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Jama masjid in Delhi

Jantar mantar in Delhi

Jantar Mantar in Delhi

Akshardham temple in Delhi

Akshardham Temple in Delhi Akshardham temple in Delhi is a Hindu temple. The other name of this temple is "Swaminarayan Akshardham". CREATED BY - Akshardham Temple in Delhi is created by Pramukh Swami Maharaj. This temple has very nice and attractive architecture. Most of the tourists who come Delhi to visit they defiantly go this place. This temple officially opened on 6th November 2005. Word 'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. The temple was build according to vastu shastra. There are many exhibition halls that provide information about Swaminarayan. THE TEMPLE COMPLEX COINTAINS - 1)  Abhisheka Mandap 2) Sahaj Anand water show or Musical fountain 3) Thematic garden 4) Neelkanth Darshan 5) Sanskruti Darshan (cultural boat ride) ENTRY FEE - There is no entry fee in Akshardham in Delhi. But you need to pay for water show. There is very nice food court inside where you can enjoy Indian and continental food. WATER SHOW - Water show in Akshardha...

Zoo in Delhi

Zoo in Delhi Zoo in Delhi is located in Mathura Road Sundar Nagar New Delhi. So this zoo is quite big I have to walk approximately 1 and half hour to see every part of zoo. BEST WAY TO SEE ZOO – So it's quite big and I feel my legs keeps on paining, while I was in zoo. So if you don't want to walk you can just ride. They have little van that go all over the zoo and it will cost you 70 rupees per person. So when you want to see something you can drop down and come back to van. So just try that Van if you to want your feet paining. ANIMALS IN THIS DELHI ZOO – In this zoo you will see many animals like Tiger, elephant, Hippopotamus, monkey, and variety of birds like peacock parrots etc. FOOD AND DRINK – There are so many cafes inside the zoo, so there you can drink like water, tea coffee and soft drink. But I didn't see any shop inside the zoo where you can find food. It’s just outside of zoo. You can only found soft drinks and water means only something to drink no...

Humayun tomb in Delhi

Humayun tomb in Delhi Humayun tomb in Delhi is one of the popular tourist attractions. This is located Opposite to Dargah Nizamuddin . Tomb is made as Mughal architecture by “Mirak Mirza Ghiyath”. This place open from 6am to 6pm every day. HISTORY OF HUMAYUN TOMB IN DELHI – Humayun Tomb is a tomb made by Mughal emperor Humayun in Delhi India. Humayun first wife “Bega Begum” gives an order to make Humayun tomb. This tomb was designed by” Mirak Mirza Ghiyas” and his son. Humayun tomb was the first garden tomb of India. This tomb is near to " Purana Qila " that was founded by Humayun in 1553. Humayun tomb in Delhi was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The construction of this tomb completed in 1572 with cost of 1.5 Million rupee of that time. English merchant”William Finch “who visited the tomb in 1611, describes the rich interior furnishing of the central chamber. He mentioned the presence of rich carpets, and a shamiana. A small tent above the cenotaph, whi...

Purana qila in Delhi

PURANA QILA IN DELHI Purana qila in Delhi is located near Delhi Zoo Mathura road. This is one of the oldest qila in India. This Qila is connected with Yamuna River. The place is evidence to the glory of the Mughal art. The gateway and the wall of purana qila were built by Humayun between 1538 to 1545. The Purana Qila was built by Humayun in an attempt to build a city of his own. After work forwarded by Sher Shah Suri. Every evening in Purana Qila there is light and sound show. The architecture of Qila is very beautiful and amazing park to spend the one day holiday time. This place is very nice for yoga and meditation. The Purana Quila has three majestic gates - 1) The Humayun Darwaza 2) The Bara Darwaza 3) The Talaqi Darwaza The Humayun Darwaza and the Bara Darwaza were the two gates that were open for entry inside the old fort. Entry was prohibited through the “Talaqi Darwaza” as the name suggests. Talaqi means ‘forbidden'. Beautiful mosque also inside Purana Qila that ...

Gurudwara Bangla sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is located near Connaught Place , New Delhi on Baba Kharak Singh Marg . And this Gurudwara is very famous in all over the world. There is very nice pool inside of this Gurudwara that also known as “ SAROVAR” that also have verities of fishes. Gurudwara Bangla Sahib was a “Bungalow” of” Raja Jai Singh ”. Eighth Sikh “Guru Har Krishan’ was also staying here during his visit to New Delhi. Guru ‘Har Krishan” heal many ill people by giving them water from the well of this house, because this water contains healing property.     The area of this place is very big and contain- 1) A Gurudwara 2) A Kitchen 3) A large holy pond 4) A school 5) Art gallery Gurudwara Bangla Sahib organize langar ( free food) every day to all people who comes there. You can have Langar without hesitation nobody will ask your caste, your religion. That’s one of the good things of Gurudwara. If you wish to help in making food and other thing they will ...

Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Delhi

Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Delhi Lakshmi Narayan Temple in Delhi , also known as the Birla Mandir . It’s a Hindu temple which is located in Mandir Marg , situated west of the Connaught Place Delhi. Its spread over 7.5 acres. Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi . The architecture of this temple is so beautiful . Camera and phone must be left in a locker rest of things you can carry inside. HISTORY - Lakshmi Narayan usually refers to Lord Vishnu , also known as Narayan . Lakshmi Narayan temple inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi and was built by Mr. Baldeo Das Birla from 1933 and 1939 (six years). ARCHITECTURE – Sris Chandra Chatterjee was the architect of this place. Many Hindu numeric symbols and quotes from “ Bhagavad Gita ” can easily see on the wall of Temple . This place has three-storied with “ Nagara style ” architecture . When you will go inside the temple you will see a big hall known as “ Geeta Bhawan ” with lots of colorful paintings abou...

Garden by the bay in Singapore

“GARDEN BY THE BAY IN SINGAPORE” Garden by the bay in Singapore is a natural park and one of the popular tourist attractions . Lots of things to see here. If you want to see the wonderful view of this garden you can get it on top of “ Marina Bay sand Hotel”. This hotel located just opposite side of the Garden. Garden by the bay in Singapore spread over 101 hectares. This park contains three main gardens.  South garden  East  Central There are lots of things to see here. I make a list of those things only for you so check them out – FLOWER DOME – This is largest glass greenhouse in the world and most visited place of Garden by the bay in Singapore. You will be surprised by changing the display of flowers and plants. Area of this place is 1.2 Hectares. Admission fee – All prices are in Singapore Dollers. Singapore Resident - Adult: $12 Senior Citizen (≥60 years old) -$8 Child (3-12 years old) - $8 For tourist – Adult - $ 28 Child - $15 2.   ...

Merlion Park Singapore

Merlion Park Singapore Merlion Park Singapore is famous for Singapore national icon “Merlion”. This is half fish and half lion statue. This is an iconic symbol of Singapore transformation from fish to Lion. This park is spread over 2500 square meters. View of “ Marina bay sand ” from here looks so fantastic, which is just front of it across the river. Near to this place there are many cafés, bars and gifts shops. Body of Merlion refer to Singapore past, because it was called as “Temasek” means fishing village. Its head refer to Singapore name because Singapura means “lion city” in local language. This statue throws water from his mouth continuously. And its height is 8.6 meter. Merlion Park Singapore is must visit place for tourist. HISTORY - This statue was built by” Lim Nang Seng” from Singapore. 15 th September 1972 it’s inducted by Prime Minister “Lee Kuan Yew”. 2002 Merlion statue was relocated to front of " Fullerton Hotel "and overlooking Marina Bay for its bet...