Places to Visit
Jantar Mantar : An astronomical observatory,
with masonary instruments built in 1724 by Maharaja
Jai Singh-II, the mathematician and astronomer king
of Jaipur. The instruments are intended to show the
movements of the sun, moon etc.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple : Popularly known as
Birla Mandir, it is a large Hindu temple built in Orissan
style, in 1938, by the renowned Birla family. People
of all faiths can worship at this temple.
Qutub Minar : Qutub Minar is an excellent example
of Afgan architecture. The minar is 72.5 meters high
victory tower, the construction of which began in the
final year of twelth century by the Qutubu’Din-Aibak
and was completed by his successors.
Bahai’s House of worship : Situated at Kalkaji.
It is also known as the Lotus temple due to its distinctive
lotus shaped design in marble. It was built in 1987
by the followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies
the purity and equality of all religions (Monday closed)
Safdarjung Tomb : At the western end of Lodhi
Road is situated the Safdarjung Tomb built in 1753-54
by the son of the second Nawab of Oudh (Monday only)
Red Fort : Built by Shahjahan, the builder of
the Taj Mahal in Agra. The construction lasted from
1639 to 1648.
Jama Masjid : Jama Masjid is the largest mosque
in India and stands across the road from the Red Fort,
built in 1656 by Shahjahan. About 20,000 people can
pray here at a time (drive past)
Rajghat : The simple square platform of black
marble marks the place where the Father of the Nation
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated.
Humayun’s Tomb : Built by Humayun’s widow, Queen
Haji Begum in the 16th Century , it is supposed to be
prototype of the Taj Mahal of Agra. |
