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The most beautiful trips in Delhi

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Petr Liška
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The most beautiful trips in Delhi
Inserted: 28.02.2021
Author: Petr Liška © gigaplaces.com
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Delhi is a huge metropolis of northern India, which at first glance, apart from noise, bustle and dirt, does not offer much. However, you will find a number of breathtaking sights, especially from the Mughal era, which are really worth a visit. Let's see what all the interesting things to visit here

1.
Visit of Jama mosque

The largest mosque in India

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| Altitude: 220 m / 722 ft

Jama (Friday) mosque is the heart of old Delhi and along with the Red Fort the biggest tourist attraction. It is the best known and largest mosque in India and one of the jewels of Mughal architecture. Its beauty rivals with a few years younger Badshahi Mosque in Pakistani Lahore. In addition, it is possible to climb the minaret and look around Delhi from above. continue reading

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Visit of Red Fort

Mughal palace and castles in one

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| Altitude: 217 m / 712 ft

Mughal emperors ruled their empire from the Red Fort in central Delhi for more than two hundred years. This fort built of red stone, under which it is named, used to protect the picturesque pavilions and monarch gardens. Today it is a popular stop for almost all tourists who come to Delhi. In addition, right next is another attraction – beautiful Jama Mosque and a bustling market.   continue reading

3.
Visit of Humayun 's Tomb

Architectural jewel in the heart of Delh

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| Altitude: 218 m / 715 ft

Hot, dirty and crowded Delhi usually drives all travelers away as quickly as possible, but there are also very beautiful architectural monuments hidden in the large gardens without crowds of tourists. One of them is impressive Humayun's tomb lying just 2.5 kilometers south-east from India Gate. This building is a beautiful example of Mughal fabulous architecture. continue reading

4.
Visit Tombs in Lodhi gardens

Tombs in the center of Delhi

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| Altitude: 220 m / 722 ft

Lodhi Gardens (sometimes called also Lodi) is one of the few pleasant green oases in the middle of hot Delhi south of India Gate. They are not as famous as the tomb of Humayun and Safdarjung that are not too far away, but even so they are definitely worth a visit. You almost do not meet a living soul here and in addition, there is not entrance fee. continue reading

5.
Visit of Purana Qila

The oldest fort in Delhi

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| Altitude: 220 m / 722 ft

Purana Qila = Old fort from the 16th century is located just a few hundred meters to the east of India Gate. Although it is not one of the biggest tourist blockbuster in Delhi – after all, not much of it is preserved, but even so it is still worth a visit. Worth seeing is certainly impressive western gateway Bara Darwaza, mosque Qila-i-Kuhna and interesting building of private Humayun's library.   continue reading

6.
A tour of the Khari Baoli market

The largest spice market in Asia

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| Altitude: 228 m / 748 ft

In this article, we will look at one of the largest spice markets in the world – the Khari Baoli market, which can be found in the very heart of the city of Delhi. continue reading

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