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Day 1 - One-day Delhi Sightseeing Tour by Car
Akshardham Temple
One of the finest temples in Delhi is a temple called Akshardham Temple. The temple has incredible architecture and stands on the banks of the Yamuna River. Akshardham Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god, Bhagwan Swaminarayan. The layout of the temple, its huge courtyards, water fountains, marble flooring, and sandstone architecture is a captivating sight. The temple has some of the finest carvings, sculptures, and idols. You can view a multimedia show illustrating the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
Chandni Chowk Market
Any tour of Delhi is incomplete without a tour of Chandni Chowk. This market is one of the oldest markets in Delhi and is famous for its street food. In Mughal times, there were water channels in Chandni Chowk, and moonlight reflected from the waters hence its name is Chandni Chowk. Shah Jahan designed this market for his daughter Jahanara in the 17th century. This is a huge wholesale market and you will find narrow lanes full of shops offering spices, dry fruits, jewelry, ornaments, sarees, electronic goods, shoes, etc. You can view various mansions called havelis, small neighborhoods, wells, and residential areas inside this enormous market. You should taste the varieties of street food here such as chaats, parathe, sweets, and jalebi among others.
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Recommended duration of visit: 90 minutes
Red Fort
Delhi is home to one of the most historic forts in India, which is the Red Fort. The fort is also known as Lal Quila, due to its red sandstone construction. Red Fort was once, the residence of the mighty Mughal emperors. Within its premises are huge courtyards, magnificent palaces, mosques, walkways, memorials, halls, baolis, baths, and pavilions. The Red Fort has some fabulous carvings and its architecture is a blend of Mughal, Persian, Timurid, and Hindu architectural styles. The Red Fort once used to contain the precious Kohinoor Diamond and many more precious stones. The Red Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the platform from which the Prime Minister of India hoists the tricolor flag of India during the Independence Day function.
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Recommended duration of visit: 60 minutes
India Gate
One of the British-era monuments that you can visit in Delhi is the India Gate. India Gate is a war memorial which is dedicated to the British soldiers who sacrificed their lives during World War I and the 3rd Anglo-Afghan War in 1919. The names of 13000 soldiers are inscribed on India Gate. India Gate is in the Rajpath area of Delhi and has an architecture similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed many of the famous monuments in Delhi was the main architect behind India Gate. Amar Jawan Jyoti is under the India Gate.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Rashtrapati Bhavan
If you want to see the very best of British architecture in Delhi, you must visit the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This is the official address of the President of India. Rashtrpati Bhavan is a beautiful blend of Indian and European architectural styles. The famous architects behind the design and construction of Rashtrapati Bhavan were Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. There are manicured lawns, horse stables, 340 spacious rooms, Mughal gardens, a library, garages, and a clock tower. You can spend some time at the museum and view the exhibits or just have a stroll in the gardens and soak in the beauty of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Parliament House
One of the most iconic monuments in Delhi is none other than the Parliament House. This building is where there are several offices, committees, library, and accommodates the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Parliament House is famous for its circular architecture and is based on the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian national flag. It is also known as Sansad Bhawan. You will not be able to enter Parliament House from the inside but only view it from a distance.
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Recommended duration of visit: 30 minutes
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is one of the most visited tourist monuments in Delhi. It is a temple of the Bahai religion and the most amazing thing about Lotus Temple is that there are no idols, statues, or sculptures of gods and goddesses inside. The temple is one of the iconic monuments in Delhi and is famous for its lotus-shaped architecture. There are prayer rooms and halls inside and can accommodate 2500 people at one time. People of all religions and castes are free to enter Lotus Temple and pray inside. Its architecture has received several international awards and accolades.
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Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
Humayun’s Tomb
If you want to see the finest of Mughal architecture in Delhi, then you must visit Humayun’s Tomb. This monument is one of the magnificent Mughal-era buildings that you will view on your one-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Humayun’s Tomb is the first tomb and garden complex that the Mughals built in India. It is a beautiful blend of Mughal architecture and Persian garden architecture. It became an inspiration for more such tombs such as Safdarjung Tomb, Taj Mahal, and many others. Humayun’s Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most visited places in Delhi.
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Recommended duration of visit: 40 minutes
Qutub Minar
No other monument is as iconic as the Qutub Minar. This magnificent tower is known as the Victory Tower and was built between 1199 and 1220. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Delhi and is situated within the Qutb Complex in the Mehrauli area of Delhi. It is famous for its geometric patterns, inscriptions, and balconies, and is often compared with the Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan. The Qutub Minar was built during the rule of Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the Ghurid dynasty ruler who brought Islam with him.
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Recommended duration of visit: 50 minutes
