Temple:
This is a Bahá’í House of Worship constructed in a flowerlike shape of Lotus, it serves as the Mother Temple in the subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction in the city. The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. Like all Bahá’í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other affiliation. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad “petals” arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, with nine doors opening onto a central hall with high ceilings.
The compound also houses a museum and a green house.
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| The Lotus Temple, Delhi |
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The whole complex comprises gardens and museums with light shows in the evening. The security is rather severe so please carry only essential items.
Very close by is the Chawri Bazaar with multiple small shops teeming with goods again a place worth visiting especially if you like working for your bargains.
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| Picture of the Red fort |
Close by is the Iron Pillar of Delhi, another place of interest.
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| Picture of Qutb Minar by Lev Yakuvov |
is located in the modern city of New Delhi. It consists of 13 architectural
astronomy instruments. The site is one of five built by Maharaja Jai Singh II
of Jaipur, from 1723 onwards, as he was given by Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah
the task of revising the calendar and astronomical tables. This site is quite
close to Rajiv Chowk in the business district of New Delhi. While the purpose
of the Jantar Mantars(there are others in Central India built around the same
period) was astronomy and astrology, they are also a major tourist attraction
and a significant monument of the history of astronomy.
one of the largest mosques in India, with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000
devotees. It was begun in 1644 and ended up being the final architectural
extravagance of Shah Jahan emperor who also built the Taj Mahal and the Red
Fort. This is quite close to the Red Fort and can be accessed by Delhi Metro
Chawri Bazar station.
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| Pic of Jama Masjid by nborun |
Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, in Delhi, and known
for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the
pool inside its complex, known as the “Sarovar.” The grounds include
the Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large pond (Sarovar), a school and an art gallery.
Located close by is the Cathedral Of The Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic
cathedral belonging to the Latin Rite and one of the oldest church buildings.
1565 CE. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam.
Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares
(chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional
mausoleum topped by double dome.
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| Photo of Humayun tomb by Koen |
8. Gandhi Smriti
and Museum
Raj Ghat is
situated on the banks of the Yamuna River, which flows past Delhi, is the final
resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. There is Gandhi
Museum close by along with resting places of leaders of India.
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Raj Ghat photo by Satish Somasundaram
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Baolis of Delhi
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Hauz Khas pic by Varun Shiv Kapur
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Gardens
Zoological Park (originally Delhi Zoo) is a 176-acre (71 ha) zoo near the Old
Fort in Delhi, India. A 16th-century broken fort, a sprawling green island and
a motley collection of animals and birds, all along the river right in the
midst of Delhi. The zoo is home to about 1350 animals representing almost 130
species of animals and birds from around the world. Situated along the river
bank, downstream to the Red fort it is a sprawling place. Allot a good amount
of time to enjoy and remember that it is quite hot in summer months.
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| Pic by Ronit Bhattacharjee |
interested you can always consult the official website of Delhi Tourism at http://delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/index.jsp
This resource mentions many other interesting places and also the various fees
applicable in some of these places.