Tourists attractions in Delhi

Delhi, - the capital of India is one of the most preferred destinations on tourists itineraries. The city beckons the all globe trotters with its mesmerizing attractions. For its guests the buzzing city has many things in stores. It has plethora of tourists attractions. The famous tourists attractions in Delhi are as follows:

Red Fort : Red Fort or Lal Quila is one of the prime tourists attractions in Delhi. Built by Shah Jahan in 16th century the fort is a architectural master piece in Mughal architecture. The fort is built in red stone and beauty of the stones still persists with its same vigour and colour over such long period of
time. Red Fort is in fact a retreat to watch.

Humayun's tomb: Located at the heart of the city the Humayun tomb is one of the World Heritage sites in India. This tomb houses the body of the Mughal emperor Humayun. The architecture andelegance of the place has made it a must visit place in Delhi.

Qutub Minar: The tallest brick minaret in the world, Qutub Minar is an excellent example of Indo Islamic architecture. Built in 1206 to signify the victory Qutub Minar is famous world wide. It has
five distinct stories and embedded with delicate carvings and verses from the holy Quran. On the site of Qutub Minar there are many monuments which are great to visit. The height of the minaret is
undoubtedly an awe inspiring.

Lotus Temple: Projected in the shape of Lotus, this Bahai temple is known as Lotus temple is an example of superb architecture. It is a place where pin drop silence is maintained through out the day. Lotus temple is perfect place to be in tranquility and harmony.

Akshardham temple: Very close to the 'Common Wealth Games Village', Akahardham temple is a show case of modern architecture. This majestic temple is dedicated to lord Swami Narayan. It is one
of the major tourists attractions in Delhi.

Raj Ghat :Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, Raj ghat is a resting place where tourists find bliss in the ambience.

Parliament Street: Which includes India Gate, Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan and are worth seeing in Parliament street. India Gate was built to pay homage to the martyrs and there is a torch continuously lighting in tribute to them.

The list of tourist attractions in Delhi is huge. It is not possible to describe all of them in one single article. Besides all these historical places this city has much more surprises like Jama Maszid Rail museum, Jantar Mantar, Doll Museum, Nation Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art etc. The city reflects the mixed culture of different states and the different festivals are celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm which are another big attractions in Delhi.