Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)

The Bahai Temple or the Lotus Temple as it is popularly known because of its flower-like shape is located in the

southern part of Delhi. Designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986 it has 27 immaculately white

petals. This temple is a Bahai house of worship and is also among the popular tourist attractions in Delhi; winning many

architecture awards and being featured in many magazines and newspapers. The best time to visit the Lotus Temple is

between October to March as the weather is Delhi is very pleasant for sightseeing during these months of the

year. More... 

Qutub Minar

Qutub Minar located in Delhi is the world's tallest brick minaret, standing at a height of 72.5 meters. Commissioned by

Delhi's first Muslim ruler, Qutb-ud-din Aibak in 1193, Qutub Minar then had only a basement. Three more towers were

added to the structure by his successor and son-in-law Shamsu'd-din Iltutmish. The Qutub Minar is known to be the

earliest and most evident example of Indo-Islamic architecture and is surrounded by several other ancient structures

collectively known as the Qutub Complex. More...

Jantar Mantar was built in 1724 by Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur in Delhi. Jantar Mantar of Delhi, is an astronomical observatory with masonry instruments. Jantar Mantar in Delhi is a remarkable and curious creation of Raja Jai Singh II, the mathematician and astronomer king. Jantar Mantar has instruments that can graph the path of the astronomical universe

Red fort - Delhi

The Red Fort or the Lal Quila as it is traditionally called is situated in old Delhi, the capital of India. The Red Fort was

built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century that took around 9 years to complete this magnificent

structure and around 10 million rupees to build the fort. The Red Fort is a masterpiece of architecture and is one of the

most visited spot in old Delhi. Tourists from India and abroad never miss the opportunity to visit this huge structure.

A bungalow in Delhi owned by Raja Jai Singh of Amber (Jaipur) is now the Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. The 8th Guru Sri Harkishan had been here as a guest of Raja Jai Singh. He left for his heavenly abode on October 6, 1661 AD. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in New Delhi is worth a view at the occasion of all the gurupurabs and Guru Nanak Jayanti

is no exception. The gurudwara is illuminated beautifully for the occasion and special kirtan programmes are held to culminate two day long Akhand Path. The entire atmosphere of the place is absolutely serene. If you happen to be in Delhi around the time, don't miss the opportunity to pay a visit to the place. 

Spread across 20 acres, the Garden of Five Senses in New Delhi was inaugurated in February 2003 as a leisure space to relax and rejuvenate. It has been developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC).An alluring escape from the chaos of the city, the splendid lush greens of the garden and the majestic rocks around are well maintained. The garden is sectioned into different areas.The key attractions of the Garden of Five senses are: Khas Bagh (the spiral walkway)

Gorgeous shrubs of flowers planted beautifully around the Colour Gardens

Well-lit fountains

Water cascades

Food court with terraced seating arrangements

Shopping court

A unique, modern sculpture in stainless steel

Bell tree

Stone crafted elephant troop

Neel Bagh – A water pool with lilies

Courts of Specimen Plants where unique species of plants are displayed

Amphitheatre – With seating area made of sandstone

Unique sculptures and murals set up around the garden accounts for one of the largest collection of

public art in the country.

The Akshardham Temple is a massive temple complex in Delhi. It has got 20,000 statues, floral motifs, arches as well as exquisitely carved pillars. 

The Akshardham Temple in Delhi was constructed under the patronage of the Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and initiated on November 7, 2005. The temple complex represents an unique blend of the Hindu religion and Indian culture.

The Akshardham temple complex stands on the banks of the Yamuna and has more than a 100 acres of lawn decorated with water fountains and carved pavilions. An amount of 2 billions was spent on the building that took around 2 years to complete.