Top 10 Things to do in Delhi

Forget everything, the best way to start a trip in Delhi is with street food. There's something for everyone, from savoury samosas to chaat and mouthwatering jalebis. Not to mention, Delhi's momo will undoubtedly win the heart. It's not as authentic as Darjeeling momos, but this will leave you wanting more. Delhi's street food is a culinary delight, with everything from kebabs to dosas to crispy pakoras and rolls. Although the city is dotted with numerous and well-known eateries and food chains,areas such as Chawri Bazar, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Lajpat Nagar, and many others are brands in their own right.

When you have already delighted yourself with food, then why not delight your eyes with art? To start with, Humayun's Tomb is an excellent example of Mughal architecture. It was commissioned by Humayun's wife, Haji Begum, in 1569 and completed in 1572. The tomb is the first garden tomb in India and is said to have inspired the Taj Mahal. Humayun's Tomb is a large, square building with a dome in the center. It is surrounded by gardens and is entered through a large gateway. The tomb is constructed of red sandstone and is decorated with carved marble and tile inlays.

It will leave you awestruck when you come across the Red Fort or Lal Kila. The gigantic red sandstone is the heart of the city, and coincidentally, it lies in the centre of Delhi, India, near the old city of Shahjahanabad. It was the main residence of the Mughal emperors for nearly two centuries, until 1857. The fort has a number of beautiful palaces, halls, and mosques, which will be a sight to witness.

The fort has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and every year on Independence Day, August 15^th, the Prime Minister of the country hoists the national flag.

If you're looking for a shopping spree in Delhi, Connaught Place is a great place to start. This popular shopping area is home to a variety of stores, from high-end fashion boutiques to traditional Indian markets. If you're looking for a bargain, the Karol Bagh market is a great place to find cheap deals on clothes, jewelry, and other souvenirs. If food keeps the heart alive, it is unquestionably street shopping that keeps the mind at ease. You name it and you get it in Delhi-it holds everything for everyone and that too, at a much more pocket-friendly price. 

Next on the list is the popular Lodi Garden. Lodi Garden was founded in the early 1900s by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and is now run by the Indian government's Department of Atomic Energy.

The garden is home to a large variety of plants, including a large number of rare and exotic species. It also features a number of lakes and ponds, as well as a number of monuments and other historical structures. The garden is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.

Go for a walk or sit in the park and enjoy the blooming fragrance of the exotic flowers in and around you.

Qutub Minar is a one-stop destination when you are in Delhi. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this monument is a 73-meter-high tower which was commissioned by Qutb-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, in 1193. The Qutab Minar is an excellent example of Indo-Islamic architecture. The tower is characterized by its tapered design, its intricate carving, and its decorative elements, including Quranic inscriptions and carved balconies. The tower is composed of five stories, tapering inward as it rises, and is constructed of red sandstone and marble. It is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

The lovely Lotus Temple is next on the list. The Lotus Temple was commissioned in 1976 by the Universal House of Justice, the Bahá' Faith's governing body. To elaborate, the Bahá' Faith is a monotheistic religion that regards all religions as equal. The principle of religious oneness is enshrined in the Bahá' Faith's central text, the Kitáb-i-Aqdas, which was written by Bahá'u'lláh, the Bahá' Faith's founder. The Bahá' Faith was founded in 1844 by Bahá'u'lláh in Iran. 

Fariborz Sahba, an Iranian architect, created the design for the Lotus Temple. The Lotus Temple's construction began in 1980 and was completed in 1986. It is the world's largest house of worship and is open to all, regardless of religion or other qualification. Until now, the Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and is regarded as one of the world's most beautiful structures. 

Indian Gate is one of the sites in Delhi that will give you an adrenaline rush and evoke you with pride. India Gate, originally known as the All-India War Memorial, is a war memorial located on Rajpath in New Delhi, India, which commemorates the members of the British Indian Army who died in World War I and the Afghan War of 1919. It is the largest war memorial in India.

Designed by Edwin Lutyens, the memorial was inaugurated by King George V on December 12th, 1921. It is made of red sandstone and granite, and is 42 metres high. At the top of the Within the arch is a bronze sculpture of the Angel of Victory, created by Edward Lutyens. The central bronze effigy of the king is flanked by the figures of a soldier and an Indian peasant.

The memorial bears the inscription "To the Glorious Memory of the Men who died in the Great War for the Defence of the Empire 1914-1918" and "To the Fallen Heroes of Afghanistan 1919".

However, a recent addition to see in Delhi, the Akshardham Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Delhi. It was consecrated by Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha on November 6, 2005. It was built between 2000 and 2005. The temple is dedicated to Swaminarayan, an 18th-century Hindu philosopher. The temple has a large, pink stone exterior and a large, gold-coloured dome. The temple is built in the Nagara style of architecture and is made completely from Rajasthani pink sandstone. It is surrounded by a large garden, which provides a magnificent view overall. Visit anytime during the week and witness the architectural brilliance in and around it.

Ending the list with the specatcular Rashtrapati Bhavan. Rashtrapati Bhavan or the Residence of the President, is the official home of the President of India, located in New Delhi. It is one of the largest residences of any head of state in the world. 

The mansion was designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and was completed in 1929. The original plan called for a smaller palace, but after the death of Mahatma Gandhi, the government of India decided to expand the project to make it the official residence of the president. Rashtrapati Bhavan is a neoclassical palace built in the Indo-Saracenic Revival architectural style. It is made of red sandstone and marble, and has a mix of British and Indian elements.

The complex includes 340 acres of gardens. The main building has 340 rooms, and the grounds include a church, a mosque, and a swimming pool. There is also a staff of over 1,000 people to take care of the needs of the president and his guests.