list of sightseeing places

SIGHTSEEING PLACES OF DELHI

Chandni Chowk Chandni Chowk ( Moonlight Square) is opposite the Red Fort and is a market that hubs with activity all through the year. The area was laid out by Shahjahan's daughter, Jahanara. More Old Delhi Old Delhi was once known as the city of Shahjahanabad. Shah Jahan established it and made it his capital. The Ghats The city has many important political figures'''' souls resting in peace like the Raj Ghat of Mahatma Gandhi, Shanti Van of Jawaharlal Nehru, Shakti sthal of Indira Gandhi and many others Which are located Along the banks of Jamuna. Rajpath & India Gate India Gate, a majestic structure, 42 metres high, is set at the end of Rajpath, perhaps the most beautiful area of New Delhi with plush green lawns in the backdrop. FORTS & MONUMENTS  Humayun's Tomb This tomb, built for the second Mughal emperor, launched a great Mughal architectural legacy -- even the Taj, which was built by Humayun's great-grandson, was inspired by it. Old Fort The ruins of this fort are located on a small hill which once stood on the banks of the Yamuna river. Safdarjung Tomb Built in 1753-54 as the mausoleum of Safdarjang, the viceroy of Awadh, (a place near Lucknow, famous for its delicious Mughlai food),under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah. Jantar Mantar Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is a strange collection of solomon coloured structures. These were built by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur and is actually an observatory. Red Fort  Red Fort or lal qila as it is more popularly known is a masterpiece of architecture and one of the most haunting spots for tourists from both India and abroad. Qutab Minar Qutub Minar, after the Red Fort is the most sought after spot by tourists who come to Delhi.It is 72.5 metres high and one has to climb 379 steps to get to the top. PLACES OF WORSHIP     Jama Masjid Commissioned by Shah Jahan in 1656, this mosque took 5,000 laborers 6 years to complete and is still the largest in Asia, accommodating up to 25,000 worshippers during holy festivals such as Id. The Bahai Temple Bahai's Temple Is a very recent architectural marvel of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in south Delhi. Nizam-Ud-Din Shrine Nizamuddin's Dargah in the west Nizamuddin area has alarge number of tombs, shops and crowded lanes and bylanes and by far one of the most magnificent structures is the dargah of Nizamuddin which is constantly thronged by crowds of devotees. Lakshmi Narayan Temple Lakshmi Narayan Temple Built by the well-known industrialist, R.D. Birla in 1938 , the temple is dedicated to Laxmi ( the goddess of wealth) and Narayana( the preserver). ISKCON Temple It stands at Hari Krishna Hill, Sant Nagar Main Road, East of Kailash.The magnificent temple has sikharas at a height of 90 feet above the ground level. The hall of the temple is centrally air-cooled with a capacity to accommodate about 1,500 people. Chattarpur Mandir Less than four kilometres away from Qutab Minar is the massive and elegant Chhatarpur Temple with the main temple being dedicated to Goddess Durga. It is a modern building with lots of marble being used and built at a fabulous cost. Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Located again close to Connaught Place, it is a sacred place of the Sikhs which is visited by people from other religions also. Sisgunj Gurudwara Near the Police Station, Chandini Chowk the beautiful golden domes of the Gurudwara Sisgunj immediately strike your eye source: sightseing in delhi {www.delhiplaces.com}