Delhi is not a new destination for any travel freak. It is one of the most important cities that makes India tourism complete. Apart from being the national capital of the country, Delhi is also political capital of the nation which just adds to the reasons one should visit Delhi. Delhi tourism is all about exploring the rich culture, national pride, Indian history and latest fashion trends.
Delhi tourism can be divided in two sections. One section has countless tales from the history that speak volumes about Indian heritage and the rich culture and tradition. This section helps you to explore heritage monuments and some old markets of Delhi where you can feel the essence of Old Delhi. These heritage monuments are standing gloriously from a long back and are the evidences that these tales of kings and queens are not only in books these are the truth of royal era. Religious sites are also the part of this section that tells you that people of the country believe in sharing the credit of their success with the Almighty.
Second section speaks about the national monuments and fine artwork in recently built architectures. This section showcases a complete different picture of Delhi. Latest fashion and trends, architecture marvels and well-manicured gardens are the part of this section.
Delhi tourism is all about experiencing the harmonious balance of old and new. Visit Delhi and see how the city is carrying its heritage even after being one of the most advanced cities across the globe.
Akshardham Temple
Swaminarayan Akshardham is a well-known temple in New Delhi build on 6 Nov, 2005. This is a single temple in Delhi that epitomizes 10,000 years old Indian culture of Hinduism in all its splendor and perception. Located on NH 24, Noida Mor in New Delhi, Akshardham temple is believed to be the largest Hindu temple in the world. It showcases the rich architectures of ancient India, its traditions and conveys worthy spiritual messages to the world. The temple aims to spread glorifying art and values of ancient India on the pave to happiness, progress and harmony among the people without any difference of racisms.
History
Since 1968, to build a grand Swaminarayan temple at the bank of river Yamuna in Delhi was a great plan of Lt. Yogiji Maharaj, a spiritual head of BAPS (Swaminarayan Sansthan). Yogiji Maharaj was died in 1971, then, his successor Pramukh Swami Maharaj had put forward the dream project to the DDA in 1982.
Later on, in April 2000, after 18 years the appeal was granted by the DDA and UP Government and they provided 30 acres of land to start the project. Then construction work on the temple project was begun on 8 Nov 2000. Finally on 6 Nov 2005, the temple was officially opened for everyone.
Architectures and Developments
The renowned Akshardham temple complex is built by the 6000 tons precious pink sand stone brought from the Rajasthan. A stable foundation with attractive architectures of the complex was constructed by using 15-foot (4.6 m) of rocks and sand which were tied up with wire and topped by 5 feet concrete materials. With the hard efforts of day and night, labour work of 7000 carvers and 3000 volunteers, on 2 July 2001, first sculpted stone was laid to carry out attractive Hindu scripts of deity carvings at the walls of the temple. Local farmers and tribal woman were also involved to put forward this holy construction. You will see the well blend of south Indian carvings with north Indian architectures in the Akshardham temple. It is estimated that a huge sum of costing Rs. 2 billion were invested on this dream project.
Sites and Structures
The amazing structure of Akshardham Temple comprises of 20,000 statues, floral motifs and beautiful carved pillars made up of by the pink sand stones. The temple is surrounded with beautiful gardens, water fountains, and carved marquees. The unique structures of Akshardham temple depict great Hindu religion. You can view many unique sites in the temple. The main attraction of the temple is a long and beautiful statue of Lord Swami Narayan among the viewers. Similarly you will see other great structures in the temple that shows the grand Hindu religion. Hall of values in the temple features the life of Swami Narayan through robotics. A theater is there that shows the famous Neelkanth Kalyan Yatra. Special musical fountain named as Yagnapurush Kund, boat ride names Sanskruti Vihar along with a garden of India are inside temple where your family can spend quality time in the lush green gardens. Additional features of the temple involve Yogi Hraday Kamal, Neelkanth Abhishek, Narayan Sarovar, Premvati Ahargruh and AARSH Centre that creates unique attractions among the visitors. It will take long time to see all the attractions of the temple premises.
How to Reach
The temple remains closed on every Monday. One can reach the temple by road. It is easily accessible from different locations. Metro connectivity is also available in case you wish to enjoy a metro ride.
Azad Hind Gram
Azad Hind Gram is an attractive tourist complex build by the Delhi Tourism. It is located at the huge area of 600 acres in NH -10, Tikri Kalan, West Delhi. The complex is dedicated to the great freedom fighter Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose, where he delivered his last speech in Delhi. The complex is highlighting a special memorial and statue of Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose’s Azad Hind Fauz as the major attraction for the visitors. People visit here to spend the quality time in the arena of national hero. You can use many amusing activities in the complex like an amphitheater, food outlets, museum and the shopping center. This is an exclusive complex based on the North Indian form of architectures in Delhi.
History
Azad Hind Gram complex was a National project started in 1998 and ended in 2000 under the supervision of the Delhi Tourism. It was the idea of Delhi government to establish a tourist place that reveals the bravery acts of the national hero Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose. The project has occupied 6 acres of land that provides all the amenities for common visitors. Historians believed that Netaji had delivered his last speech on the same place to his soldiers in the freedom wars.
Architectures and Developments
Azad Hind Gram Complex is counted as the legendry master piece designed by the renowned Kolkata artists. The DTTDC authorities of Delhi tourism have been organized this master piece as the tribute to the nation’s hero Netaji Shubhash Chandra Bose. You will see the beautiful art and architecture designs which have been embossed and painted by the Kolkata architectures in the museum. Among them, the attractive statues and murals of Neta ji in various attractive expressions catch the main attractions of the visitors. People found those statues of Netaji just seem as alive. Besides that, visit at various amusement places in the complex that catches your interest. See and enjoy the traditional form of Indian shows like famous Magic Shows, Puppet Shows, Camel Ride and Snake Shows, which are organized at the compound of the complex. You can feel the true Indian village culture by watching potter wheels and artificial river crossing etc.
Sites and Structures
Entire complex shows you the fine art and designs of statues and painting dedicated to the national freedom fighter hero Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. ‘Tum muche khoon do, mai tumhe azadi doonga’ was the famous slogan of netaji, to boost the citizens of India for fighting the freedom fight. The complex can take the similarities of other national monuments India Gate or JantarMantar. The complex is structured in such a way that gives you maximum comfort. Stay free to use the facilities of extensive plazas, an Amphitheatre, tourist information Centre, souvenir and the garden shop, food kiosks, a restaurant, public and convention facilities.
How to Reach
Azad Hind Gram Complex is located at Tikri Kalan on National Highway 10 at Rohtak Road near Delhi Haryana border. Locate the complex near Punjabi Baugh. Reach the destination by nearest Mundka Metro station. Delhi Haryana border is the closest at the distance of 2 km. You can reach at Azad Hind Gram by the easy connectivity of road or metro both.
Lotus Temple
The Lotus temple or the Bahai house of worship was established in the December 1986, in Delhi that depicts the shape and structure of lotus flower. The temple follows the Bahai culture which says all the people in the world can worship together at the same place regardless of any cast or religion difference. Temple prefers complete silence that resembles full peace of mind & soul in the form of spiritual experience. This is a most visiting temple in the world located at the Kalkaji in South Delhi. It spreads a strong message of manifestation from the almighty to the world in the lotus shape.
History
Lotus Temple is spreading the Bahai faith, which says all the humanity exists in one race only. One can easily seek complete peace, wisdom and meditation in the temple without any barriers. The structure of the lotus temple also indicates its true meaning peace, purity, love and immortality. The entire construction work took 10 years for its completion. Later on it opened for the general masses. The completely dedicated team of 800 engineers, technicians, workers and artisans worked together to make this solo wonderful edifices of the world. The most important fact is that Lotus Temple is the wonder creation with the appraising aspect of well-balanced theme of sparkling Indian history with modern engineering and architectures.
Architectures and Developments
A Canadian architect of Iranian origin named Fariborz Sahba was the brain mind for this wonder creation. This wonder architect of Lotus Temple was made up with the mixture of white marble, cement, dolomite and sand for its decorations. The outer design of the temple looks like a half opened Lotus flower with 27 long petals of white marble. Around 2500 people can accommodate in the temple hall at the same time. Temple has 9 doors that open in the hall. It is about 40 meters tall fenced by nine ponds and seems as if the temple is moving like a Lotus flower in the water. Including 9 surrounding ponds and gardens the temple comprises in 26 acres.
Sites and Structures
The lotus temple structure shows the Bahai scriptures message to the common masses. The essential architectural character of the Lotus Temple is a nine-sided circular shape whereas all other Bahai houses have a dome in its outer structure. But the inner dome of lotus temple is consisting of 27 petals from where light filters in throughout the hall.
You will not find any specified pictures, statues or images or even the pulpits or altars in the House as an architectural feature of the temple. Visitors can only stand in the temple hall for prayers and meditations. The structural design of the house is made up by the UK Firm Flint and Neill. The major fund for the land was generously donated by Ardishír Rustampúr of Hyderabad. A green house is built here to study indigenous plants and flowers which will use here in the garden.
How to Reach
Lotus temple is located at the Kalkaji in South Delhi. You can reach to the temple by all three modes of transport bus, metro train or taxi. Take Violet line of the Delhi Metro that is running between Central Secretariat and Badarpur.
Laxminarayan Temple
Laxmi Narayan temple which is well known as the Birla temple comes in the major tourist attractions, located in West Connaught Place in Delhi. The temple was built by the famous industrialist family of India, B.R. Birla & Jugal Kishore Birla in 1939 that was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The temple was constructed over a period of 6 years in 1933 to 1939. Then onwards the temple is known as the Birla Temple among the common. People without any difference of caste and creed can seek the almighty’s blessings in this temple. You will see here the statues of Hindu Lords- Narayan (Vishnu), Shiva, Krishna and Buddha and Goddess Laxmi. The marvelous decorations with the all-time huge crowd of people can be seen in this temple.
History
Birla Temple is among the oldest temple in Delhi which was established in the era of India independence from British anarchy. Due to its beautiful architectural attractions and the strong beliefs in Hindu’s spirituality, people visit here occasionally and in common too. You can see the end number of deities gathered in the temple during Janamasthami or Diwali festivals in India. Thus, Birla Temple comes as the number one attractions for tourists in Delhi.
Architectures and Developments
The temple has acquired 7.5 acres of land for the shrines, fountains, a big garden and a hall cum shrine named as Geeta Bhawan for discourses. The exterior of temple is made up of with the beautiful designs of white marble and the red sandstone in the form of famous Delhi’s Mughal architectures. The interiors have been occupied with two story verandas that overlooked at three sides. Find the incredible attractions of sculptures, idols, tall spires and Net-work in the Birla Mandir. The architectures of the temple are inspired by the Orissa styles or Nagara Style of architectures. You will see that temple has occupied many tall and curved towers with the tallest tower of 165 feet height. See the embellished paintings in the entire temple that depicting inspiring scenes of Indian mythology and the rich Rajasthan paintings.
Sites and Structures
The whole location of Birla Temple comprises many sights that catch all viewers in its first impression. The temple is devoted to tell people the greatness of all Hindu god and goddess through there sculptures and sermons. Two wild looking tigers are welcome you at the entrance of the temple. You will see the pleasant structure of temple wall and balconies have been made up of white marbles with red sandstone and Mesh work. See the splendid Hindu mythology on the wall carvings work.
The inner temple is decorated with magnificent glass chandeliers, the beautiful idols are made up of white marble with glass work in each shrine. An iron bell which was received from Japanese Buddhist brethren of Tokyo in 1939 catches the main attraction of tourists in Geeta Bhawan, a hall in the temple.
How to Reach
The temple is opened for all at all days from early morning to nights till 12. The temple is located to the West of Connaught Place on Mandir Marg. You can reach to the temple by road or metro easily from any part of Delhi. Nearest metro station is RamaKrsihna Ashram Marg to the temple.
India Gate
All India War Memorial or better known as India Gate is a memorial to salute and remember the soldiers who sacrificed their life in World War-1. And Raj Path (means Kings Way) is a ceremonial road in the famous financial center of Delhi, Connaught Place where the Annual Republic Parade takes place on 26 January. Republic Day Parade of India that runs from Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium is actually started from Raj Path. India gate is a national monument that catches number of visitors every day. India gate is a wonderful stone arch of victory with 42 meter height which is located in the Eastern Side of Rajpath Road. You will find the Raj path and India gate both are occupied with well-maintained lawns, waterways and rows of trees on the roads.
History
The Raj path or formally known as Kings Way was made by the British architect Edwin Lutyens. Most of the buildings which can see near about to Raj path were designed by Lutyens and Herbert Baker. Raj Path, the road leads to the magnificent President House of India. India Gate is situated at the end of the Raj Path road. India Gate was built in 1921 by the British Duke of Connaught; later on the monument was dedicated to Lord Viceroy (Lord Irwin) in 1931.
Architectures and Developments
The pillars and monument designing of India Gate is built over a platform of Red Bharatpur stone. The designing of India Gate was done by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The monument of India gate is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. You will see the INDIA is mentioned in the bold letters over the India Gate Top along with the signs of XIX and MCM, which means the names of all martyrs soldiers of the World War I and Afghan War in 1919. Thus, India Gate is the place where patriotism is encouraged in all national and international visitors. See the ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ a flame which has been ignited since Indo-Pak war 1971, and a Rifle along with a soldiers cap at the India Gate that symbolizing tribute to the nation’s freedom fighters and martyrs. The Amar Jawan Jyoti was set ablaze at later on times when British rulers left India. People used to come and enjoy their leisure time at India gate as the main picnic spot in New Delhi. You can easily view the clear picture of the Rashtrapati Bhawan from India gate.
Sites and Structures
India Gate is considered as an attractive historical, national and picnic tourists spot in Delhi. You will find the lush green lawns in the back drop of India gate. In winter and summers, any time people find good relaxation while sitting or playing at the India Gate’s Lawns. See the alluring water fountains and trees or greenery around the India Gate, which will add on the interests in your trip. During nights you can watch the mesmerizing colourful lightings at the India gate premises. You can enjoy the small water ridings on the waterways situated at the India gate.
RajPath is a royal avenue for the Republic of India. The road moves from president house through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to National Stadium in Delhi. Raj path is the prominent road in Delhi, where annual republic day parade takes place on 26th Jan.
How to Reach
India Gate is located at the end of the RajPath at the central Delhi near Connaught place and Jan path market. You can take the nearest metro of Pragati Maidan metro station to reach at India Gate as well as the bus from either part in the city.
Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is a largest mosque of Old Delhi in India situated across the road to Red Fort. This is a must visit for the tourists in Delhi. Jama Masjid is one of the well-known masjid in India with great religious significance of holy Quran written by the hair of the prophet in the antique style of copy written on the deer’s skin. This is a most ancient mosque of India from the Mughal era which is still having the same undamaged structure, where most of the Delhi Muslims offer their prayers (Namaz) every day. Actually, The Jama name derived for Jama Masjid from the weekly prayers Jummah reads on each Friday by the Islam devotees.
History
Jama Masjid is an ancient mosque of India build by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1656 AD. The construction took the costing of 10 lakhs nearly 1 million rupees in today’s time. The attractive work of the masjid was started by Shahjahan which was completed in 6 years of hard labor. More than 5000 architectures were indulged in the creation of this wonderful historical monument of India by using red sandstones and white or black marble. The mosque is supported by 260 pillars with 15 domes at different areas. The main hall is spread in 408sq feet of area with the capacity of holding thousands of people.
Architectures and Developments
The architecture of the mosque reflects the unity of best Hindu, Jain and Muslim styles of architecture. At the eastern part of the mosque see a tomb that houses graves of three great Mughal rulers of Gujarat- Ahmed Shah I, his son, Mohammed Shah and his grandson, Qutub-Ud-Din Ahmed Shah II. At the north gate of the mosque see the sandals and foot prints of red beard hair of the prophet which are entrenched on marble slab. You will find three gateways; four towers and two minarets in Jama Masjid which was made by the vertical strips of red sandstone and white & black marble alternatively. A special feature was introduced in the construction of the Jama Masjid Mosque that only at certain angle the walls will shift during earthquake so the collision will occur outward.
Sites and Structures
The original name of the mosque is Masjid Jahan Numa, which is later on call in the short name as Jama Masjid. Firstly Jama Masjid was known as the Masjid-i-Jahanuma, meaning World Reflecting Mosque in Persian. The mosque is structured over a hillock in Delhi by Emperor Shah Jahan. The whole mosque was completed within the duration of continues 6 years. The overall looks of the building is very simple, because Shahjahan, the ruler wants it to make as a sacred pilgrimage where people can worship and seek peace of mind.
The mosque is situated at the famous Delhi market Chandni Chowk. Visitors can enjoy the immense architectural attractions of this simple mosque in Delhi. The Masjid owns 3 gateways, two 40m high minarets and 4 towers. On the same road, you can view Red fort too, it will save your time to visit at different place. The Red Fort and Red Sand Stone built Jama Masjid will make a best tourist attraction in Old Delhi. The main eastern gate was firmly meant for the entry of the associates of the Royal family. The main prayer hall decorated with many high arches and points is situated on the western side of the mosque is opened on Fridays and on other Muslim festivals only. Thus, you can enjoy the free entry in the wonderful mosque of India.
How to Reach
You can see the beautiful mosque at Daryanganj in Chandni Chowk. You can take the road ways, like AC buses or taxies to reach at Jama Masjid from any corner of the Delhi.
Qutab Minar
Qutub minar is the oldest and tallest minarets in Delhi which is a major attraction for the tourists across the globe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is an ancient Islamic monument of India in Delhi. Here you will see an age old special iron pillar encrypted with Brahmi script, which is never rusting at any type of atmosphere in Delhi. This ancient monument was started in 1192 by the Mughal emperor Qutub-ud-din Aibak and was completed by his son Iltutmish. Due to long height of the minar you can watch this Mughal master piece from faraway places in South Delhi. Such a long height of the Minar indicates the long time victories of Mughals on Delhi. Earlier people used to stand at the top of the pillar, but now days it is not permissible. The minaret is 234 feet high and the highest distinct tower in the world.
History
The construction of the Minar was completed in 1200 AD, which was earlier started by Prithviraj, who had won the Delhi from Tomar Rajputs. The construction work of Qutub Minar was ended by Iltutmish till the completion of the last tomb. The structure of the tomb is widened at the top and slimmer on the top, so that it will become a stronger minar.
Earlier visitors were allowed to move inside the minar to get a unique experience of counting 378 staircase steps. But due to some accidents occurred in the minar, the entry of visitors inside the minar is restricted. From ancient times, to till now, the Minar got several damages, which has been keep on repairing by the then rulers on Delhi. Now days you can also see the 6ocm tilted form of the minar which is happened in the open ravages of atmosphere but, is considered safe. Delhi government is taking complete care to preserve the national heritage- Qutub Minar.
Architectures and Developments
The rising conical tower is a beautiful example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture. You will see the minar is surrounded by the lush green garden, where one can easily enjoy their leisure times. See the unique Islamic designs on each five stories and tower of Qutub Minar. The base of the Qutub Minar measures 14.32 meters and the top of the edifice measures 2.75 meters. You can see several major attractions of Delhi from the balconies of the Minar. Besides Qutub Minar, see another tall minar named as Alai Minar, minutely tilted from one direction. You can read the verses of the Holy Quran encrypted on the sandstone walls of the Qutub Minar. People can also use this monument as for prayer in the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque which is situated in the Qutub Complex. In short the whole qutub area and monuments shows the tower of victory, Islam’s sculptures.
Sites and Structures
As the visitors, you will love to visit in Qutub Minar. See how beautifully the architectures had been carved by the ancient Quran writings on the Qutub Pillar. Besides that inscriptions in Parso-Arabic and Nagari characters can be seen on different sections of Qutub Minar. By passing of time Firoz Shah Tughluq (AD 1351-88) and Sikandar Lodi (AD 1489-1517) had repaired the damages of the building. Today this work is being done by the Delhi Government.
A first Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque is located at the northeast of Minar, was built by Qutbu'd-Din Aibak in 1198 AD. See the ancient Iron Pillar in the premises bears the writing in Sanskrit in Brahmi script of the 4th AD. There is other Hindu mythological story is also related to this pillar. In ancient times, Qutub Minar was used as a watchtower to see the city. There is a mystical story lies for the iron pillar situated and build in 1905 in the Qutub Complex. It says if anyone can make a round of arms to this pillar is considered lucky.
How to Reach
Qutub Minar is located in Maharuali in Qutub Complex at Delhi. You can visit here by hiring any car or taxi from any part of Delhi. Or take metro and get down at Qutub Minar Metro Station.
Red Fort
The Red Fort (Lal Quila) is an ancient Mughal monument built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century at the old Delhi. The Red Fort was served as the palace for ShahJahan’s new capital Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) in Delhi till 1639. Earlier Red Fort was named as the Quila-i-Mubarak ('The Blessed Fort'), was formally became a home to Mughal Royal Family as well as the capital city of Emperor ShahJahan. Later on, Shah Jahan had sifted his capital from Agra to Delhi for fulfilling his great ambitions of building new Mughal architectural monuments. Red Fort is a most attractive tourists spot in Delhi situated along with the bank of Yamuna River. The monument is also enrolled in the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
History
Red fort is an oldest historical monument of India which was constructed in between 1638 to 1648 AD. The Red Fort got the name red due to its excess use of red sandstone on each walls of the fort. The Mughal architects Ustad Ahmad and Ustad Hamid were the maker of this royal palace. In 18th century after Aurangzeb ruling, a long down fall was arrived in the Red Fort Palace, it was remained empty without any emperor until 30 years. Thus, a major financial falling arrived and to combat this situation, the silver ceiling of the Rang Mahal was replaced by the copper one.
In 1803, after defeating the Marathas dynasty, British East India Company had took over the charges of Mughal territories and made the residents at the Mughal Courts in Red Fort. The last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah II "Zafar" was also defeated in occupying the fort by rebelling against British in 1857. After exile of last Mughal emperor Zafar in 1858, British gave the official orders to remove all the valuables from the Red Fort palace and ruined the fort at their best to make it a military building. After India independence, the fort area was used as the cantonment by the Indian Army. In 22 Dec 2003, the fort was handed over to the Archaeological Survey of India for reinstallations.
Architectures and Developments
The Red Fort is a longest monument in old Delhi with a 2.5km length and height of 16 meters & 33 meter which is spreads along with the Yamuna River. It means the Red Fort covers total area of 254.67 acres within 2.4kms of defense walls. The fort is forming a shape of an Octagon with the flooring of marble in floral decorations and double domes shows the wonderful high form of creations made by the Mughal Architects. It is estimated that Kohinoor Diamond was the major attractions in the ornamental decorations of the fort. See the traditional Shah Jahani form of art work in the entire Red Fort Designing. The art work was formed by the fusion of Persian, European and Indian art work to form a rich colour technique and expressions. Thus, we can see the Red Fort shows us the long period of Indian history, traditions and culture. Finally, in 1913, the Red Fort was considered as the National Monument of India.
Besides Red Fort you will see the Salimgarh Fort, another older fort built by Islam Ruler Shah Suri in 1546.
Sites and Structures
The Red Fort in Delhi is made up of the sandstones that hold impressive audience halls, marble palaces, once embedded with precious stones, a market place, a mosque, and gardens with marbled fountains, plazas, bathhouses etc. You will see all around different 15 edifices in the Fort.
- The Lahore Gate: The Lahore gate was earlier constructed by the Mughal Emperor Baber and later on finished by his successor Aurangzeb. The Lahore gate is also termed as the national monument, as on August 15, India Independence Day; Prime Minister of India expands the National flag and delivers the speech to the nation.
- Chatta Chowk Bazar: The entrance of the Lahore Gate is covered by a bazaar known as Chatta Chowk. Besides it watch a welcome room Naqqar Khana (Drum Room) in Urdu called Naubat Khana. Next is an apartment build for the Nobels on duty. From this room, the emperor move towards the ‘Diwan-E-Am’ (a public hall) on the elephants to solve the problems of common man.
- Naqqar Khana: It is a music gallery where music was performing to welcome the Emperor or to send him the best wishes for a safe journey. Adjutant, see the War Memorial Museum which is located at the first floor of the fort.
- Diwan-i-Khas (A Private Hall): Here Emperor was setting the private meetings. The hall is well decorated with marble. See a peacock throne at the center, which was bought from Iran in 1739 by Nadir Shah. You will see a famous Persian couplet carved on the wall that shows the ancient magnificence of the fort.
- Mughal Emperor: You will see a beautifully decorative balcony throne that looks like the Throne of King Solomon of Persia, which was used here by the Mughal Emperor. Just behind the throne, see a decorative private chamber which is facing to the River Yamuna.
- The Nahrr-i-Behisht or the 'Stream of Paradise: The continuing stream of Yamuna water is flowing into the centers of all the domes in the fort. At the southernmost part of the fort see the pavilion named as Zenanas, a private house of the Royal Ladies. See two archaeological museums named as 'Mumtaaz Mahal' and 'Rang Mahal' in the same rows of the pavilions at the fort.
- Moti Masjid: See a white marble constructed ‘Moti Masjid’ situated in the Red Fort Complex which was served as the private home to the Emperor.
How to Reach
You can reach to the famous Delhi’s Red Fort which lies on the Netaji Subhash Marg in the Old Delhi, next to Chandni Chowk from any road of Delhi. Or simply come by the metro link from the Kashmiri Gate as the nearest station.
