Top 10 great tourist places in Delhi
Top 10 great tourist places in Delhi
1. Qutub Minar
History:- The construction of qutub Minar was started by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and further reconstruct by Iltumish and Firoz shah Tughluq
Duration of construction :- 1199 - 1220 (21)
Why is it famous for :-
Built of red and brown sandstone and intricately carved with inscriptional plaques, the Qutub Minar is the tallest masonry minaret in India, reaching a height of 72.5 meters, with projecting balconies for all muaddins to call to prayer . An iron pillar in the courtyard gives the mosque a unique Indian beauty.
2. lotus Temple
History :- The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'à house of worship that was constructed in December 1986. It has become a major attraction of the city. The Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.
Why is it famous for :-
The Lotus Temple was constructed in December 1986, at a cost of $10 million. Famous for its flower-like shape, it has become a major attraction tourist places of the city.
This temple is built by taking lotus flower as his design and is the last of the seven major Bahá'à temples built around the world. Completed in 1986, it is set amidst lush landscaped gardens. Jainism and Islam. Followers of any religion are free to visit the temple to pray or meditate.
3. Akshardham Temple
History :- this temple is created on the memory of HH yogiji maharaj(1892-1971) it was built by Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sansatha
Why is it famous for :-
Akshardham temple is famous for its architecture and for the great journey of HH yogiji maharaj
Timing:- 10.00 am to 6.30 pm
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4. Humayun's Tomb
History :- This tomb was built in the memory of Mughal emperor Humayun by his wife Hamida Banu Begum in the 16th century. The construction of this tomb started in 1565, 9 years after Humayun's death, and its construction was completed after about 7 years in 1572.
Why is it famous for :-
This tomb was built in the year 1572. This mausoleum is of special cultural importance because it was the first garden mausoleum in the Indian subcontinent. Its unique beauty can be said to have been inspired by several major architectural innovations that led to the creation of the incomparable Taj Mahal.
5.India Gate
History:- The foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and was designed by Edwin Lutyens. This memorial was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti, was added much later after India gained independence.
Why is it famous for :-
In the center of New Delhi is the 42-metre-high India Gate this is made to represent the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army during the First World War.
6. Red Fort
History:- when Emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi then Shah Jahan began the construction of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638. Originally Shah Jahan's favorite colour red and white is going while building red fort, its design is attributed by architect Ustad Ahmed Lahauri, who also built the Taj Mahal.
Why is it famous for :-
The construction of the fort was completed over a period of ten years between 1638 and 1648. Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as a palace fort for his capital Shahjahanabad, the Red Fort is famous for its massive walls.
7. Raj Ghat
History:- Raj Ghat is Built on the memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as the Father of the Nation, Rajghat is a marble platform where he was cremated on January 31, 1948. Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Rajghat is surrounded by various green gardens
Why is it famous for :-
Rajghat is a memorial in Delhi where the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. It is a simple black marble structure situated amidst a stunning garden and is visited by people from all over the world who come to pay their respects to the great leader.
8. Jama Masjid
History:- The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid on the highest point of Shahjahanabad between 1650 and 1656. It was constructed by about 5000 workers. The worker for this construction was diverse, including Indians, Arabs, Persians, Turks and Europeans.
Why is it famous for :-
Jama Masjid was considered as a symbolic sign of Islamic power throughout India. It was also a site of political importance. It is in active use, and is one of the most historical landmarks of Delhi, closely associated with the ethos of Old Delhi.
9. Lodhi Garden
History:- Lodhi Gardens, as we can see it today, in the incarnation of a large and beautiful park, it was designed in 1936 to a group of house of 500-year-old buildings belonging to the Sayyid Lodi and Mughal dynasties. At that time, South Delhi was like an important commercial and residential center of the city.
Why is it famous for :-
Lodhi Garden has an interesting history. Its originated back in the 15th century and is named after the Lodi dynasty that once ruled Delhi. This garden is also home of the many tombs of Lodhi dynasty
rulers.10. Chandni Chowk
History:- Chandni chowk was established by Jahanara begum Saha Jaha Favorite Daughter, in 1650 AD.
Why is it famous for :-
The Chandni Chowk is famous for its diversity and authenticity more than 1,000 types of food, dishes and sweets, chicken and brocade sarees. The narrow streets are lined with shops selling books, clothes, electronics, consumer goods, shoes and leather goods.
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