1.Khan Market
Khan Market is an upmarket shopping centre — trendy clothes, designer footwear, hip cafés, watches, jewellery, music, hardware, electronics, cosmetics, toys, flowers, imported fruits and vegetables. Tourists may want to visit Ogaan for designer outfits; Full Circle for spiritual and self-help books; Anokhi for Jaipuri block prints and the Neemrana shop for ethnic chic items. Forest Essentials gives Ayurvedic personal care items. Good Earth is a lovely interior-décor boutique here. Khan Market has a number of great eateries like La Bodega, Khan Chacha and Town Hall as well.
2.India Gate
If you’re flying to Delhi, you can probably spot this architectural beauty through your flight’s window on a clear day, or when it is beautifully lit up during evenings. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, this is undoubtedly one of the most prominent landmarks in the capital city. Commemorating the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War.
3.Qutub Minar
Think Delhi and you're probably thinking about Mughal emperors. However, the pre-Mughal dynasties also left a mark on the scene of architecture and the Qutub Minar complex stands tall as an evidence of this. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and Iltutmish. The most outstanding structure here in the Qutub Minar, is a huge brick minaret, the tallest of its kind in the world.
4.Red Fort
Built in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Red Fort in Delhi is one of the best places to visit . The walls of the fort alone are about 2 km long, and surrounded by a deep forbidding moat, which in earlier times could only be crossed by a wooden draw-bridge. This grand structure in red stone is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi, from where the prime minister addresses the nation every year on Independence Day
5.Barakhamba TomB
The monument gets its name ' Barakhamba Tomb' from the 12 pillars and 3 arched openings on each face. The tomb has a typical architectural style prevalent during the Lodhi period. The passage laid around the central chamber, has four domed apartments at each corner. The monument is laid within a public park. Up till recently, the monument was occupied by squatters, but the restoration of the building has begun. The partially demolished Lal Mahal lies just behind this tomb.
6.lotus temple
Also called Bahai Temple or the Bahai House of worship, the Lotus Temple New Delhi is an important landmark in the city. This place of worship of the Bahai sect is literally constructed in the shape of a large, white lotus flower.
An architectural feat in itself, this beautiful temple is flocked by people from all religions, a living example of the openness and equality promoted by Bahai laws.
7.Chattarpur Temple
Popularly named after its location, Shri Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth Mandir or Chattarpur Temple is the 2nd largest temple complex in India, after Akshardham temple, also situated in Delhi. Created in 1974 by Baba Sant Nagpal Ji, the temple is built entirely out of marble. The presiding deity of the temple is Goddess Durga in her 6th avatar (form), Goddess Katyayini, from amongst the nine forms manifested by her, known as Navadurga.
8.INDIAN WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUM
The Indian War Memorial Museum contains a diorama that shows Ibrahim Lodi and Baburs army standing facing each other in the battle of Panipat. Apart from this other displays comtain serveral weapons like swords, arrows, armours, revolvers, guns, shells, bullets, daggers with beutifully carved hilts (some made with ivory).
9.Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.
This former bungalow of Raja Jai Singh was renovated into a gurudwara, famously known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A popular religious destination of Delhi, this gurudwara can be seen even before you actually reach it, from the golden dome that shines through the heart of the city. The bungalow was known as Jaisinghpura Palace, before it was converted into a gurudwara.
10.Agrasen Baoli
A beautiful step-well with a mystery surrounding its past, Agrasen Baoli in Delhi is believed to have been built by King Agrasen, dating back to when the Mahabharata is believed to have occurred. It is believed to have been rebuilt by the Agrawal community in the 14th century, which gives the place its current charm.This hidden gem is located near the famous Connaught Place and you can easily take an auto to reach Agrasen Baoli. Make sure to click some pictures at this architectural masterpiece.
11.Rashtrapati Bhavan
The official residence of the President of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan is spread over 320 acres, that includes the main building, the beautiful Mughal gardens, the residences of bodyguards and staffs, stables, offices and vast open spaces. An erstwhile residence of the Viceroy of India, Rashtrapati Bhavan is the brainchild of the British architect, Edwin Landseer Lutyens.
12.Atgah Khans Tomb
Khan-i-Kalan Shamsh-ud-din Muhammad Khan rise to fame begane when he joined the army of Emperor Humayun and soon became one of his close confidantes and administrators. Satisfied with his calibre and loyalty, Humayun announced Shamsh-ud-din as the foster-father (Atgah) of his son Akbar. He was made a general in Humayun’s army, and retained that position even when Akbar ascended the throne of India. He further rose to become the Waqil (minister) and was murdered by Adagh Khan (Akbar's forster brother) when Shamsh-ud-din began investigating some misdeeds performed by the latter. This marvellous tomb was constructed by Shamsh-ud-din's son on the orders of Akbar himself.
13.Jahanpanah
Established as the fourth medieval city of Delhi, Jahanpanah served as an important seat during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq during the years 1326 to 1327. It was built to protect the Delhi Sultanate from the threats of Mongols. Literally translating to “Refuge of the World” in Persia, the area is spread over acres of land including the Adilabad Fort that was built during the 14th century. In addition, the area lying between Siri Fort and Qila Rai
14.Mirza Ghalib Haveli
Mirza Ghalib Haveli was home to the
'Shakespeare of Urdu Literature', Mirza Ghalib. Born in 1797, Ghalib literally means "most excellent" and he was, without doubt, the greatest writer of ghazals and poems in his time--the 19th century. Dating back to 150 years, this once grand haveli now lies in quiet, solemn ruins. Originally a two-storeyed structure, much of the building was destroyed over time due to misuse and neglect.
15.Shakti Sthal
Shakti Sthal is an important location where one can recount all the circumstances that finally let to the unfortunate shootout and subsequent demise of one of India's strongest administrators. The grounds are an expanse of a neatly paved pathway amongst the lush green lawns and a monolithic structure that stands at the end of it. These grounds are surrounded by a large trail of trees lining the path. An important spot and aspect of recounting the incident is when one gets to see the exact spot in which she was shot and an explanation by the keeper of the memorial as to how it happened which is a particular account and perspective of the memory and incident alike.
If you’re flying to Delhi, you can probably spot this architectural beauty through your flight’s window on a clear day, or when it is beautifully lit up during evenings. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, this is undoubtedly one of the most prominent landmarks in the capital city. Commemorating the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. 
Think Delhi and you're probably thinking about Mughal emperors. However, the pre-Mughal dynasties also left a mark on the scene of architecture and the Qutub Minar complex stands tall as an evidence of this. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and Iltutmish. The most outstanding structure here in the Qutub Minar, is a huge brick minaret, the tallest of its kind in the world. 
The monument gets its name ' Barakhamba Tomb' from the 12 pillars and 3 arched openings on each face. The tomb has a typical architectural style prevalent during the Lodhi period. The passage laid around the central chamber, has four domed apartments at each corner. The monument is laid within a public park. Up till recently, the monument was occupied by squatters, but the restoration of the building has begun. The partially demolished Lal Mahal lies just behind this tomb. 
6.lotus temple
This former bungalow of Raja Jai Singh was renovated into a gurudwara, famously known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A popular religious destination of Delhi, this gurudwara can be seen even before you actually reach it, from the golden dome that shines through the heart of the city. The bungalow was known as Jaisinghpura Palace, before it was converted into a gurudwara. A beautiful step-well with a mystery surrounding its past, Agrasen Baoli in Delhi is believed to have been built by King Agrasen, dating back to when the Mahabharata is believed to have occurred. It is believed to have been rebuilt by the Agrawal community in the 14th century, which gives the place its current charm.This hidden gem is located near the famous Connaught Place and you can easily take an auto to reach Agrasen Baoli. Make sure to click some pictures at this architectural masterpiece. 
Khan-i-Kalan Shamsh-ud-din Muhammad Khan rise to fame begane when he joined the army of Emperor Humayun and soon became one of his close confidantes and administrators. Satisfied with his calibre and loyalty, Humayun announced Shamsh-ud-din as the foster-father (Atgah) of his son Akbar. He was made a general in Humayun’s army, and retained that position even when Akbar ascended the throne of India. He further rose to become the Waqil (minister) and was murdered by Adagh Khan (Akbar's forster brother) when Shamsh-ud-din began investigating some misdeeds performed by the latter. This marvellous tomb was constructed by Shamsh-ud-din's son on the orders of Akbar himself. 
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