13 Best Places To Visit In Delhi (in 2019) | [Updated]
13 Best Places To Visit In Delhi (in 2019) | [Updated]
June 29, 201913 Best Places To Visit In Delhi:
Are you planning on a trip to visit Delhi?
So you come to the right place here I am your guide who helps you to get all the information about Delhi, which helps you to plan your trip and help to visit some famous places in Delhi.
So without wasting time let's start,
Delhi is the capital of India.One of the popular and overpopulation city of India.The second highest population in India. Delhi is famous for many things including historical monuments, museums, gurudwara, parks, and many more. People get attracted to the monuments historical places, temples, gardens so Delhi is of the famous tourist places. Delhi has many places to visit. Here are some of the top places you should visit in Delhi.
Red Fort is a historical fort in India. It was built in 1639 by Mugah Emperor Shah Jahan. Red sandstone is been used in the construction of the fort so it is known as Red Fort. The fort lies near the bank of the river Yamuna. Jawaharlal Nehru had delivered a speed at the mid-night before India independence so red fort is also famous for India Independence.
After, Independence every year on the independence day our Prime Minister hoists the Indian Tricolour flag at the Red Fort and delivers a speech. In 2007, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Evening there were Red Fort Light and Sound Show daily. In that show, they show the history of Red Fort and Delhi City. The show starts at 6pm. The show ticket is Rs100 for adults and Rs 40 for children.
Red Fort Visiting Time: The Fort will be closed on Mondays and open on other days. Timing to visit the fort is from 10: 00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entry Fees: For Indian, the entry fees is Rs 10 while the same for foreigners the entry fees is Rs150.
India Gate is one of the famous historical monuments in India. India Gate was built in the memorial to the soldiers who died in the First World War. The war memorial is situated at Rajpath. The structure looks amazing in evening lights. Every year on January 26th India Gate Parade is really the most prestigious and ceremonious event that happens in front of India Gate.
India Gate Visiting Time: Open 24hr
Entry Fees: Free for Everyone.
Qutub Minar is also a very famous place to visit in Delhi. Qutub Minar is made of red sandstone and marbles. Qutub Minar is a 73-meter tall tapering tower of five storey. There was a 379 staircase. Qutub Minar was built by Qutub-ud-din-Aibak. The architecture of Qutub Minar is famous all over the world. Qutub Minar is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delhi, India.
Qutub Minar Visiting Time: People come to see the view from the top of the Qutub Minar. So you can visit after sunrise and before sunset.
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.40 and for foreigners the entry fees are Rs.500.
The Rashtrapati Bhawan is the official home of the President of India. In Rashtrapati Bhawan there were 340-rooms in the main building that's president's official residence, including reception halls, guest rooms, staff room, and offices, it may also refer to the entire 130-hectare Presidental Estate include a huge garden also known as Mughal Garden.
Rashtrapati Bhawan Visiting Time: You can visit the mansion every day from 9:00 am to 4: pm, but the Mughal Garden is open only from August to March.
Entry Fees: There is online booking to visit Rashtrapati Bhawan. The registration fees are Rs.50 per head.
Janta Mantar is one of the famous places in Delhi. Jantar Mantra was constructed in 1724 by the King Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur. Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory. Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy. The main instruments of the observatory are the Ram Yantra, the JayPrakash Yantra, the Mishra Yantra, the Samrat Yantra. People visit this place to know more about our Indian Astronomy.
Jantar Mantar Visiting Time: The observatory opens on all days from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.10 and for foreigners, the entry fees are Rs.100.
Humayun's Tomb was the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was built by Humayun's first wife Haji Begum in 1570. The tomb was made of red sandstone and white marbles. In 1993 the tomb was declared as World Heritage Site. The work was amazing by the Mughal Architecture. Every year many people come to visit this place and to know the history of this place.
Humayun's Tomb Visiting Time: The tomb opens every day till the sunset. People mostly come in the morning to visit this tomb after 10:00 am.
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.10 and for foreigners, the entry fees are Rs.350.
Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. Jama Masjid was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656. The structure of Jama Masjid consists of three great gates, four towers and two 40 meters high minarets with strips of red sandstone and white marbles. It can hold 300000 devotees at a time.
Jama Masjid Visiting Time: Mosque will open every day from 7 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. It will be closed during prayers.
Entry Fees: Entry is fees of cost but for photography, you have to pay Rs.200.
Akshardham Temple is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world. The temple was inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The temple was built by BAPS. The temple was opened on 6 November 2005 by Pramukh Swami Maharaj in the presence of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Manmohan Singh, L.K. Advani. The temple structure was amazing with 43m high,96m wide and 109m long. There were many exhibitions halls which provide information about the life and work of Swaminarayan. There is Sanskruti Darshan, Neelkanth Darshan, Sahajanand Darshan, and Abhishekh Mandap. In the Evening there were Sahaj Anand Water Show also.
Akshardham Temple Visiting Time: The temple will close on Mondays. Other days timing is 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Entry Fees: Entry is free, but you have to take tickets for visiting Exhibitions.
Lotus Temple is one of the most visited temples in the world. Lotus temple is a Bahai House of Worship. Lotus temple was opened in December 1986, and one of the most attracted places by the tourist. The structure of this temple is built of 27-free-standing marble clad 'petals' in clusters of three to form nine sides. There were 9 doors in the temple which allows 2500 visitors at a time. The architecture of lotus temple is world famous. This temple has achieved many awards.
Lotus Temple Visiting Time: In winter the timing is from 9:00 am to 0:00 pm and in summer the timing is 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Entry Fees: Entry is free.
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara is one of the famous Sikh Gurdwara. This Gurdwara is first built as a small temple by Sikh General, Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783. The compound of Gurdwara includes Gurudwara, a kitchen, a large pond, an art gallery, and a school. The pond name is 'Sarovar'.Many visitors come to visit this Gurudwara.
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Visiting Time: Opened for 24hr.
Entry Fees: Entry is free.
Raj Ghat is a very known place in India. This place is a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi in Delhi. A black marble platform that marks the spot of Mahatma Gandhi's cremation on 30 January 1948. The spot is open to the sky and there is one eternal flame burns at one end.
Raj Ghat Visiting Time: In the Morning 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Entry Fees: Free
Nehru Park is one of the large parks in the Chanakyapuri in Delhi. The park named after, our India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the park is spread over 80 acres. This park was established in 1969. This park is a beautiful place to hang out. Many local people come for morning and evening walk in this park.
Nehru Visiting Time: 6am to 7pm
Entry Fees: Free
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets of Old Delhi. For shopping, Chandni Chowk is the best place because it is less expensive. Many street foods are also there in Chandni Chowk. You should try once you visit this market.
1.Red Fort:
After, Independence every year on the independence day our Prime Minister hoists the Indian Tricolour flag at the Red Fort and delivers a speech. In 2007, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Evening there were Red Fort Light and Sound Show daily. In that show, they show the history of Red Fort and Delhi City. The show starts at 6pm. The show ticket is Rs100 for adults and Rs 40 for children.
Red Fort Visiting Time: The Fort will be closed on Mondays and open on other days. Timing to visit the fort is from 10: 00 am to 5:00 pm.
Entry Fees: For Indian, the entry fees is Rs 10 while the same for foreigners the entry fees is Rs150.
2.India Gate:
India Gate Visiting Time: Open 24hr
Entry Fees: Free for Everyone.
3.Qutub Minar:
Qutub Minar Visiting Time: People come to see the view from the top of the Qutub Minar. So you can visit after sunrise and before sunset.
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.40 and for foreigners the entry fees are Rs.500.
4.Rashtrapati Bhawan:
Rashtrapati Bhawan Visiting Time: You can visit the mansion every day from 9:00 am to 4: pm, but the Mughal Garden is open only from August to March.
Entry Fees: There is online booking to visit Rashtrapati Bhawan. The registration fees are Rs.50 per head.
5.Jantar Mantar:
Jantar Mantar Visiting Time: The observatory opens on all days from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.10 and for foreigners, the entry fees are Rs.100.
6.Humayun's Tomb:
Humayun's Tomb Visiting Time: The tomb opens every day till the sunset. People mostly come in the morning to visit this tomb after 10:00 am.
Entry Fees: For Indians, the entry fees are Rs.10 and for foreigners, the entry fees are Rs.350.
7.Jama Masjid:
Jama Masjid Visiting Time: Mosque will open every day from 7 am to 12 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm. It will be closed during prayers.
Entry Fees: Entry is fees of cost but for photography, you have to pay Rs.200.
8.Akshardham Temple:
Akshardham Temple Visiting Time: The temple will close on Mondays. Other days timing is 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Entry Fees: Entry is free, but you have to take tickets for visiting Exhibitions.
9.Lotus Temple:
Lotus Temple Visiting Time: In winter the timing is from 9:00 am to 0:00 pm and in summer the timing is 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Entry Fees: Entry is free.
10.Bangla Sahib Gurudwara:
Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Visiting Time: Opened for 24hr.
Entry Fees: Entry is free.
11.Raj Ghat:
Raj Ghat Visiting Time: In the Morning 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on Mondays.
Entry Fees: Free
12.Nehru Park:
Nehru Visiting Time: 6am to 7pm
Entry Fees: Free
13.Chandni Chowk:
