1. Humayun’s Tomb

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Humayun’s Tomb is a stunning piece of Persian architecture built in the Mughal era. It was commissioned in 1526, nine years after Humayun’s death, by his widow Hamida Banu Begum. This beautiful monument is made of red sandstone.

The tomb is in the centre of Charbagh-style of gardens with pools that are connected to canals. It has two entrances: a southern side and a western side. The high central arch and the octagonal shape of the structure are important aesthetics of Mughal architectures.

2. Qutub Minar

This 73-meter high tower was built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in the year 1193. Built after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler, the Qutub Minar was constructed to celebrate the Muslim supremacy in Delhi. It is the highest tower in India, with five levels and projecting balconies. The first three levels are made up of red sandstone and the last two of marble and sandstone.

3. Red Fort (Lal Qila)

This enormous red sandstone fort is synonymous with Delhi and is a testimony of the glory of the Mughal Empire. Built in 1638 by Shah Jahan, it took around ten years to be completed.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort is octagonal in shape with walls adorned with flowers and calligraphy, typically in the style of beautiful Mughal era architecture.

4. Jama Masjid

The Jama Masjid is India’s largest mosque. With minarets on all four sides that reach the skies, Jama Masjid, Emperor Shah Jahan’s last architectural indulgence, was commissioned in 1650 and took six years to be built. The enormous courtyard of the Jama Masjid can hold around twenty-five thousand worshippers.

The main prayer hall has a beautiful white ceiling and the entrance is decorated with high rising arches. There is a pool right in heart of the mosque that is used by the faithful for cleansings before prayer. Note that visitors are advised to dress modestly (shorts, short skirts or sleeveless tops are NOT allowed). Since it is a house of prayer, it is necessary to remove your shoes at the entrance.

5. Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1724. It is essentially an observatory that was made with the purpose of accumulating astronomical occurrences and information to help predict the time and the movements of celestial bodies such as the sun, moon and other planets.

The Jantar Mantar has various instruments such as the Samrat Yantra, Jayaprakash Yantra and the Misra Yantra that helped with predictions. After the construction of the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Raja Jai Singh constructed similar structures by the same name in Jaipur, Mathura, Ujjain and Varanasi. For lovers of astronomy, the Jantar Mantar is a great place to visit.

6. India Gate

Situated in the heart of the city, India Gate is one of the most popular and well known monuments in India. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens. With lush green and well-manicured lawns around, the foundation of this historical structure was laid in 1920.

It was unveiled in 1933 and dedicated to all the Indian soldiers of the British Army that were killed in World War I.

7. Lotus Temple

Situated in the heart of the city, India Gate is one of the most popular and well known monuments in India. It was designed by Edwin Lutyens. With lush green and well-manicured lawns around, the foundation of this historical structure was laid in 1920.

It was unveiled in 1933 and dedicated to all the Indian soldiers of the British Army that were killed in World War I.