Prominent Attractions in Delhi

India Gate
The massive stone archway, originally known as All India War Memorial, was designed by architect Edwin Lutyens. This memorial was built to commemorate more than 80,000 soldiers, who died during World War 1 & the Afghan wars. Eternal flame marking the Unknown Soldiers Tomb was constructed after the independence. Besides being a memorial, India Gate has been entertaining people with lush green surroundings, children's park and a boat club.

Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar, the tallest brick minaret of the world is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Foundation of the minaret was laid by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 AD and was completed by his son-in-law Shamsuddin Iltutmish. It stands tall to the height of 72.5 meters and has a base diameter of 14.3 meters. The top diameter has a measurement of 2.7 meters. This masterpiece of Mughal architecture has beautiful carvings like the one on the tomb of Iltutmish.

Red Fort
Red Fort is a citadel that stands tough as a testimony to the Mughal grandeur. The fort rises above a wide dry moat in the northeast corner of the original city of Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). It has thick red sandstone walls, bulging with turrets and bastions that have withstood the vagaries of time and nature. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started construction of the massive structure in 1638 and work was completed in 1648. The fort contains all the expected trappings of the centre of Mughal government: halls of public and private audience, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque and lush green garden.

Old Fort
Old fort, also known as Purana Quila was built by Sher Shah Suri in 1541. The fascinating building complex is a sheer blend of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture, creating an impressive sight. A shimmering lake near the Old Fort of Delhi has boating facilities for the tourists.

Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's tomb was built in 1570 and has a particular cultural significance, as it was the first garden tomb on the Indian subcontinent. The tomb was built by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath, under the supervision of Humayun's wife. It is situated on the bank of River Yamuna and adjoins the shrine of the famous Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya. The geometrically arranged gardens are intersected by numerous water channels that create a mesmerizing effect.

Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. It is a great masterpiece that shows the scientific acumen of ancient India. The complex is situated at Parliament Street, very close to Connaught Place. The remarkable structure consists of fourteen geometric devices used for measuring time, forecasting weather changes, predicting behavior of planets and finding extraterrestrial altitude. All these devices are fixed structures and point toward a specific direction.