Places to Visit
Jantar Mantar : An astronomical observatory, with masonary instruments
built in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh-II, the mathematician and astronomer
king of Jaipur. The instruments are intended to show the movements of
the sun, moon etc.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple : Popularly known as Birla Mandir, it is
a large Hindu temple built in Orissan style, in 1938, by the renowned
Birla family. People of all faiths can worship at this temple.
Qutub Minar : Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Afgan architecture.
The minar is 72.5 meters high victory tower, the construction of which
began in the final year of twelth century by the Qutubu’Din-Aibak and
was completed by his successors.
Bahai’s House of worship : Situated at Kalkaji. It is also known
as the Lotus temple due to its distinctive lotus shaped design in marble.
It was built in 1987 by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies
the purity and equality of all religions (Monday closed)
Safdarjung Tomb : At the western end of Lodhi Road is situated
the Safdarjung Tomb built in 1753-54 by the son of the second Nawab of
Oudh (Monday only)
Red Fort : Built by Shahjahan, the builder of the Taj Mahal in
Agra. The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648.
Jama Masjid : Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India and stands
across the road from the Red Fort, built in 1656 by Shahjahan. About 20,000
people can pray here at a time (drive past)
Rajghat : The simple square platform of black marble marks the
place where the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Humayun’s Tomb : Built by Humayun’s widow, Queen Haji Begum in
the 16th Century , it is supposed to be prototype of the Taj Mahal of
Agra.
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