The Indian Air Force Museum surely promises a unique experience for an aviation enthusiast. This museum is located in Palam, just besides the domestic terminal of the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Dilli. Although it is a little far from the Central Dilli, one can easily reach the museum by personal or public transport. The Air Force Museum was only one of its kind … [Read more...]
Other Attractions
Jantar Mantar The Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular place for people who want to prove a protest. _________ Lodhi Gardens The Lodhi Gardens is a park spread over 90 acres (360,000 m2). It has architectural works of the 15th century Sayyid and Lodhis, a Pathan … [Read more...]
Other Monuments
Qutub Minar The Qutub Minar is located in Mehrauli in South Delhi. It was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of Delhi in 1206. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 meters and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur'an. Qutub-ud-din Aibak began constructing this victory tower as a sign of … [Read more...]
Mughal Monuments
Humayun's Tomb Humayun's Tomb was built for Humayun's widow, Hamida Banu Begum. Designed by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, the construction began in 1562 and was completed in 1565. The tomb established a standard for all later Mughal monuments, which followed its design, most notably the Taj Mahal. _________ Purana Quila The Purana Quila (Old Fort) is … [Read more...]
Lutyens Delhi
India Gate and Rajpath Among some of the very important pieces of the Lutyens Delhi is the Rajpath which means the King’s Way, starts from the Vijay Chowk and is a straight road which runs up to the India Gate and beyond that. India Gate is a war memorial raised in the honor of the Indian soldiers who died during the Afghan wars and the World War I. The names of the soldiers … [Read more...]
