I am going to be in delhi for two days what could I do?

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Swapan, The Dream

In Agra - 5 hrs Journey from Delhi
1. Tajmahal
2. Agra fort

In Delhi -
1. Red fort
2. Bahai temple or Lotus temple
3. Qutab minar
4. Jantar Mantar
5. Suraj Kund
6. Delhi Hut
7. Rajghat
8. Pragati Maidan
9. Appu Ghar
10. Fun & Food village
11. Badkal Lake (spelling !!)
12. Purana Killa

For shopping -
1. Cannaught Place
2. Karol bag
3. Palika Bazar

Expression

Visit Taj Mahal and go to the site of Nithiari killings. Stay away from Lalu and Chidambaram, they are coming out with their new budget.

Adi D Gr8

you can go sightseeing

brainless

two days will seem too less to see delhi as there is a lot of history n that place, but do visit as many places as u can see. it will warming up there in april, so start your day early. am sure u will like Delhi :

Delhi Places to Visit

Red Fort

No tour to Delhi is complete without a visit to the Red Fort. One of Delhi's most famous historical monuments, Red fort or "Lal Qila" is made in red sandstone and is a seemingly eternal witness to the Mughal splendor and extravagance. Built by Shah Jahan, the 5th in the line of Mughals, the fort covers a semi-octagonal area of about 2km, its longest walls facing the town in the west and the River Yamuna in the east. Completed in 1648, it contains halls of private and public audience called Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am respectively, domed and arched marble palaces, lavish private apartments, a mosque, and highly designed gardens. Diwan-i-Khas is made of marble and its crowning glory used to be the Peacock Throne, which was carried away to Iran by the Persian invader Nadir Shah in 1739.

Each night a Sound and Light show takes place in the Red Fort. The palaces are gorgeously lit with a historical commentary on the aspects of Mughal India.

Jama Masjid
Another architectural wonder of Mughal India, Jama Masjid or the Jami Masjid was built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan, between 1644 and 1658. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahanuma, or "mosque commanding view of the world", this wonderful structure and is made up of alternate vertical strips of red sandstone and white marble. With a capacity of 25000, Jama Masjid is the largest and most unique in India offering birds' eye views over the walled city.

Humayun's Tomb
An elegant red sandstone and white marble precursor to its more famous cousin Taj Mahal, Humayun's Tomb was built by his first wife Haji Begum after his death from a fall in the stairs. The inner sanctum contains the crypts of the emperor and his wife, and has some really amazing acoustics.

Qutub Minar
A soaring tower of early Muslim vintage, Qutub Minar is a major landmark of Delhi. Strikingly ornate, its construction began in the 12th century by the first Muslim ruler of India Qutub-ud-din and it was completed in the 13th century by his successor Iltutmish, a great ruler of early Muslim India.

Purana Quila
Built on the historic site of Indraprastha the capital of the Pandavas of the Mahabharata) Purana Quila or the "Old Fort" was the combined efforts of the Mughal Emperor Humayn and Sher Shah, who, for a short period, almost extinguished the hopes of a permanent Mughal Empire. Spread on a circuit of about a mile, the fort has three gates and its walls are surrounded by a mat fed by the river Yamuna. The octagonal red sandstone tower known as 'Sher Mandal' was used by Humayun as his library and observatory.

Jantar Mantar
First in the series of five observatories constructed in different parts of India by Sawai Jai Singh II, the great astronomer king of Jaipur (1699-1743), the Jantar Mantar is situated between Connaught Place and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Massive deep-red and white sloping stone structures loom over palm trees and tidy flowerbeds - the giant sundials cast shadows, which were formerly used to calculate time, solar and lunar calendars and astrological movements, all with a wonderful degree of precision.

Safdarjang's Tomb
Built in 1753 by Nawab Shauja-ud-Daula of Avadh to house the mortal remains of his father, Safdarjang, the Mughal viceroy of Avadh under Muhammad Shah (1719-48), the tomb is referred to as the "last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture." It is a testimony to depletion of the grandeur and grace of the Mughal architecture in its decadent years. One of the last in the tradition of Mughal garden tombs, the structure has a courtyard and a mosque.

Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
West of Connaught Place on Mandir Marg, Lakshmi Narayan Mandir is a large modern and colorful temple also known as Birla Mandir after its sponsors, the famous industrial house of India. The main shrine is dedicated to Lakshmi (the Hindu goddess of wealth) with some smaller shrines to Hanuman (the monkey god), and Ganesh (the elephant-headed god). The walls of the temple are decorated with many symbols and quotations from the ancient sacred scripture.

Rajghat
An open platform etched with Mahatma Gandhi's last words "Hey Ram" (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees. This is the place where the mortal remains of the Mahatma were consigned to the flames.
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Originally the Viceroy's House, Rashtrapati Bhavan serves now the official residence of the president of India. Built by built by Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker between 1921 and 1929, the building is the largest and most grandiose of the British constructions. It houses a amazing garden known as the Mughal Garden, which is open to public twice in a year, usually in the months of February and March.

India Gate
Constructed as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I, India Gate is located on Rajpath, the road which leads to the fabulous Rashtrapati Bhavan. Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, it is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet and completed in 1931.

National Museum
One of the finest museums in the world, the National Museum is a treasure house of a wide range of exhibits from over 5000 years of Indian culture, including exquisite Mughal miniature paintings and artifacts from the ancient Indus Valley Civilization dating back to 2000 BC.

Hazrat Nizamuddin
The place is home to a Sufi shrine dedicated to the famous Sufi saint named Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia. You can relish a hypnotic qawwali music that is performed each Friday.

Akshardham Temple
Tour the massive mega Akshardham Temple Complex in Delhi, India and explore an amazing world of Indian culture ornate with 20, 000 statues, floral motifs, arches and exquisitely carved pillars.

Bahai Temple
Tour the Lotus Temple located atop a hill in Kalkaji, Delhi, India and discover a peaceful world in the midst of bustling Delhi with India Travel Portal.
The construction of the Lotus Temple, popularly known as the Bahai Temple came to an end in the year 1986.

http://www.indiatravelportal.com/delhi-placestovisit/index.html

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Welcome to the city of Delhi, the capital of India. A city that is as old as civilization itself and nurtured with loving care in the hands of several dynasties. As history unfolds itself, we find Delhi a city of magnificent kings and princes, men of great culture, learning and refinement who created famous masterpieces like the Qutab Minar, the Diwan-e-Aam and the Pearl Mosque in the Red Fort. No wonder the city's history is synonymous with the history of India. The evidence of this can be marked distinctly as the city is flourished with tombs, forts, monuments, ramparts and ruins where sightseeing is of great pleasure.

Jama Masjid

JamaMasjid is one of biggest mosques in India-A magnificent architectural gift by emperor Shah Jahan. Completed in 1658, this mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two minarets. You can enter the mosque but take precaution to take off your shoes and make sure that you are properly dressed before entering . One can also go to the top of minarets. From here you can have a birds eye view of Delhi.

Nizam-ud-Din Shrine

It's one of Delhi's major attractions. It's the tomb of the famous Sufi saint Nizam-ud-Din Auliya. Inside the premises of the shrine is a tank which is surrounded by many other historically significant tombs. The shrine also has the tomb of Amir Khusru and the grave of princess Jahanara, the daughter of Emperor Shah Jahan. It is worth visiting the shrine at around sunset on Thursdays, as it is a popular time for worship, and Qawwali singers start performing after the evening prayers.

The Bahai Temple

Completed in 1986,the Bahai temple is set amidst pools and gardens. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion . The structure is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple. The view of the temple is spectacular before dusk when the temple is floodlit.

ISKCON Temple

Built by the Hare Rama Hare Krishna cult followers this temple is dedicated to the Lord Krishna. Built on a hillock, this complex is elegantly built and is one of the largest temple complexes in India.

Laxmi Narain Temple

One of Delhi's major temples and a major tourist attraction. Built by the industrialist G. D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the west of Connaught Place. The temple is dedicated to Laxmi, the goddess of prosperity and good fortune. The temple has well grafted gardens. Popularly known as the Birla Mandir.

Red Fort

Built in 1648, this sprawling fort of red sand stones along the river Yamuna is surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference. It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. after he transferred his capital from Agra to Delhi. The fort has two main entrances, the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate facing the famed Chandni Chowk market. The Fort has Diwan-e-Aam, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would grant audience to the public and would grant audience to important people respectively Adjacent to this is the Rang Mahal, the water cooled Apartment for the royal ladies. A Light and Sound show is held in the evening.

For further information on the places to visit in Delhi and how to get there, please visit the official website of Delhi Tourism Department.

www.delhitourism.nic.in

Here is a list of places you could visit in Delhi other than the ones mentioned above:

Qutub Minar

India Gate

Old Fort

Jantar Mantar

Humanyun's Tomb

Safdarjung Tomb

Chhatarpur Temple

Raj Ghat

Gurudwara Rakab Ganj

Gurudwara Bangia Sahib

Darjeeling Snow

You should go see the Taj Mahal ...... it really is beautiful
You will not regret it .

maliha_blackheart

well if ur going there for qork...then work n try to enjoy urself there ...learn their language but if ur going there for some kinda visit or a trip then make full use of it....enjoy as much as u can n if u need help in there try to make some friends even online who r licing in delhi n i m sure they'll help u coz all of them r quite helpful n friendly....so GOOD LUCK from my side...enjoy ur trip

champs_thebest

Here is alot to do you can see many places.. go for sightseeing. visit http://www.holidayclubindia.net

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