Destinations

On April 14, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, also known as the Prime Ministers’ Museum. Situated on Teen Murti Marg, the museum honours every Indian prime minister since independence and is adjacent to the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML). In addition to mementos, there’s a virtual helicopter ride and an audio-visual tour featuring talks from the Red Fort.

The thirteen architectural astronomy equipment in Delhi’s Jantar Mantar can be used to create astronomical tables and forecast the motion and timing of the sun, moon, and planets. The observer was able to use only their naked eyes to mark the positions of celestial bodies because to the clever design and positioning of these instruments.

Inside the Rashtrapati Bhawan Complex are the Mughal Gardens, also referred to as the “soul” of the Presidential Palace. The gardens, which span 13 acres and were created by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1917 for Lady Harding, are a magnificent example of how Mughal and British architectural styles can coexist. The Mughal Gardens in Delhi have succeeded in emulating the attractiveness and producing the ideal verdant vista, drawing inspiration from the ones in Jammu and Kashmir. Awe-inspiring circular, spiritual, bonsai, herbal, tactile, and musical gardens are found throughout the entire complex. The gardens are home to a wide range of flowers that bloom according to the seasons, creating an overall euphoric and stunning scene.

The Lotus Temple is a Baha’i temple and the best place to visit in Delhi that is situated in New Delhi, the nation’s capital. One of the most visited places on earth, this building’s amazing construction expands like a gigantic lotus with white petals. Canadian architect Fariborz Sahba created the design for this mausoleum, which was finished in 1986. This temple welcomes people of all nationalities, religions, races, and genders and works to spread the message of the Almighty’s unity. One of the seven Baha’i Houses of Worship located all around the world is the Lotus Temple.

Humayun’s mausoleum serves as the Mughal Emperor Humayun’s ultimate resting place, as the name implies. Situated in Delhi’s Nizamuddin East neighbourhood, it is the region’s first garden-tomb. This magnificent work of architecture is one of the few that at the time used red sandstone on such a large scale. It was commissioned for building by Humayun’s primary consort, Empress Bega Begum, in the years 1569–1570. The mausoleum of Humayun is a prime example of Mughal architecture infused with Persian elements, masterminded by the renowned Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath. Because of its exquisite architecture and rich history, Humayun’s Tomb was included to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1993.

Akshardham Temple is a well-known Hindu temple and a spiritual-cultural complex that embodies Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. It is devoted to Lord Swaminarayan and is also known as Swaminarayan Akshardham. The Guinness Book of World Records now lists Akshardham as the largest comprehensive Hindu temple in the world.

Qutub Minar is a victory tower or minaret that is part of the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli neighbourhood of Delhi. Qutub Minar, standing at a height of 238 feet (72.5 meters), is Delhi’s second-tallest structure. Qutb Ud-Din-Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate, began building it in 1192 after overthrowing Delhi’s last Hindu ruler. Iltutmish, his son-in-law and heir, took on the construction after he finished building the basement, adding three more storeys. Firoz Shah Tuglak constructed the building’s fourth and fifth stories.

Located in New Delhi along the Rajpath is the All India War Memorial, also referred to as the India Gate. India Gate’s massive construction is a sight to behold, frequently drawing comparisons to Rome’s Arch of Constantine, Mumbai’s Gateway of India, and France’s Arch de Triomphe. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, this 42-meter-tall historical building is one of the nation’s largest war memorials. Another notable event held annually at India Gate is the Republic Day Parade.