A Sikh temple famously known as Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was built to commemorate the visit of Guru Har Krishan, the eighth Sikh guru in 1664. This magnificent shrine has a main prayer hall, a holy Sarovar or lake, higher secondary school, a hospital, Baba Baghel Singh Museum and a library within its premises. Famous for the divine flavour of ‘Kada prasad’, the temple also provides free langar or ‘community meals’ are served at a particular time. The temple is famous for it’s harmonious “Guru Baani ” which is attended by people of all faiths and nationalities.

Popular as the National Monument of India, India Gate is also one of the biggest war memorials of the World. It’s design is similar to that of Arc De Triomphe in Paris. The structure’s foundation was laid by Sir Edwin Lutyens who was the chief architect of Delhi then. The monument is 42m high and the Walls have the names of all the martyred soldiers inscribed on them. India Gate along with the picturesque Raj Path adjoining the Rashtrapati Bhawan is a must visit on the list of Delhi wonders.

One of the first pioneer examples of Mughal Architecture in India, Humayun’s Tomb was built in the 16th century and has remained a famous spot for national and international tourists every year. Beautifully encapsulates age old charm and beauty, The monument has the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. It was built on the orders of Hamida Banu Begum as a gesture of affection for her husband and has a similar architecture as Taj Mahal. Where the story of Taj Mahal is known to the world at large, the story behind Humayun’s Tomb still remains a mystery for many.

Lotus Temple, also famously known as the Bahai House of Worship, is one of the best architectural marvels in the country in modern times. The lotus shaped white marble structure is also called the Taj Mahal of the 20th century but it is so much more than just a splendid piece of architecture. It is a place where several visitors from all across the globe come for peace, meditation, prayers and study.

Maharaj Jai Singh of Jaipur constructed Jantar Mantar in the year 1724. Jantar Mantar means calculation instruments. It comprises two words Jantar and Mantar which mean instruments and formulas respectively. The monument initially had small astronomical instruments which made it difficult to take correct measurements. The Maharaja later built a larger astronomical instrument centre with 14 geometric machines for calculating accurate position of stars, moon, planets etc. Take a 5 min walk to this monument to visit the brilliance of a piece from history.