Best Places to Visit in Delhi
Have you got only 24 hours in New Delhi and wondering where to go and what to do? Unfortunately, there’s no way you can see everything that New Delhi has to offer in just one day, but here are Top 5 Best Places to visit in Delhi.
1. INDIA GATE: The heart of the national capital, a visit to Delhi is incomplete without visiting The All India War Memorial, famously known as the India Gate. It’s dedicated to 82,000 soldiers who died during the First World War and the third Anglo-Afghan war.
2. HUMAYUN’S TOMB: Built in 1565 A.D, 9 years after the death of Humayun, the tomb was built by his senior widow Bega Begam. Located near Lodhi road, this beautiful garden tomb is the first example of magnificent Mughal architecture in India.
3. LOTUS TEMPLE: Located in Nehru Place, Lotus temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is a must visit for tourists. The architect chose the lotus as the symbol of Budhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Bahai’s temple and Islam.
4. RED FORT: A historical fort in Delhi, Red Fort was home to the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for more than two hundred years. It’s one of the must and best places to visit in Old Delhi.
5. CONNAUGHT PLACE: After you’re done with sightseeing, head to the biggest financial, business and commercial spots in India, the Connaught place. From Coffee places to book stores and Hotels to Restaurants and bars, you will find some of the best options in the city in this area. Grab a traditional meal or a drink before you say goodbye to the city.
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