India Gate (Rajpath, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi) — One of the chief attractions of Delhi, India Gate was built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers who died in World War I. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens the monument was completed in 1931.
Feroz Shah Kotla Fort (Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, Vikram Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi) – located off the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, this fort is home to the ruins of the palace of the fifth city of Delhi, Ferozabad, built by Firoz Shah of Tughlaq dynasty in 1354. A major highlight of the fort is a […]
Chattarpur Mandir (Near Chhatarpur Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi) — located beyond the Qutab Minar in Mehrauli, the wonderful Chattarpur Mandir is built in South Indian style. Dedicated to Goddess Durga, the temple complex is spread over a large area with beautiful lawns and gardens. A constant hive of activity, the shrine becomes one of […]
Birla Mandir / Laxmi Narayan Temple (near Gole Market, Mandir Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi) — located on Mandir Marg in central Delhi, the temple was built in 1938 by the prominent Indian industrialist Raja Baldev Das Birla and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as the Lakshmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to […]
Bahai Lotus Temple (Lotus Temple Road, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Bahapur, New Delhi) — Shaped like the sacred lotus flower, this extraordinary temple is a major highlight of Delhi. Designed by Iranian-Canadian architect Fariburz Sahba in 1986, it is situated at Kalkaji and has 27 immaculate white-marble petals. It is open to the adherents of all […]
Amber Fort (Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan) – located 4 ½ hours (274 km.) southwest of New Delhi, this is one of the main tourist attractions in the Jaipur area, located high on a hill. Built By Raja Man Singh I, Amber Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With its […]
Agra Fort (5.5 km from Agra Cantt Railway Station, Rakabganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh) — located 3 ½ hours (230 km.) southeast of New Delhi, this is an imposing fort on the banks of the river Yamuna, commissioned by Akbar, in 1565 AD. It encloses numerous palaces and houses like the Moti Masjid, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Musamman […]
This South Asian country, which is one of the most populous in the planet (at 1.25 billion people) has a rich history that goes back thousands of years, such as the Indus civilization – which existed the same time as Ancient Egypt and Sumer, but lasted far longer. India is also home of the Buddhist […]
Ueno Zoo (9-83 Ueno Park, Taito, Tokyo) — Ueno Zoological Gardens is the oldest zoo in Japan. Founded in 1882, it has grown over the years, expanded its area to 14.3 ha (35.2 acres) and been the flagship of the Japanese zoo world. Now it’s home to over 2,600 animals from 464 different species and […]
Tsukiji Fish Market (5-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) – foreigners with pre-dawn hours to spare tend to visit this unusual destination. Located close to the city center, this is the largest and most hectic fish market in the world, complete with live tuna auctions (which are held at 5:00 am)(tour groups of no more than 120 […]