Red Fort: Lal Quila as it is commonly known is an important landmark in Delhi. It once stood on the banks of the river Yamuna but with the time river change its course and today the fort is located in hustle & bustle of Old Delhi. This red sandstone fortress surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference was a grandiose display of pomp and power of the Mughal era.

India Gate: The most famous picnic spot in Delhi, India Gate was built by Lutyens to honor the Indian soldiers who died in World War I & the Afghan wars. This imposing 42 metre high structure, originally called All India War Memorial has an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) in the midst of the huge lush green lawns to honour the memory of the Indian soldiers.

Purana Quila: With massive walls and three gateways, Purana Qila was the site of ancient Indraprastha. Just beyond the Sher Mahal, is the Qila-i-Kuhran Mosque, or Mosque of Sher Shah.

Jama Masjid: Located not too far from the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques of India. The mosque was built by Shah Jahan. Completed in 1658, the mosque has three gateways, 4 angle towers and two 40 m high minarets and is constructed of alternating vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble.

Jantar Mantar: Located in front of Park Hotel in Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar is set within the garden of stately palms. The Jantar Mantar in Delhi is only one of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II, the other four being located at Jaipur, Varanasi, Ujjain and Mathura. Jantar Mantar is a remarkable structure which consists of fourteen geometric devices used for measuring time, forecasting weather changes, predicting behaviour of planets and finding extraterrestrial altitude.

Qutub Minar: The tallest brick minaret situated in the southern part of Delhi was built by Qutub - ud - din in 1199 A.D. The 73 mts high tower has a mosque at its base and has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony. In front of the Qutub Minar is a rust-proof iron pillar that is believed to be built in the 5th century. Qutub Minar is in the Meharauli area of the city.

Humayun's Tomb: One of the best examples of Mughal Architecture, the Humayun’s Tomb was built by Haji Begum, the wife of Humayun. This squat building with high arched entrances, topped by a spherical dome and surrounded by formal gardens - is considered the predecessor of the magnificent Taj Mahal of Agra.

Delhi has a number of other places of tourist interest, which include monuments, parks, markets and temples. The Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple are two popular places of interest in Delhi. Other places worth checking out are ISKON Temple, Chhatarpur Temple, Safdarjung Tomb, National Rail Museum, Archeological Museum and Lodhi Gardens and the Zoo (National Zoological Park of Delhi).

Agra: The city of the Taj  - Agra is about 200 km from Delhi. Agra is well known for the Taj Mahal, the monument of love, which was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaj Mahal. Besides the Taj Mahal one can also visit the Red Fort in Agra.
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Jaipur: The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is also known as the ‘pink city’ of India. Jaipur is well known for its majestic forts and beautiful havelis. Jaipur is just 300 km from Delhi and is easily accessible from Delhi. Some of the places worth checking in Jaipur include Hawa Mahal, the magnificent City Palace, the Albert Hall, Jantar Mantar, Amber Palace, Jaigarh & Nahargarh Forts.
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Shimla: Another beautiful getaway from Delhi is Shimla, which is around 362 km from Delhi. Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a major hill station in India. Splendid by itself, Shimla is also the tee off point for the rest of Himachal, with roads leading west to the Kangra and Chamba valleys, north to Kullu and Lahaul valleys, and east to Kinnaur and Spiti Valley.
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There are plenty of hotels in Delhi, which range from luxury hotels to mid range hotels and budget hotels.  The city also offers accommodation in the form of home-stays and bed & breakfast.
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