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PLACES OF INTEREST

Dilli Haat:
An exclusive upgradation of the traditional 'haat'. Dilli Haat is the first ever permanent fair for crafts, food and cultural activities in India. The craftsmen from all over the country and the cultural happenings provide a panoramic view of the richness and diversity of Indian handicrafts and artefacts. Dilli Haat also houses food stalls serving a variety of traditional food from different parts of India.

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Connaught Place (Rajiv Gandhi Chowk)
Built by the British, Connaught Place is quite close to the New Delhi railway station and a unique shopping spot. Palika Bazaar another famous underground shopping centre is located here.

Qutub Minar
Built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, this minaret stands tall at an impressive height of 73 metres. One more work of wonder to be seen here is an iron pillar that still remains unrusted.






Humayun's Tomb
Built in the 16th century as a memorial to the Mughal emperor. Its design inspired the Taj Mahal.

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India Gate
A majestic arch, 42 metre high, is a war memorial in honour of the Indian soldiers who died during the First World War. The eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) burns beneath the arch to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers.

Lakshminarayan Temple
A modern Hindu Temple built in 1938, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Laxmi

President's House
This palace like building was build by the British with a blend of Mughal and Western culture. It is now the official residence of the President of India.

Parliament House
This impressive collonaded building houses the two houses of Parliament

National Museum
It houses an excellent collection of bronzes, terracotta sculptures, paintings and costumes.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar
This Unique observatory was built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II in 1724. It was believed to have been built with machinery instruments for observing the movement of stars and planet.

Raj Ghat
The serene memorial of Mahatma Gandhi on the banks of Yamuna

Shanti Vana
The cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Jama Masjid
It was built as the mosque of Shahjahan's capital city in 1658 and is the biggest in India

Old Fort
This fort was built by Sher Shah in the 16th Century

Bahai Temple
Situated atop the Kalka hill, this distinctive lotus shaped marvel in marble is surrounded by a landscaped garden

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Red Fort
The 17th century fortress of Emperor Shahjahan. Inside are exquisite palaces like the Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i Khas.A son et lumiere show is held everyday.

Teen Murti House
The erswhile residence of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first, Prime Minister, is now a museum. A son et lumiere is held here

Tughlaqabad Fort
Its massive ramparts can be seen from a distance. Built in the early 14th century, this stark and powerful fortress palace was built by the first Tuglaq King and has 13 gates. Also nearby is Suraj Kund, famous for its hot-water well.




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