Birla Mandir
Close to Connaught Place, it was built by the industrialist Raja Baldev Birla in
1938. The temple is an important prayer site and contains idols of several
deities . Interestingly Mahatama Gandhi who inaugurated the temple was also a
regular visitor to it and would often pray there.
 Rashtrapati
BhavanA stone throw away from Parliament House is the Rashtrapati
Bhavan which is the official residence of the President of the country. Designed
by the Lutyens , it was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British
ruled India. With 340 rooms and an area of about 350 acres . The pillars and the
porticos are an architect's marvel. Although special permission has to be
obtained to visit the complex, the Mughal Gardens within the complex are atreat
for the eyes and are open to the public during certain periods of year.
National Zoological Park
The Delhi Zoo, close to Purana Qila , near ITO , was established in 1959 and is
spread over an area of 214 acres. It is regarded as one of the finest zoo in
Asia and efforts have been made to provide an almost natural habitat to the
animals and birds. There are more than 2,000 animals and birds species from
places like Africa, America, Australia and even Asia. There is a lot of greenery
around the zoo and it is an ideal picnic spot especially in winters.
TIMINGS:
Summer 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Winter 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday closed.
Lodi's Tomb
The tombs are in the midst of the famed Lodi's Gardens and is believed to have
been built by rulers of two Dynasties, the Sayyaids and the Lodhi's . History
has it that the tombs are remainants of another city that was sought to be built
in Delhi.
Dilli Haat
The Dilli Haat, located opposite the INA Market , is a project jointly set up by
the New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi Tourism. All kind of goods made by
artisans are displayed at regular intervals during the year. There are also
permanent shops reflecting the kind of goods made in various states of the
country. Those interested in folk art could find this spot a real entertainer.
Memorials Of National Leaders
On the banks of the river Yamuna are the National Shrines . Raj Ghat (Mahatma
Gandhi) , Shanti Vana (Jawaharlal Nehru), Vijay Ghat(Lal Bhadur Shastri), Shakti
Sthal (Indira Gandhi), Vir Bhumi (Rajiv Gandhi).
Chandni Chowk
It was the eyes and the ears of the Mughal's commercial instincts and is today
one of the country's best known wholesale markets for textiles , electronic
goods and watches. The entire arc was designed by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's
favourite daughter and was the inhabited by the well to do famlies of the time. |
