The Lotus Temple
Among the many recognizable monuments throughout Delhi is the remarkable Lotus Temple. It has the shape of a sacred lotus flower and 27 marble petals that make up the structure. Although it is dedicated to the Bahá'í faith, it is a place of religious worship for people of all religions.
Iskcon Hare Krishna Temple Only a 15-minute walk from the Lotus Temple (although it should go by the fence), it is one of the largest and most interesting temples dedicated to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Founded in the United States and is now represented throughout India. By visiting the temple, you can walk freely and sit in the sanctuary, where you can hear the ubiquitous drum and sing "Har-e-Krishna."
Jama Masjid
It was during the Mughal Islamic empire that many famous ancient sites in Delhi were built. In the heart of ancient Delhi, in Chawri Bazar and near Chandni Chowk, is Jama Masjid, the largest Islamic mosque in the city. It is a huge structure, built in the seventeenth century, with several entrances leading to the main cult bridge. The mosque has two minarets and some onion domes. The huge area on the top floor has a capacity for 25,000 people. There are some excellent restaurants like Karim and others in the area.
Akshardham Temple
This modern complex of Hindu temples dating from 2005 is one of the things you will not forget in Delhi. Akshardham, with its elaborate architecture, construction and ridiculous amount of details and perfect decorations, will surprise you. The interior of the temple is incredible; What you see makes your jaw drop. The amount of work and skill required to build Akshardham is unimaginable
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)
In contrast to the unpleasant feeling of Jama Masjid's visit (where someone asks for money and shoes can be stolen if he leaves them somewhere), the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple is one of the most welcoming, the most welcoming and comfortable. On one side there is a large outdoor swimming pool, a dining room, where many people share a meal a day and even a medical center. If you enter the temple, you can sit down and dry the Sikh group in peace and let it sing. This is a very positive experience and I would have considered it mandatory if I were in Delhi.
Laxmi Narayan Mandir - Hindu Temple
This important complex of Hindu temples in Delhi, also known as Birla Mandir known today, is one of the main tourist attractions. The temple is famous for its official opening by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a Hindu temple for people of all castes in India.
Lodi Gardens
Lodi Gardens was one of my favorite pastimes in Delhi. It is similar to the Hauz Khas complex, but much larger and more impressive. The gardens of Lodi are a public park dotted with ancient tombs and Mughal structures.
India Gate
The famous India Gate is a 42-meter high monument erected in 1931 in honor of Indian soldiers as a war memorial. Under the door you can see a flame that shines constantly and pays homage to the soldiers who gave their lives for their land.
Qutub Minar
Qutb Minar is a group of buildings in ruins, an incredible minaret of 72.5 meters that recalls the Tower of Pisa. The minaret is the tallest in India. It was built almost 1,000 years ago. It was built in red sandstone and has engravings and detailed inscriptions throughout the tower. India
Red Fort
The red fort in Delhi, known as Lal Qila, is a magnified fortification with walls of red sandstone surrounding an ancient city.
Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi
Mahatma Gandhi is probably the most famous person associated with India. It appears on the front of all notes of the rupee. He was the founding father of modern and independent India and known throughout the world for his philosophy of nonviolence and his attitude of helping and caring for others. Raj Ghat is a monument dedicated to Gandhi in the place where he was cremated.
The Neighborhoods to Explore in Delhi
Connaught Place (or CP) is the central financial district of New Delhi. It was built by the British and was completed in 1933. It consists of three rings (interior, middle and exterior) of white Georgian building with columns, with a park in the center. Like the heart of the city, the main roads come in all directions.
Hauz Khas village: undoubtedly the most fashionable district of Delhi, the village of Hauz Khas has a fascinating medieval history dating from the thirteenth century. The district has its name, which means "real reserve", of the reservoir that was built there. It is now surrounded by a paved road and is part of the Hauz Khas complex (free entry). This area also contains the remains of a fortress, a madrasa (Islamic educational institution) of a mosque and the tomb of Firuz Shah (which goes to the Sultanate of Delhi 1351-1388). There is also a natural park adjacent to the wildlife. Hauz Khas did not cool down until the 1980s, when it was transformed into a luxury commercial and residential district. Currently this urban town is full of elegant boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and bars. Some would even say that it is overpopulated and overrated.
The Lodhi Colony The New Delhi Lodhi Colony was founded in the 1940s as a residential colony for government officials. It is located in the clean and green district of Delhi in Lutyens. This is the last residential area built by the British before their departure from India. It sounds boring that pretty, right? The Lodhi colony, however, is the first outdoor art district in India.
Shahpur Jat: Shahpur Jat, another urban and artistic town, is often eclipsed by the village of Hauz Khas, which takes about ten minutes. But over the past decade, designers have moved to Shahpur Jat, attracted by lower rents and a more peaceful environment. The fact that many people were skilled knitters and craftsmen was an additional advantage.
Shahpur Jat was built on the remains of Fort Siri, founded by the Khilji dynasty at the beginning of the 14th century. It continued to be an agricultural area until the 1960s, when the government began acquiring agricultural land to develop housing for high-ranking officials. The neighborhood is no longer just a cutting-edge design center. Health-conscious hipsters now extend to the many cafes and shops found on narrow streets.
Nizamuddin: south of Sundar Nagar and east of the Lodhi colony, Nizamuddin is divided between East and West in a very different way. The main attraction of West Nizamuddin is the sanctuary of Hazrat Nizamuddin Sufi Saints and Qawwalis (Sufi devotional songs), which are held there every Thursday night. This insightful and cheap visit to the densely populated
Region, known as From Nizamuddin Basti, it's worth doing.
Among the many recognizable monuments throughout Delhi is the remarkable Lotus Temple. It has the shape of a sacred lotus flower and 27 marble petals that make up the structure. Although it is dedicated to the Bahá'í faith, it is a place of religious worship for people of all religions.
Iskcon Hare Krishna Temple Only a 15-minute walk from the Lotus Temple (although it should go by the fence), it is one of the largest and most interesting temples dedicated to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Founded in the United States and is now represented throughout India. By visiting the temple, you can walk freely and sit in the sanctuary, where you can hear the ubiquitous drum and sing "Har-e-Krishna."
Jama Masjid
It was during the Mughal Islamic empire that many famous ancient sites in Delhi were built. In the heart of ancient Delhi, in Chawri Bazar and near Chandni Chowk, is Jama Masjid, the largest Islamic mosque in the city. It is a huge structure, built in the seventeenth century, with several entrances leading to the main cult bridge. The mosque has two minarets and some onion domes. The huge area on the top floor has a capacity for 25,000 people. There are some excellent restaurants like Karim and others in the area.
Akshardham Temple
This modern complex of Hindu temples dating from 2005 is one of the things you will not forget in Delhi. Akshardham, with its elaborate architecture, construction and ridiculous amount of details and perfect decorations, will surprise you. The interior of the temple is incredible; What you see makes your jaw drop. The amount of work and skill required to build Akshardham is unimaginable
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh Temple)
In contrast to the unpleasant feeling of Jama Masjid's visit (where someone asks for money and shoes can be stolen if he leaves them somewhere), the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple is one of the most welcoming, the most welcoming and comfortable. On one side there is a large outdoor swimming pool, a dining room, where many people share a meal a day and even a medical center. If you enter the temple, you can sit down and dry the Sikh group in peace and let it sing. This is a very positive experience and I would have considered it mandatory if I were in Delhi.
Laxmi Narayan Mandir - Hindu Temple
This important complex of Hindu temples in Delhi, also known as Birla Mandir known today, is one of the main tourist attractions. The temple is famous for its official opening by Mahatma Gandhi. It is a Hindu temple for people of all castes in India.
Lodi Gardens
Lodi Gardens was one of my favorite pastimes in Delhi. It is similar to the Hauz Khas complex, but much larger and more impressive. The gardens of Lodi are a public park dotted with ancient tombs and Mughal structures.
India Gate
The famous India Gate is a 42-meter high monument erected in 1931 in honor of Indian soldiers as a war memorial. Under the door you can see a flame that shines constantly and pays homage to the soldiers who gave their lives for their land.
Qutub Minar
Qutb Minar is a group of buildings in ruins, an incredible minaret of 72.5 meters that recalls the Tower of Pisa. The minaret is the tallest in India. It was built almost 1,000 years ago. It was built in red sandstone and has engravings and detailed inscriptions throughout the tower. India
Red Fort
The red fort in Delhi, known as Lal Qila, is a magnified fortification with walls of red sandstone surrounding an ancient city.
Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi
Mahatma Gandhi is probably the most famous person associated with India. It appears on the front of all notes of the rupee. He was the founding father of modern and independent India and known throughout the world for his philosophy of nonviolence and his attitude of helping and caring for others. Raj Ghat is a monument dedicated to Gandhi in the place where he was cremated.
The Neighborhoods to Explore in Delhi
Connaught Place (or CP) is the central financial district of New Delhi. It was built by the British and was completed in 1933. It consists of three rings (interior, middle and exterior) of white Georgian building with columns, with a park in the center. Like the heart of the city, the main roads come in all directions.
Hauz Khas village: undoubtedly the most fashionable district of Delhi, the village of Hauz Khas has a fascinating medieval history dating from the thirteenth century. The district has its name, which means "real reserve", of the reservoir that was built there. It is now surrounded by a paved road and is part of the Hauz Khas complex (free entry). This area also contains the remains of a fortress, a madrasa (Islamic educational institution) of a mosque and the tomb of Firuz Shah (which goes to the Sultanate of Delhi 1351-1388). There is also a natural park adjacent to the wildlife. Hauz Khas did not cool down until the 1980s, when it was transformed into a luxury commercial and residential district. Currently this urban town is full of elegant boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and bars. Some would even say that it is overpopulated and overrated.
The Lodhi Colony The New Delhi Lodhi Colony was founded in the 1940s as a residential colony for government officials. It is located in the clean and green district of Delhi in Lutyens. This is the last residential area built by the British before their departure from India. It sounds boring that pretty, right? The Lodhi colony, however, is the first outdoor art district in India.
Shahpur Jat: Shahpur Jat, another urban and artistic town, is often eclipsed by the village of Hauz Khas, which takes about ten minutes. But over the past decade, designers have moved to Shahpur Jat, attracted by lower rents and a more peaceful environment. The fact that many people were skilled knitters and craftsmen was an additional advantage.
Shahpur Jat was built on the remains of Fort Siri, founded by the Khilji dynasty at the beginning of the 14th century. It continued to be an agricultural area until the 1960s, when the government began acquiring agricultural land to develop housing for high-ranking officials. The neighborhood is no longer just a cutting-edge design center. Health-conscious hipsters now extend to the many cafes and shops found on narrow streets.
Nizamuddin: south of Sundar Nagar and east of the Lodhi colony, Nizamuddin is divided between East and West in a very different way. The main attraction of West Nizamuddin is the sanctuary of Hazrat Nizamuddin Sufi Saints and Qawwalis (Sufi devotional songs), which are held there every Thursday night. This insightful and cheap visit to the densely populated
Region, known as From Nizamuddin Basti, it's worth doing.
