Delhi is not just the capital of India but the heart of our country featuring two distinctly different worlds: New Delhi and Old Delhi. It houses one of the most ancient places of all times like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar & more, while there is modern touch including metro & malls across the city. One can easily spend days exploring the city as it holds an amazing view for the tourists with comfy places to stay.
India Gate
- Timings: Open 24*7
- Tickets: Free
- Location: Rajpath Marg, New Delhi
The monument was constructed in 1931 by Edward Lutyens as a war memorial for the loss of precious lives of soldiers during World War I. The base is made of red stone with an eternal flame burning beneath the massive structure. It looks even better well-lit at night.
Red Fort
- Timings: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, Mondays closed
- Tickets: ₹ 90 (Indians), ₹ 950 foreigners
- Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi
Red Fort built by Shah Jahan in 1638 symbolises the extent of Mughal power back in time. It is rightly named as it has massive Red sandstone walls rising 33-m above as a marvellous architecture.
Qutub Minar
- Timings: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
- Tickets: Rs. 35 (Indians), Rs. 550 (foreigners)
- Location: Mehrauli
The mesmerising Qutub Minar is India’s tallest minaret, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts visitors from all over the world. It is a 73 m tall structure with intricate carvings engraved all over in red sandstone.
Lotus Temple
- Timings: 8:00 am to 5.00 pm (Monday to Saturday)
- Tickets: Free
- Location: Kalkaji
The beautiful Lotus temple is also known as the Baha’i House of Worship is carved entirely out of white marble in the shape of a lotus flower. The striking feature here is that there is no idol worship anyone can visit and meditate in peace.
Jama Masjid
- Timings: 7:00 am to 6:30 pm (except prayer hours)
- Tickets: Free
- Location: Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort
The largest mosque in India is a marvellous architectural brilliance that was carved under the region of Shah Jahan. It has three great gates, four towers and two 40 m-high minarets constructed with strips of red sandstone and white marble.
Akshardham Temple
- Timings:10:00 am – 6:30 pm (Water Show: 7:00 pm) Monday Closed
- Tickets:
1. EXHIBITION TICKETS
- Adults (Age 12+): ₹ 220
- Seniors (Age 60+): ₹ 170
- Children (Age 4 – 11): ₹ 120
- Children (Below Age 4): Free
2. WATER SHOW TICKETS
- Adults (Age 12+): ₹ 80
- Seniors (Age 60+): ₹ 80
- Children (Age 4 – 11): ₹ 50
- Children (Below Age 4): Free
- Location: National Highway 24
The Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple is the largest Hindu temple situated in Delhi inaugurated in 2007. The building is made from granites and marbles making it the brilliant architectural beauty as an ode to Swaminarayan. The tour includes a movie tracing the life of Swaminarayan, boat ride depicting India’s rich history and diverse culture and ending in a beautiful light show.
