✦ Complete Landmark Directory ✦
14 Iconic Heritage & Civic Landmarks of Delhi
Plan your custom Delhi sightseeing itinerary across any of these 14 celebrated monuments. Our chauffeurs will assist with parking, entry gate drop-offs, and monument guides.
01. UNESCO World Heritage Fort
Red Fort (Lal Qila)
Constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648 as the palace fortress of Shahjahanabad. Famous for massive red sandstone walls, Diwan-i-Aam, and Chhatta Chowk bazaar.
02. UNESCO 73m Victory Tower
Qutub Minar Complex
The tallest brick minaret in the world built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak. Features intricate Quranic inscriptions, the rust-resistant 4th-century Iron Pillar, and Alai Darwaza.
03. National War Memorial
India Gate & Kartavya Path
The 42-meter high sandstone arch built by Edwin Lutyens commemorating 70,000 Indian soldiers of WWI. Flanked by lush lawns along the majestic ceremonial boulevard of Kartavya Path.
04. UNESCO Garden Mausoleum
Humayun's Tomb Complex
Built in 1570 by Empress Bega Begum, this magnificent Persian charbagh (four-quadrant garden) tomb served as the architectural prototype for the Taj Mahal in Agra.
05. Baha'i House of Worship
Lotus Temple (Kalkaji)
An architectural masterpiece composed of 27 free-standing pure white marble petals shaped like an unfolding lotus flower. Open to people of all religions for silent meditation.
06. Spiritual & Cultural Wonder
Swaminarayan Akshardham
A breathtaking Hindu temple complex along the Yamuna bank built without steel from pink Rajasthani sandstone and Italian Carrara marble. Features Yagnapurush Kund and musical fountains.
07. India's Royal Mughal Mosque
Jama Masjid (Shahjahanabad)
Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1656. Capable of holding 25,000 devotees inside its grand courtyard, featuring three massive domes and two 40-meter minarets overlooking Old Delhi.
08. Historic Spice Bazaar
Chandni Chowk & Paranthe Wali Gali
The lively 400-year-old market spine of Old Delhi designed by Jahanara Begum. Famous for Dariba Kalan silver, Khari Baoli Asia's largest spice market, and legendary street delicacies.
09. Presidential Estate
Rashtrapati Bhavan & Parliament
The grand 340-room official residence of the President of India on Raisina Hill, surrounded by the historic North & South Blocks and the newly inaugurated Parliament House.
10. Golden Sikh Shrine
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
The most prominent Sikh Gurudwara in Delhi, dedicated to the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. Renowned for its golden dome, holy Sarovar pond, and 24x7 community kitchen (Langar).
11. 18th-Century Observatory
Jantar Mantar (Connaught Place)
An extraordinary open-air astronomical observatory built in 1724 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur, featuring 13 monumental architectural astronomy instruments including the Samrat Yantra.
12. Sayyid & Lodhi Tomb Park
Lodhi Gardens Sanctuary
Spread across 90 lush acres in central Delhi. A serene landscaped park preserving 15th-century architectural treasures including the Bara Gumbad, Sheesh Gumbad, and Sikandar Lodi's tomb.
13. 16th-Century Old Fort
Purana Qila & Delhi Zoo
One of the oldest fortresses in Delhi built by Sher Shah Suri and Humayun along the Yamuna bank. Features the Qila-i-Kuhna mosque and sits right beside the National Zoological Park.
14. Colonial Georgian Heart
Connaught Place & Janpath
The bustling commercial and cultural hub of New Delhi designed in horseshoe-shaped Georgian colonnades. Perfect for high-end shopping, Palika Bazaar, Janpath handicrafts, and fine dining.
