Date: 7th December (Wednesday) to 10th December (Saturday) 2016
Venue: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Home to Mughal Emperors for nearly 200 years, the Red Fort or Lal Kila was converted to barracks for the British colonial army. The iconic landmark recognized by its red sandstone architecture has a rich set of stories dating back to India's pre-independence era. This massive time-tested fortress today is the backdrop for large scale national events such as the Republic Day and Independence
Day.
Timings: 9am - 6pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Entry Fee:
INR 10 (Indians)
INR 150 (foreigners)
Audio tour in Hindi/ English INR 60/100
Photography: Allowed (Video INR 25)
India's largest mosque, Jama Masjid a sight to behold is definitely among the places to visit in Delhi. The magnum opus mosque constructed by Mughal ruler Shah Jahan stands tall at 40 ft with 4 angles, 2 minarets and can contain 25,000 devotees.
The mosque's eye catching exterior made of red sandstone strips and marble is incredible. Marvel the view from the Southern minaret as one gets to see New Delhi's landmark buildings - the Jama Masjid, Connaught Place and Sansad Bhavan (Parliament House) in a direct line.
Timings: 7am - 12noon, 1.30pm to 6.30pm (Open all days except during prayer hours)
Entry Fee: Free
Photography: Allowed at INR 200
Rising 42 mts high in one end of Rajpat stands the India Gate - a symbol of pride and bravery. This outstanding stone archway instantly ignites a feeling of patriotism and thus is a major tourist place in Delhi.
Also known by the name of All India War Memorial, this prestigious monument is a mark of respect to all those unknown soldiers who have sacrificed their lives protecting an entire nation.
Timings: Open on all days
Entry Fee: Free
Qutub Minar, a soaring 73 m high tower of victory built in 1193 is one of the finest monuments in the world. An architecture reminiscent of the distinct styles from the Tughlak and Aibak dynasties that ruled Delhi stands sculptured with red sandstone in the first three storeys while the fourth and fifth are made of marble and sandstone.
Visit Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and make your wishes come true by circling your hands around a 7m high iron pillar enclosed within it.
Timings: 6am - 6pm, closed on weekends
Entry Fee: INR 10 (Indians), INR 250 (foreigners)
Photography: Free
Among most popular places to visit in Delhi is the Jantar Mantar, an ancient observatory built by Maharaja Jaisingh of Udaipur in 1794 on the main Parliament Street at Connaught Place. The instruments at Jantar Mantar are undoubtedly fascinating for their ingenuity however the high-rise buildings around have obstructed accurate observations.
Timings: All days
Entry Fee: INR 5 (Indians), INR 100 (foreigners)
Photography: Free
A symbol of power wherein lies the office of India's decision makers, Parliament House is one of the major tourist attractions in Delhi. Conceived in the Imperial Style, the Parliament House consists of an open verandah with 144 columns.
The domed circular central hall with oak paneled walls and the three semi circular buildings are used for the Rajya Shabha and Lok Shabha meetings.
Timings: Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, closed on Sunday & Monday
Entry Fee: Free but restricted to authorized persons only
Photography: Free