Hello Rohit, Delhi houses a number of monumental and archaeological attractions narrating the glory and grandeur of the yore. Be it the ravishing Red Fort or majestic Qutub Minar or the exquisite Humayun's Tomb, Delhi steals the heart of the toiurists with its unparallaled charms.Some of the best places you can visit in Delhi are :
1. Red Fort: Built in the red sandstone, the magnificent Red Fort or Lal Qila is yet another creation by the Emperor Shah Jahan after Taj Mahal which will be remembered by the people eternally.
2. The Red Fort Archaeological Museum: The Red Fort Archaeological Museum is situated in the Mumtaz Mahal of the Red Fort. It flaunts a rare collection of Mughal artifacts. One part of the museum is dedicated to Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar and exhibits the personal belongings of the Emperor.
3. The National Gallery of Modern Art: Located in the stately Jaipur House the museum has a splendid collection of contemporary art. The gallery is open from 10 am-5 pm and remains closed on Mondays.
4.Lotus Temple:Beautifully designed, the Baha'i House of Worship (also known as the Lotus Temple) is built in the shape of a lotus. Its petals constructed in concrete and faced with white marble have an extraordinary lightness.
5. Mughal Gardens: Delhi has beautiful gardens around the city. The beautiful Mughal Gardens in the Presidential Estate is open to the public only in February and March (9.30 am. to 3.00 pm.).
6. India Gate, The Majestic Arch:At the heart of the elegant capital city, laid out by the British, is the India Gate. This elegant 42 metre arch in buff coloured sandstone stands at the end of the ceremonial avenue, the Rajpath.
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