India Gate

In the memory of 90,000 soldiers of the Indian army killed during First world war, a dominating stone structure was built at the east end of the Rajpat. The names of these soldiers are inscribed on the stone of the 42 metre high triumphal arch which stand on a base of  Bharatpur stone and rises in stages. It was designed by Edward Lutyens and took 10 years to complete. Its foundation stone was laid on 10th February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught. There is a Amar Jawan Jyoti  under the Arch  to commemorate the 'Indian Armed Forces' losses in the Indo Pakistan War of 1971.  This simple monument is helmet on the built of a rifle surrounded by 4 eternal flames. 

National Shrines: On the bank of Yamuna are National shrines raised in the memory of national leaders. These are: 

• Raj Ghat 
  This simple square platform of black marble on the banks of the river Yamuna marks the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. His last words "He Ram" are inscribed on this platform which is surrounded by a serene garden.
  

• Shanti Van : Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru- Ist Prime Minister of India.

• Vijay Ghat : Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri-Former Prime Minister of India.

• Shakti Stal : Smt. Indira Gandhi-Former Prime Minister of India.

• Samta Sthal : Sri.Jagjeevan Ram-Former Deputy Prime Minister of India.

• Veer Bhumi : Sri Rajeev Gandhi-Former Prime Minister of India.

• Kisan Ghat : Sri. Charan Singh, Former Prime Minister of India.

• Ekta Sthal : Sri Gyani Zai Sing-Former President of India.

The parks and gardens 

• New Buddha Jayanti Park

• Nehru Park 

• Rose gardens

• Old-Lodhi garden

• Qudsia Bagh at Kashmir gate

•  Lodi Garden
  It is at Lodi Road, 5 Km south of Connaught place, 1 Km to the south of the Purana Qila.  It is set in the heart of  the one of the best residential districts of Delhi. The garden is now modified as a Park. The garden contains the mellow stone tombs of the Lodi rulers of  the 15th and 16th century.  In the middle of the garden facing the East entrance from Max Muller Road is Bara Gumbad (Big Dome) the mosque built in 1494.  A few meter north of the Bara Gumbad is the Sheesh Gumbad (Glass Dome)  built on a raised incline with glazed blue tiles, painted floral designs and Koranic inscriptions, a typical Lodi architecture. 

  The tomb of Mohammad Shah (1450), the third Sayyid ruler is an octagonal plan with eaves and  lotus patterns on the ceiling. The Sikander Lodi's tomb, surrounded by a garden, at the corner of the park, was built by his son in 1517 and is also an octagonal plan decorated with Hindu motifs. The Mughals in later period innovated the structure to a double dome.

  The Athpula (Bridge of Eight Piers) is built in the 16th century by Nawab Bahadur, a nobleman at Akbar's court.  It is used to enter the garden from north east .

  Visit :  Daily, sunrise - sunset.

• Mughal Garden
  Mughal Garden is located to the west of Rashtrapathi Bhavan. This elegant garden was designed by Lutynes. The garden which occupies an area of 13 acres, is divided into three sections (rectangular, long and circular gardens) and is a blend of the formal Mughal style with the design of a British Garden. The garden with Mughal style canals, fountains and terraces at different levels with flowering shrubs and Western style lawns, hedges and flower beds is a visual treat especially during the blossoming season. The garden grows a variety of trees and flowers like roses, marigold, bougainvillea, sweet william, viscaria etc among many others.

• Buddha Jayanti park built to commemorate 2500 the anniversary of the birth, enlightment and parinirvana of the great    son of India - Gautama Buddha is an extensive garden.

Jantar Mantar

This Unique observatory was built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh I in 1724. It was believed to have been built with machinery instruments for observing the movement of stars and planet. The amazing collection of large masonry instruments includes the Samrat Yantra and the Jai Prakash Yantra.

Charity Birds Hospital

Opposite side of the Lal Quila at Netaji Subhash Marg(Road)  is a delightful and unusual attraction. It is a hospital for birds.  This hospital was started in 1956 by Jains.  This three storied hospital is used to treat  vegetarian  birds and rabbits.  The courtyard is used for carnivorous birds and needy animals. The hospital is modest and shows how render loving care can stretch limited funds. It has an intensive care  unit and a research laboratory too. The birds are fed, bathed and given vitamins. Due to this, the health birds refused to leave the hospital.  The flocks of birds swirl around its roof  can be seen every time. Visit daily  8 - 8, entry- free.

Pragati Maidan
It is a massive complex with well laidout roads, fountains, garden, lawns and eating joints. It is the venue of the annual India International Trade fair and other International/National Trade Fair. One of the attractions of the complex is APPU GHAR, based on the Disneyland concept in several forms of entertainment and games to play. Located near Delhi Zoo and ITO.

Badkal Lake 
Badkal lakeis situated in Faridabad which is just 20 minutes drive from South Delhi. This natural lake surrounded by small hills is an ideal place for picnic. Boating facilities are also available.

Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, is located at the west end of the 2 ¹/₂km long Rajpath (King's path), a tree-lined avenue flanked by lawns with orderly flowerbeds and clipped hedges, with the India gate at the opposite end. Designed by Sir Edwin L. Lutyens and completed in 1929, this palatial building on the Raisina hill was formerly the Viceregal Lodge (Viceroy's House), during the British rule. Read More