India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42
meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed
in the World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From
the base of the arch one can get a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A fascinating and wonderful monument! Enjoy the lush green
lawns of India Gate, which house the famous boat club and a
children's park. The lawns come alive in the evening with
picnicking families and couples taking a stroll.
TheQutub Minar made of red
sandstone rising to the height of 72.5mts is an architectural
marvel of the 13th century. Also a must is the visit to Ashoka
Pillar dating back to the 5th century. Though made of iron it
has with stood the weathers of time.A very interesting belief
is assigned to this pillar- Stand with your back to the
pillar, and if you can hold your hands around it, then make a
wish and it will surely come true.
Humayun's tomb which was built by
the wife of Emperor Humayun took eight years to complete and
is one of the earliest examples of Mughal architecture. The
mausoleum is the first tomb built in the centre of a planned
garden. The combination of white marble and red sandstone was
a great influence on later Mughal architecture.
Jama Masjid is the largest mosque
in India, and stands across the road from the Red Fort. Built
in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the Mughal religious
fervour. Its spacious courtyard holds thousands of the
faithful who offer prayers. The area surrounding Jama Masjid
is like another World. Located in the centre of the old city,
the Mosque sits on top of a large hill, projecting high into
the Old-Delhi skyline.
Jantar Mantar is one Of the five
astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
II of Jaipur (1699-1743) at Delhi.(Others were erected at
Ujjain, Varanasi, Jaipur and Mathura) Built in 1724, it
contains six masonary instruments, the largest one Samrat
Yantra (Supreme Instrument) is like a sun dial.
Rajghat is 4 km away from Janpath
to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd on the
bank of Jamuna. Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also ends opp. Rajghat. On
31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed
here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in shape made of
black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram' is inscribed on it.
Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah
Jehan, in 1638 A.D. Enclosed in this glorious Fort is
Diwan-i-am, the hall meant for public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas,
where private audiences were granted; Rang Mahal, the water
cooled apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a
lovely, ornate dream in white marble.The Prime Minister of
India addresses the nation from this age old Fort, on the
auspicious day of India’s Independance.
Rashtrapati Bhavan occupying a
prominent position opposite the India Gate, this majestic
palace once was Viceroy's Palace, but is now the official
residence of India's President. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens
and completed in 1923, it has an area of over 2,10,430 sq ft.