Qutab Minar:

The Qutab Minar is located at a small village called Mehrauli in South Delhi. Qutb-ud-din Aybak of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206, built it. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 metres and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy Qur'an. Qutb-ud-din Aybak began constructing this victory tower as a sign of Muslim domination of Delhi and as a minaret for the Muslim priest, the muezzin, to call the faithful to prayer. However, only the first storey was completed by Qutb-ud-din. The other storeys were built by his successor Iltutmish. Ferozshah Tughlaq built the two circular storeys in white marble in 1368, replacing the original fourth storey.

Tughlakabad Fort:

Tuglakabad Fort is believed to be the third city of Delhi. The ruined fortress of Tuglakabad is 8 km east of the famous Qutab Minar. The tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq, the founder of the dynasty who built the city, is located near the main entrance to the fort. The near by fort of Adilabad, south of Tuglakabad Fort, was built by Ghiyas-ud-din's son and successor, Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

Rashtrapati Bhawan:

Modern Delhi, or New Delhi as it is called, centres around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. It is architecturally a very impressive building standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India Gate. This stretch called the Rajpath is where the Republic Day parade is held. The imposing plan of this area conceived by Lutyens does not fade in its charm with the numerous summers or winters that go past.

India Gate:

India Gate is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi. The impressive colonial architecture of India Gate is a symbol of modern Delhi. The beautiful stone arch was built by the British in honour of Indian soldiers killed in World War I. Here you will also find the 'Amar Javan Jyoti', which is a permanent flame in honour of the Indian soldiers who died in wars since 1918.

Red Fort

Red Fort When one approaches old Delhi with a somewhat Westernised perception the emotional response can range from wonderment to bewilderment, from utter disgust to ecstasy. Undoubtedly, Old Delhi gives an insight into the multi-layered identity that so aptly characterizes India. The red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (LalQila) rise 33m (108ft) above the clamour of 'Old' Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Mughul emperors. The fort's main gate, the Lahore Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic focal points of the modern Indian nation and attracts a major crowd each Independence Day.

Lotus Temple

Known in India as the "Lotus Temple", the Baha'i House of Worship attracts an average of three and a half million visitors a year. The Baha'i Temple, situated in South Delhi, is shaped like a lotus. It is an eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Baha'i community, it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its artistic design.