Travel to Old Delhi

Delhi is one of the most vibrant cities of India known across the globe for its fusion of the ancient and the modern world. It is the capital of India renowned for its cultural and historical legacies which utter the glory of this bustling city. The charm of this beautiful tourist destination lies in its fascinating museums, ancient monuments, captivating art galleries, bustling markets and fabulous eating joints. Some of the most popular monuments and famous landmarks of Delhi are:

Chandni Chowk
This is among the most sought after attractions of Delhi Tour famously known across the globe as the shopper's paradise. It is a beautiful market located in the Old Delhi which has always been a prosperous trading centre since its inception during the era of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This place is known for its traditional shops, vibrant life patterns and colourful atmosphere. Besides being one of the popular shopping centres in Delhi, this place is also known for its historical monuments like Jama Masjid, Digambar Jain Temple, Shish Ganj Gurudwara and Sunehri Masjid.

Apart from this it also boasts of some of the best eateries which have won millions of hearts with their delicacies. Some of the eateries are centuries old and are known across the globe for their mouth-watering delicacies.


Jama Masjid
This is the largest and glorious mosque of India renowned across the globe for its architecture which enthrals tourists during their visit to this place. This was the last architectural monument built by the Mughal Emperor, Shahjahan in the year 1656 AD by 5,000 craftsmen and artisans. It is a beautiful monument made up of red sandstone and white marble. This mosque is famous for three gateways, four towers and two minarets which are superbly adorned with white marble and red sandstone. The mosque is also known for its remnants of the Muslim Religion like a red beard-hair of the prophet, Holy Quran written on deer skin and footprint and sandal of the Prophet Mohammed.


Red Fort
This is one of the most magnificent monuments of Delhi where large number of tourists come to see the Mughal architectural legacy crafted in red sandstone. Earlier known as Qila-e-Mualla, the Red Fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1638 A.D. This fort is known as Red Fort or Lal Quila because of the extensive use of red sandstone in its construction. Some of the popular attractions of this fort are Diwan-e-am, Diwan-e-Khas, Rang Maha, Chatta Chowk and Shahi Burj. Along with this the Red Fort is also known for its sound and light show which offers an opportunity to tourists to get acquainted with the age old history of the Fort.

Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and Jama Masjid are three most popular Tourist Places in Old Delhi which enthral tourists who come here from across the globe. Delhi the capital of India is one of the most vibrant cities known across the globe for its fusion of the ancient and the modern world.