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The stately Lodi Gardens is spread across
90 acres; Nuanced Mughal architecture
represented at Humayun’s tomb; The
iconic India Gate in central Delhi lights up
at night; Agrasen Ki Baoli near Connaught
Place; Classis Bollywood film posters
inside the Culture Gully. OPPOSITE
Kingdom of DreamsPHOTOGRAPHS: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS, FLICKR/MUMBAI PAVILLIONHumayun’s Tomb
A UNESCO World Heritage site,
Humayun’s Tomb is so named after
the Mughal Emperor Humayun, and
was built in 1570 and was the first
garden-tomb of the Indian
subcontinent. The first of the
dynastic mausoleums to fast become
associated with Mughal architecture,
this spot is certainly worth the
afternoon dose of history and nature.
India Gate
A war memorial located along the Rajpath
(formerly ‘Kingsway’), the gate is a memorial to
the soldiers of the Indian army who gave their
lives in the First World War and the Third
Anglo-Afghan War under the British rule.
The archway is reminiscent of the Arc de
Triomphe in France, but has now taken
on a meaning and representation of its
own for the city and the country.
Erected under the India Gate is a
structure called the Amar Jawan Jyoti, or
the Flame of the Immortal Soldier,
commemorating soldiers who died
defending their country, and is frequently
a site for mass memorialisations and
candlelight marches. The site is also a
stunning visual experience, and is
accompanied by plenty of enthusiastic
candyfloss and ice-cream vendors for picnicking
families over the weekend.Lodi Gardens
Of the many gardens that Delhi
boasts of, Lodi Gardens is easily the
best – packing the splendour of the
15th century Lodhi dynasty in its
architecture. The lush green of well
manicured lawns and tall trees
invite you to rest your head as you
dive into a book. History, beauty,
and the sound of birds chirping, this
is the serene hideout from the rest
of the chaotic city.Attractions
Agrasen Ki Baoli
Baoli is a Hindi word for ‘step well’, and
the 15m wide historical Agrasen Ki
Baoli consists of a 108 steps from
which to experience the eerie haunts of
a time gone by. Lined with arched
niches on every side, this makes for a
great spot for pictures, or to just sip a
cuppa as you soak in the beauty of its
architecture.