New Delhi is an urban district located in the city of Delhi. New Delhi serves as the capital of India and the seat of all three branches of the Government of India. The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by Emperor George V during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. It was designed by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931, by Viceroy and Governor-General of India Lord Irwin. Although colloquially Delhi and New Delhi are used interchangeably to refer to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, these are two distinct entities, with New Delhi forming a small part of the city of Delhi. The National Capital Region is a much larger entity comprising the entire NCT along with adjoining districts in neighbouring states.
Things to do
Red Fort
Iconic 1600s imperial residence & museum
Qutub Minar
5-storey victory tower with balconies
Humayun’s Tomb
Palatial 16th-century tomb of Humayun
India Gate
1920s triumphal arch & war memorial
Jama Masjid
Vast, 17th-century Mughal-style mosque
Lotus Temple
Temple with a flower-like design
Akshardham
Modern temple celebrating Indian arts
Lodhi Garden
80-acre city park inaugurated in 1936
Purana Qila
Riverside fortress with Mugal-era gates
Qutub Minar Complex
Ruins from an ancient Muslim sultanate
Jantar Mantar
18th-century astronomy complex
Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
Sikh religious site with healing waters
Raj Ghat
Simple marble memorial to Mahatma Gandhi
National Museum
Museum spanning India’s human history
Agrasen ki baoli
Historic step-well with stone arches
Power toys India
Handicraft and shopping
National Zoological Park
Sprawling zoo known for its white tigers
The Garden of Five Senses
Scenic, landscaped park with events
National Rail Museum
Museum for Indian railway history
Worlds of Wonder
Popular amusement & water park
Khan Market
Premium shopping & dining destination
Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir
Massive & iconic Hindu temple complex
Mughal Gardens
Presidential gardens, open seasonally
Janpath Market
Vibrant market for clothing & souvenirs
Nehru Park, Delhi
Spacious park for exercise & picnics
Shri Kalka Ji Temple
Long-standing Hindu temple with festival
National Science Centre, Delhi
Science museum with games & a 3D theater
Waste to Wonder Theme Park
Monument
ISKCON Temple Delhi-Glory Of India & Vedic Cultural Centre, New Delhi