed by Haji Begam for this tomb.

One of the most popular places to see in Delhi, Qutub Minar (Hindi: क़ुतुब मीनार, Urdu: قطب مینار) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presenting a glimpse into the grandeur of the past. Owing to its worldwide popularity Qutub Minar has become an integral part of every Delhi Tour.

Delhi Qutub Minar boasts of being one of the tallest minarets in the world as the height of Qutub Minar is 72.5 meters. Built in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, it is considered to be first building, marking the arrival of Muslim rulers in the country. Although there are also a few contradicting theories on the same.

A Delhi Tour is synonymous with a trip of Red Fort, famously called as Lal Kila of Delhi (Urdu: لال قلعہ‎, Hindi: लाल क़िला). Originally Red Fort was known as 'Qila-I-Mubarak' (Urdu: قلعہ مبارک‎, Hindi: क़िला मुबारक), meaning a residence for the royal family. Comprising of many buildings with intricate carvings, floral motifs, double domes and majestic defence wall of around 2.5 km, Red fort is spread over an area of 255 acres.

Built as palace of Shahjahanabad which was the capital city of fifth Mughal emperor it is now one of the most popular monuments not only of Delhi but of India. It was Emperor Shah Jahan who built Red Fort; he also created another popular architecture of India- Taj Mahal of Agra. Owing to the red sandstone used for its construction, this fort is called as Red Fort.

With an impressive structure of red sandstone and rich historical background and a prominent national importance, Red Fort Delhi is a place which must be visited by all. Delhi Red Fort has been recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site too.

Lotus Temple Delhi is one of the most sought after places to visit, attracting tourists from all over the world. It is one of the seven major Bahai’s temples in the world. Located to the eastern side of Nehru Place, Bahai Temple Delhi was built in 1986 and since then it has been mesmerising visitors with its structural beauty and symbolism of oneness. The lush green landscapes around the main structure add further to its entrancing beauty.

The word Akshardham means the residence of the Lord in Swaminarayan Hinduism. It represents the tranquility and holiness of the place where believers worship God and seek their blessings. It is considered the house of God on earth. Swami Narayan Akshardham Delhi is not only a temple but also a cultural and spiritual campus where various activities and exhibitions related to the Hindu religion and harmony are held. This temple has a Guinness world record for being the largest comprehensive Hindu Temple in the world.

Dedicated to father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Raj Ghat is a memorial located in New Delhi, which was built after he was assassinated when on his way to the meeting at the Birla house. Earlier an ancient Ghat on the banks of River Yamuna was called Raj Ghat.

The Jantar Mantar, an observatory consisting of masonry built astronomical instruments lis on the Parliament Street, south of Connaught Circus in New Delhi. These instruments were erected by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1699 – 1743 AD), who was keenly interested in astronomical observations and studied all systems, western and eastern, before embarking on his constructions. Initially he built metal instruments some of which are still preserved in Jaipur, but later discarded them.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan houses the first citizen of the country, the President of India. Also known as the President House, Rashtrapati Bhavan is the perfect blend of the good old charm and modern zing. Being the home to the President of the country, Rashtrapati Bhavan truly stands for country’s secular character, its democratic traditions and the overall strength.

Besides being a building of national importance, India’s Rashtrapati Bhavan is an exemplary creation of architecture. This H-shaped building was conceptualised by Sir Edwin Lutyens. However, Herbert Baker joined him for giving the architecture of the building a final shape.

The palatial building is spread across a 330 acre estate, where only 5 acre is the covered area. Formerly known as Viceroy’s House, the Presidential residence comprises of 340 rooms, that include, president’s official residence, offices, guest rooms and reception halls. The prestigious building also includes huge presidential gardens including the famous Mughal Garden, along with some large open spaces and residences of staff.

The After demise of his wife, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan shifted his kingdom to Delhi and created Shahjahanabad, which is now referred as Old Delhi. In this new capital of Mughal Empire Jama Masjid was commissioned as the central mosque of the establishment.

Jama Masjid was then built by Wazir Saadullah Khan while it was designed by the architect Ustad Khalil. It took 6 years for its completion, from 1644 to 1656. Around 5000 artisans are believed to have worked on creating this masterpiece.

An amount of 1 million was spent on its construction. Jama masjid was then inaugurated in 1956, by Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari who was an imam from Bukhara (currently Uzbekistan).

Also known as the Birla Temple, this majestic monument was built by the very popular industrialist Birla family. BD Birla, along with his son Jugal Kishore Birla started the construction of the temple in the year 1933. The foundation stone of this popular temple was laid by Maharaj Udaybhanu Singh. Pandit Vishwanath Shastri was the guide throughout the making of the temple.

Nizamudding Auliya, a Sufi saint of the Chishti order, is one of the most popular Sufi saints ever. He lived from 1238-1325 CE. He always stressed on love being the only way of realising God. His vision and mission of spreading humanity is being carried forward by his descendants and his Dargah stands a proof to it. People of all religion bow their heads in Nizamuddin Dargah, making it one of the most crowded places of the city.

Besides the dargah of Saint Nizamuddin Auliya, one can find the tombs of poet Amir Khusro, Mughal princess Inayat Khan and Jehan Ara Begum as well.

National Rail Museum is spread over an area of 11 acres and offers a treat for not just only kids but a learning experience for elderly people too. The National Rail Museum comprises of India’s railway heritage, exclusive exhibits, antique locomotives, train rides, showcase of technical enhancements done in railways, and a lot more.

It showcases both indoor and outdoor exhibits. One cannot miss the toy ride inside the museum, in which the visitors can take a round of the entire museum and get a glimpse of all the exhibits in one go. You can see everything from a Steam Simulator, Diesel Simulator, Coach Simulator, et al during the ride.

Mahatma Gandhi is the subject of the Gandhi Smriti Museum, usually referred to as Gandhi Smriti. Gandhi Smriti Museum, which is located on Tees January Road in New Delhi, was once known as Birla Bhavan or Birla House.

Gandhi Ji spent his final 144 days at Birla Bhavan, where he was killed on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse. It was formerly the home of the Indian business family the Birlas, but today it is known as the Eternal Gandhi Multimedia Museum.

Sher Shah Sur seems to have razed to the ground the city of Dinpanah built by Humayun, and on the same site, which was also perhaps the site of Indraprastha, believed to be the capital of the Pandavas, he raised the citadel of Purana-Qal’a with an extensive city-area sprawling around it. Among the seven cities of Delhi, the Purana-Qal’a is the sixth. It seems that the Purana-Qal’a was still incomplete at Sher Shah’s death in 1545, and was perhaps completed by Humayun, although it is not exactly certain which parts were built by the latter. On plan the Purana-Qal’a is irregularly oblong with a circuit of 2 km., with its longer sides on the east and west. Its high walls of rubble masonry with a slight batter, 4 m. thick and as much as 21 m. high in places, have a battlemented parapet above the row of arrow-slits, behind which all along the circumference are built a series of chambers in a two-aisle depth. There are massive bastions on the four corners, in addition to five bastions in the western wall, and three gates, all double-storeyed, one on each side except on the east. The gates have a veneer of red and buff sandstones, with an ornamental use of white and black marble and coloured tiles.

Agrasen Ki Baoli is one of the most important baoli in Delhi. The historic building, also known as Agra Senki Baodi, is protected by ancient ruins and archaeological surveys of India under the Ruins and Ruins Act of 1958. Baori is 15 meters wide and 60 meters long. The story does not mention who made the baoli. However, it is believed to have been built by King Agrasen. It is said to have been rebuilt by the Agarwal community in the 14th century. Baoli is now functioning as a historically important place, a meeting place for family picnics, and a destination for Delhi enthusiasts.

Nehru Planetarium Delhi is one of the five planetariums named after India’s first Prime Minister JawaharLal Nehru. The five Nehru Planetariums are located in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune Bangalore and Allahabad. The one in Allahabad, though, is named the Jawahar Planetarium.

Gurdwara is named after the 8th Sikh guru, the Guru Harkishansahib. It is one of the most important places of worship for the Sikh community in India, but it is not just a religious monument. It is of great historical, social, and cultural importance and has witnessed and participated in various socio-political events of the capital.

The tomb is the burial chamber of Safdarjung, a political leader who was the Prime Minister or Wazir ul-Hindustan of the Indian subcontinent during the rule of Ahmad Shah Bahadur. It was built by his son, Nawab Shujaud Daula and stays as the last garden tomb to reflect the architecture of the Mughal era.

With its well-maintained lawns, fountains, a water canal and an aesthetic structure, it is loved by people of all age groups. Some come here to enjoy the winter sun in the lawns while some come equipped with cameras to capture the play of lines, light and shadows.

The tomb also has some incredible detail on its walls and high, carved ceilings that have been inscribed with Arabic sayings and phrases, the meaning of which are both complex and beautifully simple at the same time.The empty tomb halls, the sound of pigeons, the soft sunlight passing through the windows will stay with you long after you leave.

Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial stands somewhere between old and new, as it immortalises Guru Tegh Bahadur’s martyrdom for the Hindus in India. He is the ninth Guru of the Sikhs and the memorial lends a view into his vision, life and teachings.

The compound was inaugurated in 2011 and the lush green gardens immediately attracted visitors. In the noise and activity of this populated city, it is difficult to find a quiet spot. 

One of the largest museums in India, located in Delhi, is the National Museum of India, established in the year 1949. The museum is a paradise for people who are enthusiasts for history, archaeology and heritage. Being one of the largest museums in the country, the National Museum of India houses around 2 lakh artefacts and works from the prehistoric era and modern works of art and cover a horizon of around 5000 years. The museum is governed and funded by the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

The Indian Parliament includes the President and the Two Houses- Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of People). The President, also the Supreme Commander of the Country, has the power over both the houses.

The open-air complex known as Dilli Haat is a meeting place for the cultures of all Indian states. Here you may get affordable state-known handicrafts from all throughout the country. Local artisans and craftsmen may use it to showcase, advertise, and sell their handiwork.

In the enormous food court, you'll find stalls representing every state in the US. The best of Rajasthani Gatte ki sabzi and Bengali Fish may be found here. You'll also get a chance to participate in some of the city's regular cultural events.

A premier art gallery run by the Ministry of Culture is the National Gallery of Modern Art in Delhi. The major museum is at Jaipur House in Delhi and it was established on March 29, 1954. It has some subsequent branches at Mumbai and Bangalore. The gallery displays a large collection of more than 14000 works done by various artists from different parts of the world. The artists include Thomas Daniell, Rabindranath Tagore, RajaRavi Varma, Nandalal Bose, Jamini Roy, Abanindranath Tagore etc. There are sculptures, paintings and much more preserved in the gallery for years.

Ghiyathu’d-Din Tughluq (1321-25) built the fortified town of Tughluqabad, the third city of Delhi. With its battered walls of grey rubble perched on desolate hills, where its position gives it a natural advantage, Tughluqabad was raised as a stronghold rather than as an architectural enterprise. It is in two parts, the citadel and palaces along the southern walls forming one unit and the city to the north the other. On plan it is an irregular rectangle with over 6 km. of fortification. The citadel is still intact, and the walls of palaces can also be discerned. The city-portion is, however, in extreme ruins, although one may make out the alignment of some of its streets.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum was the residence of the former Prime Minister of India. It was later converted into a museum. One can see the collection of rare photographs of the Nationalist movement, of the personal moments of the Nehru-Gandhi family, and of her childhood. Photographs, newspaper articles and clippings related to Indira Gandhi's assassination and the clippings of Rajeev Gandhi's funeral pyres, awards, and personal objects like clothes, pens, and bags of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi are part of the collection. Indira Gandhi's book collection and the gifts she received from various people have also been preserved. 

Lodhi Art District was the pioneer of the street art scene in the city and thanks to St+Art, all the earlier forgettable walls have now been turned into the most unforgettable ones! The area has about 26 walls between Khanna Market and Mehar Chand Market, which burst out in a riot of not only colours but also various thoughts and emotions. Apart from this, the walls are installed with murals depicting extraordinary expressions. Because of these amazing murals, our shopping trips to Mehar Chand Market have now become all the more picture perfect, so pop over soon.

Museo Camera is India's first Centre for the Photographic Arts. The permanent exhibition is derived from Aditya Arya's personal collection. He is an eminent Indian Photographer and visual historian, as well as the Founding Director of the Museum. 

The museum houses over 3000 objects including rare cameras, equipment and photographic ephemera. These antique cameras have been collected from more than 100 countries.

With state of the art facilities like a darkroom, large format digital printers, film scanners and a workshop space, the museum is one of it's kind in India. 

The Air Force Museum houses a rich collection of memorablia of Indian Military Aviation and displays the history of Indian Air Force. The museum showcases a photographic history of the Air Force from its early days in Risalpur (now in Pakistan) to the latest group photographs of the top echelons. Some models of aircrafts in use in the Indian Air Force and in other countries are also on display. There are photographs of Lt. (Hon G/C) H S Malik, Lt. S G Welingker, and Lt. I L Roy, who proved their mettle during the First World War in the Royal Flying Corps. The highlights at this museum are a wall showing the Roll of Honour -  officers and men who laid down their lives in the Kashmir Operation of 1947, the Chinese Aggression of 1962, and the Indo-Pak conflicts of 1965 and 1971.