Tughlaqabad Fort is a fortress at Tughlaqabad in Delhi. It was built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of Tughlaq dynasty. He developed his own style of architecture. The fort is located nearby the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range and Okhla Industrial Area. This is beautiful tourist place to visit in Delhi. …
Tibet House Museum is a splendid storehouse located on Lodhi Road in New Delhi. The museum puts the rare richness of Tibetan culture and art on show. A collection of thanks, old currency notes, headpieces, prayer objects and musical instruments are other major attractions of the Tibet House museum. Tibet House Museum opens from 9.30 …
Sultan Ghari Tomb is considered the first Islamic tomb built in Delhi. The mausoleum was constructed for prince Nasiru’d-Din Mahmud, the eldest son of the third sultan of the Slave dynasty Iltumish in 1231. The Ghari, meaning ‘Cave’, was built in the Malapur village near Vasant Kunj. This is a Persian and oriental architectural style …
Satpula Bridge is in Delhi. It is close to the present city suburb of Saket on Press Enclave Road. This is a remarkable water harvesting dam east of the Khirki Masjid. Its construction is credited to Sultan Muhammad Shah Tughlaq. He got it built for providing water for irrigation purpose and defence security to the …
Safdarjung Tomb is a famous tourist destination in Delhi. It is located near the Safdarjung Airport at the “T” junction of Lodhi Road and Aurobindo Marg (road) in New Delhi. The mausoleum is made of sandstone and marble. It is described as the last flicker in the lamp of mughal architecture. Built in 1754, the …
Qutab Minar is the famous monument located in Delhi. This is the tallest minar, soaring highest about 73metres. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site made of red sandstone and marble. Qutb-ud-din Aibak got Qutb Minar started in 1192 but was completed by Iltutmish. Its surroundings conserve several ancient and medieval structures and ruins. Qutab …
Purana Quila is a famous tourist end and the oldest fort in Delhi. The Afghan king Sher Shah Suri got the fort rebuilt on the same site. It is located near Delhi Zoo on Mathura Road. Purana Quila opens to common public all days. There is Entry Fee. The Nearest Metro station is Pragati Maidan. …
Parliament Museum is a magnificent building. It is located close to the Sansad Bhavan in Delhi. The museum was inaugurated by the then speaker of Lok Sabha on December 29, 1989. Parliament Museum opens between 11.00 AM and 5 PM from Tuesdays to Saturdays. It remains closed on every Sunday & Monday. Parliament Museum Official …
Nizamuddin Dargah is a famous mausoleum, located in Delhi. The dargah is dedicated to a Sufi saint, Nizamuddin Auliya. Thousands of devotees & tourists from different parts of country visit this burial chamber of the acknowledged sufi islamic shrine every week. Within the Nizamuddin Dargah complex is situated the tombs of poet Amir Khusro and …
Nehru Memorial Museum is a magnificent building located at Teen Murti House in New Delhi. This is the world’s leading resource centre on India’s first Prime Minister, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. It preserves some rare collection of antique items. There is a library. The Library building was constructed and inaugurated by Shri V. V. Giri, President …
National Rail Museum is repository building put some rare collection of over 100 real size Indian Railways models, equipments, antique furniture, historical photographs and related literature, etc., on show for common mass. Its other major attraction includes Prince of Wales Saloon, which was built in 1875, Maharaja of Mysore’s Saloon built in 1899 and Fairy …
National Police Museum is a beautiful building located at CGO Complex on Lodhi Road in New Delhi. It puts a huge collection of items all related to police, Crime & Criminals from the ancient to the modern times. The museum displays items which are acquired from different states and central police organizations both of Indian …
National Gandhi Museum is a repository building putting a large number of paintings and personal items of Mahatma Gandhi and over 35,000 books or documents in the museum’s library on show. It is located close to the Samadhi, the Memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated on 31.1.1948. It opens from 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM. …
Lotus Temple is a famous tourist place in Delhi. This prominent lotus flowerlike shape shrine is a Baha’i House of Worship. It has a distinct cultural identity embodying the principle of unity in diversity. On an average 8,000 to 10,000 people visit the Lotus temple each day. The Bahá’í House of Worship is open Tuesday …