Quick guide to see Delhi’s finest monuments

March 28, 2016
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You are on a short trip to Delhi and dont have the time to search or ask for places. Travreviews brings to you 7 worth watching monuments for you. Start clicking!

      Laxmi Narayan Temple: Popularly
Known as Birla Mandir, it’s a large Hindu Temple built in Orissa style in 1938,
by the renowned Birla family. People of all faiths can worship at this
temple.
Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is an
excellent example of Afghan Architecture . The Minar is 72.5mts high victory
tower, the construction of which began in the final year of twelth century by
Qutubuddin Aibak and was later completed by his successor. It has been given
World Heritage Site status.
 
Bahai Temple: Situated atop the
Kalkaji Hill. It is also known as “The Lotus Temple” due to its
distinctive lotus shaped design in Marble. It was built in 1987 by the
followers of Bahai faith. The temple signifies the purity and equality of all
religions.
Gandhi Smiriti: The Memorial
consists of Visual Aspects to perpetuate the memory of Mahatma Gandhi and the
noble ideals he represented, Educative Aspects to focus concentrated attention
on certain values of life that made Gandhi a Mahatma, and Service Aspects to introduce
activities in order to serve certain felt needs.
 
Red Fort: Built by Shahjahan, the
builder of Taj Mahal in Agra, The construction lasted from 1639 to 1648 (Monday
Closed) Old Fort: Monday Only.
 
Rajghat: The simple square
platform of black marble marks the place where the father of the Nation,
Mahatama Gandhi was cremated.
Humayun’s Tomb: Built by
Humayun’s widow, Queen Haji Begum in the 16th century, it is supposed to be the
prototype of the Taj Mahal at Agra.
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