Birla Mandir |
Close to Connaught Place, it was built by the industrialist
Raja Baldev Birla in 1938. The temple is an important prayer site and
contains idols of several deities . Interestingly Mahatama Gandhi who
inaugurated the temple was also a regular visitor to it and would often
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Rashtrapati Bhavan |
A stone throw away from Parliament House is the Rashtrapati
Bhavan which is the official residence of the President of the country.
Designed by the Lutyens , it was the official residence of the Viceroy
when the British ruled India. With 340 rooms and an area of about 350
acres . The pillars and the porticos are an architect's marvel. Although
special permission has to be obtained to visit the complex, the Mughal
Gardens within the complex are atreat for the eyes and are open to the
public during certain periods of year. |
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National Zoological Park |
The Delhi Zoo, close to Purana Qila , near ITO , was
established in 1959 and is spread over an area of 214 acres. It is
regarded as one of the finest zoo in Asia and efforts have been made to
provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and birds. There are more
than 2,000 animals and birds species from places like Africa, America,
Australia and even Asia. There is a lot of greenery around the zoo and it
is an ideal picnic spot especially in winters.
TIMINGS:
Summer 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Winter 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Monday closed. |
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Lodi's Tomb |
The tombs are in the midst of the famed Lodi's Gardens and is
believed to have been built by rulers of two Dynasties, the Sayyaids and
the Lodhi's . History has it that the tombs are remainants of another city
that was sought to be built in Delhi. |
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Dilli Haat |
The Dilli Haat, located opposite the INA Market , is a
project jointly set up by the New Delhi Municipal Council and Delhi
Tourism. All kind of goods made by artisans are displayed at regular
intervals during the year. There are also permanent shops reflecting the
kind of goods made in various states of the country. Those interested in
folk art could find this spot a real entertainer. |
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Memorials Of National Leaders |
On the banks of the river Yamuna are the National Shrines .
Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi) , Shanti Vana (Jawaharlal Nehru), Vijay Ghat(Lal
Bhadur Shastri), Shakti Sthal (Indira Gandhi), Vir Bhumi (Rajiv Gandhi). |
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Chandni Chowk |
It was the eyes and the ears of the Mughal's commercial
instincts and is today one of the country's best known wholesale markets
for textiles , electronic goods and watches. The entire arc was designed
by Jahanara Begum, Shah Jahan's favourite daughter and was the inhabited
by the well to do famlies of the time. |