Excursion Tours New Delhi
Delhi lies quite close to many other tourist spots. The proximity of Delhi to these places makes it a tourist hub for all the travellers coming from India and abroad. The most popular ones being the Neemrana Fort, built by Prithviraj Chauhan III in 1464; the city of Taj Mahal Agra, the play ground of Lord Krishna Mathura and Vrindavan near Agra, Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Fatehpur Sikri Tilyar Lake, Surajkund, Mud Fort, Kesroli and Badhkal Lake. These excursion tours from Delhi complete your Delhi tour in real sense.
Tourism
Red Fort or Lal Qila: 
The great Mughal Shah Jahan built this wonderful fort. The magnificent spots to visit are the Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Mumtaz Mahal, Khas Mahal, The Hamam, The Shah Buri and the Rang Mahal. Great structure of Delhi Red Fort started in 1639 and completed after the labor of 9 years and more than 10 million rupees spent on it. As its name suggests it is made of red sandstone and because of Islamic impact shape of this building is octagonal. It is built with in the area of 900m by 550m having height around 33.5m. A moat lies outside the Red fort which was previously connected with the Yamuna River. Towards the north, you will find Salimgarh fort.
Qutub Minar: Delhi's first Muslim ruler Qutb-ud-din Aibak wanted a replicate of Afghanistan's Minaret of Jam or even better. Built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak, it is a five-storied building. There is a mosque at the bottom named Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and is the first mosque of India. Then the great Iron Pillar is there adjacent to the mosque. It is made out of brick tiles and sandstones. The walls have intricate carvings of verses from Quran. The tallest brick minaret of the world of 72.5m (237.8ft). Base of this tower is 14.32m and top of the structure is 2.75m. First 3 stories have different designs. The third storey of the Qutub Minar has only angular flutings. The balconies projecting out of the Delhi Qutub Minar heightens the beauty of the Minar.
Mirza Ghalib's Tomb : The Mirza Ghalib's Tomb is situated close to the Nizamuddin shrine in the West and located near to the northern portion of the Chaunsath Khamba. It Covered with a marble structure, Mirza Ghalib's Tomb shows the greatness of the poet .This is also home to a well-maintained museum that houses a large collection of rocks, paintings and works of Mirza Ghalib.
India Gate: 
India Gate is located at the heart of the capital, and easily accessible by the tourists. India Gate lies at the east end of Janpath that leads to the Rashtrapati Bhawan and the Parliament House and on the side National Stadium. It is 42 meters high gateway located at Rajpath, New Delhi, look-a-alike built as a memorial to the 90,000 Indian soldiers sacrificed their lives during the I
st World War that is why it is also known as the 'All India War Memorial'. 'Amar Jawan Jyoti' or the flame of the immortal warrior is burning under it since 1971. The eternal flame reminds the sacrifice of these brave soldiers. India Gate was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed the New Delhi city. The foundation stone of India Gate of Delhi was laid by the Duke of Connaught. The construction of India Gate of Delhi was completed in February 1921.
Jama Masjid :Jama Masjid is one of the greatest examples of the fine fabric of secularism that envelopes the entirety of India .The mosque was built by Shahjahan inside his fort city of Shahjahanabad. It was Planned and designed by the brilliant Mughal architect Ostad Khalil, the mosque was built at a cost that was around 10 crores. The mosque was begun in 1650 which saw over 5,000 workers involved in the labor .
Rajghat :
Raj Ghat is situated to the south of Red Fort and is very peaceful place. It consists of a simple square black-marble platform that stands on the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. There are cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru - the first Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. The powerful spiritual scene of the place touches one's heart. The entire area of Rajghat surrounded by trees and it offers the most exotic shrubs of the country. This greenery is what lends such a serene aura to the Samadhi. The affairs of the Rajghat are being managed by an autonomous statutory body. National Gandhi Museum in the vicinity, which houses a collection of rare photographs and trivia related to Gandhiji. Indira Gandhi was cremated in Shakti Sthal.
Old Fort: Construction of the "Old Fort in Delhi" or "Purana Qila" is started by Humayun, the Afghan ruler. But
Sher Shah after defeating Humayun is completed the structure in 1541. It is also known as the “Qila-i-kuhna masjid”. Thus the fort displays a sheer blend of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture, creating an impressive sight. It is absolutely Lodi style of architecture. This architecture is a fine blend of the Hindu elements together with the Muslim style of arches and domes. You can say a secular architectural style. The mosque in the Delhi Old Fort has a tranquil environment. The prayer hall of the mosque is about 51.20 m by 14.90 m. There are 5 doorways and horseshoe-shaped arches in the mosques of the Old Fort of Delhi. It is made up of red sandstone with contrast of marbles. A shimmering lake near the Old Fort of Delhi allows boating facilities to the tourists. The Delhi Old Fort is very near to the India Gate and the Humayun's tomb in New Delhi. No entry fee is charged to enter the Delhi Old Fort. The Delhi Old Fort is open from sunrise to sunset.
Mud Fort: Mud Fort of Kuchesar barely 80 km from the din and bustle of New Delhi. It was built in the mid-18th century by the Jat rulers. The fort has bravely withstood the onslaught of the Marathas, Sikhs, Rohillas, and Rajputs, as well as the French and East India Company. The fort was built with seven turrets so as to withstand the cannons of the British.
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib : Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi is famous as Sikh pilgrimage center which is dedicated to Guru Hari Krishan Sahib ji. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi is the ‘Haveli’ or palace, where Guru Hari Krishan, the eighth Sikh Guru stayed during his tour to Delhi in 1664. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi was built on the model of the existing palace of Raja Jai Singh in Jaipur. It is one of the most important historical and sacred pilgrimage destinations of the Sikh community.
Kesroli: Kesroli a three-hour drive from New Delhi, Kesroli in Rajasthan is the site of a seven-turreted fort built in the 16th century. The splendid views of the surroundings from the fort's ramparts make it a place to visit.
Lotus temple : Lotus temple or Bahai Temple is one of the best places to gain knowledge on spirituality and major attraction of New Delhi and it is among the most visited monuments in India. It is located in Kalkaji at Mandir Marg of South Delhi it has been built in the shape of a half-opened lotus flower so it is called the lotus temple. Lotus temple signifies peace and purity. Lotus is the manifestation of God. Lotus rising above the stagnant and muddy waters is the symbol of detachment from material things. The lotus, the emblem of purity and tenderness, bears connotations to the Manifestation of God. The lotus is universally held in reverence as a sacred flower and its significance is deeply rooted on the minds of the Indians.
Birla House : Birla House also called Birla Bhavan, in New Delhi, is the location where Mahatma Gandhi spent the last 144 days of his life and was assassinated on January 30, 1948. It was originally the house of the Indian business tycoons, the Birlas. It was acquired by the Government of India in 1971 and opened for the public on August 15, 1973, renamed the Gandhi Smriti. The museum in the building houses a number of articles associated with Gandhi's life and death.
Tughlaqabad fort: The third city of Delhi, it is located east of the Qutub Minar with massive strong walls. The citadel frowns down ominously like some Gothic palace all over the Qutub-Badarpur road and seems to prefer its splendid isolation.
Humayun's Tomb : Humayun's tomb is located in Nizamuddin East, Delhi. It is a complex of buildings in Mughal architecture built as Mughal Emperor Humayun's tomb. The complex is a World Heritage Site and the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India.The architecture of the tomb is just same as Taj Mahal. It encompasses the main tomb of the Emperor Humayun as well as numerous others.
How to reach New Delhi
By Air: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating out of here. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
By Rail: The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old New Delhi, and Nizamuddin. Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from New Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect New Delhi from the state capitals. Shatabdi Express trains connect New Delhi to the neighboring cities.
By Road:Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. Buses can be taken from the three Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar, as well as many starting points in and around the city, from which various state-managed and privately run transport facilities like airconditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate.
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