The capital of India, Delhi is one of the most interesting tourist destinations of the country. Visiting this city will give you a lot of pleasing surprises. Whether it is about architecture or food, history or culture, Delhi will stand second to none. No wonder then, that tourists from all over the world are just crazy about Delhi.
Delhi attractions are so varied and so interesting that you will lose sense of time and place. When you visit the religious sites you will experience spirituality, when you visit the modern attractions you will be spellbound to explore them and when you visit the historical sites, you will simply get lost into the times gone by.
Yes, exploring the historical tourist attractions of Delhi can be a lifetime experience for you. Whether you want to know about the Mughal era or wish to learn something about the whimsical king Tughlaq, a visit to the historical sites is a must for you.
Let’s have a look at some of the most famous historical sites in this city.
Qutub Minar: It is not only a popular tourist destination of Delhi, but it is also a very popular landmark of the city. The construction of this tomb began in 1199 AD during the reign of Qutub-ud-Din Aibak. The construction was ended when Iltutmish came to the throne. The minar is about 72.5m high. It has close to 379 steps. Qutub Minar is known to be the highest stone tower ever raised in India. The main structure is surrounded by other structures such as Alai Minar, Tomb of Iltutmish, Iron Pillar, Alai Darwaza and so on.
Tomb of Tughlaq: Make sure to include a visit to this site while you make a list of things to do in Delhi. This is a significant historical site. Initially the tomb could be accessed only through a bridge from the fort since it was positioned in the center of a reservoir. The dome is ma
de of white marble entire. The architecture of this tomb is one of the finest examples of Indian artistry.
Red Fort: Made of red stone entirely, this fort was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. The fort was constructed between 1618 AD and 1647 AD. Some of the important buildings the fort houses include Nawab Khana, Chatta Chowk, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Pearl Mosque, Rang Mahal, Musamman Burj, Khwabgah and Hammans.
Humayun’s Tomb: If you are exploring the historical sites in Delhi, you should not miss out Humayun’s Tomb. It has been declared to be a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It was built at the orders of Haji Begum, Humayun’s Persian wife.
Most of the hotels in Delhi offer guided tours to these historical sites. Contact the travel desk of your hotel Delhi if you want to go for a guided tour.
