Delhi's prime attraction is its historic buildings. Be transported to another era dominated by monuments, when you travel to Delhi, India.

Red Fort: Located a few kilometers from Connaught Place, the red sandstone ramparts of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33m (108ft) above the clamor of 'Old' Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power and pomp of the Moghul emperors. Inside is a veritable city within a city. The Diwan-e-Aam and the Diwan-e -Khas are a peep into the splendid life of the Mughal court. Each carving and the halls hearken to the times when luxurious living was a by word for magnificence. From separate rooms and balconies for Woman, to swimming pools and natural air conditioning, unique architectural features have been incorporated.
Qutab Minar: The superb buildings in this complex were built with the coming of Muslim rule in India. The Qutab Minar soars to a 72m/240ft-high and is built as a tower of victory. Started in 1193, immediately after the defeat of the last Hindu kingdom in Delhi it was completed after 3 generations. This is reflected even in the building materials. The first three storeys are made of red sandstone, the fourth and fifth storeys of marble and sandstone. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid (Might of Islam Mosque) forms the base. The tower rises to five storeys, gradually tapering from a huge 15m (50ft) diameter base to just 2.5m (8ft) at the top. Each storey is distinct and marked by a projected balcony. The stairs are difficult to climb and entering the Minar is not permitted. Even seeing it from the outside however, is an unforgettable experience.
A 7m (23ft) high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the mosque. Popular legend has it that if you can encircle it with your hands, any wish of yours will be fulfilled. Enjoy trying to encircle the iron pillar for good fortune, when you travel to Delhi, India.
Jama Masjid: Travel down the arterial road to enter the portal of Jama Masjid. The great mosque of 'Old' Delhi is synonymous with the second largest religion in India and is the largest in India. Named after the Prayer or Juma day, it was built in 1644 by Shah Jahan. Plain and austere, it suffers in comparison with the resplendent Taj Mahal and Red Fort that the same emperor built. Yet, it is a monumental tribute to a living religion that spread over India and most of the world, after its origin in medieval times. Constructed with red sandstone and white marble, the mosque has three great gateways, four towers and two 40m (135ft) high minarets. Proper sartorial etiquette must be followed and you can hire robes at the northern gate. Its courtyard has enough space for 25,000 devotees to gather in prayer.
Chandni Chowk: Leading out of Red Fort is Chandni Chowk - the main street of yore. In Shah Jahan's times, fine mansions flanked its sides with a tree-lined canal flowing down its center. Queens used to serenade here on moonlit nights. Today, you can still find a magnificent bazaar -exuberant and colorful - but overtaken by congestion. You can enjoy a rickshaw ride or navigate the streets on a 3-wheeler autorickshaw. There's a Jain temple at the street's eastern end- near the Red Fort- where animals and birds get medical treatment -perhaps the only one in this part of the world. At the western end is the Fatehpuri Mosque, built by one of Shah Jahan's wives in 1650. In between you can traverse through some of the biggest and wholesale and retail markets. Savor the finest traditional sweets and other Indian fare but only if you are brave enough to try it in these surroundings on your Delhi tour.
Purana Qila: is believed to have been built on Indraprastha, the original city of Delhi in historical timelines. It was built by the Afghan ruler, Sher Shah, during the brief interregnum in the Mughal Empire. He completed the fort during his reign from 1538-45. It marks a return to the earlier Afghan style with massive walls and three large gateways. The small octagonal red sandstone tower, the Sher Mandal, inside the fort near the South gate, was later used by Humayun as a library. In 1556, Humayun fell from its stairs and was injured fatally. The Qila-i-Kuhran Mosque, or Mosque of Sher Shah, is nearby and still manages to give a fair idea of its grandeur. There is a small archaeological museum just inside the main gate.
Humayun's Tomb: -the last monument of the great Mughals within the city also falls on the same arterial road. Built in the mid-16th century by the senior wife of the second Mughal emperor, this is the first important example of Mughal architecture in India. The ramparts overlook a building with high arched entrances topped by an onion dome. The tomb is surrounded by formal gardens in a style that inspired the later magnificent structures, such as the Taj Mahal. The gardens also contain the red-and-white sandstone and black-and-yellow marble tomb of Humayun's wife and, even the tomb of Humayun's barber.
Nizam-ud-din's Tomb: Across the street from Humayun's tomb lies the shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint, Nizam-ud-din Chishti, who died in 1325 at the age of 92. Other tombs in the vicinity include the grave of Jahanara, Shan Jahan's daughter who cared for her father during his imprisonment by his own son - Aurangzeb. Amir Khusru, the versatile man of culture, who invented the sarod and is renowned for his Sufi poetry, lies buried here. You can also find the graves of Atgah Khan, a favourite of Humayun and his son Akbar. Visit the shrine at around sunset on Thursdays as it is a popular time for worship, and qawwali singers are in full flow after the evening prayers.