DELHI TOURISM
Monuments in Delhi
Chandni Chowk It is the nerve centre of commercial activity. The narrow
lanes have kept alive the traditional workmanship which makes Delhi famous. A
market place right from the times of Mugals, this market still hosts the decendants
of royal chefs as also the famous Chudiwali gali and the parathe wali gali. Spend
the most enjoyable evening in the Chandni Chowk!
Ferozshah Kotla
It is the site of the city of Ferozabad built in the 14th century by Emperor Ferozshah
Tughlaq. The famous 14-meter highly polished sandstone Ashoka Pillar carrying
Emperor Ashoka's message of peace stands here.
Humayun's Tomb
The Tomb was built by Humayun's widowed Queen Haji Begum, in the 16th century
AD. Architecturally the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, it stands in Nizamuddin which
shows the Mughal architecture at its best.
India Gate India
Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian
soldiers killed in the World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the
base of the arch one can get a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Jama Masjid Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, and stands
across the road from the Red Fort. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of
the Mughal religious fervour. Its spacious courtyard holds thousands of the faithful
who offer prayers.
Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar is an astronomical
observatory with masonry instruments, built in 1724 by Jai Singh, the mathematician
and astronomer king. The Samrat or Yantra supreme - the largest structure shaped
like a right-angled triangle, is actually a huge sun-dial; the other five instruments
are intended to show the movements of the sun, moon, etc.
Lodi Tombs
Evidence of the sixth city, said to have been built by the Sayyid and Lodi dynasties
is found only in the tombs and mosques in the famous Lodi Gardens, which is a
favourite point for early morning walkers from the posh south Delhi colonies.
