Delhi Weekend Gateways
Delhi capital and heart of India can be a best choice for weekend getaways. There are a number of places to see around the city of Delhi. Many wildlife sanctuaries, heritage sites, hill stations and quaint little towns surround Delhi. Of historical, religious and contemporary interests, these tourists spots are easily accessible and worth a visit if you are planning to travel to Delhi.
*India Gate: Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. Built from sandstone, the arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
* Rashtrapati Bhawan: Formely the Viceregal Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling.
* Red Fort: The Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces in the world. It is related to the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule.
* Qutub Minar: This tower is one of the finest monuments in not only in Delhi but also in India.
Other Tourist Attractions in Delhi:
Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Safdarjung's Tomb, Rajghat, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, Akshardham Temple
Hotels in Delhi:
Luxury Hotels
The Imperial, The Oberoi , Taj Mahal, Taj Palace , Maurya Sheraton, Hyatt Regency, Grand Hyatt, The Manor, Grand Intercontinental, Radisson
Five Star Hotels
Le Meridien, Park Royal Intercontinental, Hotel Park, Hotel Claridges, Hotel Vasant, The Metropolitan Hotel Nikko, Hotel Siddharth , Hotel Welcome Marriot , Hotel Oberoi Maidens
Tourist Spot around Delhi:
* Neemrana
* Kesroli (122 Km from Delhi)
* Mud Fort (100-150 Km from Delhi)
* Sultanpur (80 Km from Delhi)
* Tilyar Lake (70 Km from Delhi)
* Surajkund (11 Km from Delhi)
