One Day Tour Delhi

Delhi Sightseeing

Duration: One Day

The capital of India situated on the bank of river Yamuna is a unique blend of historical and modern India. Tourism in Delhi is one great opportunity to learn a lot about the country's past, present and future. The ruins of these ancient cities are found even today and are major tourist attraction. A number of places to visit in Delhi are numerous. You can go on and on and ultimately find yourself running short of time.

Red Fort

Location: Netaji Subhash Marg Metro Station: Chandni Chowk, Open: Tue-Sun; 

Mondays closed Timings: Sunrise to Sunset, Ticket: 80 (adults), 30 (children) The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the

clamour of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughal emperors. The walls, built in 1638, were designed to keep out invaders, now they mainly keep out the noise and confusion of the city.

Qutab Minar

Location: Mehrauli Nearest Metro Station: Qutab Minar Open: All days, 

Days Closed: None, Houses: Quwwatu'l-Islam Mosque, The Iron Pillar, Alai Minar & Alai Darwaza Architecture: Afghan Architecture Built By: Qutub-Ud-Din-Aibak, Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top.

Akshardham Temple

Location: On NH 24, Mayur Vihar, Nearest Metro Station:  Akshardham,  

Timings: 11am to 8pm, Days Closed: Mondays.The genesis of Akshardham making lies in the wish expressed by Brahmaswarup Yogiji Maharaj in 1968, "A mandir be built on the banks of the Yamuna." A brief presentation of the events of the construction and countdown phases of Swaminarayan Akshardham is presented through a series of photographs.

Rajghat

The memorial dedicated to the 'Father of the Nation', Mahatma Gandhi. The memorial was built in black slab in 1948 when Mahtama Gandhi was assassinated. It is located on the banks of the river Yamuna.

India Gate

India Gate is a war memorial of martyred soldiers, situated in the middle of New
Delhi. Standing tall at a height of 42 m, seems like a gateway at the heart of a crossroad. It stands as a tribute to the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, when they fought for the British Army. The best time to see Delhi India Gate is during nightfall, when it is magnificently floodlit. Splendid lawns, with a number of fountains, encircle the monument. After India became independent, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added to the existing.

Lotus Temple

Lotus Temple is one of the remarkable architectures of Bahai faith. It is situated 

at Kalkaji, a place close to New Delhi. The temple has been constructed to resemble a lotus flower. The huge lotus flower has been made out of marble, dolomite, cement, and sand. The temple does not impose restrictions on any visitor and has been thrown open to people of all religions. The place provides immaculate environment for meditation, peace and wisdom.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar means instrument and Mantar means calculation which if combined means

Instrument of Calculation, was built in the year 1724. Situated near Connaught 

Place, New Delhi Jantar Mantar counts amongst the numerous astronomical observatories erected by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. Jantar Mantar, the astronomical wonder consists of four distinct instrument. It is a place of heritage interest and marks the achievements of the ancestors in India in the field of astronomy.

Rashtrapati Bhawan

The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official house of the President of India, and is

 located at the west end of the Rajpath. The President House of India spread over 200,000 square feet of land is indeed the largest residence of any Head of State in the world. It is designed by the famous architect Lutyens. It reflects a blend of both Mughal and European architectural styles.Mughal Garden is a home of beautiful flowers and famous for the highest varieties of roses lies in Rashtrapati Bhavan only.

Lakshmi Narayan Temple (Birla Mandir) 

Laxminarayan Mandir is one of the best temples of Delhi. During 1933-39.
Laxmi Narayan Temple was built by Mr. B.D. Birla of Birla Group of Industries.
Laxminarayan Temple is dedicated to Hindu goddess of wealth, Laxmi and her companion, Lord Vishnu. The temple has tall spires and it looks magnificent raised in red sandstone.
                                                                  

Parliament House

Parliament House accommodates the two Houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha

(House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The two hundred and forty seven enormous pillars, which are representative of the Mughal style of architecture, are a unique feature of the Parliament House. It is necessary to take prior permission before visiting the Parliament House of Delhi.