South East

A gate built by Mughal Emperor Humayun located in Purana Qila. It is the southeast gate of the fort.

The northern gate of Purana Qila. It has a marble carving of warring lions with a man in front.

is one of Delhi's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. - The tomb is in large, immaculately maintained gardens in the Persian Char Bagh (four corners) style that were thoroughly renovated in 2003 with the Aga Khan's help and are probably the best in Delhi. As you pass through the first gate, you will glimpse the dome of the tomb and enter a floral path leading to the second (West) gate, which now acts as the entrance to the giant central garden. - The centrepiece is the eponymous tomb of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor. Built starting in 1562, it was the first major Mughal structure in the city and has been described as a predecessor or prototype of the Taj Mahal. The structures are, indeed, stylistically similar, although Humayun's Tomb is built from red sandstone, not white marble, and was built by a wife grieving for her husband, not the other way around. You can climb up to the second level (the stairs on the west side are very steep, those on the south side less so), and on the south side you will find the entrance into the main crypt where Humayun is buried. Before you leave, be sure to visit the South Gate, the original royal entrance, from where you can get picture-postcard views without too many tourists in the way.

In the southeast corner is the Barber's Tomb, also built in the same style. Historians do not know who is buried in this picturesque tomb made of red and grey sandstone.

As you enter the Humayun's Tomb Complex, the first major structure on your right is the bulbous, octagonal tomb of Isa Khan, a court noble who built it in his own lifetime, some 20 years before Humayun's Tomb.

The octagonal tomb is crowned with a huge dome, covered with dark blue tiles.

A 16th-century heritage park complex. During British rule, the nursery was established to grow experimental plants. Today the nursey still operates. It is an interesting mix of landscape gardens coupled with wilderness. The park is a favourite among morning and evening walkers and has special play zones for kids.

A tomb that stands on a square base and has sloped walls. It is crowned with a dome. It is believed to be a pre-Mughal tomb but nothing is known about its occupant.

It has a similar layout to the Sundarwala Burj but stands on a much higher elevated platform. Nothing is known about the occupant and the origin of the name.

Built of rubble masonry and devoid of plaster the ruined structures consist of three arches. The central arch is bigger than the two flanking it. The structure behind the arches is all in ruins.

The structure dates back to the 16th century and was built during the Mughal period. It is an irregular octagonal structure with four main sides containing five arches each. The oblong sides consist of a single arch.

(Mausoleum of Mirza Muzaffar Hussain) — This structure houses the tomb of Mirza Muzaffar who was the son of Babur and Gulrukh Begum. The speciality of this structure is that it has 5 arches on each side.

It is a ruined structure with two of the eight walls of the octagonal structure surviving.

It is a square structure standing on a high plinth. It is topped with a huge dome. Sadly nothing is known about the origin of the structure and the mortal remains of the persons who are buried underneath it.

Massive fortress built by Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq in the 14th century and was the third city of Delhi. The monstrous ruins of this complex are now overrun by hordes of Langur monkeys. The mausoleum of Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq is opposite the fort.

The tomb of Atagh Khan who was a general in Mughal emperor Humayun's army. Here is also the Nizamuddin Markaz Masjid

The name is derived from the structure's 12 pillars and 3 domes, it houses tombs of the Lodi time. A 14th-century tomb during Lodi time of an unknown nobleman

Built by Mirza Aziz Kota, a foster brother of Akbar and an important noble during the time of Jahangir, this building has the tomb of Aziz Kota. The meaning of it is 64 pillars that support the structure. It also has other unidentified tombs.

This is a tomb built by Khan-i-Khana in 1598 after his wife's death. He was later buried here in 1627. Khan-i-Khana was a great composer during Akbar's time and belonged to his Navaratna or nine gems. The motif is similar to that of the Humayun's tomb.

Tomb of poet Mirza Ghalib (1797–1869) located on the Chausath Khamba margins. Also in nearby is the Makazi Masjid

This tomb was once a massive and popular structure. Built during the Sayyid rule, it was famous during the times of the Mughals and Lodis and highly vandalized during the Revolt of 1857. Only the west and south gate survive and other gates as well as Quranic inscriptions have disappeared. There are several other tombs of the Lodi Dynasty period such as Darya Khan's tomb, Kale Khan ka Gumbad, Bare Khan ka Gumbad, Chote Khan Ka Gumbad and Bhure Khan ka Gumbad, and also a Baoli (step well).

This is a museum on the life and times of the 18th-century Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. On the third floor of the Ghalib Academy building. Also, there is an art gallery where paintings made by famous & eminent artists are on display.

This centre, though not a museum in the strictest sense of the word, is most noted for its ever-changing art exhibits, plays and films, as well as an international selection of food items in its food court. Only members can use the Dilli-O-Dilli & the Oriental Octopus restaurant, but the American Diner and Eatopia food court are accessible to all.

Also sells handicrafts.

Although the name sounds very grand, the museum is definitely a must see for science enthusiasts, especially those who are young. Has a section on DNA Science and also a section on Dinosaurs. A section on ancient Indian Science and Technology, including Vedic Mathematics & Ayurveda. The "Energy Ball" display near the entrance is interesting and perhaps the most captivating of all.

Established by the Dalai Lama with the aim of preserving the cultural heritage of Tibet. There is a museum, exhibition space and library.

Shaped like a lotus bud with 27 petals, this stunning temple suspended above milky-blue ponds is surely one of the most magnificent monuments ever made from concrete, however, there is very little to see inside. The lush park around is well landscaped but mostly off-limits.

Sikh place of worship. Built by Sardar Bhagel Singh in 1783. Later a deorhi (Sikh architectural structure) was constructed, including buildings for priests and pilgrims. In 1984, a new building was constructed. Every year thousands of devotees assemble here to celebrate the festival called Hola Mohalla.

A mausoleum of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. Considered the nerve centre of Sufi culture in India, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week. The site is also known for its evening qawwali devotional music sessions. The descendants of Nizamuddin Auliya look after the whole management of the dargah.

A Buddhist monument intended as a symbol of universal brotherhood and peace.

Constructed of brick masonry, finished with marble and surrounded by a pyramidal tower. The Central Chamber which is 12-sided in plan with a doorway on each side is paved with marble and is surrounded by a verandah 4 m wide and containing 36 arched openings.

Although there are many Shirdi Sai Baba temples in and around Delhi, the one located at Lodhi Road is the oldest.

A well-known Vaishnav temple of Lord Krishna and goddess Radha in the form of Radha Parthasarathi. it has robotic shows and multimedia presentations, apart from the traditional temple complex. Lively atmosphere and excellent tasting sweets - and the delicious Govinda's restaurant is on site.

A venue for large exhibitions and conventions in New Delhi, and one of the largest in India, overlooking the Purana Qila opposite gate number 1. It houses exhibition halls, eateries, performance spaces and compounds and hosts over 70 national and international exhibitions annually, with the largest being the India International Trade Fair (IITF). During the exhibitions, entry of visitors is also allowed through Gate No. 4 on Bhairon Marg. Rock shows and plays are held quite frequently. There is also an internal shuttle service for those who do not wish to walk.

The Delhi Zoo is a very large and sprawling park dedicated to preserving the rich biodiversity of the country. This park may be the only chance of seeing a tiger or elephant for some travellers. Be prepared to do a lot of walking.

It includes a children's park, an amphitheatre and a food court. The park was constructed in 2004 by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

A public garden, named after Kalindi (another name for the river and goddess Yamuna), as it is next to the Yamuna River. It consists of the Delhi Eye, a Ferris wheel named after the one in London. Several tourist attractions are visible from the Delhi Eye.

Opened in 2019, this theme park has replicas of some of the world's wonders including the Colosseum, Taj Mahal, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Christ the Redeemer Statue and the Statue of Liberty. All the replicas are made of industrial waste and scrap.

India's fourth largest stadium, often called just "Nehru Stadium". Mainly used for athletics and football games but also for concerts. It's the home stadium for the Indian football team.