The Iron Pillar is one of the many mysterious monuments in Delhi, the capital of India. Located in the Qutub Minar complex in the Mehrauli district of New Delhi, the Iron Pillar is considered one of the most significant metallurgical curiosities in the world, as it does not have a single spot of rust despite …
Nicholson Cemetery (also known as Lothian Cemetery) is located in the heart of the city in the Kashmere Gate area of New Delhi and was formerly known as Old Delhi Military Cemetery or Kashmere Gate Cemetery. The Nicholson Cemetery is an old Christian cemetery named after Brigadier General John Nicholson, a Victorian-era officer who played …
Home to numerous historical monuments, stunning historical sites, and breathtakingly beautiful places, Delhi always has new surprises in the shop. One of these is the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, built-in 1992 by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak (a social activist) and named one of the strangest museums in the world by Time Magazine.
Rajpath, meaning ‘royal road’, is a ceremonial avenue in the heart of New Delhi, the capital of India. The Rajpath runs from the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Raisina Hill at one end to the National Stadium at the other, passing through Vijay Chowk and India Gate. The Rajpath, popularly known as ‘The Royal Road’, is surrounded …
The Teen Murti Bhavan is a magnificent and historic structure in the Indian capital, New Delhi. This magnificent structure was built in 1930 by British architect Robert Torr Russel as part of the new capital and served as the residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the British Indian Army. Teen Murti Bhavan is not only an …
Tughlaqabad Fort is a ruined fort in Delhi built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the Tughlaq dynasty and ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in 132. The fort is located near the Okhla industrial area and is one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture.
The National Handicrafts Museum, popularly known as the Craft Museum, is a center that exhibits various types of handicrafts, textiles, and local decorations and aims to preserve, protect and revive the tradition of local handicrafts. The museum is located in the far corner of Pragati Maidan in Delhi. It was designed by renowned architect Charles …
The National Museum in New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India and is located on the corner of Janpath and Maulana Azad Road. The museum was established in 1949. The plans for the majestic building were drawn up by the Gwyer Committee, appointed by …
Rajghat is a memorial in Delhi where Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was cremated after his assassination in 1948. The cenotaph that commemorates him is a simple black marble structure set amidst a beautiful garden. The site is visited by locals as well as foreigners and various delegates to pay their respects to …
The Pragati Maidan on Mathura Road in New Delhi is a huge exhibition complex with a total exhibition area of 150 acres. Equipped with well-paved roads, lawns, gardens, and eateries, Pragati Maidan, which literally means ‘progress grounds’, houses a total of 16 large and spacious halls, making it the largest exhibition center Delhi has to …
