Sightseeing in New Delhi - what to see. Complete travel guide

Local folks in New Delhi are proud of their culture that is why tourists should be attentive and respectful of cultural peculiarities of the local people. Certainly not all the city guests …
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New Delhi offers its guests many exciting and remarkable places to visit. Cathedrals and mosques of ultimate beauty, ancient palaces and museums and many other spots of cultural significance …
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New Delhi is a scale and buzzing city being the best destination for active leisure enthusiasts. Hundreds of night entertaining centers and restaurants, bright remarkable markets and grand …
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1. The hottest season of the year in New Delhi lasts from the beginning of April till the end of October, and the most rainy months of the year are considered to be July and August. During …
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Survived castles around New Delhi
♥ Castle 'The Red Fort India' , 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Aligarh Fort' , 113.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'The Red Fort India' , 3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Aligarh Fort' , 113.3 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around New Delhi
♥ National Park 'Govind' , 6.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Lado' , 12.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'City Forest' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Indira Gandhi' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Sultanpur' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Govind' , 6.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Lado' , 12.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'City Forest' , 13.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Indira Gandhi' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ National Park 'Sultanpur' , 37.7 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in New Delhi and around
♥ Art museum 'Triveni Kala Sangam' New Delhi, 1.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Museum' New Delhi, 2.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Modern Art' New Delhi, 3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Talwar Gallery' New Delhi, 8.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Sanskriti Museums' New Delhi, 11.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Triveni Kala Sangam' New Delhi, 1.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Museum' New Delhi, 2.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'National Gallery of Modern Art' New Delhi, 3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Talwar Gallery' New Delhi, 8.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Sanskriti Museums' New Delhi, 11.3 km from the center. On the map


Sights around New Delhi from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Column of Chandragupta
From the series “15 Historical Monuments, with Riddles not yet Solved”
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Distance from New Delhi center - 12.8 km.
At first, they suppose that is was made from the cosmic iron but according to this theory, there mustn’t be nickel in its composition nevertheless, it presents. The building of the huge pillar in the 5th century is still a great mystery for modern researchers. They can’t explain how it was built, only if the extraterrestrial intelligence was involved in this. The material that was used for the pillar looks like a modern atmosphere steel. Actually, people taught how to do it not so far. As for the name of architect concerning one of the most mysterious places in the world it is still unknown. …
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Delhi Pillar
From the series “The Most Mysterious Constructions of the Planet”
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Distance from New Delhi center - 12.8 km.
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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Iceland Wants to Open Its Doors for Vaccinated Tourists
Have you ever dreamt of enjoying an unforgettable holiday in Iceland? If yes, an anti-COVID-19 vaccine is your ticket to this northern country. The country’s government decided to allow fully vaccinated tourists to enter without any need for quarantine or testing. The new rules have become valid starting from March 18. This means that everyone with proof of certified vaccination is welcome in Iceland. No PCR testing or self-isolation is mandatory for such tourists.
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16.04.2021
Have you ever dreamt of enjoying an unforgettable holiday in Iceland? If yes, an anti-COVID-19 vaccine is your ticket to this northern country. The country’s government decided to allow fully vaccinated tourists to enter without any need for quarantine or testing. The new rules have become valid starting from March 18. This means that everyone with proof of certified vaccination is welcome in Iceland. No PCR testing or self-isolation is mandatory for such tourists.

16.04.2021
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