Siri Fort, Delhi
Siri Fort is one of the many famous heritage and cultural monuments in New Delhi. It is located between Hauz Khas in the east and Mehrauli in the north.
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Museo Camera, Delhi
Located in the urban lanes of DLF Phase 3 in Gurugram, Museo Camera is a unique museum of old cameras, displaying analog still and video cameras that are over a century old. In addition to the magnificent cameras that fill the elegant shelves of the depot, the attached pictures and photographs explain the process behind …
Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, Delhi
The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum is one of the most sought-after and admired museums in all of Delhi and is located on the grounds of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The complex is located next to Circuit 2 within the grounds and is divided into three sections – the Clock Tower, the Stables and the Garage.
The Tomb of Isa Khan, Delhi
Located next to Humayun’s Tomb in the same complex in Delhi’s Nizamuddin district, Isa Khan’s Tomb is the final resting place of Isa Khan, a courtesan of Sher Shah Suri and his son Islam Shah Suri. Built during the lifetime of the eponymous Pashtun nobleman, the monument resembles the architectural patterns of buildings from the …
Charkha Museum, Delhi
The Charkha Museum is one of the latest additions to Delhi’s wonderful treasures. Built-in collaboration with KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission), the museum highlights the importance of India’s great Charkha heritage. This symbol of nationalism celebrates the history and evolution of our culture, the Swadeshi movement, and is a dedication to the father of …
Sanskriti Museums, Delhi
Located at Anandagram, within the Sankriti Kala Kendra complex in the Mehrauli district of south Delhi, the Sanskriti Museums were founded by O.P. Jain in 1990. Aiming to preserve indigenous heritage and culture by curating, promoting, and documenting everyday objects of art and craft, the museums are a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The …
Jhandewalan Hanuman Temple, Delhi
The colossal Hanuman idol that towers over the whole of New Delhi is located in the Hanuman Mandir complex in Jhandewalan. The gigantic statue, located above the elevated metro line between Karol Bagh and Jhandewalan metro stations, is just one of the temple’s attractions. Another outstanding highlight of the shrine is the dramatic entrance, designed …
Fatehpuri Masjid, Delhi
Located at the western end of Chandni Chowk in Delhi, the Fatehpuri Masjid is a 17th-century mosque named after the wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Fatehpuri Begum. Built-in 1650, the mosque is constructed entirely of red stone and features a fluted dome and towering minarets. The mosque is a masterpiece of Mughal architecture and …
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi
Sri Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is the most famous and oldest Jain temple in Delhi. The impressive building is located in the Chandni Chowk area, near the Red Fort, and is built entirely of red sandstone. The shrine is famous in the city for the huge animal hospital for birds behind the main temple complex, …
Chhatarpur Mandir, Delhi
Located in the posh Chhatarpur district of south Delhi, the Chhatarpur temple is dedicated to Goddess Katyayani, part of the Navadurga. Founded in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji, the temple is the second largest in all of India after the Akshardham Temple (also located in Delhi). The shrine, known for its fabulous latticework (Jaali …