Highlights of Famous Monuments in Delh :. You can also view pictures of Delhi monuments here. While planing North India Golden Triangle Tour, you will get change to witness these Monuments.
Delhi Red Fort
The Delhi Red Fort (Lal Qila) is a multifarious fort which was constructed in the 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is located in Old Delhi opposite to Jama Masjid. It is a source of incredulous delight to countless tourists who come to visit it every year.


Humayun’s Tomb
Humayun's tomb, located in East Delhi is a cluster of buildings is a time-forgotten mausoleum constructed way back in 16th century. It is wrought in Persian style of architecture made of red sand stones. It holds the honour of being the first garden tomb in India and lies close to another heritage building, Old Fort.


India Gate
If Delhi has a heart, then it is the national monument, India Gate. It was drafted by the renowned British architecture, Sir Edwin Lutyens. It is a mark of respect for those brave men who perished in World War I and others. What is more awe-inspiring about this remarkable construction is that it has the names of all 90000 soldiers on its walls, Amar Jawan Jyoti eternally flaming as tribute to all known and unknown people who contributed so much to the nation. It is the most famous monuments in Delhi.

Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is the colloquial term for the Presidential House. It is the largest of its kind in the world and was formerly known as Viceroy’s House during the British Rule. As of now it is the dwelling of the Indian President, Ms. Pratibha Patil.


Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar as the name suggests is the tallest tower in the world of 72 and a half meters. The construction was started in the 12th century by the first ruler of Slave Dynasty, Qutb-uddin Aibak. The walls are in scripted with quotes from Quran. The Iron Pillar in the vicinity is a source of wonder to many. It is popular and historical monuments in Delhi.


Raj Ghat Gandhi Memorial
Raj Ghat Gandhi Memorial is a cenotaph to the nation hero, Mahatma Gandhi. On a simple platform of black marble that has marked Gandhiji’s cremation spot, the eternal flame burns uninterrupted as a tribute to the great life ended so brutally on 31st January 1948. It is positioned on the banks of Yamuna.


Purana Qila
Purana Qila or Old Fort is the oldest fortress in Delhi. It has some implications to the times of Pandavas in Mahabharata. It was completed by Mughal Emperor Humayun and that is the reason for placing his tomb near Purana Qila. It lies opposite to Mathura Road in south eastern part of Delhi.

Jantar Mantar is another popular New Delhi monuments , which was constructed by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur. This monument houses instruments of astronomy made up of plaster and brick.

Every monuments in Delhi has historical significance. Apart from being the prime symbols of the historical heritage of India the Delhi's Monuments also provide a detailed insight into the lifestyle and taste of the rulers who were responsible for establishing such majestic edifices.