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Sightseeing in New Delhi - what to see. Complete travel guide

Qutub Minar New Delhi is a city that simply strikes visitors by its unique color and wonderful atmosphere of hospitality. The streets of the city are a unique combination of ancient palaces and modern buildings, bringing New Delhi its special charm.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of New Delhi inhabitants
Local folks in New Delhi are proud of their culture that is why tourists should be attentive and respectful of cultural peculiarities of the local people. Certainly not all the city guests … Open
The central part of the city is decorated by Rashtrapati Bhavan Palace, which was built in 1929. Today it is the residence of the President and one of the most spectacular buildings of the 20th century. Not far away from this place there is one more modern architectural monument - the Houses of Parliament Sansad Bhavan. Its unusual shape makes the central part of the city even more mysterious. One of the most important religious places of interest is Birla Mandir temple, a building of great beauty.
Among the historical monuments we should mention Humayun's Tomb, which was founded in honor of the most famous and revered emperor of Delhi. The mausoleum is the location of his tomb, which has strikingly luxurious interior. While walking down the street Ashoka Road, you can go to another famous temple which is called Bangla Gurudvara. The temple is decorated with amazing golden cupolas; the shrine is open for visitors representing all religions of the world. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of New Delhi - 'must visit' points of interest
New Delhi offers its guests many exciting and remarkable places to visit. Cathedrals and mosques of ultimate beauty, ancient palaces and museums and many other spots of cultural significance … Open
Fans of shopping should go to the town called Gurgoan, which is located near New Delhi. Here you can find most modern shopping centers and largest markets, that simple amaze by a variety of goods offered. New Delhi is also famous for its nightlife. The most popular night club of the city is called "Turquoise Cottage", and so here often perform famous musical groups and are held exciting programs.
Humayuns Tomb The world-famous local landmark is the Lotus Temple, which is of great value not only from a religious point of view but also from the perspective of architecture. Officially, this temple is called a Bahá'í House of Worship, but in fact, it is open to all believers, regardless of their religions. Absolutely everyone can visit this temple to pray to his god within its walls. The construction of the amazing temple was completed in 1986; it has an incredibly beautiful building that resembles a huge lotus flower with its shape.
Your active city break in New Delhi. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
New Delhi is a scale and buzzing city being the best destination for active leisure enthusiasts. Hundreds of night entertaining centers and restaurants, bright remarkable markets and grand … Open
An important historical site is Lāl Qila, which is also commonly known under the name of "Red Fort". Red sandstone served as the main building material for the erection of this fortification. Over the centuries, the fort has been the country's main governmental residence. Today, it is striking in its impressive scale and the main value - its luxurious interior decoration.
Humayuns Tomb, Delhi New Delhi has the largest mosque in India - the Jama Masjid, it was built in the middle of the 17th century by the order of Emperor Shah Jahan. The walls of this mosque can accommodate up to 25 000 people; the main feature of the construction is its huge courtyard. This mosque is also accessible to everyone; it is particularly interesting for its white marble interior.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in New Delhi
1. The hottest season of the year in New Delhi lasts from the beginning of April till the end of October, and the most rainy months of the year are considered to be July and August. During … Open
Be sure to take a stroll through the old Chandni Chowk market, if you like walking. The construction of this historic area was conducted in the 17th century. Many years ago it concentrated the city's most popular trade shops and bazaars. Today, the historic buildings preserved here are of great tourist interest, many interesting stores and handicraft shops still operate in this area. The market accommodates many important religious shrines, including the Gauri Shankar Temple, as well as the Sunehri Masjid mosque dating back to the early 18th century.
Delhi One of the city's most visited cultural facilities is Crafts Museum, which is a huge handicraft center. Its opening took place more than 30 years ago; today the best artisans of the city work in this museum. Many of the center's "exhibits" can be bought by visitors; interesting workshops are often held here for foreign guests.
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Reference information
Map of all castles
Survived castles around New Delhi
♥   Castle 'The Red Fort India' , 3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Aligarh Fort' , 113.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all parks
National and city parks around New Delhi
♥   National Park 'Govind' , 6.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Lado' , 12.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'City Forest' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Indira Gandhi' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Sultanpur' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in New Delhi and around
♥   Art museum 'Triveni Kala Sangam' New Delhi, 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'National Museum' New Delhi, 2.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'National Gallery of Modern Art' New Delhi, 3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Talwar Gallery' New Delhi, 8.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Sanskriti Museums' New Delhi, 11.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sights around New Delhi from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Office of Infosys

From the series “Futuristic buildings of IT companies”
Check on the map:   Distance from New Delhi center - 22.6 km.
Unfortunately, the company is not going through its best times in recent years. It has significantly lagged behind other global competitors in development due to insufficient funding. The company's staff has seriously decreased in recent years. If the company's prospects continue to decline in the future, Infosys will likely have to say goodbye to a luxury office building in New Delhi. … Read further

Column of Chandragupta

From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
Check on the map:   Distance from New Delhi center - 12.8 km.
At first, they suppose that is was made from the cosmic iron but according to this theory, there mustn’t be nickel in its composition nevertheless, it presents. The building of the huge pillar in the 5th century is still a great mystery for modern researchers. They can’t explain how it was built, only if the extraterrestrial intelligence was involved in this. The material that was used for the pillar looks like a modern atmosphere steel. Actually, people taught how to do it not so far. As for the name of architect concerning one of the most mysterious places in the world it is still unknown. … Read further

Sightseeing in regions nearby New Delhi

Agra
Each of these emperors made something to develop the region, so Agra became an important and powerful city in the middle of the 17th century. This is the time when the internationally acclaimed Taj Mahal and Agra Fort were built. They still remain the main landmarks ... Open »
Jaipur
Are you a fan of extreme adventures? In this case, Jaipur can offer suitable entertainment for you – a safari in a car with an open-top in the Ranthambore Tiger Park. During a safari here, visitors will see tigers, as well as panthers, jackals, hyenas, and desert ... Open »
Amritsar
Guests of Amritsar need to keep in mind one thing that they need to consider when preparing to visit the border closing ceremony. When heading to the ceremony, tourists need to leave all non-transparent bags in their hotel rooms. Women cannot even take clutches and ... Open »
Lucknow
At the beginning of 1856, the East India Company annexed Awadh and exiled its leader to Kolkata. Birjis Qadra, who was yet a teenager at that time, became the new leader and his mother Begum Hazrat Mahal became the regent queen. To stop the Indian Rebellion, the ... Open »
Lahore
After that, the Sikh period started in Lahore. Once again, the city became the capital. In 1848, when the British were fighting with the Sikhs, the British army became the winner. Lahore became a part of British India. The new rulers decided to rebuild Lahore. Thanks ... Open »
Islamabad
There is a large number of wonderful places in Islamabad. Shah Faisal Mosque is the most interesting sight from architectural and religious points of view. The walls of this building have enough space for up to 70 thousand of people. Garden of Roses and Jasmine remains ... Open »
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