 Old Fort - From the recent excavations near this fort, archaeological evidences such as pottery have been found which throws a new light on the existence of the city of Indraprastha at this place in Delhi, as mentioned in the great epic of Mahabharata. Sher Shah Suri built the fort and completed it in 1545. However, he soon lost it to the Mughal emperor Humayun, who made good use of the octagonal red sandstone tower known as 'Sher Mandal' as his library and observatory. It is rumored that Humayun slipped from the second storey steps and met his death here. There is a dainty small lake in its premises, where one can enjoy boat rides during summers. |
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 Red Fort - Located a few kilometers from Connaught Place, the red sandstone ramparts of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33m (108ft) above the clamor of 'Old' Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Moghul emperors. Inside is a veritable city within a city. The Diwan-e-Aam and the Diwan-e -Khas are a peep into the splendid life of the Mughal court. Each carving and the halls hearken to the times when luxurious living was a by word for magnificence. From separate rooms and balconies for women, to swimming pools and natural air conditioning, unique architectural features have been incorporated. |
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 India Gate - India Gate is a majestic high arch, 42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the base of the arch one can get a good view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
A fascinating and wonderful monument! Enjoy the lush green lawns of India Gate, which house the famous boat club and a children's park. The lawns come alive in the evening with picnicking families and couples taking a stroll. Little children run about playing with balloons and eating ice-creams purchased from nearby vendors. The use of special lighting means that the monument looks even more striking at night than it does by day. From the base of arch one can get a good view of Rashtrapati Bhawan. The entire monument is extremely beautiful and the arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone which rises in stages to a huge molding. |
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 Humaayun's Tomb - The Garden Tomb Humayun's tomb lies on the Mathura road near its crossing with the Lodi Road. High rubble-built walls enclose here a square garden divided initially into four large squares separated by causeways and channels, each square divided again into smaller squares by pathways ('Chaharbagh') as in a typical Mughal garden. The lofty mausoleum is located in the centre of the enclosure and rises from a podium faced with series of cells with arched openings. |
| Indira Gandhi Memorial |
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 Jama Masjid - Travel down the arterial road to enter the portal of Jama Masjid. The great mosque of 'Old' Delhi is synonymous with the second largest religion in India and is the largest in India. Named after the Prayer or Juma day, it was built in 1644 by Shah Jahan. Plain and austere, it suffers in comparison with the resplendent Taj Mahal and Red Fort that the same emperor built. Yet, it is a monumental tribute to a living religion that spread over India and most of the world, after its origin in medieval times. Constructed with red sandstone and white marble, the mosque has three great gateways, four towers and two 40m (135ft) high minarets. Proper sartorial etiquette must be followed and you can hire robes at the northern gate. Its courtyard has enough space for 25,000 devotees to gather in prayer. |
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 Qutub Minar- The superb buildings in this complex were built with the coming of Muslim rule in India. The Qutab Minar soars to a 72m/240ft-high and is built as a tower of victory. Started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi it was completed after 3 generations. This is reflected even in the building materials. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the fourth and fifth storeys of marble and sandstone. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid (Might of Islam Mosque) forms the base. The tower rises to five storeys, gradually tapering from a huge 15m (50ft) diameter base to just 2.5m (8ft) at the top. Each storey is distinct and marked by a projected balcony. The stairs are difficult to climb and entering the Minar is not permitted. Even seeing it from the outside however, is an unforgettable experience. |
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| Rail Transport Museum |
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| Raj Ghat - The mortal remains of mahatma Gandhi were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees. |
| Dolls Museum |
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 Lotus Temple - |
| Birla mandi |
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 Rashtrapati Bhawan |
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 Jantar Mantar |
| Mughal Garden |
| National Gallery Of Modern Art |
| National Museum |
| Nehru Museum and planetarium |
| Zoological Garden |
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 Parliament House |
| Tughlakabad |
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 Safdarjung Tomb |
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 Lakshminarayan Temple |
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 Bangla Sahib Gurudwara |
| Sisgunj Gurudwara |
| Chattarpur Mandir |
| St. James Church |
| Crafts Museum |
| Gurudwara Rakabganj |
| Kalkaji Temple |
| Gurudwara Sirganj |
| Shanti Vana |
