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SOUTH DELHI. This mausoleum is one of the first in India to show Persian architectural influences. The octagonal...

SOUTH DELHI. This mausoleum is one of the first in India to show Persian architectural influences. The octagonal structure is made of red sandstone inlaid with black and white marble, and its double dome rises an impressive 115 feet. Humayun's widow Haji Begum oversaw construction of the mausoleum in the mid-16th century, and she is buried under its floor alongside her husband. There are two lesser tombs on the grounds as well, both for faithful servants of the emperor. Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the mausoleum and tombs, making this a wonderful spot to visit on a clear day since you can get your dose of history and then stroll in the sunshine. Admission is free on Fridays.

Hours: Daily Sunrise-Sunset

Payment Methods: Cash Only

OLD DELHI. This impressive structure is India's ­ some say Asia's ­ largest mosque. Constructed by 5000...

OLD DELHI. This impressive structure is India's ­ some say Asia's ­ largest mosque. Constructed by 5000 laborers from 1644 to 1656, its interior courtyard is large enough to accommodate 25,000 devout Muslims. Non-Muslims will want to call ahead before planning a visit, since the open hours vary by day and season. All visitors should dress conservatively (no bare shoulders or knees) and be prepared to remove their shoes. Admission is free but for a slight charge you can climb the minaret for an up-close look at the construction and a panoramic view of Old Delhi. (A man must accompany women entering the minaret.)

Hours: Daily Sunrise-Sunset Contact for Specific Dates and Times

Payment Methods: Cash Only

OLD DELHI. After just one glimpse of its red sandstone walls, you'll understand how this fort got its name. The complex...

OLD DELHI. After just one glimpse of its red sandstone walls, you'll understand how this fort got its name. The complex was built in the mid-17th century and was home to 3000 people at its height. The fort was designed as a miniature city. Inside you find gardens, public meeting halls, palaces and a mosque, as well as living quarters. The fort's original shopping district is now lined with kiosks selling souvenirs. The small museum onsite displays period weapons, games, textiles and household items. After the sun sets there is a sound and light show above the fort.

Hours: Grounds Mon Close; Tue-Sun Sunrise-Sunset
Museum Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

CENTRAL DELHI. The father of Indian Independence and the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, made this...

CENTRAL DELHI. The father of Indian Independence and the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, made this yellow colonial mansion his home until his death in 1964. Most of the rooms are untouched since Nehru's death. It is fascinating to examine the rare photos and news clippings that chronicle the birth of the world's largest democracy. Nehru was an astronomy buff and there is a planetarium on the property. English-language shows are screened at 11:30am and 3pm.

Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm

SOUTH DELHI. This little neighborhood, Nizamuddin, is home to one of the most important shrines in the city. Hazrat...

SOUTH DELHI. This little neighborhood, Nizamuddin, is home to one of the most important shrines in the city. Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia was a Sufi mystic that lived from 1238 until 1325. To see his tomb you must traverse the winding streets of Nizamuddin, past open-air restaurants and beggars asking for alms. This shrine is an important pilgrimage site for many Indian Muslims, and you will see many supplicants making their way to pay their respects. On Thursdays, Sufi musicians play traditional odes to the holyman. Nizamuddin is also home to several lesser tombs and several small mosques.

Hours: Daily Sunrise-10pm

Payment Methods: Cash Only

SOUTH DELHI. The Qutub Minar complex is home to the oldest monuments in Muslim India. There are the ruins of India's...

SOUTH DELHI. The Qutub Minar complex is home to the oldest monuments in Muslim India. There are the ruins of India's first mosque as well as the first Muslim mausoleum. Several massive stone gateways and tombs are also found on the grounds. And most impressive of all is the tall, red sandstone minaret called Qutub Minar. In terms of grandeur, many consider it second only to the Taj Mahal.

Hours: Daily Sunrise-Sunset

Payment Methods: Cash Only

OLD DELHI. Mohandas K. Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv are three of India's most well known and important modern...

OLD DELHI. Mohandas K. Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv are three of India's most well known and important modern political figures, and each was brutally assassinated. Raj Ghat is the cremation site of all three, and several shrines are erected to honor these heads of state. The National Gandhi Museum chronicles the life of Mahatma Ghandi through displays of photographs, the actual dhoti that Ghandi was wearing when he was killed and information about his handmade cotton movement. An art gallery has sculptures and paintings of this important leader.

Hours: Raj Ghat Daily Sunrise-Sunset
Museum Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm