Know why Delhi offers you the best medley of architectures

Delhi city is the national capital of India reposed right at the center of the country. It is the center of all major facets of Indian culture. Delhi is labeled as the top Indian destination with over 10 million visitors each year who throng to see the best of the Indian cultural heritage.

The city fondly called the ‘Heart of India’ offers an interesting mélange of world-class Mughal and Indian architectures exuding splendid artwork and structural styles. The innate fusion of art and architecture is brought by Mughal invaders in the 15th-century. The majesty of the historical monuments is meticulously reinstated till date. Owing to the array of mind-blowing monuments it is also an integral part of the sought-after Golden Triangle circuit tour of India.
The mesmerizing structures ingrained with the ethos make you hanker after the long-lost age. Opt for an expert travel guide to Delhi and visit the iconic landmarks of the city. Here is a list of famous places to visit on full day private Delhi city tour .

1)Red Fort : The grand fort was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan with complete use of red sandstone. The fort complex has remarkable features that include Lahori Gate, Delhi Gate, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal, Moti Masjid, etc.

2)India Gate : It is a 42 m tall archway built as a memorial to soldiers lost their lives in World War I. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, or the flame of the immortal soldier, capped by a war helmet is an interesting thing to see in the structure.

3)Humayun’s Tomb : It is a must visit place in Delhi built by Bega Begum in memory of his husband, Mughal Emperor Humayun. The tomb reflects an exemplary Mughal architecture with domes, ingrained calligraphy, lattice screens, Char Bagh and more.

4)Qutub Minar : is a 5-Storeyed minaret standing 73 m tall with 379 spiral staircases. It tops the list of cultural tours of Delhi for being the tallest minaret in the world made of bricks. Also visit the ‘Quwat ul Islam’ mosque built at its foot.

5)Jantar Mantar : Do not miss this place in Delhi visit or else you miss a wonderful observatory with unique architectural instruments of the bygone era. Built by King of Jaipur, it is one of the five Jantar Mantar’s in India.

6)Jama Masjid : built by Shah Jahan is one of the largest mosques of India. Explore the grand mosque in Delhi with tour guide and see the extensive use of red sandstone and white marble in its 3 massive gates, 4 towers and two 40 m high minarets.

7)Safdarjung's Tomb : is a monumental tomb garden of statesman Safdurjang. Enjoy the sweeping view of the mausoleum from the entrance gate and take a walk of joy in the manicured garden.

8)Purana Quila is one of the oldest forts constructed by Humayun and Sher Shah. The architecture constitutes three arched gateways: Bara Darwaza (Big Gate), Humayun Gate and Talaqi Gate. Also see the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque and Sher Mandal in the fort.

9)Rajghat : It is the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi made of black marble and is of extreme political and national importance. Taking a walk along the landscaped gardens of Rajghat is one of the must things to do in Delhi.

10)Akshardham Temple : The spiritual-cultural ornate temple located in the Delhi exhibits mind-blowing features. The incised thematic paintings, huge sculptures, water moats with animal figures, and a lot more is worth visiting the temple.