Historical Tourist Attractions in Delhi

From historical monuments to modern buildings and museums to shopping places, Delhi has something or the other for all types of tourists whether they are young kinds, teenagers, adults or old ones. Spend a good time in Delhi seeing all the tourist attractions in Delhi for a memorable tour.
The journey of exploration of Delhi should ideally begin with the visit to the Qutub Minar. Besides being one of the important tourist attractions in Delhi, it is a major landmark not only of Delhi but also of India. The construction of the minar was started during the Slave Dynasty by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1199 AD and concluded by Iltutmish. The 72.5 m high tapering minar with 379 steps is also famous as the highest stone tower ever raised in India. Qutub Minar is surrounded by several other structures such as Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, Iron Pillar, Tomb of Iltutmish, Alai Darwaza and Alai Minar.

Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-Din Tughlaq in the ruined city of Tughlaqabad is among important historical tourist attractions in Delhi. The tomb was originally positioned in the middle of a reservoir and was approached only by a fortified land bridge from the fort. The simple mausoleum is pentagon in shape and cyclopean walls of red sandstone. All the four walls of the tomb have arched gateways decorated with delicate latticework and the dome is made entirely of white marble.

Humayun's Tomb should not be missed on tour to Delhi as it is a specimen of one of the earliest Mughal buildings and is enlisted as UNESCO's World Heritage Site. Built at the orders of Bega Begum or Haji Begum, the Persian wife of Humayun, the construction was started in1562 AD and completed in 1572 AD and designed by the famous Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath. The Humayun's Tomb occupies the central stage surrounded by 36 gardens divided equally by a crisscross of water channels and pathways. The octagonal mausoleum rests over a square plinth with arcades. The cenotaph of the Mughal Emperor, Humayun and his Queen Bega Begum lies in the central room. The crowning glory of the tomb is a 42.5 m high stupendous double dome.

The another major landmark as well as tourist attractions of Delhi is the Red Fort. Initiated in 1618 AD at the orders of Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, the Red Fort completed in 1647 AD. The fort is largely built of red sandstone with the cover of shell plaster polish that gives the impression of being the ivory. The important buildings with the fort are the Chatta Chowk, Nawab Khana, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas, Rang Mahal, Pearl Mosque, Musamman Burj, Khwabgah and Hammans,
Akshardham Temple : Representing the Hindu mythology and the Indian culture, the Akshardham Temple stands on the banks of river Yamuna, covering an area of 100 acres. This modern-day wonder boasts 234 embellished pillars, 20,000 statues and a number of arches. The temple complex houses an IMAX theatre, exhibition halls and musical fountains. Surrounded by beautifully laid out garden, the temple attracts lakhs of tourists from far and wide. The temple is built in marble and red sandstone, symbolising devotion and eternal peace.
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