Delhi Sightseeing Tour

Delhi Sightseeing Tour

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The Nation’s Capital, Delhi is located in the northern part of India and is counted as the largest city in India. Set on the banks of River Yamuna, Delhi is also the cultural capital of India. Presently, this city has numerous tourist attractions that uphold the richness of Indian cultures and traditions. With huge shopping malls, multiplexes and amusement parks around Delhi, this capital city has left behind its image of being a sedate city of politicians and has acquired a younger and more dynamic feel. The capital city retains its age-old charm with beautifully decorated parks and gardens to see on a sightseeing tour.

Full Day Itinerary

Delhi is culturally very rich and adorned with numerous tourist attractions. There are many historic forts, monuments, Mughal gardens, museums, and religious sites to explore on Delhi Sightseeing Tour. During your visit to this city, you can explore a number of places to see, which include the following places of attraction –

Red Fort

Red Fort is a complex of fortifications built by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, in the 17th century. It was also called Lal Qila where Mughal Emperors stayed. The fort became the palace of the new capital Shahjahanabad of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of Old Delhi (modern day Delhi). Red Fort is settled close to Yamuna River, which traverses a majority of the walls. The major epochs of development in Red Fort were during the reign of already Aurangzeb and then Mughal rulers. In 2007, this monument was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Red Fort is a monument of the gigantic strength and glorification of Mughal rulers.

Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is a popular attraction in Delhi and was built in the shape of a casino in a flower-like structure which is called a Bahai house of worship. It was finished in 1986 and has received many architectural awards and has been covered in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. The Lotus Temple, like any other Bahá'i House of Worship, is open to everybody regardless of their religion. The Bahá'i stress that the sacred texts of the Baha'i Faith and other religions may be read or recited in any language. The Bahai House of worship in Delhi is one of the most visited buildings in the world since its opening to the general public to worship therein.  

India Gate

India gate, which is located in the middle of New Delhi, was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. It was constructed in 1931 to honor the 90,000 members of the Indian Army who died in the battle to defend the Indian Empire, or rather the British Raj in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The India Gate hexagon complex which measures about 625m in diameter has an area of about 306000m 2 and houses the majority of significant roads in the national capital. Thanks to its stunning beauty, the lawns in Rajpath are filled up in the evening when the India Gate is illuminated. 

Birla Mandir

Birla Temple is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Delhi and has been constructed by BD Birla. Devoted to Laxmi (Goddess of wealth) and Shiv (The preserver), Birla Temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi with a view that it was meant to be opened to all castes and all faiths. This temple is a three storied structure constructed in the Nagara form of the Hindu temple architecture. All the temple is decorated with carvings of the scenes of the Hindu mythology which were cut by over a hundred skilled workmen. The central temple has the statues of Lord Narayan and Goddess Lakshmi and other minor shrines of Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha and Hanuman.  

Indira Gandhi Memorial

Indira Gandhi Memorial is located close to Safdarjung Road, and it is what used to be the house of the Late Shri. Indira Gandhi. This place is currently turned into a museum where the photos and newspaper clippings, along with personal belongings of Indira Gandhi are displayed. It is also possible to view the collection of the personal moments of the Nehru-Gandhi family. The memorials have some of the rooms intact, which is an interesting window to her life. She dedicates another section to her son Rajiv who was killed in 1991 by a suicide bomber. Here we do find fragments of the clothes which he was wearing. The visitors would see an enclosed crystal walk on the way out that indicates the last footsteps of Indira Gandhi before her killing.  

RajGhat

Raj Ghat is a monument commemorating Mahatma Gandhi, which had initially referred to a historic ghat of Old Delhi located along river Yamuna. Vanu G. Bhuta has designed the memorial and this has been based on the simplicity of the life of Mahatma Gandhi. The Raj Ghat design is a very plain square platform constructed of black marble. The memorial has undergone several changes of design in recent years. The visitors must take off their shoes as a show of reverence to the memorial. Here every Friday there is a commemorative ceremony and on every birth and death anniversary of Gandhi there is a Prayer session.   

Teen Murti (Nehru Museum)

The Nehru Museum is housed in the Teen Murti complex that once housed the official residence of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund was established in 1964 to advance the ideas of Mr Nehru and undertook to construct the Nehru Planetarium, whose main purpose was the popularization of astronomy education. The Nehru Planetarium is now a part of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library. The house of the Prime Minister of India was turned into a museum upon his death. It is one of the most interesting museums to visit in the history of the Independence Movement.   

Qutub Minar

In Delhi, Qutub Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been built using red sandstone and marble. It is the highest minaret in India that has a height of 72.5 metres (237.8 ft). Qutub-ud-din Aibak started the construction in 1192 but Iltutmish finished the work. Under Firoz Shah, the top two stories of the minar were ruined, however, the minar was restored by Firoz Shah himself. The tilt of Qutub Minar is 25 inches southwestern which is regarded as within safe depth, yet as observed by experts, the tower requires frequent checkups in case the foundation is further weakened by seepage of rainwater.  

Shopping in Delhi:

For shopaholics, Delhi is a real paradise where you can find many branded or local stuff at the best affordable rates. From shopping malls to small shops, Delhi has many shopping places to go while spending holidays in Delhi. Some of the most important bazaars in Delhi are Lajpat Nagar III, Khan Market, Palika Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, and others.

Best time to visit Delhi:

Delhi enjoys a semi-arid climate all throughout the year. There is great variation in the summer and winter temperatures. The summers are hot and dry and last from April to June. The monsoon season starts in July and lasts till August. Winters are infamous for their dense fog, but October to March are considered the best time to visit Delhi. This is the perfect time to explore the capital city of India.

How to reach Delhi?

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the prime airport in Delhi, which receives thousands of travellers every day from all across the world. There are domestic as well as international terminals, so you can travel by flight from any part of the world. Regular buses also ply the roads and have many convenient modes of transportation. Also, there are three major railway stations at Delhi – Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin. For getting around in Delhi, you can take the metro, train, bus, taxi or any suitable conveyance option.