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Delhi Full Day Sightseeing Tour

Lakshmi Narayan Temple - also known as Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi's major temples and a major tourist attraction. The temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver). The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be allowed to enter the temple

Qutab Minar - is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe it was erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful to prayer.

No one can, however, dispute that the tower is not only one of the finest monuments in India, but also in the world. Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368,Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey. Close to the mosque is one of Delhi's most curious antiques, the Iron Pillar.

Bahai’s House of Worship (Lotus Temple) - East of Nehru place, this temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai's temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped gardens. The structure is made up of pure white marble The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.

Red Fort- This grand fort built during the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's reign, this majestic building made of red sandstone is the location from where the Prime Minister of India addresses the nation every Independence Day. The Diwan-e-khas, and Diwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light show are all worth seeing at the Red Fort.
For drop at Red Fort, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Pahargunj kindly intimate driver or guide timely.

Rajghat - The memorial of the Father of Nation, Raj Ghat is located amidst a lush garden. The last utterance of Gandhi “Hey Ram’’ is inscribed on his cenotaph in golden letters. There are two Gandhi museums in the premises namely Gandhi Memorial Museum and Gandhi Smriti Museum.

Humayun's Tomb - is a beautiful mausoleum built in the mid 16th century by Haji Begum, the widow of second Mughal emperor, Humayun. Designed by the Persian architect, Mirak Mirja Ghiyuath, it is built mainly in Red Sandstone. Acknowledged as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it also houses the graves of some other eminent Mughal rulers. The imposing monument is the first example of garden tomb.

Parliament House - Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan was completed in 1927. It was used by the British until 15th August 1947 and now is home for the 2 houses – Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha – the beacons of Indian Democracy.

President House - Rashtrapathi Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. It was built by the British in India as the official residence of the Viceroy of India and was completed in 1929.

India Gate etc - India Gate was built in 1931 as a war memorial for the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the 3rd Anglo-Afghan War. The names of the soldiers are engraved all over the gate. Post Independence India Gate is the Indian Army’s monument for the Unknown Soldier – known as the Amar Jawan Jyoti.