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

• National Gandhi Museum

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :4 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 9 m

  This museum was opened in Mumbai and later shifted to Rajghat in New Delhi in 1961 on the 13th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It showcases the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi and houses a library of books having those written by and about Gandhi and related books. There are more than 35,...

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• Gandhi Smriti Museum

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :6 km;

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

  Gandhi Smriti Museum is located on Tees January Road, a few kilometers from the Connaught Place in New Delhi. This was formerly called as Birla Bhavan. It was in this place where Mahatma Gandhi spent his last 144 days of his life. It was here that he was assassinated on 30th January 1948.  ...

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• Birla Mandir (Laxminarayan Temple)

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :4 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 7 m

  The Laxmi Narayan Temple also called as Birla Mandir as it was built by the industrialist G.D. Birla in 1938. It was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.   It spreads over 7.5 acres of land and has many shrines and a large garden. This is built in Nagara style of architecture. The fresco paintin...

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• Parliament House of India

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :3 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 6 m

  Parliament House of India is located at the Sansad Marg in New Delhi. This is a circular shaped building designed by Herbert Baker and the construction was completed by 1927. This has 247 pillars and is the place where the Legislative Assembly of India is held.   The Parliament House of I...

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• Rashtrapati Bhawan - Residence of the Royalty

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :5 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 8 m

  Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India. It is located in the Raisina Hill in New Delhi. The construction of this building took 19 long years to complete and it was opened by Lord Irwin on 23rd January 1931.   It has four floors and 360 rooms built over an a...

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• Chandni Chowk

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :2 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 6 m

  Chandni Chowk is the market located in the city of Shahjahanabad, established by Shah Jahan. This market was planned by Shah Jahan so that his daughter could shop anything she needed. This is the largest wholesale market in Asia....

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• Raj Ghat

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :4 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 12 m

  Raj Ghat is the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. The cremation spot of Mahatma Gandhi was marked by the square black marble platform. An eternal flame is burning at one end of it and the whole structure is located on the Ring Road on the banks of the River Yamuna in Delhi.   This memorial was ...

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• Shanti Vana

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :5 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 12 m

  Shanti Vana means the forest of peace. This is the cremation ground of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru. He was cremated here in 1964.   The place is surrounded by green lawns and numerous trees. This is one of the nearby attractions in New Delhi. This is located in the...

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• Bahai Temple (Lotus Temple)

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :14 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 21 m

  This is a lotus shaped temple with each of its petals constructed in concrete with white marble faces. It has nine pools of water around the place and it appears as though the lotus is floating on the water. Though it belongs to the Bahai sect, it is dedicated to all the religions.   It wa...

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• Safdarjung's Tomb

  Delhi

  Distance from New Delhi :8 km;

  Time to Reach from New Delhi :0h, 14 m

  The Sadarjung's Tomb was a marble mausoleum constructed by Muhammed Shah in 1754 for his powerful prime minister Safdarjung. He served as his prime minister from 1719 to 1748. The Archaeological Survey of India is housed in this edifice.   The building is the last architecture built duri...

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