Visit 10 Historical Places In Delhi With Guidetrip.com

Delhi is a fascinating mixture of open air cafes, yoga centres, various technological institutions, various imposing universities, modern stadia , ancient monuments telling the history of Delhi, many places of worship which real provides you the different experience and a kind of peace are the various places like to be visited on the trip to Delhi with guidetrip.com. Here's a list of the Delhi 10 likely places that one should visit on the same day Delhi tour of guidetrip.com.

RED FORT

• Shahjahan For shifting his capital from Agra to Delhi, choose to use the open land near the river Yamuna as the site for this and place citadel. The work commenced around in 1639 and what emerged of the construction is known as the red fort. The Red fort is  named  as because of the use of red stone for its construction. it is located near Chandni Chowk , for taking a inside visit there is a ticket for entry its opening hours is between 9 a.m to 6 p.m and closed on Monday you can visit over here either by the use of metro nearest metro station is Chandni Chowk or either by your own vehicle or by the means of any public transport. Guidetrip.com suggests this place to visit during Delhi tour.

Red Fort during Guidetrip.com Delhi tour

JAMA MASJID

• Jama Masjid is one of the historical monument of India situated in old Delhi. It is the largest mosque of India. Jama Masjid is also known by other name as Masjid-i Jahan-Numa which means a world reflecting mosque.
• The Jama Masjid was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between the period of 1644 and 1656 it was constructed by more than 5000 workers. It is made up of high cusped arches and marble domes. There is  no charge to enter the mosque but for taking the photographs inside the mosque you have to purchase the ticket for that. It is a great feel after visiting the place. Guidetrip.com suggests this place to visit during Delhi tour.

Jama Masjid During Guidetrip.com Delhi tour

QUTAB MINAR

• Being one of highest monuments all over the world, it is a source of pride for Delhi in the Qutab Minar is assumed to be deriving its name from the Mughal emperor Qutbuddin-Aibak, its commissioner and the founder of the Delhi sultanate. Minar is Urdu for tower. The Qutab Minar is unique in both its design and the material used to construct it.
• The shape of Qutab can be considered as cylindrical where the diameter keeps on decreasing with increasing height. Elegant Qutab is carved with intricate engravings and verses from Quran all around it. Qutab Minar is easily accessible both by bus and metro train, with nearest metro station being Qutab Minar station just at walking distance from the Minar.

Qutab Minar during guidetrip.com delhi tour

RAJ GHAT

• A simple square platform of black marble in a serene garden atmosphere is the place where the Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was cremated in January. It is located at 5 Tees Marg, central New Delhi there is no entry fee to visit this place. the place is open From. Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Raj Ghat during guidetrip.com Delhi tour

SIRI FORT

• Founded by Alauddin Khilji in the beginning of 14th century, the second city of Delhi is now completely in ruins. There are several remains of mosques and tombs but no remains of palaces have been found here. it is located on the siri fort road. Guidetrip.com suggests this place to visit during Delhi tour.

Siri Fort during guidetrip.com delhi tour

HUMAYUN'S TOMB

• Humayun's tomb is the first splendid example of Mughal architecture with the construction of high arches and double dome. Humayun's tomb was built by Humayun's widow Haji begum in garden complex in 16th century. It is considered to be a forerunner of the Taj Mahal. A number of Mughal nobles are also buried here. It is situated on Mathura road, near Nizzamudin  and is usually open on all days from sunrise to sunset.

Humayun's tomb during guidetrip.com Delhi tour

JANTAR MANTAR OBSERVATORY

• Jantar Mantar was built by maharaja jai Singh of Jaipur in 1719. This observatory with the one at Jaipur, are among the finest examples of observatories. The observatory has the perfect stability and is adjusted to the meridian and the latitude of the location. It is located near Sansad Bhawan on Sansad marg.

Jantar Mantar during guidetrip.com Delhi tour

LODI TOMBS

• Lodi Tombs were Built by the Sayyid and Lodi Dynasties during the 15th and 16th centuries, the tombs cluster together amidst sprawling greenery.
• Lodi garden is a beautiful urban park. they comprise the tomb of Sikander Lodi built by his son, and the tomb of Muhammad shah, third ruler of the short lived Sayyid dynasty, along with the Bara Gumbad and the Sheesh Gumbad Mosque. The impressive tomb of Sheesh Gumbad was once ornamented with blue tiles that shone in the sunlight, hence the name glass dome. the dome has beautiful and attractive floral patterns and koranic inscriptions. It is locate in Lodi gardens along Lodi road. Guidetrip.com suggests this place to visit during Delhi tour.

Lodhi Tomb during guidetrip.com Delhi tour

SAFDARJUNG TOMB

• The garden tomb was built in 1753-1754 after Safdarjung died. It is  made up of red and brown sandstone with double storeyed towers in the corners and a marble dome in the centre. This monument was the last example of Mughal architecture. It is situated on Sri Aurobindo Marg, near Safdarjung airport and usually open on all days from sunrise to sunset.

Safdarjung Tomb during guidetrip.com Delhi tour

DARAGAH HAZRAT NIZAMUDDIN AULIA

• Shrine of sheikh Nizamuddin chisti, fourth in the line of the chisti saints, is an important place of Muslim pilgrimage. The area is named after the saint. he died in 1325 A.D and soon after his burial at this spot the adjacent area became the coveted cemetery of Muslim nobility. It is also the venue of the annual urs(religious festival). It is situated in Nizamuddin village on Mathura road. Guidetrip.com suggests this place to visit during Delhi tour.

Daragah Hazrat Nizzamudin during guidetrip.com Delhi tour