19 historical places of Delhi that you must visit

Delhi, the capital of the country, is a city full of historical places and Delhi is also a beautiful city where every kind of thing is easily found and people of every culture and state live here, so every Saturday is celebrated with pomp. On a new walk of:

1. Qutub Minar

One of the historic buildings of Delhi is the Qutub Minar which was constructed about 1,000 years ago. 72.5 meters (238 Ft) high, it looks like the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Qutub Minar built in red sandstone is also the tallest tower in India. However, it is no longer allowed inside.

To get here, one has to get down the Qutub Minar metro station. It is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. For this, Indians have to take a ticket of Rs 30 and foreigners Rs 500.

2. Haus Khas Fort

Hauz Khas is originally known as Hauz-e-Alai. This historic complex is an ancient community of ruins that includes mosques, tombs of various states and important water tanks built in earlier times. Around its entrance is Hauz Khas Village, an advanced outdoor shopping area filled with boutique stores, high-end restaurants and cafes. The easiest way to reach Hauz Khas Complex is Delhi Metro Green Park Station, from where you can reach here after spending 20-30 rupees.

3. Safdarjung's Tomb

Safdarjung's tomb was built in memory of Safdarjung, the powerful and skilled Prime Minister of the last Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. Here the tomb of Safdarjung and his wife remains. It is said to be the finest specimen of Mughal architectural art even today. You can reach here from Asani by stepping out of Gate Number 2 of Safdarjung Metro Station. This tomb is open for seven days from sunrise to sunset. There is a ticket of 5 rupees for Indians and 100 rupees for foreign tourists.

4. Old Fort: Purana Qila

Purana Quila of Delhi is an interesting tourist place. Apart from being the oldest of all the forts of Delhi, it is also the oldest of all the structures of Delhi and is situated at a place called Indraprastha which was a famous city. According to legend, this ancient fort was discovered by the Pandavas on the banks of river Yamuna which is more than 5000 years old and was built before the Mahabharata period. Researchers have confirmed that Chahar Diwali of Purana Qila had a small hamlet named Indraprastha inside the wall. It is also believed that Humayun's capital Day Din Chhaan was also situated here which was later renovated by the first Afghan ruler of India and named Shergarh. With this, Akbar's coronation took place in this palace after the last Hindu ruler of India, Emperor Hem Chandra Vikramaditya alias Hemu, defeated Akbar's forces in Delhi and Agra in 1556 AD. However, it is believed that this fort was inauspicious for rulers like Humayun, Sher Shah and Hemachandra, who ruled from here. There are many interesting buildings around the Purana Qila including Qila-e-Kuhna Mosque built by Sher Shah, the octagonal red sandstone double storeyed Lion Sher Mandal, the mosque of Karul Manzil built by Maham Anga, the mother of Emperor Akbar, and the southern door for Shergarh. Are included.

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5. Delhi Haat

Dilli Haat is an outdoor shopping plaza where sellers sell high quality Indian handicrafts in a friendly, safe environment. It has a quiet, clean, organized and convenient environment for shopping compared to Chandni Chowk. Delhi Haat is known for its souvenirs and handicrafts shop. Rajasthani Kulfi can be tasted for the vegetarian thali and sweets found here. By walking distance from INA metro station, you can go to Delhi Haat. It is open daily from 10:30 am to 10 pm. The entry fee for adults is Rs 30, Rs 10 for children and Rs 100 for foreigners.

6. Lotus Temple

This temple, built in the shape of a lotus flower, is dedicated to the Bahá'í Faith. It is also a place of worship for people of all religions. Followers of any religion can come here and meditate. Before going to the temple you will be given a 2-minute briefing by a volunteer. Kalkaji Mandir metro station is a good option to reach here, from where the entrance is only about 10 minutes walk. You can go here from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm, on Monday this temple is closed.

7. ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple

Located just 15 minutes walk from Lotus Temple, ISKCON Hare Krishna Temple is one of the largest and most interesting temples dedicated to the International Society. By visiting the temple, you can easily walk around and sit in the sanctuary, where you can hear the current drum and mantra of "Har-e-Krishna". The nearest metro station of this temple is Nehru Place, from where you can walk to the temple by walking 10 minutes. This temple is open seven days a week.

8. Kalkaji Temple

Kalkaji Temple, located near Nehru Place, is one of the most visited and revered ancient temples in India. It is also known as Manokamna Siddha Peeth. It is said that the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled here. Although worship is done daily in the temple, during the festival of Navratri, there is a festive atmosphere in this temple. This temple is only 5 minutes walk from Kalkaji Mandir metro station. This temple is open on all days of the week except Monday.

9. Lodhi Garden

Lodhi Garden / Lodhi Garden (Lodhi Garden) is a famous park located in New Delhi. This garden was built by Syed and Lodhi in the 16th century. Earlier this garden was named Lady Willington Park. This garden has many tombs of the past. The park houses the tomb of Mohammad Shah, the tomb of Sikandar Lodhi, the Sheesh Dome and the Bara Dome. Also, 15th century architecture is also seen here. Presently, the park is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India. National Park and Glass House Health is famous for Crazy People Spiral Shape Lake. This is one of the special tourist places of Delhi, Lodidhi Garden is 30 minutes walk from Khan Market metro station. If you do not want to walk then you can also take an auto or a rickshaw.

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10. Humayun's Tomb

Humayun's body is buried in two different places in Humayun's tomb. There are many small monuments in this tomb of Humayun. Along with Humayun, there are graves of some other Mughal rulers who can be seen here. A small museum located at its entrance is also worth visiting. It is very close to Khan Market and JLN Stadium metro station. A ticket of Rs 30 is charged for Indians and Rs 500 for foreign tourists.

11. Cathedral Church

One can also see in the Cathedral Church of Redemption located in the quiet church lane near Rashtrapati Bhavan. This church is included in the most beautiful and magnificent churches in India. It is also called Viceroy Church. It is built in the east of Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan, which was used by the British Viceroy.

The Central Secretariat can be reached here by reaching the metro station.

12. Tughlakabad Fort

Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi. Which was built in 1321 by Gyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. The construction of this fort has an interesting history. Ghazi Malik (who later assumed the title of Gyas-ud-Din Tughlaq) was a prominent feudatory of the Khilji Kings of Delhi.Once the kings attacked Ghazi Malik and asked him to build a fort when you become king. Ghazi took this matter very seriously and built this fort after becoming king. He later defeated all the Khilji rulers in 1321 and became the king, and with this he assumed the title of Gyas-ud-din Tughlaq. Tughlaq wanted this fort to be a unique fort of its kind and with this thinking he started building this fort. However, later the fort could not be built the way Tughlaq wanted it to be. It is believed that Tughlaq got this curse from a saint that he will never be able to complete this fort. This fort is the largest fort in the whole of Delhi and its architecture is unique in itself. If you want to see its architecture, then you can see this architecture in the mosques, palaces, towers, buildings and tanks built here. The main purpose of the construction of this fort was to protect Emperor Tughlaq. It is said that the walls of this fort are more pearls than other forts made in India.

The area around it is also known as Tughlakabad endemic area. Tughlaq constructed Qutub-Badarpur road along with this fort, which connects the new city with the Grand Trunk Road. Today this road is also known as the Mehrauli-Badarpur road

13. India Gate

India Gate was constructed in memory of 90,000 Indian soldiers killed in World War I and Afghan war. This 42 meter tall gate is a revered monument which was built in 1931. The names of all those martyred soldiers are engraved on this building. Below the gate you can see a flame which is constantly burning in honor of the soldiers. The nearest metro station to reach here is the Central Secretariat.

14. Connaught Place

Connaught Place, called the heart of Delhi, has countless places, tasty restaurants and underground shopping plazas of Palika Bazaar for shopping. If you are fond of books, you will also find bookstores here. Here you will also find showrooms of big companies. A paan shop present here is very popular, where you will get to eat different types of paan.

It can be reached easily from Rajiv Chowk metro station. Here shops open from around 10 to 11 am daily.

15. Red Fort

Located in the Old Delhi area, this fort is spread over 250 acres. The architecture of the Red Fort is so attractive that it continues to be an important monument even today. There are two gates for entering the Red Fort, Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. A sound and water show is organized here every evening at the appointed time. You can also visit the freedom struggle museum located in the fort.

You can reach the Red Fort from Chandni Chowk metro station in 20 minutes by walking or take an auto rickshaw ride. It is open on all days of the week except Mondays. There is a ticket of 35 rupees for Indians and 500 rupees for foreign tourists. Tickets for the Light and Sound show are 80 rupees on weekends and 60 rupees on the rest of the day.

16. Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid is the largest Islamic mosque located in the heart of Old Delhi. The construction of this mosque was started by Shah Jahan in 1650, this mosque built of sandstone and white marble can be entered from the north and south gates. The eastern gate opens only on Friday, it is said that Sultan used to use this gate.

You can reach here after walking 10 to 15 minutes after exit from Gate No. 3 of Chavadi Bazar metro station.

17. Chandni Chowk and Chawdi Bazaar

If you are fond of food, then you will like this place. Chandni Chowk and Chawdi Bazaar are quite famous for street food. This market is the center of trade, food, spices. In this compact district, you will find interesting people of Delhi and their businesses. Paratha Gali located in Chandni Chowk and Natraj's Chaat are quite famous. You can reach here easily from Chawdi Bazaar or Chandni Chowk metro station. This market remains closed on Sunday.

 18. Laxmi Narayan Temple

This temple is also known as Birla Mandir. This important Hindu temple is a major tourist attraction. This temple was formally opened by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, where people from all the different castes of India can enter. Birla Temple is very famous for its Janmashtami celebrated here.

RK Ashram can be reached easily by taking a rickshaw from the metro station. It is open daily from 6 am to 10 pm.

19. Akshardham Temple

The Akshardham temple dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan offers a glimpse of the beauty and spirituality of India's ancient art, culture and craftsmanship. Nothing is allowed inside the temple premises, but you have a very safe and free place to store all your belongings. The musical fountain, movie show and boat ride here are very famous. Akshardham metro station is a good option to reach here. It is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm and is closed on Mondays.

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