Delhi Sightseeing Tour

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Delhi Sightseeing Tour

Duration : 1 DayDestination : DelhiTour Id : IH-11257

Travel Itinerary

Red FortThis grand fort built during the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's reign, this majesticbuilding made of red sandstone is the location from where the Prime Minister ofIndia addresses the nation every Independence Day. The Diwan-e-khas, andDiwan-e-am, the weaponry museum and the sound and light show are all worthseeing at the Red Fort.

Jama MaszidJama Masjid of Delhi is the largest mosque in India. The Jama Masjid is locatedin the old city. It stands in front of the Red Fort across the road. It projects

beautifully into the Old-Delhi skyline. It was built between 1644 and 1658.

Vijay GhatVijay Ghat, Delhi is the memorial of Indias second Prime Minister, Lal BahadurShastri. He was a great freedom fighter who was associated with the likes ofMahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru hewas elected as Indias second prime Minister.

Shanti VanShanti Van, Delhi is the memorial of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who died in theyear in 1964. the spot is set around lush green lawns and trees to honor thegreat leader. A great leader who made his presence in the world felt during theCold War period when advocated the principle of Non Alignment to reduce the

ideological tension engulfing the entire world.

Shakti SthalShakti Sthal, Delhi is the memorial of the former Primer Minister of India, Mrs.Indira Gandhi. She was the first and the only lady to be elected the PrimeMinister of India and held her office for three terms.Shakti Sthal is located on thebanks of the river Yamuna on the Ring Road and between the Old and NewDelhi. The memorial is named Shakti Sthal, meaning the place of strength andcourage, is quite typical of her character

Raj GhatThe memorial of the Father of Nation, Raj Ghat is located amidst a lush garden.The last utterance of Gandhi Hey Ram is inscribed on his cenotaph i n golden

letters. There are two Gandhi museums in the premises namely GandhiMemorial Museum and Gandhi Smriti Museum.

Gandhi MuseumSituated opposite to Raj Ghat is the Gandhi Museum. Dedicated to the Father ofthe Nation, the museum contains some of his personal belongings. There are fivepavilions one can go through that comprise of sculpture, photographs andpaintings of Gandhiji and the history of the Satyagraha movement as well as the


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philosophy of 'ahinsa' (non-violence).

Ferozshah Kotla FortFeroz Shah Kotla is built by Emperor Feroz Shah Tughlaq In 1360. It is situatedoff the Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg of Delhi, near the Feroz Shah Kotla CricketStadium. Ghaziabad

Khooni DharwazaThe Khooni Darwaza was a building belonging to Sher Shah Suri's reign. This issituated opposite the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium. In the books of history, it isalso mentioned as the Kabuli Darwaza. The gateway is 15.5 m high anddominates the skyline. The construction materials used are strictly local and theprominent among those is Delhi quartzite stone. It has three separate flights ofstairs leading to different levels of the gate.

India GateSituated on Rajpath, in the center of Delhi, this 42-meter high arch, was designedby Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their livesduring the first World War. Their names can be seen inscribed on the arch. The

Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame, burns in memory of the unknown soldier,beneath the shelter of the arch, which is surrounded by green lawns, fountainsand water bodies - an evergreen picnic zone in the heart of central Delhi.

Safdarjung AirportAn eminent example of Mughal architecture, the Safdarjung Tomb is a gardentomb in a marble mausoleum in South Delhi. Built by Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah in1753, it is a remarkable tribute to his father Safdarjung.

All India Medical InstituteAIIMS is considered as one of the most prestigious medical colleges in India andis globally recognized for providing low-cost medical care to a large number ofpatients. It was established as an institute of national importance by an act of the

Indian parliament with the objective of developing a strong curriculum andteaching guidelines for undergraduate and post-graduate education in allbranches of medicine in India.

Qutab MinarBuilt during the reign of Sultan Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D., this 72.5 m highpillar is a symbol of the Delhi Sultanate. Near it can be seen the ruins of Kila RiPithora, the fort of Prithviraj Chauhan, and an amazing iron pillar from Guptatimes which has not yet rusted.

Embassy AreaNew Delhi, the capital city of India, houses foreign embassies of practically all themajor nations in the world. There are also a number of consulates and high

commissions here.

Indira Gandhi MemorialIndira Gandhi Memorial Museum was the residence of the former Prime Ministerof India, Indira Gandhi. After her assassination, the bungalow was converted intoa museum.

President HouseRashtrapati Bhawan was formerly known as 'Viceroy's House' and was occupied


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by the Governor-General of India, until independence. Also known as President'sHouse, the building holds a prominent position in New Delhi. It has 340decorated rooms and a floor area of 200,000 square feet. Designed by the Britisharchitect, Sir Edwin Lutyens, this classical building uses colors and detailspeculiar to Indian architecture. It was completed by 1929 and was officiallyinaugurated in 1931.

Parliament HouseThe Parliament House of India is located in the northwestern side of the VijayChowk in the vicinity of the secretariat buildings. The parliament house marksgovernance of the world's largest democracy. The Parliament House of India hasa central hall topped with a domed structure and three semi circular chambers.These chambers were initially assigned to house the council of state, legislativeassembly and the chamber of princes.

Lotus TempleLotus Temple is one of the most incredible architectures of the Bahai faith. It issituated at Kalkaji, a place close to New Delhi. The temple has been constructedto resemble a lotus flower. The huge lotus flower has been made out of marble,

dolomite, cement, and sand. The temple does not impose restrictions on anyvisitor and has been thrown open to people of all religions.

Hauz KhasThe Hauz Khas (meaning royal tank) complex was developed during the 13thcentury. The complex houses a water tank or reservoir, an Islamic seminary, amosque, a tomb and pavilions built around an urbanized village. Today HauzKhas is a shopper's paradise with several designer outlets, restaurants and artgalleries.

Jantar MantarJantar Mantar consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments, built byMaharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, from 1724 onwards, and is one of five built by

him. The primary purpose of the observatory was to compile astronomical tablesand to predict the time and movements of the sun, moon and planets.

Malls of SaketThe hub of malls in South Delhi, Saket boasts of some of the finest mallcomplexes in Delhi. With four major malls in place and two more underconstruction, Saket provides a unique shopping and leisure environment.

Call Now : 011-6590 6590 (24 Hours Helpline)

Rs.300/- per passanger in fully air-conditioned coachNet Banking kindly transfer amount in undergiven bank account:

Bank Name HDFC Bank South Indian Bank

Account Name India Tourism India Tourism

Account No. 14432560000945 0359073000001444

IFS Code HDFC0001443 SIBL0000359

Branch Ashok Nagar, Delhi Janakpuri, Delhi


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Akshardham Temple

Location: On NH 24, Mayur Vihar,

Ph: 22016688, 22026688

Nearest Metro Station:

Akshardham

Timings: 11am to 8pm

Entry Fee: Free (For

exhibition halls and theatres,

adults & kids: 125, senior

Citizens: 75)

Days Closed: Mondays

Photography: Not allowed

Swaminarayan Akshardham reflects the essence and magnitude of India's ancient architecture,

traditions and timeless spirituality.

The main monument, depicting ancient Indian "vastu shastra" and architecture, is a marvel in pink

sandstone and white marble that is 141 feet high, 316 feet wide and 370 feet long with 234 ornate

pillars, over 20,000 sculptures and statues of deities, eleven 72-foot-high huge domes (mandapams)

and decorative arches. And like a necklace, a double-storied parikrama of red sandstone encircles the

monuments with over 155 small domes and 1,160 pillars. The whole monument rises on the shoulders

of 148 huge elephants with 11-feet tall panchdhatu statue of Swaminarayan presiding over the

structure.


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The other attractions of the complex are three exhibition halls spaced around two huge ponds, where

one is a venue for light-and-sound show. The three halls are "Sahajanand Darshan", "Neelkanth

Darsdhan" and "Sanskruti Vihar". "Sahajanand Darshan" is where life of Swaminarayan is displayed

through robotic shows, while "Neelkanth Darsdhan" has a huge I-Max theatre screening movie

based on the life of the Lord. Another amazing presentation is "Sanskruti Vihar" with 12-minute boat

ride experience of India's glorious heritage.

The sprawling Swaminarayan Akshardham complex spread over 30 acres on the banks of the Yamuna

near Noida Mor in East Delhi.

For visitors, entry to the complex is free. However, those who want to visit exhibition halls and

theatres, Rs.125 is to be paid and for children and senior citizens the charges are Rs.75. "Over 6,000

visitors could easily witness the shows and enjoy boat-rides everyday, while over 25,000 people can

visit the temple. We have deployed almost 140 guides who will facilitate visitors during their visit. Itrequires at least four hours to visit the entire complex thoroughly and see all the shows," said a

temple management committee member, adding that the opening ceremony would be telecast live on

Aastha channel. Elaborate security arrangements have also been made for the entire complex. Besides

installing close circuit television cameras it has also deployed hundreds of its own security personnel.

The Rs.400-crore cultural complex, inspired by Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri

Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), will be popularised by its builders as "a place

for cultural education and entertainment". The temple complex has drawn inspiration for its


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architecture from the historic temples of Badrinath (Uttaranchal), Somnath (Gujarat) and Konark

(Orissa). It is the second Akshardham complex in the country after the one at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.

Even as last-minute preparations are now on for the inauguration, curious visitors have started

coming in for a look or for offering "puja" and "abhishek".

At the heart of the complex is a palace-like monument built of at least 12,000 tons of pink sandstone

and white marble brought in from Rajasthan. Topped with a series of domes, it stands 129 feet high,

275 feet wide and 315 feet long. Almost every square inch of the exterior has been exquisitely carved

with statues and motifs of Hindu deities and Indian flora and fauna.

Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the 83-year-old spiritual leader of the Swaminarayan sect that has over 10

lakh followers across the globe, has closely monitored every detail of the complex. It took over 7,000

builders, masons and polishers to build the complex in record time. The place is built to withstand

major quakes "and to last at least a thousand years".

The complex has two huge exhibition halls; one will take visitors on a visual journey through India's

cultural heritage, while the other "will depict Indian moral values through a light-and-sound

show". The complex also boasts of an Imax cinema, a canteen big enough to accommodate 5,000

people at one sitting, a research centre for "social harmony" and meditation gardens dotted with

fountains and bronze sculptures.

Azad Hind Gram


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Location: Tikri Kalan, NH 10,

Rohtak Road, Near Delhi

Haryana border

Ph: 28353102

Nearest Metro Station: Mundka

Timings: 10am to 6pm

Days Closed: National Holidays

Entry: Free

Photography: Permission

Required

Azad Hind Gram Tourist Complex at Tikri Kalan is a project developed by Delhi Tourism to honour

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and to create quality leisure space and wayside amenities for the

citizens.Located within two kilometers of the Delhi Haryana border on NH-10, the architecture of the

project is inspired by North Indian achitectural style and the traditions of Indian craftsmanship.

The elaborate mosaic domes surrounding the museum and the memorial are the focus of the complex

which offers the facilities of extensive plazas, an amphitheatre, tourist information centre,

souvenir and garden shop, food kiosks, a restaurant, public toilets, drinking water,

public telephone and convention facilities.

For further details, Please contact Tel. : 28353102


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Bahai Temple

Location: Near Kalkaji Temple,

East of Nehru Place

Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji

Mandir

Open: Tue-Sun;

Mondays closed

Timings: 9am to 7pm

Entry: Free

Photography: Permission

required

East ofNehru place, this temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major

Bahai's temples built around the world. Completed in1986 it is set among the lush green landscaped

gardens.

The structure is made up of pure white marble The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the

symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism,

Jainism and Islam. Adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate.

Around the blooming petals there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light. It looks

spectacular at dusk when it is flood lit.


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Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir

Location: Near Gole Market,

Mandir Marg, Connaught Place

Nearest Metro Station: RK

Ashram Marg

Timings: 6am to 10pm (best to

visit during morning and evening

aarti)

Entry: Free

Days Closed: None

Photography: Not allowed in

prayer hall

Laxmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of Delhi's major temples and a major

tourist attraction. Built by the industrialst G.D. Birla in 1938, this beautiful temple is located in the

west of Connaught Place.

The temple is dedicated to Laxmi (the goddess of prosperity) and Narayana (The preserver). The

temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi on the condition that people of all castes will be

allowed to enter the temple


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Dilli Haat

Location: Opp. INA Market,

Ph: 26119055

Nearest Metro: INA

Near TV Tower, Pitampura

Ph: 27317663

Nearest Metro: Pitampura

Open: INA from 01-12-2010

to 15-02-2011 would be open

from 10.30 am to 09.00 pm.

Entry: 20 (Adult),

10 (Children)

The craftsmen who are registered with D.C.Handicrafts are the ones who are eligible to find a place

here. The 62 stalls selling handicrafts are allotted on a rotational basis to craftsmen who come from all

corners of the vast & varied land of India at a payment of mere INR 100 per day for a maximum

period of 15 Days. This ensures that visitors get to buy authentic wares at prices that have not been

inflated by high maintenance costs.

You can also savour the inimitable flavors of the delightful local foods from the various regions of India

be it the momos from Sikkim or the Bamboos hot chicken from Nagaland, Kahwa & Kebabs

from Jammu, Pooranpoli from Maharastra or the Gujrati Dhokla. As many as 25 food stalls offeryou variety of foods served in an Eco friendly manner.

The DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village market, but one suited

for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis of crafts, food and cultural activity.

This Food and Craft Bazar is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine, A

unique bazaar, in the heart of the city, it displays the richness of Indian culture on a permanent basis.


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Step inside the complex for an altogether delightful experience by either buying inimitable ethnic

wares, savouring the delicacies of different states or by simply relaxing in the evening with the entire

family.

DILLI HAAT transports you to the magical world of Indian art and heritage presented through a

fascinating panorama of craft, cuisine and cultural activities.

While the village haat is a mobile, flexible arrangement, here it is crafts persons who are mobile. The

DILLI HAAT boasts of nearly 200 craft stalls selling native, utilitarian and ethnic products from all

over the country.

An ambitious project, set up jointly by Delhi tourism and NDMC, D.C. (Handicrafts) & D.C.

(handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India & Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. It aims at

providing encouragement to the needy artists from all over the country in order to sustain and

preserve the rich heritage of India.

While allowing free interaction between buyers and sellers, the organizers favour a check on prices to

keep them moderate.

Different and appealing, DILLI HAAT is located in one of the most important commercial centers of

South Delhi, opposite INA market. The 6 acres of land on which this sprawling complex is situated was

salvaged as part of a reclamation project and transformed into a magnificent dream plaza. Extensive

foundation work, small thatched roof cottages and kiosks with a village atmosphere have made the

place into an attractive multiple center.


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The word Haat refers to a weekly market in rural, semi-urban and sometimes even urban India.

DILLI HAAT is not just a market place; it has been visualized as a showpiece of traditional Indian

culture- a forum where rural life and folk art are brought closer to an urban clientele.

It is here that the crafts persons find an opportunity to demonstrate their artistic skills to thousands of

visitors everyday.

Since its inauguration in the month of March 1994, Dilli Haat has been home to nearly 50,000

handicraft and handloom artisans. The sales generated, so far, are estimated at Rupees three hundred

crores.

The complex is not only artistic, but also recreational in nature where the entire family can have a

good time.

It is a place where one can unwind in the evening and relish a wide variety of cuisine without paying

the exhorbitant rates.

Besides an International Food Plaza there are 25 stalls dishing out sumptuous delicacies from different

States and Union Territories; and Exhibition Hall; a Souvenir shop selling an assortment of small gift

items; an open stage for cultural programmes and a playing area exclusively earmarked for children.

Architecture


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The architectural features of the complex have been especially designed in the traditional north Indian

style, with brickwork jail (lattice) and stone roofs.

A hall in the complex specifically caters to exhibitions of the handlooms and handicrafts. A souvenir

shop, also displays attractive ethnic products.

The small thatched roof cottages and kiosks, without any concrete structures provide a village

atmosphere.

The shops are set up on platforms, which act as a link in the Bazar design. The courtyards between

the shops are paved in stone and interspaced with grass to retain a visual softness.

The landscaping of the area incorporates colourful flowering shrubs and trees, thus the entire complex

is in harmony with the environment

Tickets

Cost of ticket is Rs.20/- for adult and Rs.10/- for child.

Downloads

- Dilli Haat Operation and Management Rules- 2006. - Download

- Application for Allotment of dropout stalls at Dilli Haat, INA. -Download

- Application for Allotment of dropout stalls at Dilli Haat, Pitampura. -Download

For more information, please contact

Dilli Haat, INA, Aurbindo Marg, New Delhi

Ph: 011-26119055 011-26119055 , 24678817

Dilli Haat, Pitam Pura (Near TV Tower), New Delhi,

Ph: 011-27317663 011-27317663 , 27310192
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Garden of Five Senses

Location: Said-ul-Ajaib,

Mehrauli-Badarpur Road,

Ph: 29536401, 65651083

Metro Station: Saket

Open: Daily

Timings:

April to September: 9 AM to 7 PM

October to March: 9 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee:

Adult: 20/-

Child(upto 12 yrs): 10/-

Sr. Citizen: 10/-

Handicapped: Nil

Photography Charges: Nil

The Garden of Five Senses is not just a park, it is a space with a variety of activities, inviting public

interaction and exploration. The project, developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development

Corporation, was conceptualized to answer to the city's need for leisure space for the public, for

people to socialize and unwind. Such spaces add atmosphere and life to a city and cater to all sections

of the society.

The twenty-acre site, located at Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in NewDelhi, is spectacular. The Garden was inaugurated in February 2003. Majestic rocks stand silhouetted

against the sky, others lie strewn upon the ground in a casual yet alluring display of nature's

sculptural genius. It was the ideal ground on which to realize the concept of a public leisure space that

would awaken a sensory response and thereby a sensitivity to the environment.

Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars welcome you into the park. An expansive

plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, invites you up the spiral walkway. Across, a troop of

elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, tempts exploration.


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The garden itself is divided into distinct areas. On one side of the spiral walkway is the Khas Bagh, a

formal garden patterned on the lines of the Mughal Garden. Slow-moving water cascades in channels

along its length, while flowering and fragrant shrubs and trees line its paths. The Central axis leads to

a series of fountains, some of which are lit up by fibreoptic lighting systems. Encapsulating the

expression here is the sculpture of 'A Fountain Tree".

Secluded, away from the heart of the garden, on the other side of the walkway is the food and

shopping court. A series of terraces provided with seating arrangements face the food court.

The heady Trail of Fragrance leads away to a rocky ridge to the north, where elevated amongst the

rocks, a sculpture in stainless-steel, inspired by a pin-wheel, dances in joyous abandon.

Wander down the meandering paths to Neel Bagh, a pool of water lilies encircled by pergols covered

with climbing plants of different colours and textures.

Overhead, hundreds of ceraminc chime, whispering secrets to the breeze, teasing you with their

gentle laughter.

There are Colour Gardens - beautiful compositions of flowering shrubs and ground covers that have

you looking at familiar plants with new eyes. The Courts of Specimen Plants display not so frequently

seen species - of bamboo, for instance, or cactii, or herbs.

Nestled amongst the natural slope of the site is the amphitheatre with blocks of sandstone to serve as

seating. At the rear of the garden is an open exhibition area for displaying art and for holding art


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workshops.

Almost two hundred varieties of plants are introduced. In addition, there are large areas where the

existing vegetation, consisting mainly of trees such as the local Kikar and the thorny Ber bush, has

been left untouched.

The Garden has been designed to the imagery suggested by the name Garden of Five Senses. Colour,

fragrances, texture and form all come together in an evocative bouquet that awakens the mind to the

beauty of life and invokes a grateful prayer for the gift of sight, sound, touch, smell and taste.

Nature Walk

The Garden is designed to stimulate one's sensory responses to the environment. An amalgamation of

color and fragrance, texture and form evokes the awareness of touch, smell, sight, sound and taste.

Most of the works of art are dynamic, making it more interactive to the visitors. About 25 different

sculptures and murals have been set up in the Garden making it one of the largest collection of public

art in the country. This Garden is located near the first city of Delhi i.e. Qila Rai Pithora and while

following the approach road to the Garden from T point of MB Road one can see the massive walls of

this fort. The Garden of Five senses depict the architecture of the first city including the stones used in

the constructions of boundary walls and dome shaped office complex. The walk begins with a

description of trees which are planted in the outer area of the garden i.e. from the steps which you

take, for moving in the garden complex. The details of the trees which fall in this area have been

described below with their common name, botanical name and description for the benefit of the

common man who can take a walk

Click here for Nature WalkClick here for details of Art Objects

Architecture

Location : The Garden is situated near the Qutub heritage zone.

Area : 20.5 acre.

Performa for Booking of Party at The Garden of Five Senses. -Download

For More Inforamation, please contract

The Garden of Five Senses

Said-ul-Ajaib, M.B. Road, New Delhi

South of Saket

Ph: 65651083, 29536401, 29534519(TeleFax)
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Purana Quila

Location: Near Delhi Zoo,

Mathura Road

Nearest Metro Station:

Pragati Maidan

Open: All days

Entry Fee: 5 (Indians), 100

(foreigners)

Days Closed: None

Photography Charges: Free

(still camera); 25 (video

camera)

One does not have to go far to see the old fort or Purana Quila standing stoically amidst wild

greenery.Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana

Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers.

The thick ramparts crowned by merlons have three gateways provided with bastions on either side. It

was surrounded by a wide moat, connected to river Yamuna, which used to flow on the east of the

fort. The northern gate way, called the Talaqui darwaza or the forbidden gateway, combines the

typically Islamic pointed arch with Hindu Chhatris and brackets; whereas the southern gateway called

the

Humayun Darwaza also had a similar plan.

The massive gateway and walls ofPurana Quila were built by Humayun and the foundation laid for

the new capital, Dinpanah.

The work was carried forward by Sher Shah Suri,who displaced Humayun, Purana Quila is the venue

for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening.

Light & Sound Show
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