Delhi, the capital city of India, is a historical city that is rapidly turning towards modernity. Located on the bank of Yamuna River, in the northern part of country, it's in fact a potpourri of culture, people and monuments. Tourists come here to feel its glorious past through monuments, structures and cultural transformation over the years. From monuments to museums to temples to parks to modern buildings, Delhi has all to be a top-class tourist destination.

Tourist attractions in Delhi are as varied as it can get- from Mughal era buildings to modern structures. If we talk about Lutyens Delhi, then attractions include India Gate, Rajpath, Sansad Bhavan, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Connaught Place and Lodhi Gardens. Mughal monuments are prime attractions here that include Humayun's Tomb, Purana Quila, Red Fort, Salimgarh Fort, Chandni Chowk and Safdarjung's Tomb.

Delhi has few earlier monuments as well, like Qutub Minar and Tughlaqabad. The capital city has many prominent places of worship that include Akshardham Temple, Laxminarayan Temple, Cathedral Church of Redemption, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, ISKCON Temple, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple and St. James' Church. Besides them, parks and museums too make their present felt here.

Situated in Delhi, the Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world.   This world heritage site was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din-Aibak and it has been witness to a rich piece of Indian history.  This second highest minar in India attracts art lovers and history buffs from all parts of the world. It continues to be one of major tourist attractions in the capital city of India.   There’s also Quwwat-u...

Located near crossing of Mathura and Lodhi road in Delhi, Humayun’s Tomb was built in 1565 A.D. This tomb is known as first of its kind of proper Mughal style architecture and was inspired by Persian architecture. Commissioned by Akbar and designed by Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, this tomb was constructed after fourteen years of Humayun’s death. In 1993, Humayun’s Tomb was declared as UNESCO World Heritage site. ...

Dilli ka Lal Qila (Delhi’s Red Fort) is among the most iconic monuments in the capital city of India. It’s on the wish list of all visitors interested in the history of this incredible city. This fort is a testimony of the royalty of the Mughals and it honors the struggle against the British. This architectural gem in the heart of Delhi is made of red sandstone and is spread over 250 acres. The Red Fort is high on architectural styli...

Visit India’s largest mosque that can hold some 25,000 people at one go. This grand mosque was Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s final architectural opus and it was built between 1644 and 1658. Towering over Delhi, this majestic monument is a jewel in the crowd of the capital city of India. Further, it’s incredibly large and has three gates, four towers and two 40 meters high minarets. Jama Masjid is built on red sandstone entrance a...

Situated astride the Rajpath in New Delhi, India Gate is a memorial constructed for 82,000 soldiers of Indian Army who died in 1914-21 in the First World War. The names of 13, 300 servicemen are written on this 42m high gate. In 1971, an additional memorial – Amar JawanJyoti was introduced after the Indo-Pak war in the memory of Indian soldiers. India Gate’s architectural style is similar to Arch of Constantine and is often compared ...

New Delhi has many splendid buildings of the British Raj era and the Parliament House or Sansad Bhawan is one of them. It’s the house of the Parliament of India whose design and architecture were conceived by two British architects - Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. The constructed of the building started in 1921 and its inauguration took place on 18 January 1927. A circular colonnaded building, the Parliament House complex has ministerial...

The ISKCON temple is a popular attraction in the capital city of New Delhi. Also known as Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi Mandir, it houses the idols of Sri Sri Radha Partha Sarathi, Sita Rama Laxman Hanuman and Sri Sri Gaura Nitai. Dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and Radharani, this temple on the hilltop of Hare Krishna Hills was built in 1993 and draws a huge crowd of devotees and tourists every year.   The ISKCON temple has pa...

Built in the shape of a lotus flower, the Lotus Temple in New Delhi is one of seven Bahai's temples in the world. Completed in1986, this iconic structure is famous for its stunning and unique architecture and design and draws art lovers from far off places. Made up of pure white marble and situated in the midst of lush green landscaped gardens, it’s considered an architectural gem in the crown of India.  Lotus Temple is for people of ...

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple or Birla Temple is one of most popular and most visited temples in the capital city of New Delhi. Built in 1938, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi and attracts devotees and tourists alike. In terms of design and architecture, the temple is magnificent in true sense with carvings and ornate descriptions of deities adding to its charm. The Lakshmi Narayan Temple attracts a big crowd right through...

The capital city of New Delhi is home to many religious structures and monuments of immense significance and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of them. Situated in the heart of city’s famous Connaught Place area, it’s without doubt the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara (a Sikh house of worship). You can spot its stunning golden dome from afar and the same is true about its towering flagpole called the Nishan Sahib.  The holy shrine ...

Rajghat is a Delhi memorial where Mahatma Gandhi, the nation's father, was cremated in the year 1948, followed by his murder. A plain black marble structure that sits in a beautiful garden is the cenotaph commemorating his memory. Locals as well as foreigners and numerous delegates visit the place in order to pay their homage to the nation's Founder. Every Friday, the day he died in Rajghat, a prayer is held.   If India Jawaharlal Nehru, S...

Located in the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg Children's Book Trust Building, Shankar's International Dolls Museum is a veritable children's dreamland. Shankar's Museum is one of the city's most popular tourist attractions; it was the famous cartoonist K. Shankar Pillai, who conceptualized the idea behind the museum. The repository is divided into two parts, and has over 160 shelves full of dolls from all over the world. At the time of its establishment...

Akshardham Temple is a prominent Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural complex, an epitome of Indian culture, spirituality, and architecture. This is also known as Akshardham Swaminarayan, after Lord Swaminarayan. Being the most detailed Hindu Temple in the world, Akshardham made his way to the Guinness Book of World Records. Akshardham Temple is known for its sumptuous architecture. This has sculpted eight ostentatious mandapams while timeless...