Location: New Delhi
Top Things to do in New Delhi
What to do and see in New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi: The Best Ancient Ruins
New Delhi is all at once chaotic and calm, a complicated city where cows often wander the shanty-lined streets. The 17th century Red Fort is a mass of domes and turrets, while Chandni Chowk is an exercise in friendly haggling. Jantar Mantar features larger-than-life sundials and astronomical instruments that are still used to predict the weather. Travelers and locals flock to the India Gate, the national monument of India that honors the soldiers who died in World War I and the Third Afghan War.
Restaurants in New Delhi
1. Saffron Travels
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
SAFFRON TRAVELS is a specialist travel agency catering to travelers who want an original, authentic and unforgettable experience of Indian subcontinent.
2. Alai Darwaza
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By nomnomdiaries - New Delhi, India
Interior of Alai Darwaza, resembling Timber ornamentation, Qutb complex. . . Alai Darwaza - A small sandstone structure in the Qutub Complex. . . . What: The Alai Darwaza . info: The Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway built by Ala-ud-din Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate, having exquisite inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone screens. It highlights the remarkable artisanship of Turkish and local artisans who worked on it. The Alai Darwaza was an important part of the project undertaken by Ala-ud-din Khilji in his quest to decorate the Qutab complex. . More: The Alai Darwaza is a perfect specimen of architecture belonging to the period of the Delhi Sultanate. It was built in 1311, by Ala-ud-din-Khilji, of the Khilji dynasty (which ruled the Delhi Sultanate from AD 1290 to AD 1316). The Alai Darwaza was a part of Ala-ud-din-Khilji’s extension of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. It was one of the four grand gateways; the other three could not be completed because of the death of Ala-ud-din in AD 1316. . . Where: Next to Qutub Minar . . . Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station. 2 Km Away . . How to Reach: After Metro, You can opt a Sharing Auto by paying Rs 10/ or you can opt Ola/Uber cab Rs 50/- . . Entrance Fee: Rs 30 for Indian Rs 500 For foreigners. (DSLR and Selfie Sticks are allow free of cost but Camera stand isn't allow) . . Timing: Sunrise to Sunset
3. Mehrauli Archaeological Park
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4.5 based on 315 reviews
Reviewed By 195payalg - Mumbai, India
This is a gem of a historical site hidden in plain sight in Delhi in close vicinity of the Qutab Minar. A short walk from the Qutab Minar metro station (walk rather than pay ₹50 that the auto drivers charge new visitors). Main entry is bang opposite Adam Khan's tomb. This site has been used by the different Empires of Delhi and has tombs, step-wells, mosques, pleasure palaces, stables, rose gardens and offers a superb view of the Qutab Minar. Restoration work is on in several buildings and structures. While it is not yet chargeable, sufficient information has been provided for the explorers. Best a daytime activity of 2-3 hours. Carry water as nothing is available inside. Surprisingly clean toilets were there. One can look up following places on Google before visiting: 1. Balban's tomb 2. Jamali-Kamali tomb and mosque 3. Quli Khan's tomb 4. Rajon ki Baoli 5. Metcalfe's folly 6. Metcalfe bridge 7. Horse stables 8. Various Mughal era tombs and boat house.
4. Tughlaqabad Fort
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4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Gita-TA - India, null
Tughlaqabad Fort is so under rated. You could spend a whole day here and still not see it all. Tughlaqabad is one of Delhi's ancient citadels, this one dates around 1321 or thereabouts. It includes the main Tughlaqabad Fort, the mausoleum of Ghiyasuddin across the road, and the Adilabad fort slightly further away. This is not a popular sightseeing attraction, so if you come on a weekday in the morning hours you arent likely to see too many other people around. Needless to say being Delhi, this gives rise to safety issues and we werent surprised to see an armed guard near the entrance. Fortunately there are several ASI guards inside and it's a good idea to engage one of them as an unofficial guide (negotiable but very reasonable rates), especially if its your first visit and you havent a clue where to begin because the site is really spread out and fairly densely wooded. Plenty of cute monkeys were around but they were minding their own business. I expect if you display food, they might come for a free snack! There is enough info about the antiquity of the fort so I will not go into that. I just loved the ruins, the sprawling expanse, the massive ramparts and the wonderful feeling of stepping back in time that ancient stone structures often exude. We could not spare more than 2-1/2 hrs so it was good that we had the guard to take us around the main places inside. This included two underground tunnels, a couple of towers and two deep wells. Didnt have time to see the mausoleum across the road where apparently you can also spot Nilgai. The weather was overcast with a slight chill, making it perfect for wandering around. Sturdy walking shoes are a must. I look forward to spending an entire day here, cool weather permitting, on my next visit to Delhi. This is the best of all the Delhi ancient sites I have seen. Not suitable for the disabled or anyone having difficulty with walking. If you have young children running around, do keep a sharp eye on them, there are very deep wells and hidden openings to underground passages. We came by taxi on our way to the airport. Not sure about public transport; there were plenty of auto rickshaws on the main Mehrauli Badarpur Road. Didn't see any toilets but there is enough wild growth around if you must go you know where. You can buy food and water bottles from the hawkers outside and pack your picnic.
5. Alai Minar
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By nomnomdiaries - New Delhi, India
Alai Minar - . . . What: Unfurnished and incomplete Minar . Where: Next to Qutub Minar . . . Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station. 2 Km Away . . How to Reach: After Metro, You can opt a Sharing Auto by paying Rs 10/ or you can opt Ola/Uber cab Rs 50/- . . Entrance Fee: Rs 30 for Indian Rs 500 For foreigners. (DSLR and Selfie Sticks are allow free of cost but Camera stand isn't allow) . . Timing: Sunrise to Sunset
6. Foot--Loose Excursions
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Curating immersive & specialised experiential concepts around -- Heritage, Food, Culture through Walks & Activities for travellers, corporates, groups and educational institutions.
7. Feroz Shah Kotla
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By atul_theincredible - New Delhi, India
Known as the 5th city of Delhi, Ferozshah Kotla was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq (1351-1388). Now a days it is more famous for the stories of Djinns. People gather here on every Thursday in large numbers and offer their worship to the Djinns.People share their problems with them by writing letters and seeking solutions. It has a big premises having beautiful gardens and dotted with many ancient structures. It also has an Ashokan pillar carrying inscriptions, brought from Topra near Ambala during Ferozshah Tughlaq's reign. A ticketed monument,it's a very interesting place to visit.
8. Khan-i-Khanan Tomb
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By AmolakRattanK - New Delhi, India
Not in a good shape , architecturally it is a beauty which you can appreciate only from close quarters . Now it is being restored and after that tourists will love to know about one of the main and revered poet Abdul Rahim Khan I Khanna . Amolak Rattan Kohli Former Governor Of Mizoram
9. Zafar Mahal
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4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Travellove1025 - New Delhi, India
This is the last ever palace built by Mughals. This is tucked inside the gullies of Mehrauli village next to the dargah of Qutbuddin Bhaktiyar Kaki. The palace is now completely in ruins and is encroached by local buildings on one side. It also has the spot where Bahadur Shah Zafar wanted to get buried after his death. The spot still lies vacanct.
