"The National Capital of India"
“India’s Capital Territory”
Nation’s Capital - Delhi is a massive metropolitan destination of India playing a vital role in engaging the footprints of tourists from all across the globe in India Tourism. An ultimate contrast of the old-world charm and modern living standards can be witnessed in the city. Delhi has written its name in bold letters in the glorifying past of India, as the city was previously ruled by the mighty kings of Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. From the narrow winding lanes of Old Delhi to the historic jewels of Mughal rule, every highlighted monument of the city sets as a testament to its glorious past.
Things to do
Sound & Light Show at Red Fort - the huge complex of Red Fort organizes a Sound and Light show in the evening for one hour. It showcases the history of Delhi and Red Fort by the background vocals of the Indian history of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and their good deeds to the city.
Volunteer at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara - a prominent Sikh Temple located near Cannaught Palace, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is a great place to immerse in the spiritual ambiance. The massive langar hall (a place where food is served) of gurudwara serves free food for devotees where tourists can volunteer while cooking or serving food.
Immerse in Qawwalis at Nizamuddin Dargah - the resting place of one of the world’s most renowned Sufi saints - Nizamuddin Auliya, this place attracts devotees to listen to the soulful devotional songs of Qawwalis accompanied by traditional instruments.
A visit to Asia’s largest spice market - located next to Fatehpur Masjid, Khari Baoli is the largest wholesale spice market in Asia. All the spices connected from every region of India can be found in this place. It is a prominent place where huge sacks of spices are transported and sold.
Best time to visit
The months of the winter season are considered as the best time to plan holidays in Delhi which starts in October and lasts till March. These months are relatively cooler in comparison with others. The summer season (April to July) experiences the scorching heat of the sun while monsoon brings little water showers which start from August and lasts till September.
An epitome of the Mughal reign in India, this beautiful red sandstone castle is the iconic face of tourist spots in Delhi. Dated back to the reign of 1638, Red Fort within its massive walls houses many architectures. The evening sound and light show is a special feature that evokes the past and enthralls the visitors in its own way.
The largest mosque in India - Jama Masjid is enclosed with a huge complex that beholds more than 25000 devotees at a time. Being the first monument constructed by Shah Jahan, it is beautifully designed with a red sandstone structure, four towers, and marble works.
A world heritage site under UNESCO, Humayun’s Tomb was dated back in 1570, constructed by Humayun’s wife Haji Begum. The monument houses the graves of Mughal Emperor Humayun, Bega Begum, Dara Shikoh, and other significant emperors of the Mughal empire.
one of the largest brick minarets in India, Qutub Minar was constructed by Qutub-ud-din Aibak that stands up to the 73 meters tall. The five stories structure with chiseled carvings and scriptures on red stone tower attracts every traveler on the Delhi sightseeing tour.
The war memorial built in 1931 for martyrs of World War I is located in Rajpath. Under the dark after dawn, the structure lits up with special evening lights that make it a major part of the Delhi night tour. On Republic Day, the India Gate Parade is really a prestigious ceremony where national leaders pay tribute to the freedom fighters of India.
