Saturday, July 17, 2010

Historic Monuments in Delhi


Being the capital of India and an integral part of the glorious history of the country, Delhi travel guide unveils the rich heritage of the country of India. Delhi, located in the northern part of the country, has a strong influence of the north Indian culture and derives its outlook from the Punjabi culture.

Delhi, India being a cosmopolitan city and the capital of the country is home to people from all over the country and is a melting point of various cultures. Delhi preserves the great Mughal architecture, which includes the most magnificent buildings and structures. With the presence of numerous historical and modern amusement sites, Delhi has always been one of the major tourist destinations of the country.

Tourist spots in Delhi:

Some of the popular tourist spots in Delhi are:

  • Red Fort: This elegant fort built out of red stand stone, is considered to be one of the most visited places of Delhi.
  • Jantar Mantar: This observatory was made by Maharaja Jai Singh.
  • Humayun's Tomb: Built in the 16th century by wife of Humayun, this grand structure is made of red sand stone.
  • Qutab Minar: Built in 1199, it has a height of 72.5 meters from the base.
  • Lodhi Gardens: It has man-made streams and is located around the tombs of Lodhi and Sayid rulers.
  • The Bahai Temple: Also known as Lotus temple, it was founded in 1986. It has the shape of a lotus after which the name has been kept.
  • Jama Masjid: Built by Shah Jahan, it happens to be one of the largest mosques in India.

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