Nearby Attractions in New Delhi

Nearby Attractions in New Delhi

Having witnessed the rise and fall of many dynasties in Delhi, it has an important place in the history of India. So, the nearby attractions in New Delhi include palaces, forts, monuments, cenotaphs, mausoleums and edifices. The cultural heritage of the place is well brought out by these nearby attractions in New Delhi.

Last Updated: 15/06/2012

• Flourishing Mughal Gardens

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :6 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 5 m

  There are many Mughal Gardens in the city. One of them is situated in the Presidential Estate and the public can visit this place only in February and March from 9.30 A.M. to 3.00 P.M.   There is a Nehru Park here with lawns and winter flowers. It is located opposite the Ashok Hotel in Chan...

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• Ancient Heritage of Hauz Khas

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :4 km;

  This was the tank built during the time of Alauddin Khilji in 1300 AD to facilitate water supply to his capital city Siri. A Madarasa was built by Feroz Shah Tughlaq in this place and the ruins are found even now. The little village of Hauz Khas is one of the attractive shopping areas in Delhi....

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• Akshardham Temple

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :10 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 16 m

  Swaminarayan Akshardham, situated near Noida in East Delhi on the banks of the River Yamuna is a reflection of the ancient architecture of India. It is built of pink sandstone and white marble. It is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long and has 234 pillars. The domes are 72 feet high and h...

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• Jantar Mantar, Ancient Observatory

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :2 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 4 m

  Jantar Mantar is an observatory having 13 architectural astronomy instruments. This was established in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The purpose was to compile the astronomical tables and predict the times and movements of the sun and other planets.   Samrat Yantra is the impor...

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• Lodi Garden

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :9 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 15 m

  Lodi Garden is a park situated between Khan Market and Safdarjung's Tomb on Lodi Road in Delhi. It spreads over an area of 90 acres and houses the tombs of Mohammed Shah and Sikander Lodi and also contains Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. The architectures date back to 15th century, the time of Lodis....

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• National Rail Museum

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :10 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 15 m

  National Rail Museum is situated in Chanakyapuri in New Delhi and it was opened on 1st February 1977. It spreads over 10 acres of land having both indoor and outdoor exhibits. You can enjoy the toy train ride around the site.   The main exhibits are Fairy Queen, the steam locomotive built...

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• Garden of Five Senses

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :18 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 29 m

  The Garden of Five Senses is located in Saidul Ajaib village opposite Saket and it is accessible by the Saket line of Delhi Metro. This garden spreads over an area of 20 acres and was developed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation at an expense of Rs. 10.5 crore and was opened...

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• Azad Hind Gram

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :26 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 35 m

  Azad Hind Gram is a tourist complex established in the memory of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose by Delhi Tourism. This is the place where he delivered his last speech. It houses an amphitheatre, food stalls, drinking water facility and tourist information center....

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• Nehru Museum and Planetarium

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :8 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 11 m

  Nehru Planetarium is a wing of Nehru Museum located in the Teen Murti House. This was the residence of the first Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru earlier during his lifetime. In 1964, Nehru planetarium was built to provide astronomical education.   Jawahar Jyothi is the eternal fl...

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• Indira Gandhi Memorial

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :8 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 10 m

  Indira Gandhi Memorial is located in No.1 Safderjang Road in New Delhi. This was the residence of the former Prime Minister of India which has been converted into a museum later on.   It houses the rare photographs of Nehru-Gandhi family. It bears the memories of life and death of Indira G...

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