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1- Humayun's Tomb

The Humayun's Tomb was commissioned by his wife Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum), in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad. 

Humayun's Tomb was the first garden tomb in India. The tomb was listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. and more than 150 Mughal family members is buried in Humayun's tomb.


Humayun's Tomb Delhi Address - Mathura Road, Opp. Dargah Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin, Nizamuddin East, New Delhi, Delhi, 110013

Monument Type   - Tomb

Architectural style  - Mughal

Humayun's Tomb Delhi Entry Fee - Indian tourist 50 and foreign tourist 600 Indian rupees

Humayun's Tomb Delhi Timings   - 7 am to 6 pm 


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common questions about Humayun tomb, Delhi

Q     - What is special about Humayun's tomb?

Ans - The humayun tomb built in 1570, it is especially cultural importance as it was the first Garden tomb in India. It inspired many major Islamic architectural, such as in the construction of the Taj Mahal, Agra

in the complex of Humayun tomb many other tomb, which is good to visit and best for photography


Q   - Why was Humayun's tomb built for?

Ans - Humayun tomb built for  Mughal Emperor Humayun, it was built by his wife 

The Humayun tomb was built by his first wife and chief Empress Bega Begum (also known as Haji Begum). Construction began in 1565 and completed in 1572, the cost was 1.5 million Indian rupees,and it was fully paid by the Empress Bega Begum. Bega Begum had been so hurt over her husband Humayun death.

Empress Bega Begum decided to built a tomb for her husband, and built memorial for Humayun. it is  magnificent mausoleum in the  Indian subcontinent.


Q  - Where is Humayun's tomb?

Ans - Location: Mathura road, Nizamuddin East, Delhi, India


Q   - What is inside Humayun's tomb?

Ans  - The design of Humayun tomb is of dressed stone clad in red sandstone with white and black inlaid marble. Humayun's tomb is a Garden tomb is also called the 'dormitory of the Mughals' it is believed as in the Humayun tomb chambers are buried more than 150 Mughal family members.





2 - Qutab Minar

Qutub Minar is most visited monument in Delhi.
The Qutub Minar (क़ुतुब मीनार),  is a minaret and "victory tower" that is in  the Qutub complex, which is the oldest fortified city,  and this city was founded by the Tomar Rajputs. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Delhi, India. built between 1199 and 1220. this  was the first Islamic monument in South Asia

Qutub Minar construction was started 1192 by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, first ruler of the Delhi Sultan
It is possible that it is named belong to Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki a 13th-century Great sufi saint, because Iltutmish (Qutub-ud-din Aibak son-in-law) was a devotee of Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki.

Qutub Minar Stories

* Basement of the Qutub Minar - was completed during the lifetime of Ghiyeth al-Din Muhammad

* Second, Third, and Fourth Stories of the Qutub Minar - The second, third, and fourth stories were built by Shamsuddin Iltutmish (Qutub-ud-din Aibak son-in-law)

Fifth floor of the Qutub Minar - in 1369, the fourth story was repaired after lightning struck on the minaret by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughlaq, he also separated two floors

Quick Qutub Minar Info
Qutub Minar Address    - Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
Qutub Minar Timings    - 7 am to 5 om (Every Day)
Qutub Minar Entry Fee  - Indian Tourist Rs. 50 and Foreign Tourist Rs 600
height of qutub minar      - 72.5 meters (238 feet)
diameter of Qutub Minar at the top  - 2.75 meters
diameter of Qutub Minar at the base - 14.32 meters
There are 379 stairs inside the Qutub Minar

common questions about Qutub Minar Delhi

Q     - Why is the Qutub Minar famous?
Ans - Qutub Minar is one of the highest minaret in indian subcontinent. Qutub Minar height is  72.5 meters (238 feet). It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and it is the tallest brick minaret in the world. 

Q     - where is the Qutub Minar located in Delhi
Ans - Seth Sarai, Mehrauli, New Delhi, Delhi 110030
         * Nearest metro station to Qutub Minar is Qutab Minar Metro Station. It is about one kilometer away from Qutab Minar Metro Station and can walk or get an auto rickshaw to reach Qutub Minar monument.


 - when Qutub Minar opens
Ans - Open: All days



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3 - Jama Masjid, Delhi


Jama masjid (Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa), means Friday prayer hall, is one of the largest Masjid (mosque) in India, Jama Masjid(जामा मस्जिद) was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1650 and 1656 in Old Delhi.
The mosque is situated within the historical city of Shahjahanabad, today we known as the Old Delhi. and near to Red Fort & Chandni Chowk.

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan(who built Taj mahal) built the Jama Masjid between 1650 & 1656, at the higher site of Shahjahanabad. The mosque was designed by Ustad Khalil. around 5000 were workers works in Jama masjid. The cost of the Jama Masjid construction at the time was one million rupees.


Seating Capacity 25,000 

Length 40 meters (130 feet)

Width 27 meters (89 feet) 

Minaret height 41 metres (135 ft) 

used Materials - Red sandstone, white marble


Jama Masjid Delhi Address - Jama Masjid Rd, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006
Timings - 7 am to noon and 2pm to 6:30 pm (Tourists are not allowed during prayer time)
Open      - All Days
Monument fee - free
Photography     - Rs. 300



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4 - India Gate 


The India Gate (earlier known as the All India War Memorial) it is a war memorial situated in new Delhi. It stands as a memorial to 84,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in  in the First World War

13,313 Indian and British soldiers and officers from the United Kingdom, are inscribed on the gate and Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens

*India Gate height is the 42 meters (138 feet)
*The foundation stone of the India gate was laid on 10 February 1921, at 16:30
*on 12 February 1931, the memorial was inaugurated by Lord Irwin
*Timing - Morning to Night 
*Entry fee - free 
*Every Day opens

Q     - What is India Gate famous for?
Ans - It is War Memorial and dedicated to the troops of British India who died in wars fought between 1914 and 1919


Q     - Who built India Gate and in which year?
Ans - the India gate formerly called the All India War Memorial, and foundation stone was laid on 10 February 1921 at 16:30 by the visiting Duke of Connaught in a ceremony attended by Officers and Men of the British Indian Army


5 - Lotus Temple

The Lotus Temple is situated in Delhi, India, it is a Bahai Worship house. famous for its flower like shape, it is become a popular tourist attraction in the Delhi. 

the same as all other Bahai Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open for all of religion. The building is 27 free standing marble clad petals arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides, it has nine doors, which opens onto a central hall and Seating capacity of 2500 people. 

Lotus Temple Completed    13 November 1986
Lotus Temple Opened            24 December 1986
Lotus Temple Height            34.27 meters (112.4 feet)
Lotus Temple Delhi Timings     all opens, except Monday (9 am to 5 pm)
Lotus Temple Delhi Entry Fee  No entry fee
Time required                               Around one hour
Lotus Temple Address              Lotus Temple, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji, New Delhi
Architect                                          Fariborz Sahba
Structural engineer                          Flint & Neill COWI
Nearest Metro Station to Lotus Temple  -  Kalkaji Mandir - Metro Station



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6 - Red Fort

The Red Fort or Lal Qila (लाल किला) is a historic fort in Delhi, it was the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan started construction of the Red Fort 12 May 1638 and was completed in 1648, actually Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. Red fort architect was Ustad Ahmad Lahori, who as well architect the Taj Mahal. 

Major places in Red Fort

Lahori Gate

Delhi Gate

Chhatta Chowk

Naubat Khana

Diwan e Aam

Nahr e Bihisht

Mumtaz Mahal

Rang Mahal

Khas Mahal

Diwan e khas

Hammam

Baoli

Moti Masjid

Hira Mahal

Hayat Bakhsh Bagh

Princes quarter 


Time required                  - Around one hour

Red Fort Entry fee          - Indian tourist 50 and foreign tourist 600 Indian rupees

Red Fort Delhi Timings  - all opens, except Monday (09:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Red Fort Address        - Netaji Subhash Marg, Lal Qila, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi

Red Fort Nearest Metro Station - Chandni Chowk Metro station


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7 - Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham is a Hindu temple, it is spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi. The Akshardham temple is near to Noida.  the complex displays of traditional & modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and great architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha is a Hindu temple, it is spiritual and cultural campus in Delhi. The Akshardham temple is near to Noida.  the complex displays of traditional & modern Hindu culture, spirituality, and great architecture. Inspired by Yogiji Maharaj and created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj, it was constructed by Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)

Opened 6th November 2005

Inspired by HH Yogiji Maharaj (1892-1971 CE)

Created by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj

Akshardham Mandir built by sandstone and marble 

Akshardham Temple Timings - 10 am to 6:30 pm (Monday closed)

Akshardham Temple AddressNH 24, Pramukh Swami Maharaj Marg, New Delhi 110092

Akshardham Temple from Airport Delhi - 21 Km (1 Hour 30 minutes)

Akshardham Temple from Delhi Railway Stations -

Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station - 6 Km

New Delhi Railway Station - 11 Km

Old Delhi Railway Station - 10 Km

Akshardham Temple from Metro Station - Akshardham Metro - 350 meters (walk)


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Delhi Tourist Places

Akshardham Temple
Humayun's Tomb
Azad Hind Gram
Lotus Temple
India Gate
Jama Masjid
Jantar Mantar
Lodi Tomb
Parliament House
Purana Quila
Qutab Minar
Rashtrapathi Bhavan
Safdarjang Tomb
Gurudawra Bangla Sahib
Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial
National Police Memorial
Iskcon Temple
Birla Mandir
Kalam memorial
Dilli Haat
Dilli Haat INA
Dilli Haat Pitampura
Dilli Haat Janakpuri
Garden of Five Senses

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