New Delhi is India's capital city, a grand metropolis that serves as the seat of the Indian government and a showcase of Lutyens' imperial architecture. India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and the nearby historical monuments from Mughal to British eras make it a living timeline of Indian history.
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Top spots in New Delhi
India Gate
Imposing triumphal arch commemorating the Indian soldiers killed in the First World War.
Jantar Mantar
13 architectural astronomy instruments built in 1724 at the orders of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah.
National Zoological Park, Delhi
This zoo houses some 130 species, including white tigers, elephants & rhinos (closed on Fridays).
Red Fort
Landmark 17th-century Mughal fortress built in towering red sandstone, now a complex of museums.
Dilli Haat - INA
Colorful market featuring goods from the country's different states, plus food. Tickets required.
Lodhi Garden
A British-era public park featuring ancient tombs, rose & herb gardens, bonsai trees and a lake.
The Garden of Five Senses
Public park featuring flowering shrubs, a pool of water lilies & sculptures, plus cultural events.
Qutb Minar
73m tapering tower built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak after defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom.
Purana Qila
Riverside stone fortress with ramparts, the Mughal-style Humayan Gate & a 16th-century mosque.
Safdarjung Tomb, Delhi
The tomb of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh, with a palm-lined garden, a library and pavilions.