Places Worth Visiting in Delhi

Delhi, a city where one can easily witness a lovely fusion of ancient and modern architecture. In one moment, all you can hear is the honking of cars but, at another moment, you can find solace by visiting sacred places of the city. Want to buy Indian clothes at a reasonable price? The city is known for markets like Chandni Chowk.  Also known as "Dill Waalon Ki Delli" is also home to the well-organised and sophisticated Connaught Place.

Enough talking; let's tell you about the locations that will make you envy Delhiite.

1.   India Gate

War Memorial

One can easily locate the 42 m high India Gate standing in the middle of the crossroad. The All India War Memorial also referred to as the India Gate, is a memorial created to honour the martyred Indian soldiers who fought for the British Army in World War I. The sandstone arch is situated on the Rajpath's eastern section. The memorial displays the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919. The design by Sir Edward Lutyens is comparable to the Arch of Constantine.

It presently has a monument made of black marble to honour the troops who gave their lives during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The name of this is Amar Jyoti Jawan.

2.   Humayun Tomb

Humayun’s resting place

The Humayun tomb is the first monument constructed in India to have a Mughal architectural style. It was constructed by Akbar in the 1570s, setting an example for the future. As the name suggests, it is the final resting place of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor. The garden tomb was constructed by Persian and Indian craftsmen and is far larger than any other tomb ever constructed in the Islamic world. Mirak Mirza Ghiyath was the main architect. The structure has a charbagh (is a four-quadrant garden) with pools connected by canals, representing the four rivers of the Quranic paradise. Pavilions are positioned in the middle of the eastern and northern walls, and the garden is accessed from lofty gateways on the south and the west.

It is one of the most popular attractions in Delhi and is listed as a UNESCO cultural heritage monument.

3.   Red Fort

The construction was initiated in 1526 AD by the first Mughal Emperor but it was later refined by Shah Jahan with a fusion of various traditions: Islamic, Persian, Timurid and Hindu. The fort was built as Shahjahanabad – the new capital of Shah Jahan,  the fifth Mughal Emperor of India. The monument is situated in Old Delhi one can see River Yamuna surrounding the strong walls of the fort.

The National Traveller Magazine considers this monument to be one of the top fifty destinations on the planet that a person must see. One can also find artefacts, paintings, daggers, drapes, and other items belonging to the Mughal era in the fort's museum.

4.   Akshardham Temple

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam completed the building of this magnificent structure on November 6, 2005. The structure was built in a period of five years with the efforts of 11,000 artisans. The structure was built in honour of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. A temple, a thematic garden, and a welcome area are among the few attractions found within the Akshardham complex.

A man-made lake, on which one can even ride a boat, surrounds the shrine. The complex's additional tourist attractions include an IMAX theatre, a water show, a musical fountain, and other research institutions.

5.    Chandini Chowk

Chandini Chowk is Delhi's oldest and busiest bazaar. It is said that Jahan Ara, daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, was the one who created the market in 1620. All the traders and merchants who came from all over the nation at the time used this market as a commercial hub. Today, this market meets people's demands.

From fashionable clothing to everyday wear, precious stones to semi-precious metals, and food to jewellery, you can get anything you need at reasonable prices.

The region has also been depicted in films like Chandini Chowk to China, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, and Delhi 6.

6.   Qutub Minar

According to legend, the Qutub Minar, one of the tallest minarets in the world, was constructed in 1193. The Minaret was the creation of Qutub-Ud Din Aibak. The five-story, 73-meter-tall minaret includes a spiral staircase with 379 steps that leads up to the top. The Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan appears to have had an impact on the architectural design. The Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid, the first mosque ever built in India, is also housed in the structure. There is also an iron pillar that Chandragupta II built.

In 1993, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites.

The Qutub festival, which lasts three days every year between November and December, is another attraction at the compound.

Khari Baoli Market

Spice is an essential element of Indian cuisine. There are various markets in Delhi entering which you will feel a sudden rush of feelings. Delhi’s Khari Bazaar is said to be Asia’s largest spice market.  Baoli means step well and Khara means salt. This place came into existence during the reign of Shah Jahan. Spices from all over the place make their way to this market. As you will enter the street, you will see sacks of turmeric, black pepper, salt and nutmeg. You can buy the finest red chillies from Byadgi, Guntur and Kashmir by bargaining with the vendors.