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About Akshardham
Temple Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple, and spiritual-cultural campus in Delhi, India. The temple is close to the border with Noida. Also referred to as Akshardham Temple or Akshardham Delhi, the complex displays millennia of traditional and modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and architecture.
About India gate
India Gate is a 42-meter-high sandstone archway in the center of New Delhi. It was built in 1921 by Edwin Lutyens, a prominent war memorial architect. It was inaugurated by Viceroy Lord Irwin on February 12, 1931. India Gate commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who died fighting for the British Army during World War I. It also commemorates the soldiers who died in the Third Anglo-Afghan War of 1919. The names of more than 13,000 Indian soldiers are inscribed on the monument. India Gate is one of the largest war graves of soldiers killed in the First World War. It's located in the eastern area of the Rajpath Road, formerly the King's Road. India Gate is surrounded by running fountains and well-manicured lawns. It's a good place for a picnic or family outing.
About Connaught Place
Connaught Place (CP) is a major financial, commercial, and business center in New Delhi, India. It's also a major shopping, nightlife, and tourist destination. CP is named after the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn. It was built by the British in 1929 as part of their project to relocate the seat of governance from Civil Lines to Lutyen's Delhi. Construction was completed in 1933.
About new parliament house
The new complex has a hexagonal shape and it is built next to the existing complex and is almost equal in size to the former one. Coincidently, the design of this Parliament building resembles the Vijaya Temple of Vidisha. The building is designed to have a lifespan of more than 150 years.
About Rajghat
About Rajghat Built in the memory of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who is revered as the Father of the Nation, Raj Ghat is a marble platform where he was cremated on January 31, 1948. Lying on the banks of the Yamuna river, Rajghat is fringed by lush well-manicured lawns that are dotted with trees.
About Gurudwara
Delhi has many famous gurudwaras, including: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: A 17th-century shrine dedicated to the eighth Sikh guru, Guru Har Krishan. It was built in 1783 by Sikh General Sardar Bhagel Singh. Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib: One of nine historical gurudwaras built in 1783 by Military General Baghel Singh. It's located in the Chandni Chowk area of Delhi. Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib Gurudwara Nanak Piao Sahib Gurudwara Majnu Ka Tilla Gurudwaras in Delhi are known for their: Beautiful architecture, Holy ponds, Peaceful surroundings.
About Qutb Minar
The Qutb Minar is a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Delhi. It's the tallest stone tower in India, measuring 238 feet (72.5 meters). It's also the tallest minaret in the world built of bricks. The Qutb Minar was built in the early 1200s by the first rulers of the Delhi sultanate. Construction began in 1199 under the ruler Qutb al-Din Aibak and was completed by his successor, Iltutmish. The Qutb Minar is made of: Red and buff sandstone Inscriptional bands A spiral staircase of 379 steps An iron pillar in the courtyard The tower tapers from 14.3 meters (47 feet) in diameter at the base to 2.75 meters (9 feet) at the top. The lowest three tiers are made of alternating red and buff sandstone, and the fourth and fifth are made of marble and sandstone. The Qutb Minar is one of the most visited tourist spots in the city.
About Humayun's Tomb
The Humayun's Tomb is a 16th-century monument in Delhi, India. It was built by the widow of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor of India, in 1569-70. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558. It was designed by Persian architects Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad. The tomb was the first garden-tomb in India and the first opulent mausoleum built in the country. It was a landmark in the development of Mughal architecture. The tomb was built with the patronage of Humayun's son, the great Emperor Akbar. Persian and Indian craftsmen worked together to build the tomb. The tomb is decorated with marble borders and panels. It has three arched alcoves on each side, with the central one being the highest. The roof has pillared kiosks around a high double dome in the center
About Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship in New Delhi, India. It was dedicated in December 1986 and cost $10 million to build. The temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification.
The temple is built in the shape of a floating half open lotus set amidst pools and gardens. It has no idols of any God. The building is made up of 27 free-standing marble petals arranged to form the 9 sides of the temple.
The temple is open from 9am to 5:30pm. Entry is free, but photography requires permission.
The temple is one of 7 temples of the Baha'i faith in the world. It is dedicated to the oneness of religions and humanity. Followers of all religions are welcome to gather here to pray, worship, and read their scriptures.
From morning to noon:
The best tour plan for a Delhi one day sightseeing tour would be, to begin the tour by 8:30 am and first reach Qutub Minar. We suggest qutub Minar as its farthest tourist site in Delhi near Delhi Airport, and its best to come here in morning by 9 am.
Later from 10 am to noon,
we suggest to visit Lotus temple and Humayun Tomb. Lotus temple is in South Delhi and quite close to Qutub Minar. Plus one can also visit Delhi’s 1st ISKCON Temple which is quite close to Lotus temple. Humayun Tomb is in central Delhi, and the its the Tomb of Humayun, father of Mughal emperor Akbar. Though do keep in mind that there is quite some walking here.
From noon to 3 pm
After visiting above sites, you will arrive at Rajpath, which is famous for India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan & Parliament building and newly create War Memorial, just behind India Gate. You can also visit a few museums in this area like National Gallery of Modern Art, National Science Centre, Gandhi Smriti Museum, Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum.
From 3 pm to evening
Later you can either visit the famous Connaught Place market, where you can also see Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki baori, Metro Museum, Museum of Illusions or straight away enter the Old Delhi area which has some famous tourist attractions like Rajghat, Red Fort Jama Masjid, Jain Lal temple, Gauri Shankar temple, Gurudwara Sisganj and the famous street food of Chandni Chowk market.
From evening to night
You can first visit Akshardham temple in evening, which looks very beautiful with Its evening lights, and can also visit markets of Connaught Place, Janpath, INA Market, Dilli Haat INA etc. Plus Delhi has some amazing malls which you can checkout like Select city walk mall in Saket.
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Inclusions
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Qutub Minar
Humayun Tomb's
Lotus Temple
Rajghat
New parliament House
Gurudwara
India gate
Akshardham Temple
Red Fort
