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Delhi, which has been a source of tourist spots and cultural heritage, has some of the best tourist place in the world, and Qutab Minar is one of the finest tourist spot in the state. With a top elevation of 239 feet.A vacation in delhi or just a family gateway can hold many activities. For yourself, your family or your friends, Delhi holds many things to keep you occupied during the day. All along Qutub Minar there are several historic sites that are worth checking out. Many of them are around back in the early 1900's, which is greate to see for anyone who wants to see what the past was like or to learn more about the history behind Delhi.

Lotu Temple
Also known as Bahai Temple is Located at near nehru place and kalkaji temple.Built in 1986 and is a sign of architectural heritage of india. The name lotus temple is due to its shape. It has won a lot of awards. A lot of articles has been published in newspapers regarding to lotus temple and its architecture.

Red Fort
Among various tourist points red fort has its own importance due to its historical attachment with indian revolution. It has been decleared as wold heritage site. It was constructed in 1639, when the emperor Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. It is situated in old delhi near chandni chawk and opposite to jama maszid.

Tuglakabad fort
It is a ruined fort, spreading across 6.5km and is sitchuated in MB road. One can see it when we will go from mehrauli to badarpur. It was built by Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq. After few years of its construction it was left abandoned. A lot of places one can visit here.

Rashprati Bhawan
It is built in angloindian style and officially inaugurated in 1931. Prior to 1950 it was known as viceroy's house and was the residence of viceroy of india. It is located in janpath, opposite to India Gate. Now it is the residence of president of india. It is the largest residence of head of state in the world.

India Gate
India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and built is 1931 to pay homage to indian soldiers who died in world war 1 and afghan wars. It is 42 meter tall and is situated in such a way that important roads passing across it. The lawn across rajpath is crawded by peoples dering evening and weekends. The area is near about 306000m² with a diameter of sbout 625m.

Apart of these key locations, a lot of other spots are-Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham Temple, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, Humayun's Tomb, Salimgarh Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Shanti Van, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Lodhi Gardens, Nizamuddin Dargah, Sansad Bhavan, National Museum, New Delhi, St. James' Church, Connaught Place and many more.

The only thing you have to do is to take a flight to delhi. A lot of travel agents are available, who are providing cheap flight tickets to delhi from all major destinations. Since it is the capital of India, hence you will not face any problem regarding to security and others.

A lot of airlines are operating their flights from Delhi to other major destination. You can find flights Delhi to Mumbai and other flights here.


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