This page is all about places
to visit in Delhi. Sometime we also call Delhi “Mini India”. People come to
Delhi for different reasons such as work, opportunities, metro city faculties,
lively routine, Delhi darshan, special occasions and events. But we are going
to know about the best tourist places in Delhi, that one can visit and now
about.
30 Best famous tourist places to visit are as follows:
1.INDIA GATE
India Gate was formally known as War Memorial Arch. It was built to honor Indian soldiers who died in First World War and also British soldiers who died on the North-West Frontier. This was conceived by Edwin Landseer Lutyens. It was built in 1931.The height of India Gate is 42 meters. It is one of the famous places to visit in Delhi.
Location: Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Nearest Metro
Station: Central Secretariat, Central Secretariat Metro station lies on
the Yellow line of Metro (Samaypur Badli to Huda City Centre). But if you are travelling in blue line metro, these are the
nearest metro stations: Mandi House and Pragati Maidan Metro Station.
Timings: India Gate timings are: 5:00 a.m. to midnight.
Entry fee: Free of cost
2.RED FORT
The Red Fort is made
up of large red coloured sand stones which gave it the name ‘Red Fort’. This
historical place is spread over an area of more than 250 acres land. The Red
Fort is a royal palace which was built by Shah Jahan. The work of architecture in Delhi Lal
Kila was assigned to Ustad Ahmed and Ustad Humid. The complete construction
work of Lal Kila was done in 1648.
Location: Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk,
New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Nearest Metro
Station: Chandni Chowk metro station, which lies on the yellow line.
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Entry Fee: Rs.10/-(For Indian Citizens) and
Rs.150/- (For foreigners)
Sound and Light Show is Rs.50/-
3.QUTUB MINAR
Qutub Minar Delhi is one
of the most famous historical monuments of India. This tower is made up by red
sandstone and marbles. A minaret which initially was constructed by
Qutab-ud-din Aibak in 1192. It is regarded as the tallest tower of India. 234
feet high consisting with the diameter of 47 feet at the base and 9 feet at the
peak. It is one of the famous monuments to visit in Delhi.
Location: Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Surroundings of the Qutub Minar: Iron Pillar of Delhi, Alai Darwaza and The Tomb of Illtutmish
Nearest Metro Station: Qutab Minar is an elevated station on the Yellow Line of the Delhi .
Timings: 7am-5pm daily
Entry Fee: Rs. 30 per person for Indian residents
Rs. 500 per person for foreign tourists
4.RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN
The Rashtrapati Bhavan houses the
first citizen of the country, the President of India also known as the
President House. The prestigious building also includes huge presidential
gardens including the famous Mughal Garden, along with some large open spaces
and residences of staff.
Instruction
A request to visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan can be made online.
All Indian visitors are required to carry a valid photo ID proof. Foreigners should make the request to visit along with photocopies of their passport. They must also carry their original passport for verification on the day of visit.
Location: Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate, New
Delhi, Delhi, 110004, India
Nearest Metro Station: Nearest metro station is Central Secretariat
Timings: Open to public from 9 AM to 4 PM on Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and on Gazetted
Holidays.
Entry Fee:
Visitors individually or in a group of less than 30 persons will be
charged @ Rs. 50/- per visitor per Circuit.
Visitors in a group of 30 persons will be charged Rs. 1200/- (Rs.50 x 30
less 20% discount) per visit.
Visitors in a group of more than 30 persons will be charged Rs.1200/-
plus Rs.50 per additional visitor.
Visitors below the age of 8 years will be exempt from the payment of
registration charges.
5. RAJ GHAT
Raj Ghat represents the
spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his death. Raj Ghat is visited by locals as well as foreigners who want
to pay homage to the great soul and very effective political leader of his
time, Mahatma Gandhi. Other than cremation spot of Mahatma Gandhi, there are
many other important people and leaders who were cremated nearby. There are two
museums nearby which are also dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
Surroundings
of Raj Ghat: Vijay Ghat,
Shanti Van, Shakti Sthal, Vir Bhumi & Ekta Sthal.
Location: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Ring Road
Entry Timings: 06:30 am to 06:00 pm
Nearest Metro Station: Kashmere Gate on Yellow Line
Nearest Bus Stand: Delhi Raj Ghat Bus Stop
6.JANTAR MANTAR
Jantar Mantar Delhi is an observatory built
by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1724.
One of the five sites which were built by Maharaja Jai Singh. The Samrat Yantra, Jayaprakash
Yantra and Misra Yantra are some important astronomical instruments
which are inside Jantar Mantar. Their functions were to predict the time and
movement of planets, sun and moon. This is one the most visited places in Delhi
both by the foreigner’s and natives.
Location:
Connaught Place, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
Nearest metro station to Jantar Mantar:
The nearest metro station to Jantar Mantar is Rajiv Chowk. Rajiv Chowk metro lies on Blue line and Yellow line metro.
Timings:
Jantar Mantar Delhi timings are 9:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Entry fee: Rs. 15 per person for Indian visitors while for foreign tourists, the ticket price is Rs. 200 per person.
7.LOTUS(BAHAI’S) TEMPLE
Lotus Temple, also famous with the name Baha’i House of Worship or
Baha’i Mashriqu’l-Adhkar temple, is one of the most interesting tourist
attractions of Delhi. The temple has won huge number of awards on the basis of
its marvellous architecture and has got many articles published in major
newspapers and magazines. The temple is named lotus temple because of its shape
of a half-opened lotus. This temple is one the top peaceful place to visit in Delhi.
Location: Lotus Temple
Road, Near Kalkaji, New Delhi
Timings: 9:30 am to
05:30 pm in Winters
9:30 am to 07:00 pm in summers
Entry Fee: No entry fee
8. LODHI GARDENS
Lodhi Garden is one of the best places to spend some time with your
loved ones. Lush greenery makes this place very refreshing. The garden is very
well maintained by gardeners and guards. Lodhi garden in Delhi has been re-deigned by JA
Stein and Garrett Eckbo in the year 1968 and that’s how it got the present
shape. At Lodhi garden you must visit the tombs of Muhammad Shah, the 3rd
leader of Sayyid dynasty and Sikandar Lodhi.
Location: Lodhi Road, Lodhi Gardens, Lodhi
Estate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Surroundings of Lodhi garden: Tomb of Muhammad, Shah Bada Gumbad, Bara Gumbad Mosque, Sheesh Gumbad, Tomb of Sikander Lodi & Athpula Lake.
Timings: April to
September- 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
October to March- 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh
Metro Station which lies on the Yellow line of Metro.
Entry Fee: No Fee
9. TEEN MURTI BHAVAN
Teen Murti Bhavan, built during the British-era was
originally known as the Flagstaff House.
It is a statue of three soldiers and was made in
memory of three soldiers from three princely states – Jodhpur, Mysore and
Hyderabad, who sacrificed their lives during World War I under British army.
Location: Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi
Surroundings of teen murti bhavan: Nehru
Planetarium & Kushak Mahal
Nearest Metro Station: Race Course
Metro Station on Yellow Line
Entry Fee; No fee
10. JAMA MASJID
Masjid-i Jahan-Numa very popularly known as Delhi ki Jama
Masjid is a great mosque located in Old Delhi. It was one of the last
architectural work done by Shah Jahan. It is constructed of red sandstone and white
marble. From the top of minaret, you can take a beautiful view of Jama
Masjid, Connaught place and Parliament house.
Location: Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid,
Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Nearest Metro Station: The nearest metro
station is now Jama Masjid after opening of the Heritage
Line
Timings: 7:00 a.m. –
12:00p.m
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
11. SWAMINARAYAN AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
Akshardham Temple or Swaminarayan Akshardham Complex is a Hindu temple. Akshardham means the divine abode of God. This Mandir is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Swaminarayan (1781-1830), the avatars Devas and great sages of Hinduism. Akshardham Mandir was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005 with the blessings of HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj and through the devoted efforts of skilled artisans. It is one of the beautiful worship places to visit in Delhi.
Location:
Noida Mor, Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110092
Nearest Metro Station: Akshardham Metro
Station
Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Entry Fee: The entry to the temple is free of cost but visitors need to pay for exhibitions and water show. In the sense, INR 170 for adults (Exhibition), INR 100 for children (Exhibition) Rs125 for senior citizens (Exhibition) INR 30 for adults (Musical Fountain), INR 20 for children (Musical Fountain).
12.HUMAYUN’S TOMB
Humayun’s Tomb is the tomb of Mughal emperor Babur’s son, Humayun. The tomb was constructed in the 1971 in the memory of emperor Humayun,9 years after his death. It contains the graves of more than 100 Mughals including the graves of Hamida Begum, Dara Shikoh, Bahadur Shah etc. Because of graves of so many Mughal people in it, it is also known as the Dormitory of the Mughals. This tomb is the most famous and beautiful place to visit in Delhi.
Location: Mathura Road Opposite, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia
Dargah, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, Delhi 110013
Nearest
Metro Station: Jor Bagh metro station on the yellow
line
Timings: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Entry Fee: Rs. 30.0 per person for Indians, 500.0 per person for Foreign tourists, 25.0 for video filming.
13.BANGLA SAHIB GURUDWARA
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a
prominent house of worship for the Sikh community and tourist spot in Delhi.
This 17th-century shrine is dedicated to the memory of Guru Har
Krishan, who was the eighth Sikh Guru.
The Gurudwara
draws attention due to its magnificent structure, architectural beauty, and the
large water body aka ‘Sarovar’ located within the complex.
Location: Ashoka Road,
Connaught Place, Delhi – 110001
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk Metro Station on Blue Line
Timings: Open 24 hours all seven days of the week
14.AGRASEN KI BAOLI
Agrasen ki Baoli is an
ancient water reservoir which rises from the depths of the earth to stand
atop 103 stone steps. A protected monument under the Ancient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958 of the Archaeological Survey of
India. The old brick walls of the structure take you back in history and as you
go down the steps, a drop in temperature can be experienced.
Location: Hailey Road, Near Diwanchand Imaging Centre, K G Marg, New
Delhi, Delhi 110001
Nearest
Metro Station: Barakhamba Road Metro Station on Blue Line
Timings: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm, open for seven days of
the week
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
15. WASTE TO WONDER PARK
The latest addition to
Delhi’s list of attractions, Waste to Wonder Park features the replicas of
iconic seven wonders of the world, created from industrial and other waste. The
South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has harnessed wind and solar energy to
light up the park rendering a breath-taking sight during sunset and
night. Moreover, it is opened recently and it is one the most attracted place
to visit in Delhi.
Location:
Block A, Nagli Rajapur, Sarai Kale Khan, New Delhi, Delhi
110013
Surroundings
of Waste to Wonder Park: Eiffel Tower, Christ the Redeemer, Statue of
Liberty, Taj Mahal, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Colosseum & Pyramid of Giza.
Nearest
Metro Station: Nazimuddin Metro station
Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Closed on Monday and National Holidays
Entry fee: Adults: INR 50
Children (between 3-12 years): INR 25
Senior citizens and the children attending Corporation Schools: No entry fee.
16.JHANDEWALAN HUNUMAN TEMPLE
Jhandewalan Hanuman mandir is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Delhi. The shrine is marked by the colossal 108 ft statue of Lord Hanuman and can be seen from the both Jhandewalan and Karol Bagh metro station. The construction of temple started in 1994 and it took 13 years to finish the project.
Location: Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Nearest Metro Station: Rajiv Chowk on Blue Line
Timings: 05:00 am to 01:00 pm
03:00 pm to 11:00 pm
The temple is open for full day on Tuesday and Saturday
17.MUGHAL GARDENS
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residential palace of the Indian president. One of its most beautiful features is the Mughal Garden which is an example of Islamic architecture. Its construction was completed in 1929. Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens was the main architect in the construction of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. He designed the Rashtrapati Bhavan and also the Mughal Gardens. The beauty of this garden makes it the most
magnificent place to visit in Delhi.
Location: Gate number
35, Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi – 110004
Nearest Metro Station: Central
Secretariat on Yellow Line
Timings: 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Closed on Mondays
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee
18.GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES
The
Garden of five senses is built on an area of over 20 acres in 2003. Five senses
garden was architecture and designed by Pradeep Sachdeva. The garden was built
with costing of Rs. 10.5 crores. It is nature’s plus human created beauty which
opens up all the five senses which awaken the mind. The fragrance, landscapes,
waterfalls, rock theme and food courts around five senses garden completely
make it an extraordinary garden.
Location: Mehrauli-Badarpur
Road, Said Ul Ajaib Village, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Nearest Metro Station: Near
Saket Metro Station
Timings: 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 p.m.
Entry fee: Rs. 10 (child), Rs. 30 (adult), Rs. 10 (Senior Citizen)
19.MAJNU-KA-TILLA
Majnu-ka-tilla (MT) is a colony in Delhi, India that was established around 1950. It is also called New Aruna Nagar Colony. This place might actually look like a slightly more Cosmo Version of Dharamshala. The narrow lanes of market are highlights with many eateries, garment shops and local Tibetan shops. This is one of the attractive places to visit in Delhi.
Since the invasion of Tibet, a large number of Tibetans migrated to different countries, settled and rebuilt their way of life.
Location: New Aruna Nagar, Delhi
Nearest
Metro Station: yellow line metro, Vidhan Sabha station
Timings: All days of the week
11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
20.PURANA QILA-OLD FORT
One of the oldest forts in India, it is most popularly known as Old fort or Pandavon ka Kila. The walls of the Old Fort rise to a height of 18 metres and are spread over 1.5 kilometres. It was built by Sher Shah Suri; it was then completed by Islam Shah (son of Sher Shah Suri). Tourists can also enjoy the spectacular sound and light show held every evening. The Delhi Zoo is another nearby attraction from the Purana Quila Delhi. The famous historical place to visit in Delhi.
Location: Mathura Rd, Near Delhi
Zoo, New Delhi, Delhi 110003
Nearest Metro Station: Pragati
Maidan Metro Station
Timings: All days of the week 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: Rs 5 – 10 per person for Indians Rs 100 per person for Foreign tourists Rs 25 per person for Camcorder
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