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Central Delhi & Lutyens' Imperial Axis

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Central Delhi & Lutyens' Imperial Axis

Delhi · 5 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Central Delhi & Lutyens' Imperial Axis

Agrasen Ki Baoli Historic Stepwell
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Agrasen Ki Baoli Historic Stepwell

Hailey Road, Near Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Believed to have been initially commissioned by Maharaja Agrasen and rebuilt in the 14th century during the Tughlaq era, Agrasen Ki Baoli is a 60-meter long by 15-meter wide stepped water reservoir. Featuring three tiers of arched stone niches and 108 dramatic red-sandstone steps descending into the cool earth, it offers an astonishing contrast to the surrounding modern high-rises.

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India Gate & Kartavya Path Boulevard
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India Gate & Kartavya Path Boulevard

Kartavya Path, India Gate, New Delhi 110001

Designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931, India Gate is a 42-meter-tall monumental triumphal arch honoring 84,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who gave their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. The monument is surrounded by lush lawns, reflective fountain basins, the National War Memorial, and the ceremonial tree-lined Kartavya Path.

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Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory
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Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory

Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001

Built in 1724 CE by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, the Delhi Jantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments constructed from brick and plaster. The towering Samrat Yantra sundial stands 70 feet tall and could accurately measure solar time to within two seconds, exemplifying India's medieval scientific genius.

₹25 for Indians, ₹300 for Foreigners View Spot →
National Museum & Harappan Antiquities Gallery
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National Museum & Harappan Antiquities Gallery

Janpath, Near Rajpath crossing, New Delhi 110011

Established in 1949, the National Museum on Janpath holds over 200,000 artworks and relics covering 5,000 years of Indian history. Its world-renowned treasures include the bronze 'Dancing Girl' and 'Priest-King' replicas of the Indus Valley, Gandhara Buddhist sculptures, ancient Chola bronzes, and Mughal miniature manuscripts.

₹20 for Indians, ₹650 for Foreigners View Spot →
Rashtrapati Bhavan Presidential Palace
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Rashtrapati Bhavan Presidential Palace

Raisina Hill, New Delhi 110004

Constructed from alternating red and cream Dholpur sandstone atop Raisina Hill, Rashtrapati Bhavan is one of the world's largest residences for any head of state. It blends classical Greco-Roman symmetry with traditional Indian elements such as jaali screens, chattris, and a magnificent central copper dome inspired by the Great Stupa of Sanchi.

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