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Delhi’s Astonishing Tourists Spots

Delhi, the national capital of India, has survived over several devastations. From Turks to British, none could grip it as its keep. It is still alive with the marks of their presence. You can catch it through historical, spiritual & other places which are today’s favorite tourists’ destination.<br>

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Delhi’s Astonishing Tourists Spots

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  1. Delhi’s Astonishing Tourists Spots Historic places, Spiritual Places & Shopper’s Hub

  2. Historic places • Humayuntomb • India Gate • JantarMantar • Lodi Tomb • PuranaQuila • QutubMinar • Safdarjung Tomb

  3. Humayun’s Tomb Where is it? Opposite DargahNizamuddin, Mathura road When built? 1565 A.D. Who built? Humayun’s senior widow BegaBegam Why significant? Lieutenant Hudson arrested last Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah II from here. What’s worth watching? • Garden Squares with pathways water channels • Mausoleum with double dome at Centre • Several graves of Mughal emperors

  4. India Gate Where is it? Near Rajpath When built? 1921 Who built? The Duke of Connaught Why significant? • Immortalizes 70,000 Indian martyrs of World War-I (1914-1918) • Memorial of 13,516 British as well as Indian martyrs sacrificed life in Afghan War of 1919. • Designed by Edwin Lutyens • Dedicated after a decade to India by the then viceroy Lord Irwin What’s worth watching? • 42 m high replica of Arc De Triomphe in the middle of a crossroad • Amar JawanJyoti- an eternal flame giving salvo to martyrs of Indo-Pak War (1971) • Dramatic floodlit & fountains

  5. JantarMantar Where is it? Parliament Street, Connaught Place When built? 1724 Who built? Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur Why significant? Astronomical Observatory for concluding accurate measurements What’s worth watching? • Labyrinthine architecture • Astronomical instruments for celestial bodies observations

  6. Lodi Tomb Where is it? Main Lodhi Road, Beside India International Centre When built? 1517 Who built? Ibrahim Lodhi Why significant? • Signifies the first battle of Panipat in 1526 between IbrahamLodhi & Babur • Epitomizes the foundation of Mughal empire • Landscaped by Lady Willingdon in 1936 What’s worth watching? • Octagonal tombs of Muhammad Shah & SikanderLodhi • Square tombs of Shish & Bara Gumbad with impressive dome, turrets & facades

  7. PuranaQuila Where is it? Near Delhi Zoo, Mathura Road When built? 1538 Who built? Afghan ruler Sher Shah Suri Why significant? • Reminiscent of 5,000-year old Pandavas’ Indraprastha • Sher Shah marked his impression via its revamping • Marks defeat of Humayun to Sher Shah Suri & king Akbar’s to Hindu king Hemu • Ramparts used as backdrop for theatre drama in 1970s. What’s worth watching? • Thick ramparts (embankment for safety) with three gateways • Wide pit linked to river Yamuna • Northern gateway or Talaquidarwaza (forbidden gate) • Exquisite fusion of Hindu & Islamic architecture in gates with chhattris & brakets & HumayunDarwaza • Now, spectacular light & sound showcase here in the evening.

  8. QutubMinar Where is it? Mehrauli When built? 1193 Who built? Qutab-ud-din Aibak Why significant? • It’s a tower of victory • Some believe it to be minaret to the muezzins for inviting faithful worshippers • Finest Indian monument • Qutub-ud-din Aibak started its construction in 1200 AD to the base • Muslim ruler Iltutmish made it 3-storey • Firoz Shah Tughlaq built its fifth & last storey in 1368. What’s worth watching? • 238 feet high & 47 feet at base with tapering top up to 9 feet. • Beautiful bands with inscriptions • 4 extended balconies standing on the support of elaborated brackets • Magnificent QuwwatUi Islam mosque completed in 1197 • The most antique & Iron Pillar (never get corroded)

  9. Safdarjung Tomb Where is it? Intersection of Safdarjung road & AurobindoMarg When built? 1753-54 Who built? NawabShujaudDaula Why significant? • Memorial tomb of MirzaMuqim Abdul Mansur Khan alias Safdarjung • Puts forth son ShujaudDaula’s love for his father Safdarjung • Designed by Abyssinian architect Mohammad Tughlaq was defeated here by Timur of Mangol in 1386. What’s worth watching? • Several pavilions with remindful names as MotiMahal, JangliMahal & BadshahPasand • Madarasa & the Archaeological Survey of India occupied library near main gateway. • 2,952 square feet garden with the resemblance of Mughal ‘Charbagh’ (garden) • Octagonal Chhatris or towers

  10. Spiritual Places • Akshardham Temple • Bahai Temple • Iskcon temple • Birla Mandir • Jama Masjid

  11. Akshardham Temple Location: NH 24, AkshardhamSetu Belongs to: Hindus Dedicated to:BhagwanSwaminarayan Promotes: Spirituality & culture Special Features: • Inaugurated on 6th November 2005 • Constructed by BochasanwasiShriAksharPurushottamSwaminarayanSansthan (BAPS) • Carved out of sandstone & marble • Exhibitions on Hinduism • Robotic exhibition on human values, non-violence, honesty, family harmony & spirituality • Spiritual film on NeelkanthVarni • Cultural ride through boats exploring 10,000 golden years of India’s heritage, Ajanta-Ellora caves & first University ‘Takshshila’ • Depiction of ‘Circle of life’ via musical fountain • Garden of India exhibiting bronze statues, children heroes, gallant soldiers, patriots & great Indian women • Lotus Garden expressing spirituality via the eyes of philosophers, scientists & leader

  12. Bahai Temple/Lotus Temple Bahai Temple scatters the idea of oneness. Its design itself combines Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Islam to favour secularism. Location: Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place Built in: 1986 Belongs to: Bahai people Unique Design: White marbled Lotus Promotes: Meditation, oneness & peace

  13. Birla Mandir Birla Mandir was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The doors of this temple are opened for all castes people. Location: Near Gole Market, MandirMarg, Connaught Place Built in: 1939 Built By: J.K. Birla Belongs to: Hindus Dedicated to: Deity Laxmi & Narayana Promotes: Equality

  14. Iskcon Temple Spread in 5 acres, Iskcon temple marks its presence 77 nations with 600 in all. Iskcon community spreads the central theme of scripture ‘Bhagwat Gita’ around the world. In Delhi, you can catch robot shows depicting Bhagwat Gita with amazing effects of lights & sounds. Location: East of Kailash Built in: 1998 Built by: AchyutKanvinde Belongs to: Hindus Dedicated to: Lord Krishna & his consort Radha Promotes: Vedic Science & culture

  15. Jama Masjid With the footfall of around 25,000 devotees every day, this mosque is an extravagant showcase of last Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Location: Off NetajiSubhashMarg, West of Red Fort Built in: 1644 Built by: Shah Jahan Belongs to: Muslims Dedicated to: Islam Promotes: Devotion in Allah

  16. Shoppers’ Hub DilliHaat Location: Pitampura, Janakpuri, INA Craftsmen Den: It is shopping nuts unique shoppers’ stop where trinkets, handicrafts, pottery, wooden articles, gems & so many hand made products are showcased to buy. Heaven for foodies: Sikkim’s momos, Bambnoos hot chicken of Nagaland, Kahwa & Kebab of Jammu, Pooranpoli of Maharashtra & Gujarati Dhokla will water your mouth for sure.

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