Delhi, India's Capital has a historic past as it was the seat of power of the Sultans and the mighty Mughals before the British decided to make it the capital of British India in 1911. Consequently it has an amiable mix of Mughal, British and Modern architecture, which is spread throughout the city. This small guide lists all the important archaeological and historical sites of tourist interest in Delhi, which should be experienced by every traveler to Delhi.

Delhi is locally known as 'Dilli' and officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is the largest metropolitan in the country in terms of area and second largest metropolitan city in terms of population. The city has been actually divided into two parts Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi has the major attraction of mosques, forts and other monuments of Indian history. New Delhi is actually developed in a modern way by the Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Bakers. New Delhi has many government buildings and embassies apart from the Indian history.

New Delhi, popularly designated as 'dilli dilwalon ki,' is the capital city of India. Counted as one of the metropolitan cities, this has given a seat to the Indian government.

This city was planned and laid out by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan but only few of us know that it was designed by Edwin Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect. The city accommodates many architectural buildings like Jantar Mantar and Lodhi Gardens.

Delhi as a city has a special aura to captivate the people into the city. Every year lakhs of people migrate to Delhi to fulfill their desires. Delhi as a tourist spot having no scarcity in the tourist spots whether its a National tourists or the International tourists. Some of the famous attraction in Delhi are:

RED FORT: This massive fort is the most magnificent of all Indian forts, built out of red sandstone and surrounded by mighty towers from all sides. The fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in the 17th Century on the banks of the mystic Yamuna river at a estimated cost of then 9 crore rupees, which is obviously very substantial if seen in present terms. No doubt, its most prized possession was the Peacock throne of Shahjahan, which was carried away by the Persian invader Nadir Shah in 1739. The Red Fort houses other important and historic monuments like Diwan-e-Am, Diwan-e-Khas, Hamams, Rang Mahal, Moti Masjid, Zafar Mahal and such other buildings. The visitor to the Red Fort will surely enjoy the light and sound spectacle held in the fort gardens that recreates the historic grandeur of the Mughal times.

PURANA QILA (OLD FORT): This rustic but well-preserved monument formed the background for former US President George Bush's felicitation ceremony in 2006. Located south-east of India Gate, the massive gateways and walls of the Purana Qila were initially built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun who designated it as his new capital "Dinapanah". Later on his bête noire Sher Shah Suri built his capital "Shergarh" in the Purana Qila that was razed to ground by Humayun in 1555 when he regained his lost power. Tourists can enjoy a pleasant boat ride while taking in the scenic beauty of the Purana Qila. Also have a look at the Qila-i-Kunha Masjid and Sher Mandal once inside this historic Delhi monument.

QUTUB MINAR: The Qutub Minar is the world's tallest stone structure and was built in 1193 by Qutubuddin Aibak in the memory of his teacher Qutubuddin Bakhtiyar Kaki. The 72.5 M tall stone tower with 379 circular stone steps has exquisite carvings worth seeing and the view from its top storey is simply mesmerizing. One can view the entire surrounding region of Delhi and New Delhi from the vantage point. The Qutub Minar complex also houses the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, which was also built by Qutubuddin Aibak.