Are you planning a trip to the capital city of Delhi this vacation? But having so many tourist destinations is confusing you. You are finding it difficult to choose which of these tourist destinations to visit so that the trip would always be unforgettable. If so, then there is no need to worry now, you have come to the right place to clear your doubts.
So hello, my name is Priyanshu, I welcome you to our blog Travel-o-clock. You will be happy to know that on this blog we keep writing articles on travel-related topics. So that after reading these you stay in the know and you do not have to face any kind of problem on your trip and can enjoy the trip well with your family and friends.
Likewise, today I am gonna tell you about the 8 most beautiful travel destinations of Delhi you must visit.
Now all you have to do is take a cup of cold coffee and read this interesting article to dive into the imagination of the most beautiful tourist destinations of Delhi.
Sounds interesting, isn't it?
So what are you waiting for, let's go…..
Red fort
Our Delhi tour starts with the Red Fort, the symbol of the Mughal Era in India. The 33 m high stone wall of Red fort makes it a magnificent monument that grabs the attention of thousands of visitors daily.
While visiting Red fort, do not miss to enjoy the light and sound show held every day at 6 o'clock in the evening.
India Gate
Built in 1931, India gate symbolizes the sacrifice of over 70000 Indian soldiers who were martyred for the country while battling against foreign armies during World war 1 and the Afghanistan wars.
India gate was designed by Edwin lines with the names of martyr soldiers inscribed on its walls, it also features an undying flame Amar Jawan Jyoti that was later added in the memory of martyred soldiers in the Indo-Pak war.
Message from the team
“While visiting India gate do not forget to my tired soldiers pay your respect at Amar Jawan Jyoti”
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar, built in the 1190s by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, is considered one of the first architectures by the Mughals, Qutub Minar is also considered to be the mark of the arrival of the Mughals in India.
Delhi’s Qutub Minar is a five-story architecture that measures to be over 72 m high making it one of the tallest minarets in India even now UNESCO has considered Qutub Minar a world heritage.
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This place is for tourists for all 7 days of the week from 7 am to 5 pm, go and climb to the topmost floor to experience a breathtaking view of the surroundings.
Humayun Tomb
Let's get back to one of the finest architecture by the Mughals Humayun's tomb also called man bara-e-Humayun was built in 1565 by Humayun's widow Hamida Banu Begum in memory of his Demise now declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Humanyun’s tomb is built on a 7m high raised platform and in the Persian style the architecture is surrounded by a garden, named Charbagh garden which symbolizes the garden of paradise. The amazing architecture is also an inspiration for the design of the world-famous Taj Mahal.
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
How is it possible that you are visiting a city in India, even the capital city and we won’t recommend you a holy place?
So the next spot in our list of must-visit tourist destinations of Delhi is fulfilled by Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, built in the 18th century. This place has a lovely Sarovar, a school, a hospital, a museum, a library, and a lot of peace and blessings.
The entry is absolutely free and the Gurudwara is open 24x7 to take blessings of Rab Ji.
Lotus Temple
The list continues to Lotus (Bahai) Temple, the destination got its name because of its amazing architecture consisting of 9 petals in three ranks that exactly look like the lotus flower that is about to bloom at any instance.
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Lotus temple is basically a religious architecture but interestingly there is no idol, religious pictures, or symbols inside or outside of the architecture. Instead, the Lotus temple symbolizes the unity of four major religions of the country viz Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism & Jainism.
Since its construction, the building has never failed to attract visitors to itself and that’s how it has grabbed the attention of over 75 million tourists to date making it one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world.
Chandani Chowk
Keeping all the world-class destinations of Delhi on one side, if you have planned your trip to visit Delhi do not forget to include Chandni Chowk in your travel list especially if you are a foreigner.
Chandni Chowk is old Delhi's massive main thoroughfare and a huge market area for various things like shopping and eating.
The narrow street lanes of the market, the fast-moving & busy crowd, etc. are just awesome things that make it the best place to enjoy your unforgettable evening with your friends & families.
Chandni Chowk also offers you a wide range of inexpensive Indian products like handicrafts, clothes, jewels, and a lot more you can buy as a gift.
Do not forget to taste the Indian street food at the city's grandest street food market viz Paranthe wali Gali.
Jantar Mantar
Built-in the early 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar is one of his five astronomical observatories.
Jantar Mantar is located in Connaught Place, the city’s largest business district, was designed and constructed in the past to observe and track the movement of space bodies like the sun, moon, and other planets. Also, this architecture was used for the prediction of Eclipses.
Now because tall buildings build the surrounding of the architecture, the Jantar Mantar may not track down or function so well. Still, this well-preserved historical architecture grabs the attention of thousands of visitors, which makes it one of the best tourist destinations in Delhi.
Although I don’t wanna go, our list of the 8 most attractive tourist destinations of India is over. I hope you loved reading this article and got to know about some facts and destinations of the capital city Delhi. If you are ready for your trip check out the list of the most important things you should never forget.
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