Delhi Pillar, India
From series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
The Indian city of Delhi has a mysterious landmark - the Iron Column. It is located on the outskirts of the city and was built according to the scholars' opinion about 1 600 years ago. Although the column was entirely made of iron, it was not damaged by the corrosion in the course of so long existence, and has retained its original appearance for more than 16 centuries. The modern scientists do not find any explanations for this strange fact, and can not even explain the manner of the column formation.
In contrast to many mysterious buildings in the world, the history of the Iron Column of Delhi is well known. It was erected 415 years in honor of the two-year-old ruler Chandragupta II, and was part of the temple complex. In 1050 the column was moved to the other part of Delhi by order of the ruler Anang Pol, where they can be seen today. In the 5th century, iron was considered to be one of the most important attributes of the rich and flourishing state, so it is no wonder that this material was used for pillar building. For many years the scholars have been trying to guess some secrets of the Delhis column. The hypotheses, however, only arouse new questions. According to one of the versions, the column was forged from special pure iron. Where was this material won, but remains unclear. 
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ATM bankomat: 'Axis Bank ATM' located in 0.39 km (
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Car rental office: 'Agra Taj Tour' is located in 1.66 km (
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Fuel station: 'CNG Pump' in 0.55 km
Supermarket: 'Kodak Film Shop/general store' in 0.34 km
Parking: 'Parking lot,mehrauli' in 0.23 km
Apotheek: 'Manju Homoeopathic Medicines' in 0.46 km
Police station: 'Police Station Mehrauli' in 0.61 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'DRAMZ WHISKY BAR AND LOUNGE' in 0.14 km
Railway station: 'Qutub Minar' in 1.3 km
Nearest airports:
» Indira Gandhi Airport DEL - in 9 km
» Jaipur Airport JAI - in 232 km
» Indira Gandhi Airport DEL - in 9 km
» Jaipur Airport JAI - in 232 km
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Best hotels near Delhi Pillar
Pluto Inn
Located in 1 km from Delhi Pillar
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Rooms: 48
Route on the map:
Rooms: 48
The historic India Gate is 10 km from Pluto Inn. The New Delhi Bus Station is 5 km, New Delhi Railway Station is 18 km and Indira Gandhi … More: photo, rates and booking
The Ocean Pearl Retreat
Located in 2 km from Delhi Pillar
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Rooms: 49
Route on the map:
Rooms: 49
Ocean Pearl Resort is 13 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport and 19 km from New Delhi Railway Station. The New Delhi Bus Stand is just 3 km … More: photo, rates and booking
Rainbow Residency
Located in 3 km from Delhi Pillar
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Rooms: 6
Route on the map:
Rooms: 6
The air-conditioned rooms of Rainbow Residency feature a minibar, tiled/marble flooring and flat-screen cable TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are … More: photo, rates and booking
The JRD Luxury Boutique Hotel
Located in 4 km from Delhi Pillar
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Rooms: 30
Route on the map:
Rooms: 30
The modern hotel is located 1 km from the local bus stand, 12 km from New Delhi Railway Station and 10 km from Indira Gandhi International Airport. … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
0 km - Column of Chandragupta
The column of Chandragupta is a real Indian Wonder of the World. This column is a part of the huge architectural Qutb Minar complex. It is a vertical pillar going to the sky for 7 meters. The pillar is made from iron, its weight is about 6,5 ton. The major secret of …
From the series '15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved'
The column of Chandragupta is a real Indian Wonder of the World. This column is a part of the huge architectural Qutb Minar complex. It is a vertical pillar going to the sky for 7 meters. The pillar is made from iron, its weight is about 6,5 ton. The major secret of …
7 km - Lotus Temple
By far not all the world famous temples were built several centuries ago. The construction of the Lotus temple next to New Delhi was completed in 1986. This is one of the most beautiful and unusual temples in India. The name of the unique religious edifice fully …
From the series 'The Most Iconic Temples in the World'
By far not all the world famous temples were built several centuries ago. The construction of the Lotus temple next to New Delhi was completed in 1986. This is one of the most beautiful and unusual temples in India. The name of the unique religious edifice fully …
17 km - Office of Infosys
You can see an unusual glass building in New Delhi. It resembles a ship in shape. It is the main office of the world-famous Infosys Company. It has been developing software since its foundation. This company has been working with telecommunications companies for many …
From the series 'Futuristic buildings of IT companies'
You can see an unusual glass building in New Delhi. It resembles a ship in shape. It is the main office of the world-famous Infosys Company. It has been developing software since its foundation. This company has been working with telecommunications companies for many …
172 km - Taj Mahal
The mausoleum and mosque of Taj Mahal is an outstanding architectural monument of world importance. It's located in the Indian city of Agra. Construction of the mausoleum lasted for 21 year and was completed in 1653. The story of its creation is incredibly interesting, …
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The mausoleum and mosque of Taj Mahal is an outstanding architectural monument of world importance. It's located in the Indian city of Agra. Construction of the mausoleum lasted for 21 year and was completed in 1653. The story of its creation is incredibly interesting, …
178 km - Ladder Abaneri
Not all of the most breathtaking stairs of the planet lead up. A good example of this is a staircase, which is located in the old Indian city of Abaneri. In ancient times, city inhabitants built a deep well, at the bottom of which they were escaping from the exausting …
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181 km - Bhangarh Fort
Among the historical attractions of India a special place is occupied by the Bhangar Fort situated in Rajasthan. Notoriety of the old fort is so strong that there is a special table warning of dangers of these places. It’s prohibited to enter the territory of the …
Among the historical attractions of India a special place is occupied by the Bhangar Fort situated in Rajasthan. Notoriety of the old fort is so strong that there is a special table warning of dangers of these places. It’s prohibited to enter the territory of the …
Top destination around Delhi Pillar - New Delhi
Safaris in the picturesque surroundings are very popular in New Delhi, thanks to which tourists have a great opportunity to spend time actively, get acquainted with the local culture, and see local animals. Eco-tourism with hiking and trekking is in equal demand, and there are more than enough companies offering such leisure in New Delhi. Apart from that, travelers will be able to experience an adrenaline rush jumping with a parachute or taking an air tour - such activities will bring only joy and fun.
Among parks for raising one's mood, it is worth mentioning a few more ones. For example, Hauz Khas District Park with its Deer Park - as the name implies, it became home to graceful deer. Besides, the park offers yoga classes, a picturesque pond with picnic areas, as well as several historical attractions. No less enjoyable for walking are Central Ridge Reserve Forest with its wonderful scenic views and Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary where you can see monkeys, various birds, butterflies, and have a picnic.
Feel free to diversify your leisure time in the capital of India by visiting swimming centers, the best of which are Fun'n'Food Village and Just Chill Water Park. The first one has already won many admirers since it was built relatively long ago. It offers both extreme water slides and family-friendly ones, it is also a great place to arrange a picnic. Just Chill Water Park is newer than Fun'n'Food Village but has already become a favorite destination for many locals and tourists. All thanks to the excellent choice of water slides, pools, and recreation zones, as well as a wonderful relaxing atmosphere.
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