Best Things To Do in Delhi, India
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What makes Kingdom of Dreams an interesting attraction to visit is that this is India’s only live entertainment, leisure destination. Kingdom of Dreams is insanely fun. The entertainment destination has been fully operational since September 18th, 2010 after being inaugurated on January 29th, 2010. The culture and cuisine sections are integral parts of the entire experience, thereby...Read more -
Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium
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Situated near C. G. O complex in Delhi, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was built by the Government of India in the year 1982 and since then it has been serving as an all-purpose sports ground. Apart from the sports events like football (soccer) matches, etc, the Delhi Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium also hosts entertainment events. A number of concerts by the famous musicians, singers and other performe...Read more -
Shankar's International Doll's Museum
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The International Doll’s Museum in Delhi is a dreamland for children who associate dolls with the world of fantasy. However, this museum gives a historical showcasing to the variety and nature of dolls from across the world. With a variety of dolls that ranges from tacky Spanish bullfighting figurines to graceful Japanese geisha dolls, this cutesy but engaging museum has 6500 dolls from 8...Read more -
Nehru Memorial Museum And Library
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The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) in Delhi was established in the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru (1889 - 1964) and is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. When established, this institution aimed to recollect, preserve and reconstruct the history of the anti-imperialist struggle in India. Founded in 1966 post the death of Jawahar Lal Nehru, this...Read more -
Delhi is strewn with the relics of past that keep overshadowing the city’s modern self. Built by the Mughal king Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1354, the Feroz Shah fort is one of the oldest monuments in Delhi. A narrow lane on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg leads to this fortress which is enclosed by high walls. This Fort was conceptualized and built when the Mughals decided to shift their capital from ...Read more -
Adventure Island
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Located in Rohini, Delhi, the Adventure Island is a theme amusement park that houses a number of roller coasters and amusement activities. An ideal destination for family and children, it is one place where you can unwind and enjoy the breathtaking rides and beat the heat in its world class water park. Inside this park you will find Atleast 30 rides Stimulated Rain Dance Live stunts ...Read more -
National Science Centre
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The National Science Centre in Delhi was set up with an aim of inculcating scientific awareness among people and to evoke interest in the field of science. Located on the main Bhairon road near Pragati Maidan, this science museum was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, P V Narasimha Rao on 9 January 1992. Since its opening, the centre has been rendering phenomenal services for diss...Read more -
Sacred Heart Cathedral
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The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Delhi is also called as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese. This is a Roman Catholic Church that was designed by Henry Alexander Medd, who was part of Lutyen's team that designed much of New Delhi. In 2011, the Hindustan Times named the cathedral as one of the icons of the city of Delhi. Spread over an area of 14 acres, the holy monument is located on the ...Read more -
Located to the south of Rastrapati Bhawan, the Teen Murti derives its name from a group of three statues of soldiers, representing the lancers of Mysore, Jodhpur and Hyderabad states. It was installed in the year 1922 as a memorial to the sacrifice of the soldiers during the First World War in Sinai, Palestine and Syria. Designed by Robert Tor Russell as a part of Edwin Lutyen’s imperial ...Read more -
Coronation Park
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True to its name, the Coronation Park in Delhi has been host to historical coronations including that of the first one that took place in 1877 when Queen Victoria was proclaimed the Empress of India. They were followed by the coronations of Edward VII in 1903 and George V in 1911. It is the same place where the famous Delhi Durbar used to be held during the British time. This par...Read more -
Nehru Planetarium
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Situated in Teen Murti House, New Delhi, the Nehru Planetarium is known for extending science and technology to the children as well adults who visit it. Inaugurated by Smt. Indira Gandhi in 1984, this planetarium is built with a dome shaped sky screen. In order to make the children interested in the workings of science and astronomy, this -planetarium hosts a number of live and taped...Read more -
The Salim garh fort belongs to the brief pause in the Mughal Rule in India. Sher Shah Suri who ruled Delhi then, had it built on an island that existed in the Yamuna river at that point of time. The fort is polygonal in shape and has rough looking brick walls. It is interesting to compare the architecture of Suri’s time with that from the time of the Mughal emperors. It is quite easy to t...Read more -
Shani Dham Temple
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There are very few places in India where you shall see a temple dedicated to the God Shani. Situated near Asola in Delhi, Shani Dham temple is one of those rare temples in India that houses a natural rock Idol of Lord Shani. This statue is very radiant and is the tallest statue of Lord Shani in the world. The Shani God holds a powerful influence on the astrology and religion of Hindus. Devotees...Read more -
Moth Ki Masjid
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Also known as "the mosque from Lentil", the Moth ki Masjid was built during the rule of Sikandar Lodi around 500 years ago and has a legend attached to its origin. According to the legend, one day Sikandar Lodi gave a grain of moth (a type of lentil) to his loyal minister Wazir Miya Bhoiya as a reward, just for fun. The minister took those seeds and started planting the seeds year after year. G...Read more -
One of the most visited places in Delhi, Dilli Haat offers a unique cultural experience to those who visit it. Built on the concept of open air shopping village, this place incorporates the handicrafts and the cuisine from various sections and regions of India. Located in the heart of the city, Dilli haat is spread over a spacious six-acre area, and is built with an imaginative landscaping, cre...Read more