Delhi Sightseeing Tour

Delhi, the capital city of India, is a fine amalgam of the past and the present as it has retained the monuments, temples and other heritage sites along with several modern developments. Delhi's strategic location has been a major reason for various dynasties to choose Delhi as their seat of power. Delhi is a city, where dreams come to reality but it is not a fairytale city. Delhi shelters various beautiful temples, mosques and forts, which have played a vital role in the formation of its present image.


Attractions of Delhi
Red Fort : This fort is one of the most beautiful pieces of Mughal Architecture, built by Shah Jahan (a Mughal Emperor) between 1638 and 1648. One can enter the Red Fort from the Lahori Gate or the Chatta Chowk. This fort is one of the busy markets of Delhi, known as the 'Meena Bazaar'. This market has a large collection of antiques, miniature paintings and skillfully crafted fake ivory jewelry. One can also shop for beautifully woven carpets. The Red Fort is a place, which should not be missed by a tourist to Delhi.

Qutub Minar : This monument of Afgan architecture is one of the major attractions Delhi has to offer. It is 230 feet tall that represents the skill and aesthetic sense of the people from that bygone era. The construction of Qutab Minar was started by Qutubuddin Aibak in the 12th century and was later completed by his successors in the 13th century. This mark of Muslim dominance in Delhi is a distinct monument that tapers from 15 mts. (diameter of base) to 2.5 mts. (diameter at the top) and has retained its beauty since the time immemorial.

Jantar Mantar : This unique structure is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in 1724 near Connaught place in Delhi. One can see some abstract structures in this monument that are the instruments which were used for keeping a track of the celestial bodies. Also, it tells about the technological achievements that took place under the Rajput kings and their attempts to resolve the astronomical mysteries. The other four observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II are located at Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura.

How To Get There
Air : An extensive network of international as well as domestic flights is available in Delhi. All the major airlines in the world fly through Delhi, and it is easily accessible from anywhere in the world. Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major cities in the country.

Train : Delhi is an important rail center connected to all places in India. It is an excellent place for booking too. There are two main stations in Delhi, Delhi Station and New Delhi station at Old Delhi and Paharganj respectively. There is also the Nizamudin station in South Delhi. Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended.

Bus : Buses from all major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi. During the summer months, air-conditioned coaches are recommended.