DELHI TOURISM
Must See in Delhi
Red Fort Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world.
India's history is also closely linked with this fort. It was frorth here ht the
British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the
three century long Mughal rule. It was also fromits ramparts that the first prime.
Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to the nation that India
was free form colonial rule. The mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, after ruling from
Agra for eleven years, decided to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone
of the Red Fort in 1618. For its inauguration in 1647, the main halls of the palace
were draped in rich tapestry and covered with silk from china and velvet from
Turkey. With a circumference of almost one and a half miles, the fort is an irregular
octagon and has two entrances, the Lahore and Delhi Gates.
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
Qutub Minar The Qutub Minar
made of red sandstone rising to the height of 72.5mts is an architectural marvel
of the 13th century. Also a must is the visit to Ashoka Pillar dating back to
the 5th century. Though made of iron it has with stood the weathers of time.A
very interesting belief is assigned to this pillar- Stand with your back to the
pillar, and if you can hold your hands around it, then make a wish and it will
surely come true.
Raj Ghat On the banks of the river Yamuna is the Raj Ghat where the
father of the nation Mahatama Gandhi was cremated in 1948, soon after India attained
it freedom.
Chandni Chowk One of the main markets of Delhi,
Chandni Chowk was once lined with beautiful fountains. But today the place is
very crowded and congested. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort. The
Area has got the Digamber Jain Temple which houses the Birds hospital. On one
end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was erected by the wives of
Shah Jahan.
India Gate Flanked by ornamental ponds and lawns,
Rajpath is host to the Republic Day Parade. The two secretariat buildings and
Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Raisina hills are located on the two sides of this immensely
broad road. Previously the Boat Club, besides the Rajpath, was host to many demonstrations
and Rallies. India Gate is towards the eastern end of Rajpath.
