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Shopping

Shop at some of the best places in Delhi. Some of the best regions to shop in Delhi are Cannaught place, South Ex, Sarojini

Nagar, Lajapat Nagar. To purchase cheap yet funky /fashionable products, pay a visit to Janpath that is full of colored

materials.

Nightlife

Yes! Delhi indeed boast spectacular nightlife that can fill your nights with fun and frolic. It has some exotic pubs and

discotheques which are worth trying.

Metro Rail

Try out the new Metro rail ventured in year 2003. The rail is currently running between Shahdara to Rithala and covers a

distance of 22 Km. There are in total 18 stations. The cost for traveling in Delhi Metro ranges from Rs. 6 (minimum) to Rs.14

(maximum) at present.

Adventure Sports:

In order to make your life more fun filled, Delhi endorse number of adventure activities like trekking, rock- climbing,

parasailing, water sports. All of these activities tend to make your life in Delhi more interesting.




Sight seeing and Things to do in New Delhi

It is hard to summarise the city’s many tourist attractions in a few words. Sightseeing and things to do in Delhi range from

historical monuments like the Red Fort, Qutub Minar to temples such as Akshar Dham, Lotus Temple and Birla Mandir. There are

bustling bazaars of Old Delhi and glitzy Malls in the NCR. There are open spaces and verdant parks; centres of art and

culture; cinema halls and theme parks. Besides places to see and explore, Delhi offers myriad tourist experiences in the form

of various exciting city tours.



Salimgarh Fort : The fort is about one kilometer northeast of Red Fort on the Ring Road. It is just after crossing the

national memorial. The fort was built by Islam Shah Suri, who is also known as Salim Shah, son of ... More


Mirza Ghalib Haveli: Old Delhi once was home to the famous poet Mirza Ghalib. His haveli is located in Gali Qasim Jaan, near

the corner of Ballimaran, one of the alleys of Chandni Chowk. Mirza Ghalib stayed here from 1865... More

Digambar Jain Temple: The temple is not too far from the Red Fort. It is located just opposite the fort at the intersection

of Netaji Subhas Marg and Chandni Chowk, Digambar Jain Temple is the oldest temple of the Jain rel... More


Nehru Park: Nehru Park is located in the Chanakyapuri area of New Delhi. The park is on the main Panchsheel Road near Ashoka

Hotel. Named after India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru, the park is spread o... More

Lodhi Gardens: Located on the main Lodhi Road, Lodhi Gardens is a favourite haunt of fitness freaks and nature lovers.

Earlier known as Lady Willington Park, Lodi Gardens is just a kilometer east of Safdarjang's Tom... More


The Garden Of Five Senses: It is located in Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area is developed by Delhi

Tourism Transportation Development Corporation. The garden is designed on the theme of five senses. Th... More

Adventure Island: The recent inclusion to Delhi’s amusement parks, Adventure Island is located in Rohini, New Delhi not too

far from Rithala Metro Station. The amusement park is the combination of both retail and enter... More

Fun 'n' Food Village: The amusement park is at Kaphsera on Old Gurgaon Road. The amusement park has a water park and a number

of joy rides that one can enjoy. The serene and tranquil atmosphere of the place, the lush green... More

Delhi Zoo: The National Zoological Park of Delhi or Delhi Zoo as it is popularly called is located next to Purana Qila (Old

Fort), on its southern side. The Delhi Zoo is home to over one thousand species of anim... More

Dilli Haat: Located opposite INA Market and close to AIIMS Hospital is the unique Dilli Haat. An upgraded version of the

weekly village market, Dilli Haat is the best place to shop for Indian handicrafts from var... More

Chawri Bazaar: To the west of Jama Masjid in Old Delhi is the wholesale market of brass, copper and paper products, which is

popularly known as Chawri Bazaar. Chawari Bazaar can be reached either by taking the stree... More

Sadar Bazaar: It is one of largest wholesale markets of household items in Delhi. Sadar Bazaar in Old Delhi is located at the

western side of Khari Baoli (another popular market for spices and dry fruits), just nea... More

Republic Day Celebrations (26 January) : Republic Day is India’s national festival and is celebrated with great pomp and show

in the capital and other parts of the country. Every year on 26 January, an impressive parade that showcase the mil... More

Beating The Retreat (29 January): A colonial legacy inherited from the British, the Beating the Retreat Ceremony formally

closes the Republic Day Celebrations in Delhi. The Beating the Retreat ceremony takes place on 29th January ever... More

Patiala Peg: The 28-cover Patiala Peg at The Imperial lives up to its name, which means larger measures of the pegs and

serves 75 ml shots instead of 60 ml.

Djinns: Djinns is at the Hyatt Regency and offers an eclectic mix of exotic cuisine and the latest in entertainment. Hyatt

Regency is located on the Ring Road near Passport Office in Bhikaji Cama Place in New... More

Cj’s Discotheque : Close to Connaught Place is CJ’s Discotheque at Le Meridien New Delhi, which is known for its theme

evenings. Le Meridien Hotel is located at Windsor Place, New Delhi.

India Gate constructed as a memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during the summer evenings. India Gate also acts as popular picnic spot during winter. Also known as the All India War Memorial, India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi plans.

A modern of Delhi is one such temple that facilitates the Bahai's Faith of Worship. The Bahai’s House of Worship is dedicated to the oneness of all religions and mankind. Subsidiary buildings that afford relief to the suffering, sustenance to the poor, shelter to the wayfarer solace to the bereaved and education to the ignorant will abound around the House of Worship.

Old Fort: Also called as Purana Quila: It is believed that Emperor Humayun laid its foundation stone in 1530. It is an incomplete structure as Afghan hero Sher Shah Suri defeated him in 1541. Located originally on the banks of river Yamuna, the fort walls spans a perimeter of 2 kilometers.

Close to the Old Fort is a lake with boating facility for the visitors. Adding to the beauty of the fort are the green plush lawns. It is another ideal location in the city to spend an evening in the peaceful nature. The zoological park of Delhi is adjacent to the Old Fort.

Jama Masjid is considered as the largest and most beautiful mosque in India. Built by Shah Jahan in the year 1656 AD, the mosque is located close to the Red Fort.Jama Masjid is also known by the name Masjid-I-Jahanuma (Mosque commanding view of the world). It can accommodate 25,000 devotees.


Homerun’s Tomb was built nine years after Homerun’s death by his wife Haji Begum. Designed by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, and completed in 1565, the edifice was a trendsetter of the time. It is said that all later Mughal monuments, including the Taj Mahal, followed its design.

The Qutab Minar is located at a small village called Mehrauli in South Delhi. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an. Qutub-ud-din Aibak began constructing this victory tower as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret for the Muslim priest, the muezzin, to call the faithful to prayer. However, only the first storey was completed by Qutab-ud-din. The other storeys were built by his successor Iltutmish. The two circular storeys in white marble were built by Ferozshah Tughlaq in 1368, replacing the original fourth storey.

The Megha Akshardham temple complex is finally opened to the public on 8 November 2005. The temple which depicts the Hindu mythology and Indian culture promises to attract lakhs of tourists’ every year with its religious tourism. Build over an area of 100 acres on the banks of the Yamuna River, it took more than 2 years for construction and cost around Rs.2 billion, funded by millions of Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) followers worldwide. The temple has 234 ornate pillars, 20,000 statues and many arches. Besides the Swaminarayan temple the complex consists of the main monument, exhibition halls, an IMAX theatre and a musical fountain, surrounded by a garden. It also got a restaurant modeled on the Ajanta and Ellora caves and an Ayurvedic bazaar.

Rashtrapati Bhawan was formerly known as 'Viceroy's House' and was occupied by the Governor-General of India, until independence. Also known as President's House,

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