Delhi, the capital of India, has a rich history. The city is dotted with spellbinding mosques, forts, and monuments left over from the Mughal rulers that once occupied the city.
Delhi's most famous monument, the Red Fort, stands not only as a powerful reminder of the Mughal era India but also a symbol of India's struggle for freedom.
01. Red Fort
Jama Masjid is another marvelous treasure of the Old City, and it's one of the largest mosque in India. Its courtyard can hold an incredible 25,000 devotees.
02. Jama Masjid
Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi, is a shocking contrast to the wide, orderly streets of New Delhi. Cars, cycle rickshaws, hand-pulled carts, pedestrians, and animals all compete for space.
03. Chandni Chowk
A relatively new attraction, this massive temple complex was built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha spiritual organization and opened in 2005. It's dedicated to showcasing Indian culture.
04. Swaminarayan Akshardham
If you think Humayun's Tomb looks a bit like the Taj Mahal in Agra, that's because it was the inspiration for the Taj Mahal's creation.
05. Humayun's Tomb
Lodhi Gardens provides a serene retreat from city life, and is the place to come if you're feeling tired and worn out.
06. Lodhi Gardens
Qutab Minar, one of the tallest brick minarets in the world, is an incredible example of early Indo–Islamic architecture. It was built in 1193, but the reason remains a mystery.
07. Qutab Minar
A visit to Gandhi Smriti will show you the exact spot where Mahatma Gandhi, affectionately referred to as the Father of the Nation, was assassinated on January 30, 1948. He lived in the house for 144 days up until the time of his death.
08. Gandhi Smriti and Raj Ghat
The towering archway of India Gate at the center of New Delhi is a war memorial, built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting for the British Army in World War I.
09. India Gate
The Bahai Temple is commonly called the Lotus Temple, as it's shaped like a lotus flower. It's particularly pretty at night, when it's attractively lit up.
10. Bahai (Lotus) Temple