Best Free Sites in New Delhi"

"Best Free Sites in New Delhi"

Created by: Cityseeker

6 Locations Bookmarked

Lakshminarayan Mandir "Famous Temple in the City"

Built as a solemn commemoration to Lakshminarayan, the eternal avatar of Lord Vishnu, this resplendent temple is one of the most revered sites in the city. Also popularly known as 'Birla Temple' after its founder Baldeo Das Birla, the temple is bathed in vibrant semblances of traditional Nagara architecture. Resting proudly under towering shikaras (mountain-like by World8115 towers over a temple), the temple is adorned with a tapestry of sculptures, fine engravings, carvings, motifs and paintings which lend soulful insights into the world of Hindu mythology. Along with the main shrine which is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi, the temple also enshrines several other Hindu deities like Lord Shiva, Lord Hanuman, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Durga as well as the treasured Hindu vedas. Famed especially for the glorious religious statues crafted from marble sourced from Jaipur, the temple's silhouette looks particularly breathtaking against a clear, blue sky. Established in 1933 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi, the temple is especially luminous and teeming during Hindu festivals.

www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitourism/tourist_place/bir Mandir Marg, 2 kilometers West of Connaught Place, New la_mandir.jsp Delhi

India Gate Lawns "New Delhi's Paradise"

The majestic India Gate is inextricable from New Delhi's character and has stood strong as the city's pride since 1921. Surrounding this historic monument is a beautiful, hexagon-shaped garden, rightly called as the India Gate Lawns. Covered with carefully manicured grass and brought to life with colorful flowers, these lawns are nothing less than an oasis in an by donvikro otherwise bustling city. In the morning, the lawns are frequented by senior locals for a walk, while evenings see a surge of tourists, students and kids frolicking around. When the sun goes down and India Gate is illuminated, the lawns look even more appealing and simply idyllic for a serene walk with your special someone.

C - Hexagon, India Gate, New Delhi

Lodhi Gardens "Sprawling Historic Gardens"

Rolling across acres, the tranquil Lodhi Gardens are as historic as they are picturesque. This sprawling garden carries within its very fabric inextricable traces of the Lodhi dynasty. Mottled with a tracery of manicured lawns, verdant foliage and mammoth trees, the gardens are steeped deep in both, natural magnificence and antiquity. A string of time- by Karthiknanda worn, enigmatic tombs are dispersed across the course of the garden, tombs which are a solemn homage to the Sayyid and Lodi sultans (kings) who ruled north India in the 15th and 16th Centuries. The Bara Gumbad sits nestled right in the heart of the garden, and gives way to a spectacular three-domed mosque, whereas the Shisha Gumbad carries within itself remnants of an ancient family; the tomb of Muhammad Shah looks nothing short of a palace, while the tomb of Sikandar Lodi features a majestic walled enclosure accentuated by lush green lawns. These tombs, with their sharp arches, glazed tiles and structural domes, are yet another testimony to the sheer genius and glory of Mughal architecture. The garden is further nourished by a tracery of water features, including trickling rivulets, and a placid lake dotted with pristine white ducks. Considered a favorite among Delhi picnickers, joggers and families, the garden is located within close proximity to Humayun's Tomb. These gardens are particularly breath-taking in the evenings, as the monuments are beautifully illuminated.

+91 11 2464 0079 www.delhitourism.gov.in/delhitouris Lodhi Road, New Delhi m/entertainment/lodhi_garden.jsp

National Rose Garden "Roses of All Kinds"

As the name suggests, the National Rose Garden, or simply Rose Garden is dedicated to the king of flowers. Visitors get to see different varieties of the blooms in all possible colors, filling the atmosphere with a charming fragrance, which is comparable to the best of aromatherapy. Other flowers like periwinkles and daisies can also be spotted. All these flowers by donvikro attract various insects, so visitors also get to see bees and colorful butterflies. A great place for spending a day with the family, the Rose Garden is where kids and adults alike get to come one step closer to nature. The winter months of December and January are the best time to visit.

+91 11 2464 7005 (Tourist Information) Satya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi

Moth Ki Masjid "Mosque From The 16th Century"

Built over 500 years ago, Moth Ki Masjid which literally translates into 'mosque from the lentil', has an interesting legend behind it. The emperor Sikander Lodi jokingly presented his minister Wazir Miya, with a grain of lentil. The respectful minister planted the seed until it multiplied and soon brought in enough money to build a mosque. Needless to say, the by varunshiv emperor was delighted and undertook the foundation himself. The architecture is unlike others as it lacks the conventional minarets and calligraphy work however the red sandstone, semi-circular domes and latticework: give this secluded mosque, an inexplicable charm of its own.

+91 11 1280 (Tourist Information) [email protected] Off Khel Gaon Marg, South Extension 2, Masjid Moth, New Delhi

Lotus Temple "Universal Worship"

India is a known as a country of numerous religions and communities and this Bahá’í House of Worship is a symbol of religious tolerance and respect. Built in 1997 in the shape of a white lotus, the magnificent temple is made of 27 marble white petals rising at an elevation of 34.27 metres (112.4 feet). It is surrounded by nine crystal blue pools of water and lush by harmeet9000 green lawns. The image, thus formed, of a white lotus floating in water is simply breathtaking. This building welcomes worshipers, believers and non-believers from all over the country and the world, regardless of religious orientations, and it strives to create a peaceful and all-welcoming space. Thousands of tourists flock everyday to admire this mammoth lotus structure. It is reported to be one of the most visited buildings in the world. The information center on-site provides great insight into this emblematic religious and architectural symbol.

+91 11 2647 0526 www.bahaihouseofworship.in/ Lotus Temple Road, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, New Delhi