Places to Visit

As India’s political capital, Delhi occupies a significant place in the ethos of the country, and this has been true for centuries past. It has been the seat of power for several dynasties, and hence one can see a variety of architectural styles in the city. It offers tourists a myriad of old and new, from the fascinating old city of Shahjahanabad, to the upmarket malls of New Delhi. Some of Delhi’s not-to-be-missed delights are listed below:


Humayun’s Tomb

This is one of the earliest constructions of the Mughal era, a mausoleum surrounded on four sides by a garden. Built with red sandstone and marble, its dome became the prototype for Mughal mausoleums.



Distance from Rajdoot: 1.5 km


 

Red Fort (Lal Quila)

The fort, developed as Shah Jahan’s palace, gets its name from the red sandstone of which its walls are constructed. Construction started in 1639. The inside of the fort was a town and even now, the road leading to Lahori gate is adorned by shops forming a castle market.



Distance from Rajdoot: 11 km



 

Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque)

This is the biggest mosque in India, and was built by Shah Jahan. It is built on a natural hill 9m high, and the 2 minarets are more than 39m high. The construction style is similar to that of Humayun’s Tomb.



Distance from Rajdoot: 10 km


 

Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House)

Originally the Viceroy’s residence, it is now the Presidential Palace and the surrounding buildings form the seat of government. It is a classical European building designed by the English architect Lutyens, with some features of the Mughal architectural style. It rests at the top of a hill which leads down towards India Gate.




Distance from Rajdoot: 6 km

Qutab Minar

Unlike other minars(minarets) which are usually attached to mosques to call the faithful in for prayer, the Qutab Minar was designed as a victory memorial. Qutab-ud-din could complete only the first storey before his death in 1210, and his son-in-law Iltutmish completed the other three storeys. It is part of the oldest mosque of India and is 72.5m tall, with 379 steps leading to the top.




Distance from Rajdoot: 17 km
 

India Gate

This was designed by Lutyens as a memorial for martyrs of war. The lawns surrounding the monument come alive during the evenings when hawkers sell balloons, toys, handicrafts and ice cream to visitors taking a stroll or enjoying a picnic in the grass.




Distance from Rajdoot: 4 km


 

Akshardham Temple

The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind.




Distance from Rajdoot: 8 km

Shopping Areas

No matter what your budget or taste, Delhi’s markets have something for everyone. If you are interested in visiting a local street market, hop across to Central Market in Lajpat Nagar, where you can find anything from fabrics to jewellery to household wares. If it’s designer clothing that’s more your style, go to the elite 1 Mehrauli-Gurgaon road or Hauz Khas Village where India’s best designers showcase their creations. For Indian handicrafts, the Cottage Emporium in Connaught place is ideal, while Dilli Hath offers you unique opportunity to interact with craftspeople from across the country. And of course, don’t miss the long row of shops at Janpath which enchant shoppers with traditional Indian clothes, artifacts, accessories and jewellery.