Travel Attractions in Delhi

Red Fort
The best travel spot to start your tour is Lal Quila or Red Fort that rises above the city just to remind the present day citizens of Mogul influences and architecture that once Delhi was. Enter the fort from Lahore Gate also known as Chatta Chowk. Lal Quila is 17th century sandstone structure with a row of buildings that once used to be shelter of Shah Jahan, his courtiers and family as well as staff of three thousands.

Chandani Chowk
From Lal Quila take a rickshaw ride to the opposite side of the lane. Lying in the close quarter to Red Fort is Chandani Chowk, Delhi busiest beehive market made up of tangled lanes. The Digambar Jain Lal Mandir is a signature landmark at Chandani Chowk where you can enter the market easily.

Jama Masjid
With the taste of Halwa resting on your taste buds still, move on to Jama Masjid constructed by Shah Jahan, in 1644 and 1656. Jama Masjid is a huge edifice cornered in mayhem of old Delhi. This is a mosque in Delhi that can hold upto 25, 000 worshipers at one time.

Qutub Minar
In proximity to Gangadhareshwara Temple there is yet another magnificent travel attraction and that is Tipu's Palace. Not that far away and easily accessible this was built in 1791, this beautiful two-storeyed ornate wooden structure with exquisitely carved pillars, arches and balconies was one of Tipu's favourite summer retreats.

India Gate
Lying in the outer circle of Connaught place is this 42 m high War Memorial that pays homage to 90,000 soldiers who sacrificed their live in World War II. Designed and contrived by Lutyen, this architectural marvel was is a perfect halt for picnickers, leisures languidness and love birds who flock to rest in peace on silent surroundings.

Eating Out In Delhi

Delhi has many fancy restaurants, but some of the best eating you can have here is off the street. So, while you travel to Delhi, do remember to sample the legendary food around the old Delhi is Chandani Chowk, famous for fruit chaat, gol gappes, moong dal ka pakora etc. The paranthewali gali, just off the Chandani Chowk, is renowned for paranthas fried in desi ghee. Walk across old Chandani Chowk to Ghantewala, the oldest sweet shop in the city. The shop is famous for lovely besan and motichur ladoo. Meghraj, near by is famous for Indian Confectioner, Try Dai Bhalla at Natraj and Gianji's Rabri Faluda .

More Attractions for Travellers in Delhi

» Metro Stations
» Ansal Plaza
» Akshardham Temple
» New Park, Connaught Place

Delhi Travel (Airport/Rail/Road) Information

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has all the major national and international running to and taking off from here. Delhi has got three main railway stations namely New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. By road, Delhi is connected to all the key travelling destinations of northern India.

Hotels in Delhi for Travellers

Being India's capital and the hub of travellers, Delhi has a wide range of hotels to offer. From deluxe hotels and luxury to budget hotels and guesthouses, you can choose from a long list of hotels in Delhi. Some of the most famous hotels in Delhi are as follows.
» Hotel Inter Continetal (Deluxe)
» Hotel Le Meridien (Deluxe)
» The Oberoi (Deluxe)
» Hotel Grand Hyatt (Deluxe)
» Hotel Maurya Sheraton (Deluxe)
» Hotel Radisson (Airport Hotel)