the
mid 16th century,this red sand stone structure
is considered to be the predecessor of
Taj Mahal. The structure is one of the
best example of Mughal Architecture. Humayun's
wife is also buried in the red and white
sandstone, black and yellow marble tomb.
The entry in the complex is free on Fridays
otherwise a nominal fees of .50 ps is
chargedJantar Mantar - Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is is a strange collection of solomon coloured structures. These were built by Maharaja Jai Singh and is actually an observatory. Though not as large as its compatriot in Jaipur Jantar Mantar at Delhi also an attraction for the tourists. The astonishing part of these observatories is that they can calculate many astronomical movements very accurately.
the
Red fort was being built Yamuna used to
flow on its one sides and there were deep
moats on the other. Today Yamuna flows almost
a kilometer away from the fort and the moats
have dried up. In the evening the Delhi
Tourism organises a light and sound show
which narrates thehistory of Delhi
was
once lined with beautiful fountains.But
today the place is very crowded and congested.
Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red
Fort. The Area has got the Digamber Jain
Temple which houses the Birds hospital.
On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri
Mosque which was erected by the wives of
Shah Jahan. Opposite the old police station
or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from
where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to plunder
and massacre Delhi.
of
the President house. This garden is not opened
to public viewing. During the spring seasons
of February and March, when the garden is
in full bloom people are allowed inside. This
garden have some exotic and rare flower plants.
The dwarf orange trees and numerous Rose plants
are special attraction in the garden. The
fountains add to the beauty of the place.
Chanakya
Puri. It is unique in its collection of
rail engines and locomotives. India was
among the countries which had railway lines
since 19th century. The locomotives in the
museums are displayed in open. But they
also have a small in house museum which
gives the details of the progress and development
in the history of railway in India.