LandmarkRed Fort (Lal Qila)
Delhi · Delhi
The mighty Mughal fortress of red sandstone where India's Prime Minister raises the flag each Independence Day. A UNESCO site.
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Lotus Temple
Delhi · Delhi
A breathtaking Bahá'í house of worship shaped like a giant white lotus — open to all faiths, and one of the world's most-visited buildings.
Timings
Approx 9 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Mondays)
Entry
Free
Best time
Morning; avoid weekends for smaller queues
Time needed
1 hour
One of the most striking modern buildings in India, the Lotus Temple unfurls like a vast white marble flower with 27 petals. Completed in 1986 as a Bahá'í house of worship, it welcomes people of every religion to sit in silence in its serene central hall — there are no idols, sermons or rituals, just peace.
Set amid landscaped gardens and pools, it has become one of the most-visited buildings on earth, and a symbol of Delhi as memorable as any Mughal monument.
Don't miss
- ›The lotus-shaped exterior against the sky.
- ›The tranquil, silent prayer hall inside.
- ›The reflecting pools and gardens.
Good to know
Silence is observed inside — phones off. Queues can be long on weekends; go on a weekday morning. Closed Mondays.
Plan your visit
Timings
Approx 9 AM – 5:30 PM (closed Mondays)
Entry fee
Free
Best time to visit
Morning; avoid weekends for smaller queues
Time needed
1 hour
How to reach
South Delhi, Kalkaji; nearest Metro Kalkaji Mandir
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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