Delhi Tour Package :
Two royal journeys of Maharaja Express, Royal India and Classical India start from Delhi, the national capital of India. While traveling Delhi to hop on a luxury train ride tourists can explore the attractions of Delhi. This city is split into two parts-Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi is the one time capital of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the monuments and the old happening roads whisper the tradition and spirit of the city. It has lots of antique shops, restaurants. New Delhi is the creation of Lord Lutyen, housing the colonial heritage and the political hub of the country this part represent the modern India. Delhi Sightseeing tour includes the sightseeing of the attractions like:
Red Fort
- The most impressive and royal forts of India, Red Fort is located in Old Delhi. It was the major administrative cum residence of the Mughal capital during the Shah Jahan’s rule. This fort was constructed in 1648. The must see attractions are its palaces, durbars, gardens, etc. The architecture is one of the marvels of Mughals.
Jama Masjid
- The largest mosque in India, Jama Masjid was built by Shah Jahan. This mosque was built of red sandstone. The carvings on the walls are worth seeing. There are roadside stalls and antique shops in front of the mosque.
Chandi Chowk Market
- Located near the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk is the liveliest market in Delhi. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan established this market for his daughter. The main significance is it houses shrines of all religions, such as church, mosque, temple and a Gurudwara. The antique shops sale several souvenirs. Parantha Wala Gali is a delight for the foodies which sales delicious parantha, a popular Indian snack.
Rashtrapati Bhavan or the President’s House
- Rashtrapati Bahwan is a colonial heritage. It was the residence of the Viceroy of India. The entire building sprawls over an area of 330 acres. The Mughal Garden is located inside the complex.
India Gate
- The major landmark of New Delhi, India Gate is a war memorial arch built in memory of the Indian soldiers who lost their live during the First World War. It is the most popular hangout where lots of Delhiites and tourists gather in the evening time.
Akshardham Temple
- One of the modern architectural marvels, Akshardham Temple is a must see attraction in Delhi. The temple complex covers an area of 100 acres. The architecture is a fusion of old Indian architecture and the modern designs. The walls have intricate carvings. The ambience is lit by the musical fountain.
Bahai Lotus Temple
- This temple design represents a Lotus shape. It is located on a hill at Kalkaji. This marble built temple looks beautiful and it reminds the Sydney Opera House. The architecture is made from whit marble.
Qutub Minar
- Qutub-ud-Din Aibak, the founder of slave dynasty built this minaret. The minaret towers 238 feet. The iron pillar located here belongs to 5th century.
Humayun’s Tomb
- Humayun’s Tomb is the first garden tomb in India. The marble dome towers 140 feet. Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyath designed the architecture of the building.
Iskon Temple
- Iskon Temple is located on a hillock at East of Kailash. It is the shrine for worship of the Hindu God Lord Krishna. The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) built this temple in 1998. The interiors are adorned with paintings of Radha-Krishna, Sita-Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu created by Russian artists.
Birla Mandir or Lakshminarayan Temple
- This Hindu temple is built in 1938 and it is dedicated to the goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. It is located at Connaught Place.
Raj Ghat and other Memorials
- The cremation sites located on the bank of the Yamuna River are of national leaders of India. Raj Ghat is for Mahatma Gandhi, Shanti Vana for Jawaharlal Nehru, Vijay Ghat for Lal Bahadur Shastri, Shakti Stahl for Indira Gandhi and Vir Bhumi for Rajiv Gandhi.
National Museum
- The largest museum of India, National Museum is a must see attraction in Delhi. This museum displays various artifacts from pre-historic age to modern era.
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