| Zoological Gardens |
| One of the finest in Asia,
the zoo spreads over 214 acres. The zoo was designed as
an open plan where the wildlife enjoys a natural habitat.
More than 2000 animals, birds and reptiles from different
countries are homed here. |
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| Parliament House |
| This massive domed structure is almost
one kilometer in circumference. The building houses both
Lok Sabha (The Lower House) and Rajya Sabha (The Upper
House). Tourist can gain access by obtaining a special
pass. |
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| Purana Quila |
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(Old Fort): This is the sixth city
of Delhi. Located south east of India Gate, it is one
of the most prominent monuments in Delhi. Humayun started
the fort's construction. But Sher Shah, who drove him
out from Delhi, completed the city during his reign
(1538-1545). The massive walls and huge gates were constructed
by Humayun. The octagonal Sher Mandal and the Quila-i-Koran
Masjid were built by Sher Shah.
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| Qutab Minar |
| Perhaps the most striking monument
of Delhi is Qutab Minar. The construction of the 278ft
high Qutab Minar was started by Quitubuddin AIbak, the
first Sultan of Delhi and Firoz Shah Tughlaq completed
it in 1368. In the courtyard of the Quwat-ul-Islam Masjid,
there is a 7m high wrought iron pillar that belonged to
the Gupta Age. The Pillar withstood centuries of exposure
to the nature without rusting, an indication of technological
advancement at that period. |
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| Rail Transport Museum |
| The museum has exhibits
those show the 140 years old history of Indian Railway.
Situated near the diplomatic enclave, the museum is the
first of its kind in India. |
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| Raj Ghat |
| The Samadhi where the mortal remains
of Mahatma Gandhi were cremated. The Samadhi is amidst
a garden with lawns and fountains. |
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| Gandhi Memorial Museum |
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It lies opposite to the Raj Ghat, and houses the personal
belongings of Gandhi Ji, photographs and his manuscripts
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| Rashtrapati Bhawan |
| Formerly the Vice-regal Palace, it
is the official residence of the President of India. This
340-room palace and its gardens cover an area of 330 acres.
Special permission has to be obtained in advance to visit
Rashtrapati Bhawan.
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| Tughlakabad |
| Tughlakabad is the third city of
Delhi and is located about 10km east of Qutab complex
along the Mahrauli-Badarpur Road. The fort has fortified
ramparts, underground chambers, tall gateways and towers.
A prominent structure here is the Ghyasuddin Mausoleum
that was built with marble and red sandstone. |
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| Red Fort |
| One of Delhi's most famous historical
monuments, Red fort or "Lal Quila" is made in
red sandstone and is a seemingly eternal witness to the
Mughal splendour and extravagance. It was built by Shah
Jahan, the 5th in the line of Mughals. He called the Red
Fort in Delhi - the Urdu - I- Mohalla or the Quila - I-
Mohalla i.e. the 'fort of exalted dignity' The fort covers
a semi-octagonal area of about 2km, its longest walls
facing the town in the west and the River Yamuna in the
east. Completed in 1648, it contains halls of private
and public audience called Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am
respectively, domed and arched marble palaces, lavish
private apartments, a mosque, and highly designed gardens.
Diwan-i-Khas is made of marble and its crowning glory
used to be the Peacock Throne, which was carried away
to Iran by the Persian invader Nadir Shah in 1739. |
| Each night a Sound and Light show
takes place in the Red Fort. The palaces are gorgeously
lit with a historical commentary on the aspects of Mughal
India. Among the places of interest within the Red Fort
that deserve a special mention are the Chatta Chowk, Naubat
Khana, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Am and the exotic Rang Mahal
that was constructed especially for the ladies of the
royal home. Shahjahan started construction of this massive
fort in 1638. Though the fort was completed in 1648, he
never really moved his capital to Delhi as he was kept
in confinement by his son Aurangzeb. The fort extends
for 2km and the walls are 18m high on the riverside and
33m high on the city side. The main entrance to the fort
is through the Lahore gate on the West. You will enter
to a covered market known as Chatti Chowk that was once
Meena Bazaar, the shopping center for the ladies of the
court. |
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| Naubat Khana |
(Drum House): It is from where the
musicians played for the emperor. The arrival of princes
and dignitaries were heralded from here.
Diwan-i-Am: The hall of Public audiences is where the
emperor listened to the grievances of his subjects and
disputes are settled. |
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| Diwan-i-Khas |
| The hall of Private audiences, a
structure of white marble, is where the emperor held private
meetings and met dignitaries. The famous peacock throne
was in this hall before Nadirsha carted it away to Iran |
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| Hammams |
| These royal baths next to the Diwan-i-Khas
has three rooms with a fountain in the center. One of
the rooms was set up as a sauna. |
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| Other places of interest in the fort
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Shahi Burj:
A three storied octagonal tower that was once Shahjahan's
private working area.
Moti Masjid: A small Masjid built by Aurangzeb
in 1659 for his personal use.
Sound and Light Show: Every evening, a sound and
light show recreates the events of Indian history. The
English version starts at 1930 hrs during Nov.-Jan., 2100hrs
during May-Aug. and 2030hrs during rest of the year.
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| Chandni Chowk:
This is the main street of old Delhi and a colorful shopping
center. At the end of the street there is a Digambar Jain
Gurudwara. There is also a bird hospital run by the Jains.
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