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India Gate - A war memorial arch, was built in honour of 90,000 Indian soldiers who last their lives in World War 1. Below it burns the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame in tribute to all martyred soldier of India.

Jantar Mantar Complex - In the hustle and bustle of Connaught Place is a park with curious stone structures made of red sandstone. This is the astronomical Observatory of Raja Jai Singh II built in 1724. A gigantic stone sun-dial in the observatory, was used to measure time from the sun’s shadows.

Laxmi Narayan Temple(Birla Mandir) – Dedicated to Laxmi Narayan the main shrine has images of Lord Vishnu and his consort Laxmi.

Humayun’s Tomb – An elegant example of early Mughal architecture. A grand mausoleum built for the emperor by his senior queen, this is one of the first Mughal garden tombs and said to be the inspiration for Taj Mahal,. Recently restored, it is a pristine example of sandstone architecture with marble inlay and fine trellis work. The Humayun’s Tomb is a World Heritage Monument.

Qutab Minar – a soaring stone tower, 72 metres high, was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1193. The tower has five distinct storeys, each with a projecting balcony. The base of the Minar (tower) is 15m in diameter and the top just 2.5m in diameter, an amazing piece of work. At its base in a Quwwat-ul Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A 7m high iron pillar (4th century) stands in the courtyard of the mosque.

Raj Ghat - On the banks of the River Yamuna is the simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, at the spot where he was cremated. Close-by is the Gandhi Memorial Museum, and further on is Shanti Van where three former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were cremated.

Red Fort – a colossal structure of red sandstone, was built by Shah Jehan in 1638, and was the seat of Mughal power till the last emperor was dethroned. An evening sound-and –light show recreates the glory of India’s ancient history. It houses the Diwan-e-Aam or public audience hall of the emperor, the Diwan-e-Khas or private hall, the Rang Mahal (queens palace) with the royal baths (Hamams) and the exquisite Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque.

Rashtrapati Bhavan – designed by Lutyens, is the official residence of the President of India. It is an imposing structure with 340 rooms, constructed high up on Raisina Hill On its either side, are the impressive office buildings-North Block and South Block.

Jama Masjid - A short distance away from the Red Fort, is one of Asia’s largest mosques built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Daily prayers are still held there by devout Muslims keeping alive the Mughal heritage of the Old City.

Old Fort (Purana Kila)- Built by the second Mughal emperor Humayun, this fortress precedes the Red Fort. It is an imposing structure housing the emperor’s living quarters, library (from the steps of which he fell and died), the soldier’s barracks, and a mosque built by Sher Shah Suri, who had temporarily dethroned Humayun.

Bahai Temple - A unique lotus-shaped structure houses the beautiful temple of this religious sect from Persia. The stream of common people who visit it everday is proof of the openness of the Indian psyche which accepts the beautiful and sublime even if it is of a foreign origin.

REPUBLIC DAY PARADE
Ever since India became a sovereign nation, the occasion is marked on January 26 with a spectacular parade of the Armed Forces, comprising regiments and their bands, armoured tanks, cavalry, as well as an aerial display by fighter jets. Different states participate by creating enormous floats show-casing their local culture.

The President takes the salute from the armed forces, and large crowds gather despite the freezing cold to view this magnificent spectacle.