 Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Delhi was established not just once as a city but eight times at various points of time from as early as 900 BC to 1930 AD. With such a rich past, Delhi offers a lot of historical monuments comprising of forts, palaces, temples, mosques and tombs as major attractions of the city. There are many ancient monuments in Delhi, which tell the story of the establishment and abandonment of one city after another.
Qutub Minar is considered one of the major landmarks of Delhi. It was initiated in 1199 AD by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak and completed by his successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish. The building is 72.5 m high with 379 steps. The tapering building has a diameter of 14.3 m at the base and 2.7 m at the top. It is made of red and buff sandstone and decorated with floral motifs and arabesques.
Humayun's Tomb, as the name suggests, is the last resting place of Humayun, the second Mughal Emperor. Bega Begum also known as Haji Begum, the Persian wife of Humayun, patronized the construction of the tomb for husband. The mausoleum was built from 1562-1572 AD and designed by the Persian architect, Mirak Mirza Ghiyuath. The tomb is placed in the middle of a geometrically arranged garden and is the first garden tomb of India.
Shah Jahan began the construction of the Red Fort or the Lal Qila in 1638 AD and it was completed in 1648 AD. Built of red sandstone, the fort has turrets and bastions. The important buildings of the fort are the Hall of Public Audience or Diwan-I-Aam, the Hall of Private Audience or Diwan-I-Khas, Naubat Khana or the Drum House, Hammams or the Royal Bath, Shahi Burz, Meena Bazaar and the Moti Masjid or the Pearl Mosque.
India Gate, located in Rajpath, was the first gate to be constructed in the New Delhi. Built as a War Memorial to commemorate the death of 90,000 Indian soldiers, who were killed in the North West Province during the First World War and the Afghan War of 1919, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The Duke of Connaught laid the foundation of this sandstone edifice on 10th February 1921, which was completed in 1931. The names of the soldiers are inscribed on the walls of the gate. An eternal flame called Amar Jawan Jyoti keeps burning in the memory of the soldiers who were killed in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
 Rashtrapati Bhawan or the official residence of the President of India is located at the opposite end of the Rajpath from India Gate. The Rashtrapati Bhawan as built in 1929 as the official residence of the viceroy. The 108-roomed building is a wonderful blend of Mughal and Western styles of architecture. The Mughal Gardens, spread over 130 hectares, are to the west of the building. The Mughal Gardens are open to the public in the month of February.
Jama Masjid, Birla Temple, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Gurudawara Sees Ganj, Hanuman Mandir, Chhatarpur Temple and Bahai Temple are some of the famous religious places of Delhi. You can visit the National Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Dolls Museum, Philatelic Museum and Crafts Museum where you will find a variety of artifacts on display. You can see excavations of the Indus Valley Civilization, Gems and Jewelry, Stamps, Dolls and many more objects of interest in the museums of Delhi.
Shopping in Delhi is an experience in itself. There are numerous markets in Delhi where you can get whatever that you want. The popular shopping places in Delhi are Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Chandini Chowk and Dilli Haat.
How to Reach
By Air: Delhi is connected by air route with Jaipur, which is 145 km away.
By Rail: Sawai Madhopur Railway Station at a distance of 11 km from the Ranthambore National Park. It lies on the main Delhi-Mumbai railway line.
By Bus: There are frequent bus and taxi services plying from Delhi to Ranthambore.
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