Delhi is one of the capitals most historic in the world and three of its
buildings, the Qutub Minar, the Red Fort and Humayun's Tomb
have been declared World Heritage Sites.
In Old Delhi, there are landmarks such as mosques, forts
and monuments that depict the history of Muslim India. The
important places in the old city of Delhi are the majestic
Red Fort. New Delhi, however, is a modern city designed by
Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker. New Delhi is home to many
government buildings and embassies, outside their places of
historic interest.
* 1 Rashtrapati Bhawan
* 2 India Gate
* 3 Laxminarayan Temple
* 4 Akshardham Temple
* 5 Appu Ghar
* 6 Gurdwara Bangla Sahib
* 7 Humayun's Tomb
* 8 Qutub Minar
* 9 Red Fort
* 10 Chandni Chowk
* 11 Jama Masjid
* 12 Raj Ghat
* 13 Shanti Van
* 14 Bahai House of Worship (Lotus Temple)
* 15 Purana Quila
* 16 Tughlaqabad
Rashtrapati Bhawan
Rastrapati Bhavan is 1.06km away from the Tourist Office
at Janpath and to the west of Rajpath (Kingsway) opp to India
Gate in the Raisina Hill range, on a carpet area of 330 acre
of land there is Rasthrapati Bhawan with 340 rooms. The Palace
was founded between 1921-29 as the residence of the British
Viceroy Lord Hardinge, by the plan and architectural design
of Sir Edwin Lutyens in Mughal and Western style. The copper
made ash coloured H shaped tomb of the palace is like the
Buddhist Stupa of Sanchi and the arches are like those of
Hindu Temples. The Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan is busy
round the clock with President’s Programmes. To the
east of entrance gate is the 145 m high Jaipur Column, a presentation
of the Maharaja of Jaipur. As a mark of transfer of power,
every Saturday witnesses parade from 9-35 to 10-15.
Mughal Garden, with artificial mountain, gardens water falls,
reservoir with 130 hectare of land of Rashtrapati Bhawan,
is unique. The garden looks beautiful in winter with a large
variety of flowers. The collection of butterflies is also
remarkable. 418 gardeners are in constant watch and work with
the garden. 50 heads have their jobs only to keep the birds
away. Visit the Palace obtaining permission from the Military
Secretary of the President. Foreign Tourists may obtain permission
from the Govt of India Tourist Office. Tourists are always
favoured. However, in Jan – Feb the gate is open to
all. The Rashtrapati Bhawan becomes attractive on the festival
days with decorative lighting.
Built with a mix of Indian and Western styles, Rashtrapati
Bhavan was originally built for the Governor-General of India,
akka viceroy of India. Inaugurated in 1931 as Viceregal Lodge,
the name was changed in 1950 after India became a republic.
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