The capital of India invites tourists to experience Indian exoticism and buy whatever their heart desires (this also applies to gold and silver items) when visiting the Chandni Chowk market; as well as admire mosques, palaces and various monuments, exploring the streets of the New and Old Towns.
India gate
The gate in the form of an arch (at the foot you can see an eternal flame, and on the walls - 90,000 names carved), built of sandstone and granite, is a symbol of Delhi and a memorial in honor of the soldiers who died in World War I and the Anglo-Afghan War. The gate attracts tourists in the evening, when this attraction is illuminated, acquiring mysterious features. In addition, the area around the arch often becomes a place for various holidays and festivals, as well as a “point” where street vendors sell goods.
Qutb Minar
The 72-meter-high brick minaret from base to top is decorated with patterns and inscriptions that are carved directly into the bricks. Nearby structures, together with the minaret (it served as a tower, from where it was possible to observe the surroundings in order to protect the city) form part of the Qutub Minar architectural complex. Among them, the mosque of 1190 stands out (from the impressive ruins one can understand what Islamic architecture is), the Ala-i-Darvaz gates (they were built under the Sultan Alaud) and a 7-meter iron column (it is fenced, and if someone decides become happier, you need to stand with your back to the column and cover it from behind with your hands).
Jama Masjid
The mosque (tourists are allowed to enter, but not during prayers) is famous for its courtyard, which can accommodate up to 25,000 people: in its center there is a swimming pool, the purpose of which is to wash the face, feet and hands. The main shrines of the mosque are the Koran (a copy that was written on the skin of a deer under the dictation of Muhammad) and a fragment of a tombstone that stood over the grave of the Prophet Muhammad. By paying 100 rupees, those who wish can climb the southern minaret to admire Delhi from above.
Red fort
You can get to the territory of the fort (a building of red-brick color in the shape of an irregular octagon; the height of the walls is 16-33 m), where several museums operate, through the LahoreGate; hence, every year on Independence Day (August 15), the Prime Minister reads out his address to the nation. And once you are here after sunset, you can attend a light and music show.
