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  • Top Tourist Attractions and Pilgrimage Places in Tamil Nadu.

     Tamil Nadu is a southern state of India which is bounded by two oceans i.e. Bay of Bengal in east and Indian Ocean in south.  Tamil Nadu state has large number of various kinds of destinations to satisfy all type of tourists.

    Famous tourist and pilgrimage attractions in Tamil Nadu state are : 

    Chennai:

    Chennai city, previously known as Madras, is the capital od Tamil Nadu  state of India and district headquarter of Chennai district of this state. This coastal city houses the to Fort St. George or White town as first English fortress settlement in the country of East India Company, this building is a museum now.  Chennai is must visit place to experience Tamil culture, to see ancient temples and old Churches built by Europeans, having longest beach of Asia and other historical evidences. This metropolitan city has its own international airport and railway station.

    Famous tourist attractions in and around Chennai are:

    • St. George Fort and Museum (This heritage site is witness of establishment of British rule & 1st office of Madras Bank),
    • Marina Beach (This famous tourist attraction is one of the longest beaches),
    • Elliot’s Beach (This famous tourist attraction is one of cleanest beach),
    • Kapaleshwarar Temple (Ancient temple of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva) ,
    • Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam (Ancient temple of  Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Vishnu),
    • Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswami Temple (dedicated to Lord Hannuman & located at Nanganallur),
    • Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple (built in 1962 & dedicated to Lord Vishnu),
    • Thousand Lights Mosque (beautiful shrine of Shia Community),
    • Ramkrishna Temple (dedicated to famous saint Ramakrishna Paramhansa),
    • Sri Parthasarathy Temple (A dravidian architecture built during the Pallava Dynasty),
    • San Thome Cathedral (Holy  shrine of Christianity having 180 feet tall spire) ,
    • Vivekananda House and Museum (Swami Vivekananda stayed here for some time  after returned from USA),
    • Government Museum (Housing objects related to empires of  Cholas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Pallavas),
    • Guindy National Park and Snake Park etc.  

      Kanchipuram:

      Kanchipuram, known as Kanchi or the city of thousand temples, is the headquarter of Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu state of India. The Kailasanathar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, built during Pallava-era,   is a large Complex having 1000 pillars halls. This oldest monument in this city is center of attraction for tourists not only from India but from all over the world along with a famous pilgrimage center for Hindus. There are also other ancient temples and this city is also famous for Silk Saris made in this area. This city having attraction for all types of tourist is about 75 Kms from Chennai international airport, has own railway station and well connected by roadways from Chennai, Madurai & Coimbatore.

      Famous tourist and pilgrimage attractions in and around Kanchipuram are:

      • Kailasnatha Temple (Must visit ancient temple dedicated to lord Kailashnathar a form of Lord Shiva),
      • Varadharaja Perumal Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built during Vijaynagar Empire is famous for its 1000 pillared hall known as Kalyanamandapam),
      • Kamakshi  Amman temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi and associated with Adi sankaracharya),  Sri
      • Ekambareswar Temple ( Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Prithvilingam considered a form of Lord Shiva),
      • Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham (Ancient Hindu monastic institution dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi),
      • Shri Ulagalandar Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar having huge statue of Lord), Vaikuntha
      • Perumal Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built by Pallava King Nandivarman),
      • Chitragupta  Swami Temple {Ancient temple dedicated to Chitragupta (chief accountant of Lord Yama) built during the Chola Dynasty},
      • Thennangur Panduranga Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu built in architecture resembling to the Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri),
      • Devarajaswami Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Varadaraja, a form of Lord Vishnu, built during the Vijaynagar Empire),
      • Kachapeshwarar Temple,
      • Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple,
      • Alamparai Fort (built during mugal era),
      • Vedanthangal bird sanctuary.

      Kanyakumari:

      Kanyakumari , the headquarter of Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu state, is a coastal town at southern tip of India and is the meeting point of three seas (Indian Ocean, arabian Sea & Bay of Bangal) surrounding the India.  This town is famous destination for tourists due to Vivekananda Rock Memorial, famous pilgrimage site of Hindus as Bagavathi Amman Temple, Our Lady of Ransom Church, sunrise and sunset points and beaches. This city having attraction for all types of tourist is about 70 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram international airport (Kerala) and has own railway station connected with main trains.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Kanyakumari are:

      • Vivekananda Rock Memorial,
      • Bhagavathy Amman temple (ancient most respected temple dedicated to dedicated to Goddess Devi Kanyakumari),
      • Thiruvalluvar statue (huge statue of Tamil poet) ,
      • Kanyakumari Beach,
      • Padmanabhapuram Palace (16th century beautiful architecture  at the foothills of the Veli Hills),
      • Thanumalayan Temple ( ancient temple in dravidian style of architecture),
      • Sunset View Point (must visit place of awesome experience),
      • Bhagavathy Amman temple (ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari),
      • Vattakotai Fort ( coastal fort built  by during Travancore Kingdom in 18th century),
      • Thirparappu Falls (at 65 kms from city),
      • Our Lady of the Ransom Church (religious shrine of Christians),
      • Gandhi Memorial, Mathur Aqueduct,
      • Kanyakumari Wax Museum,
      • Sothavilai Beach,
      • Sanguthurai Beach,
      • Courtallam Falls (at 125 Kms from city),
      • Adi Keshava Perumal Temple (Dravidian style ancient temple),
      • Kanyakumari’s Jain temple (rock-cut sculptures of the Jain Tirthankaras),
      • Tsunami Monument,
      • Vattakottai Beach ,
      • Thengapattinam Beach,
      • Observation Tower.

      Kodaikanal:

      Kodaikanal located in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu state of India is famous hill station at  about  2000 meters above sea levels which is an area of granite rocks, green valleys, waterfalls, lake,  & scenic hills. This hill station is about 80 Kms from Madurai international airport and railway station.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Kodaikanal are:

      • Kodaikanal Lake (a popular destination in Tamil Nadu),
      • Upper Lake View Point (this point gives the view of Kodaikanal Lake),
      • Chettiar Park { rare species of flowers & Kurunji flowers (once blooming in 12 years) are attractions} ,
      • Silent Valley View Point (wonderful place to view natural and scenic mountains at morning & evening ),
      • Moir point (main view point named after a European engineer Sir Thomas Moir ), 
      • Mannavanur Lake (a cool & peaceful water body),
      • Berijam lake ( surrounded by forest & source of water supply to nearby area) ,
      • Coaker’s Walk (a man made walking area for evening walk),
      • Bear Shola Falls ,
      • Fairy Falls,
      • Astrophysical Observatory (an amazing place for astrophysics fans and tourists, which is the part of Indian Institute of Astrophysics), 
      • Pine Forest, Pillar Rocks (natural strange sight of rocks in hills),
      • Kurinji Andavar temple {dedicated to Kurinji Avtar(Lord Murugan) and  linked with  Kurinji flowers that bloom once in 12 years},
      • Poombarai Village View point (offers charming views of the surrounding panorama & village is famous for garlic production),
      • Bryant Park ( a beautiful botanical garden),
      • Guna Caves,
      • Shembaganur Museum of Natural History ( collections of belongings to the Palayiar tribes),
      • La Saleth Church,
      • Vattakanal Falls (located in dense forests),
      • Christ the King Church ,
      • Subrahmanya Temple (at about 65 Kms on scenic location).

      Madurai:

      Madurai, the headquarter of Madurai district of Tamil Nadu state, is an ancient city which is must visit destination due to famous Meenakshi temple Complex. Madurai has its own airport and railway station.

      Famous tourist and pilgrimage attractions in and around Kodaikanal are:

      • Sri Meenakshi Temple {This about 2500 years old ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi (an avatar of Goddess Parvati) built in Dravidian architecture, once included in the ‘ Seven Wonders of the World’, is a vast & must visit complex},
      • Pazhamudhir Solai Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan at about 20 kms near natural spring is popular shrine of area),
      • Aayiram Kaal Mandapam (with in Meenakshi Temple),Sri Ramana Mandiram (very close to the Meenakshi temple),
      • ISKCON Madurai Temple, Koodal Azhagar Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Lord Vishnu, built during the Vijaynagar Empire),
      • Alagarkoil Temple and shrine (Ancient temple at the top of a hill at about 20 Kms in the ruins a Fort believed to be built during the Pandya Kingdom),
      • Gandhi Sangrahalaya (Collections of belonging of Mahatma Gandhi & housed in 17th century Tamukkam Palace of Nayak Dynasty),
      • Tirupparankunram (Ancient temple of rock cut & Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Murugan),
      • Thirumalai Nayakar Mahal (This historical sites built in Italian architect during Nayak Dynasty is the amalgamation of Dravidian and European architecture),
      • St. Mary’s Cathedral Church (This Church built in  Roman style of architecture is main religious shrine) ,
      • Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam (This is a tank in 16 acres, built  during Nayak Dynasty, used for devotional festivals),
      • Kalamegaperumal Temple (About 2000 years old ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu is located in Melur ),
      • Idaikuttur Church (located on Madurai to Rameshwarm highway at about 40Kms),
      • Puthu Mandapam (Shopping complex of city built during Nayak Dynasty),
      • Samanar Hills in Keelakuyilkudi village (A historical site preserved by ASI at about 12 Kms),
      • Villacherry Pottery Village.

      Ooty :

      Ooty known as ‘Queen of hill stations’ located in Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu state of India is famous hill station at  about  2400 meters above sea levels, its nearby other hill stations are ‘Coonoor’ and ‘kotagiri’. This hill station is about 90 Kms from Coimbatore international airport and railway station.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Ooty are:

      • Nilgiri Mountain Railways (a narrow-gauge railway journey on line through tunnels and bridges of  UNESCO World Heritage Site is an wonderful experience),
      • Shooting Point (Beautiful green field surrounded by trees has been much liked by  film directors),
      • Doddabetta peak (highest point of Nilgiri mountains),
      • Ketty Valley View (A valley offering eye-catching views also called as mini Switzerland) ,
      • Pykara Falls (a wonderful sight for  adventure hunters and nature fans),
      • Rose Garden ( an orchard in 10 acres),
      • Thunder World (also called Dinosaur Park, houses the models of many  species of Dinosaurs),  
      • Botanical Garden (Garden in 22 acres maintained by Horticulture Department),
      • Ooty Lake ( a popular lake in 65 acres with boating facilities), 
      • Upper Bhavani Lake (located in the deep forests of Nilgiri mountains),
      • Emerald Lake ( at 20 Kms in the Silent Valley National Park),
      • Avalanche Lake (a camping site near Oaty),
      • Pykara Lake (at Pykara Dam with boat house, rest house & restaurant facility) ,
      • St. Stephen’s Church (main religious shrine in Ooty) ,
      • Sanctuary Avalanche (A wildlife reserve in the  Nilgiri Mountains with  some trekking opportunities),
      • Murugan Temple (located at Elk Hill & providing the  amazing views of surrounding),
      • Mudumalai National Park (Tiger reserve bounded by Karnataka & Kerala state),
      • Thread Garden (an artificial garden where flowers and plants are woven by threads without the use of needles),
      • Cairn Hills (liked for its good resorts facilities),
      • Elk Hills (Famous for its  hotels and resorts with good facilities). 

      Chidambaram:

      Chidambaram town is located on the bank of velar river in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu state of India. The ancient Nataraj Temple temple complex is its center of attraction. Mangrove forest surrounding this town makes it place to enjoy nature with spirituality. Chidambaram town has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli at about 200 Kms.

      Famous attractions in and around Chidambaram are:

      • Thillai Nataraja Temple (a huge ancient temple complex dedicated to Lord Shiva),
      • Thillai kali Amman Temple (an ancient  famous temple within the Thillai Nataraja Temple complex),
      • Tirunallurpperumanam Temple (This ancient temple having 2 prikarams is a wonderful engineering and main tourist attraction in city),
      • Tiruvetkalam Temple (another ancient temple located in the area of Annamalai University & inscriptions since  Nayaka dynasty  period),
      • Pichavaram Mangrove Forest (a wood forest in about 110 hectares with vast varieties of trees, birds, prawns, crabs ,turtles, others etc along the Bay of Bangal),
      • Pichavaram Backwaters (to get wonderful experience of  going through forests in a boat), 
      •  Annamalai University (a renowned university of India  founded in 1929).

      Courtallam :

      Courtallam, also known as ‘the Spa of South’ due medicinal value  of its waterfalls, is  located in the Western Ghats is the part of Tenkasi District of Tamil Nadu state of India. The nearest airport is Tuticorin at about 100 Kms and nearest railway stations are Deboard at about 6 Kms & Sengottai at about 10 kms.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Courtallam are:

      • Courtallam Waterfalls (five falls at one place),
      • Old Courtallam Waterfalls (main attraction),
      • Palaruvi Waterfalls (means stream of milk),
      • Kumbhavurutty Waterfall,
      •  Agathiyar Waterfalls,
      • Chitra Sabhai Temple,
      • Folk Arts Site Museum, 
      • Tiger Falls(Puli Aruvi),
      • Manjolai Estate Hill Station (famous for  aromatic tea gardens in hills),
      • Karaiyar dam, Courtallam Eco Park ( biggest Eco Park in Tamil Nadu in 37 acres),
      • Gundar Dam,
      • Adavi Nainar Dam,
      • Thirumalai Kovil ( temple dedicated to Lord Murugan),
      • Kasi viswanathar temple (This 14th century ancient temple is the tallest shrine of Tamil Nadu which is  carved by Parakrama Pandyan) ,
      • Nellaiappar Temple (This ancient temple built by King Rama Pandian in 7th Century is dedicated to Lord Shiva),
      • Tiruchendur Temple and Beach (This ancient temple dedicated to Lord Murugan is must visit site),
      • Krishnapuram temple(This ancient temple of dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the ten days festival on  Vaikunta Ekadasi   during December-January is the beautiful time to visit),
      • Thenmala Eco Tourism Center(The activities available are adventure park, musical dancing fountain, children’s park, butterfly safari  trekking, boating, , mountaineering, night camping etc),
      • Manimuthar Dam and Waterfalls.

      Dharmapuri:

      Dharmapuri, the headquarter of Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu state, is major producers of mango. The nearest airport and railway station is Bengaluru (Karnataka state ) at about  140 Kms.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Dharmapuri are:

      • Hogenakkal Falls (This popular waterfall located in Melagiri Hills, also called as Niagara of India, provides an eye-catching view),
      • Subramanya Shiva Memoria (a memorial dedicated to a well-known freedom fighter, Subramanya Shiva) ,
      • Theerthamalai Temple (ancient temple of 7th century located on hill & dedicated to Lord Shiva),
      • Kottai Kovil (also called Mallikarjuneswara Temple is another ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, its architecture known as ‘hanging pillar’ is its main attraction),
      • Chenraya Perumal Temple (This ancient temple is holy shrine built in Tulavu dynasty),
      • Adiyamankottai village (Located at about 8 Kms is famous for its ancient reverted Kalavairavar Temple).

      Erode :

      Erode city known as ‘Loom City” or “Textile City” is  the headquarter of Erode district of Tamil Nadu state of India and  is major producers of Turmeric & Textile products. Tourist attractions in this district are ancient Hindu  &  Jain Temple, churches and wildlife sanctuaries. The nearest airport and railway station is Coimbatore at about 100 Kms.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Erode are:

      • Vellode Bird Sanctuary (Famous for migrated birds and attraction of bird watchers),
      • Government Museum,
      • Thindal Murugan Temple,
      • Chennimalai Murugan Temple (ancient temple on the top of hill built during Chola dynasty),
      • Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve,
      • Sri Peria Mariamman Temple (ancient temple built during Chola dynasty dedicated to Mariamman, a form of Goddess Durga),
      • Sri Kongalamman Temple,
      • Brough Church,
      • Arudra Kabalishwarar Temple,
      • Jain Temple,
      • Bannari Amman temple,
      • Bhavanisagar Dam.

      Krishnagiri :

      Krishnagiri city is the headquarter of Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu state of India and is famous for mangoes cultivation  and granite industry. Krishnagiri is the amalgamation of two words ‘Krishna’ means ‘black’ and ‘giri’ means ‘hill’. The nearest airport is Bengaluru (Karnataka state) at about 90 Kms.

      Famous tourist attractions in and around Krishnagiri are:

      • Shree Parshwa Padmavathi Shaktipeet Tirth Dham (dedicated to Parshawanath Bhagwan at bout 7 Kms ),
      • Sri Kattu Veera Anjaneya Temple (a temple dedicated to Lord Hannuman),   
      • Venugopala Swami Temple (temple dedicated to Lord Krishana),
      • Government Museum, Rajaji Memorial (Chakravarthy Rajagopalchari),
      • Arulmigu Maragathambigai Chandra Choodeswara Temple (famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva),
      • Hanumanthathirtham (a temple dedicated to Lord Hannuman),  
      • Krishnagiri Reservoir Dam (KRP Dam),
      • Krishnagiri Fort (16th century fort of Vijaynagar Empire),
      • Rayakottah Fort : ruins of fort are witness of historic battles .

        Mahabalipuram :

        Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram town located on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake is in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu state of India. This town is famous for temples and monuments built during Pallava dynasty in the 7th and 8th centuries. This city has its own railway station and its  nearest airport is Chennai  at about 55 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Mamallapuram are:

        • Shore Temple, Descent of the Ganges (a monument),
        • Monuments at Mahabalipuram (UNESCO World Heritage Site),
        • Arjuna’s Penance (a monument),
        • Pancha Rathas (a monument),
        • Seashell Museum,
        • Krishna’s Butter Ball,
        • Varaha Cave Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site),
        • Krishna Mandapam,
        • Pancha Pandava Caves (a monument),
        • Mahishasuramardini Cave temple,
        • Ganesh Ratha Temple,
        • Trimurti Cave (a religious shrine),
        • Tiger Caves temple,
        • Wide Beach,
        • Sri Sthala Sayanaperumal Temple,
        • Mahabalipuram Beach,
        • Sculpture Museum,
        • Maritime Heritage Museum,
        • Lighthouse Heritage Museum,
        • Raya Gopuram (a monument).

        Nagapattinam :

        Nagapattinam city is the headquarter of Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu state of India and is famous for Kayarohanaswami Temple and Soundararajaperumal Temple which are  ancient Hindu pilgrimage sites along with other temples in this district. Nagapattinam has its own railway station and its  nearest airport is Trichy or Tiruchirapalli  at about 150 Kms. 

        Famous tourists attractions in and around Nagapattinam are:

        • Kayarohana Swami and Neelayadakshi Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Soundararaja Perumal Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu),
        • Nagore Dargah (tomb of the Sufi Saint Nagore Shahul Hamid ),
        • Vaitheeswaran Kovil Shrine (dedicated to Lord Shiva & considered the God of Healing),
        • Sikkal Singaravelar Temple (dedicated to Lord Muruga),
        • Mayuranathaswamy Temple (major Hindu religious shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Kodikkarai Wildlife Sanctuary,
        • Nataraja of Konerirajapuram, 
        • Poompuhar Beach,
        • Ettukudi Murugan Temple,
        • Akshyalingaswamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Sri Rajagopalaswami temple (considered as South Dwarka),
        • Sri Agneeswaraswami Temple (a form of Lord Shiva), Silappathikaram (a Tamil epic)
        • Art Gallery, Kayarohanaswamy Temple (a form of Lord Shiva),
        • Sri Gomuktheeswarar Temple (also known as Masilamaniswara Temple is excellent Dravidian style architecture). 

        Pudukkottai:

        Pudukkottai city is the headquarter of Pudukkottai district of Tamil Nadu state of India and is famous for its natural resources and sea binds found here along with ancient temples located at Chitthannavasal, Kudumiyanmalai and Avudayarkovli. Pudukkottai has its own railway station and its  nearest airport is Trichy or Tiruchirapalli  at about 75 Kms.

        Famous tourists attractions in and around Pudukkottai are:

        • Sittanavasal caves (Jain’s rock-cut monastery),
        • Brahadambal Temple (fusion of Jain and Dravidian architecture),
        • Avudairyarkoil temple (50 Kms away dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Thirumayam Fort (famous sightseeing destination at shoer distance).

        Coimbatore :

        Coimbatore city is the headquarter of Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu state of India and is famous for its Dravidian-style Arulmigu Subramaniyaswami Temple. Coimbatore is famous industrial area of state for   automobile, textile, spares, engineering goods etc. Coimbatorehas its own airport and railway station.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Coimbatore are:

        • Dhyanalinga temple  (dedicated to meditation by complete silence & dedicated to Lord Shiva), Marudamalai temple (dedicated to Lord Murugan),
        • Arulmigu Patteeswarar Swamy Temple (Dravidian style, dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Statue of Adiyogi Shiva ( about 34 meter tall & 25 meter long), Brookfields Mall ( shopping complex), 
        • Eachanari Vinayagar Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha),
        • Codissia Trade Fair Complex,
        • Kovai Kutralam Falls,
        • Black Thunder Theme Park,
        • Gedee Car Museum (must visit site),
        • Vellingiri Mountains (also known as the ‘Saptagiri’ has spiritual significance),
        • Vellingiri Temple (dedicated to lord Shiva at the foothills of Vellingiri Mountains),
        •  Monkey Falls (about 65 Kms away),
        • Thirumalai Temple (dedicated to Lord Vishnu), Masaniamman Temple (Popular Hindu Shrine dedicated to Goddess Masani Amma, a form of Shakti),
        • Coimbatore ISKCON Temple,
        • G.D. Naidu Industrial Exhibition Centre (Technical material and equipment),
        • Mundhi Vinayagur Temple (dedicated to Lord Ganesha),
        • Sri Nag Sai Temple (dedicated to Shirdi Sri Sai Baba),
        • Fun Republic Mall (shopping center),
        • Sree Ayyappan Temple,
        • Parambikkulam Wildlife Sanctuary.

        Namakkal :

        Namakkal city is the headquarter of Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Namakkal district is famous for Namakkal anjaneyar temple and Namagiri amman temple. Coimbatore city is called as ‘ Egg City ‘ due to big production of Eggs in this area. The famous Tamil Poet Namakkal Kavingnar Ramalingam Pillai,  the famous Tamil Poet,  was born in this district. Namakkal city has its own railway station and its  nearest airport is Trichy or Tiruchirapalli  at about 55 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Namakkal are:

        • Anjaneya Temple (dedicated to Lord Hanuman ji),
        • Namakkal Narasimha temple (dedicated to Naramsimha, an avatar of Lord Vishnu),
        • Ettukai Amman temple (situated in  Koli Mallai valleys of  Koli Hiils),
        • Seeku Parai Viewpoint (on Koli hills to see the beautiful mountain ranges and valleys),
        • Agaya Gangai Falls (Koli hills),
        • Arapaleeshwar Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lor Shiva),
        • Selur View Point (on Koli hills).

        Cuddalore : 

        Cuddalore city is the headquarter of Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Cuddalore district is famous for its ancient temples mostly dedicated to Lord  Shiva & Lord Vaishnava and sightseeing places. Cuddalore city has its own railway station and its  nearest airport is Trichy or Tiruchirapalli  at about 190 Kms. 

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Cuddalore are:

        • Pataleeswarar Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Devanathaswamy Temple at Thiruvanthipuram village (honored as Thiruvendipuram Kovil is one of the 108 ancient Vaishnava temples),
        • Veeratteswarar Temple at Thiruvathigai Village ( it is a complex which houses many temples and 108 poses of Bharatnatyam are emblazoned  here), 
        • Sri  Valli Devashena Shiva Subramanya Swamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Murugan and Goddess Valli), 
        • Bhuvaraha Swami Temple ( ancient temple of Varaha avatar of Lord Vishnu),
        • Sri  Mangalapureeswarar  (Chopuranathar)  Temple (at village Tiruchopuram dedicated to Lord Shiva),  
        • Sudarkozhunthutheesar   Temple, 
        • Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Singirikudi (As per myth Singirikudi is the place where Prahlada worshipped Lord Narasimha),
        • Pichavaram Village(scenic site in the lap of nature),
        • Silver Beach, Veeranam Lake (creation of Chola Dynasty).

        Theni : 

        Theni city is the headquarters of Theni district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Theni is a valley town surrounded by hills and rivers is famous for its sightseeing places and production of garlic, cardamom, chilli, grapes, bananas, mango etc. Theni city has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Madurai at about 80 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Theni are:

        • Andippatti village (natural beauty & a major battlefield during the Second World War)
        • Viagai dam on Vaigai River (adjacent beautiful garden  is picnic spot),
        • Periyakulam (Mango City of Theni district),
        • Arulmigu Balasubramanya Temple ( ancient temple dedicated to Lord Subramanyam or Murugan),
        • Kumbakkarai Falls ( on the foothills of the Kodaikanal Hills),
        • Sothuparaii Dam,
        • Mannavanur Lake,
        • Anayirankal Dam Reservoir,
        • Kolukkumalai Tea Estate,
        • Berijam Lake,
        • Chinna Suruli Falls,
        • Meghamalai,
        • Vaigai Dam,
        • Shanmuganathi Dam.

        Salem :

        Salem city located on Thirumanimuthar River is the headquarters of Salem district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Salem city is famous for its sightseeing places, ancient Sugavaneswarar Temple & Gopurams(towers), colonial-era Christ Church, Jamiya Masjid & Salem Steel Plant.  The famous hill station Yercaud also located in this district at about 30 Kms from Salem city. Salem city has its own airport and railway station.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Salem are:

        • Sugavaneswarar Temple or Lingam Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva having 1008 Shiva Lingams ),
        • Bathrakaliamman Temple ( dedicated to Bhadrakali Amman, an avatar of Goddess Kali),
        • Kottai Mariamman Temple ( dedicated to Goddess Kottai Mariamman, a form of Shakti),
        • Siddhar Temple ( located at the foothills of the Kanja Malai Hills  it is out of  18 Tamil Siddha Temples),
        • ISKCON Temple of Salem,
        • Kailasnathar Temple ( ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is the reproduction of Meenakshi Amman Temple at Madurai),
        • Sri Ramar Temple ( dedicated to  Lord Rama),
        • Sankagiri Fort ( built by Vijaynagar Empire in 15th centaury),
        • Yercaud (ahill station),
        • Mettur Dam on Kaveri River (Stanley Reservoir is formed behind the dam).

        Thiruvannamalai : 

        Tiruvannamalai city is the headquarters of Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Tiruvannamalai city is spiritual hub due to ancient temples and the Karthigai Deepam festival. Tiruvannamalai city has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Pondicherry at about 90 kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Thiruvannamalai are:

        • Arunachaleshwar or Annamalaiyar Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in about 25 Acres),
        • Sri Seshadri Swamigal Ashram (You can meditate here),
        • Yogi Ram Surathkumar Ashram also known as Visiri Samiyar Ashram (you can get teaching of Vedas here),
        • Sri Ramana Ashram(You can meditate here),
        • Sathanur Dam (Picnic destination),
        • Padaveedu village (Historical importance at about 35 Kms),
        • Javadu Hills area ( at about 75 Kms , Javadu hills, Komutteri Lake,  Beema Falls, Komutteri Lake,  Amirthi Forest & Kavalur Observatory).

        Thiruvarur :

        Thiruvarur city is the headquarters of Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Thiruvarur, a pilgrimage destination, is famous for its Thyagaraja temple.Thiruvarur city has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Trichy or Tiruchirapalli  at about 120 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Thiruvarur are :

        • Thyagaraja Temple (Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in 30 Acres & having 96 feet tall chariot of 360 tonnes),
        • Maha Saraswathi Temple, Srivanchiyam
        • Vanchinathaswamy Temple :it is said that here self-manifested (svayambhu) Shivalingam is oldest of world and idol of Yam Dharanraj is also worshiped here.
        • Vaduvur Bird sanctuary : you can witness  birds migrated from North America and Europe during  winter season.

        Poompuhar :

        Poompuhar town, once remained the capital of Chola Kings, located in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu state of India. This ancient city, once known as Kaveri Poompattinam ancient port city, is famous for its beach and monuments.  Its nearest airport is Tiruchy at about 150 Kms & Madurai at about 2080 Kms and nearest railway station is Nagapattinam  at about 60 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Poompuhar are :

        • Silapaddikaram Art Gallery :dedicated to a Tamil epic.
        • Elanchi or the Ilanji Mandram : a site related to an epic.
        • Kotra Pandal : a site related to an epic.
        • Poompuhar beach,  
        • Zion Church : Dutch style of architecture built in 1701.

        Vellore :

        Vellore city is the headquarters of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Vellore is known by its 16th century Vellore Fort of granite walls and is leather hub of India. Vellore has its own railway station and nearest airport is Tirupati international airport (Andhara Pardesh) at about 130 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Vellore are :

        • Vellore Fort ( built during Vijayanagara Empire in 16th Century also houses temple, mosque & church),
        • Sri Lakshmi Golden Temple (wonder of modern architectural as Gold coated).
        • Vainu Bappu Observatory (Built in about 100 acres and telescope here is largest of Asia),
        • Yelagiri hill Station,
        • Amirthi Zoological Park,
        • Science Park,
        • Government Museum,
        • Delhi Gate (historical site as entrance a Fort),
        • Ratnagiri Temple ( dedicated to Lord Murugan),
        • Roman Catholic Diocese (Christian pilgrimage site).

        Yercaud :

        Yercaud located in the Servarayan range of hills in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu state of India is famous hill station at about 1500 meters above sea levels.These hills are famous for cultivations coffee, fruit and spices. This hill station is about 50 Kms from Salem international airport and about 32 Kms from Salem railway station.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Yercaud are:

        • Yercaud Lake (a picnic spot),
        • Deer Park ( a site near Yercaud Lake ),
        •  Arthur Seat (a point to see the view of whole town its sites),
        • Anna Park (a picnic spot),
        • Pagoda Point also called Pyramid Point (sightseeing place),
        • Orchidarium (site for nature lovers),
        • Kiliyur falls (a waterfall & trekking site),
        • Lady’s Seat ( a point to see surroundings of Town),
        • Bears Cave.

        Sivaganga : 

        Sivaganga or Sivgangai city is the headquarters of Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Sivaganga is known by its 16th century Sivgangai Fort. This district of agricultural activities and having mineral deposits is also known for metal working and weaving. Sivgangai city has its own railway station and is about 45 Kms from Madurai airport.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Sivaganga are:

        • Sivgangai Fort, Pattammangalam Guru Temple (Colorful temple of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Madapurram Kali Temple ( an ancient dedicated to Goddess Bathra Kali),
        • Mutumariamman Temple  at  Thyamangalam (dedicated to Goddess Amman),
        • Kollangudi Kali temple also known as Vettudaya Kali Temple (as per myth  Goddess Kali skilled the evil Chandasura here),
        • Nattarasankottai Kannathal Temple also called Kannudayanaki Amman Temple (Dravidian architecture & famous religious center of Hindus),
        • Sorna Kaleeeswarar Temple,
        • Venkatamudayan Perumal Temple,
        • Vettangudi  Bird sanctuary,
        • Karpaga Vinayagar Temple ( Ancient rock cut temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha),
        • Kundrakkudi Murugan Temple (also known as Shanmugunathar Temple it is dedicated to Lord Murugan and located on a hill),
        • Chettiar Mansion ( a palace of historical attraction).

        Tiruchirappalli : 

        Tiruchirappalli city also called Tiruchi or Trichy is the headquarters of Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu state of India. This district having numerous ancient temples and monuments is famous among pilgrimage tourists  and history lovers. Tiruchirappalli has its own international airport and railway station.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Tiruchirappalli are:

        • Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (ancient temple of Dravidian architecture  dedicated to Lord Vishnu in a big area on Srirangam Island between Kaveri and Kollidam rivers ),
        • Erumbeeswarar Temple ( ancient temple of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva on hill built in Chola dynasty), 
        • Kallanai Dam (an ancient contraction built during Chola dynasty & also a picnic spot), 
        •  Jambukeshwara Temple (ancient temple of Dravidian architecture dedicated to Lord Shiva built in Chola dynasty),
        • Pachamalai Hills (a beautiful hill station at about 90 Kms),
        • Vayalur Murugan Temple (ancient temple of Dravidian architecture built in Chola dynasty),
        • Railway museum, Rockfort Temple (this heritage site is said to be oldest in world ),
        • Puliyancholai Falls.

        Rameswaram :

        Rameswaram town is located on Pamban Island in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu state of India. This town is a must visit place for Hindus due to famous Rameshwaram Temple which is one of Char Dhams and one of 12 Jyotirlingas. It is said that pilgrimage visit to Varanasi (Vishwanath Jyotirlingas) remains incomplete without visit to Rameswaram Jyotirlingas. Rameswaram has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Madurai at about 175 Kms. 

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Rameswaram are:

        • Rameshwaram Temple (Famous Hindu pilgrimage center as one of Char Dhams and one of 12 Jyotirlingas ),
        • Agniteertham (it is a sea beach in fort of Rameshwaram Temple where devotees take bath before entering temple complex),
        •  Ram Setu (also called  Adam’s Bridge, as per myth this is a bridge constructed by Lord Rama hero of Ramayana a Hindu epic with the help of monkeys), 
        • Gandhamadhana Parvatham (Lord Hanumman took his flight from this hill to reach Lanka as per myth in Ramayana epic and also mention in Kalidasa’s Kumarsambhava),
        • Villoondi Tirtham (it is one of 64 holy sites where devotees take dip to get free from their sins),
        • Hanuman Temple,
        • Dhanushkodi Beach,
        • Ariyaman Beach,
        • House of former President, APJ Abdul Kalam’s House, 
        • Burial place of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam,
        • Pamban Bridge (a century old engineering marvel),
        • Annai Indira Gandhi Road Bridge.

        Virudhunagar : 

        Virudhunagar city, previously called Virudhupatti, is the headquarters of Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Virudhunagar city has its own railway station and is about 55 Kms from Madurai airport.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Virudhunagar are:

        • Aruppukkottai (Situated at about 20 Kms having small industries and cultivation of jasmine flowers),
        • Grizzled Squirrel Sanctuary, Mariamman Temple (at Irukkankudi about 35 Kms),
        • Pilavakkal Dam ( a picnic spot at about 55 kms),
        • Kamaraj House (Memorial of former Chief Minister ),
        • Andal Temple ( located at Srivilliputhur at about 45 Kms & dedicated to Lord Vishnu).

        Tirunelveli : 

        Tiruneveli city, also known as Nellai, is the headquarters of Tiruneveli district of Tamil Nadu state of India is famous for its ancient temples and waterfalls. Tiruneveli city has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Tuticorin airport in Thoothuudi district at about  40 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Tiruneveli are:

        • Kanthimathi & Nellaiyappar Temple (This is a twin temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Siva where sound is produced from its pillars),
        • Krishnapuram Temple ( an ancient  Dravidian style architecture at about 10 Kms dedicated to Lord Vishnu),
        • Kutralam (Located in Western Ghats is famous for its waterfalls ),
        • Thoothukudi (This port city at about 50 Kms is famous for pearl fishing),
        • Mundanthurai Wildlife Sanctuary,
        • Panchalankuruchi (This is historical village was home of freedom fighter Veerapandia Kattabomman wher a memorial fort is made).
        • Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary,
        • Sankaranarayanan Kovil town (houses an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva & Lord Vishnu),
        • Papanasam ( a picnic spot at about 60Kms).

        Thoothukudi :

        Thoothukudi city, located on the Coast of the Bay of Bengal, is the headquarters of Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Thoothukudi is famous for its pretty beaches, pearl fishing & salt production and is a pilgrimage destination for Hindus and Christians both. Sh. V.O. Chidambaranar, a freedom fighter, started the Swadeshi shipping company from here during British rule.  This must visit, Thoothukudi city, has its own railway station and its nearest airport is Tuticorin at about 35 kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Thoothukudi are:

        • Sankara Rameswarar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Hare Island (a picnic spot),
        • Roche Park ( a picnic spot),
        • Church of Our Lady of Snows,
        • Kazhugumalai ( located at about 120 Kms, famous for ancient Jain Caves),
        • Kulasekarapattinam Mutharamman Temple (at about 20 Kms famous for Dussehra celebration).

        Velankanni :

        Velankanni, a small town located on the Coast of the Bay of Bengal, is located in the Nagapattinam distict of Tamil Nadu state of India. Velankanni is a pilgrimage center of Christens due to Church of Mother Mary located here and is also famous for its delicate handlooms and silk. The nearest railway station is Nagapattinam at about 12 Kms and nearest airport is Truchirappalli at about 160 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Velankanni are:

        • Velankanni Beach,
        • Church of Mother Mary,
        • Velankanni Church,
        • Shopping (handlooms and silk items).

        Thanjavur :

        Thanjavur city is the headquarters of Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu state of India. Thanjavur is famous for ancient temples od Chola dynasty era, some of which are UNESCO World Heritage Monuments. The nearest airport and railway station to this must visit Thanjavur city is Trichy at about 60 Kms.

        Famous tourist attractions in and around Thanjavur are:

        • Brihadeshwara Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Chola dynasty era ),
        • Gangaikonda Cholapuram (This ancient town was capital of Chola Dynasty & famous for ruins of the ancient city),
        • Swmai Malai temple (dedicated to Lord Murugan),
        • Thirunallar Temple (dedicated to Lord Shani),
        • Alangudi Temple (ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva),
        • Serfoji Sarasvati Mahal Library (This one of the oldest libraries in Asia was started in 16th Century and  now it is a Library Museum),
        • Punnainallur Mariamman Koil, Thanjavur Royal Palace (houses the ancient o Saraswathi Mahal Library having palm-leaf manuscripts and an Art Gallery having  bronze statues), 
        • Thiruvalanchuzhi village (famous for ancient Swetha Vinayagar Temple),
        • Thirumananjeri Temple (ancient temple and as per myth Lord Shiva and Parvathi got married here), 
        • Kal Garuda Temple (Devotees visit here to got blessings of Lord Vishnu & Goddess Laxmi),
        • Ramaswamy Temple (dedicated to Lord Rama).
        • Tamil University Museum (displaying coins, folk objects, musical instruments etc),
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      1. Top Tourist Attractions, Pilgrimage Places and Markets in Delhi.

        Delhi, a metropolitan city of glorious past, is national capital of India. Details of popular and must visited tourist places/ destinations here is :

        Red Fort / Lal, Delhi : 

        This most popular historical fortification monument and also a UNESCO world heritage, Red Fort, also called Lal Qila, was built by fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan in the year 1639 at the bank of Yamuna and along with it capital of Mughal empire was get shifted from Agra to Delhi. 

        The Red Fort is the pinnacle of Mughal creativity with innovative planning and architectural elements of Mughal building, reflecting a fusion of Persian, Timurid and Hindu traditions.

        The most famous structures in this complex are the Public Audience (Diwan-i-ʿAm), the Hall of Private Audience (Diwan-i-khas), Nahr-i-Behisht (Stream of Paradise), Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Maha, Hammam , Moti Masjid etc.  The Red Fort has two gates named as  the Lahori Gate and the Delhi Gate,  Lahori gate is the entrance of this fort. .

        The Kohinoor diamond, which was the part of famous Peacock throne in Diwan-i-Khas, along with other artwork and jewels of this fort were looted by  Nader Shah’s  attack Mughal Empire on in the year 1739. The fort’s marble structures were later on demolished by the British due last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar took part in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

        The Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag on Red Fort as a symbol of India attaining freedom from the colonial powers on every August 15 from the year 1947. A light and show program is also organized in evening in Red fort  which is also an attraction for tourist to know about its history.

        India Gate, Delhi :

        This 42 meter high war memorials building named as India Gate isan “Arc-de-Triomphe” like archway in the middle of a crossroad. This archway building remembers the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the World War I. The memorial bears the names of more than 13,516 British and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919. Both sides of the arch have INDIA, flanked by the dates MCMXIV (1914 left) and MCMXIX (1919 right). Below this the following passage is inscribed – “TO THE DEAD OF THE INDIAN ARMIES WHO FELL AND ARE HONOURED IN FRANCE AND FLANDERS MESOPOTAMIA AND PERSIA EAST AFRICA GALLIPOLI AND ELSEWHERE …
        Amar Jawan Jyoti was added later on under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971. Now this eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti ) has been shifted as has been merged with the one at “National War Memorial a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. Now 28-ft-tall statue of great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chander Bose has also been unveiled at India Gate by replacing statue of King George V.

        Qutb-Minar, Delhi :

        Qutb-Minar, a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the highest tower in India with a height of 72.5 m having diameter of 14.32 meter at the base and about 2.75 meter on the top and having four storeys. This Minar was founded and raised up to the first storey by Qutbu’d-Din Aibak in AD 1199 for the use of the mu’azzin (crier) to give calls for prayer

        After his death his  successor and son-in-law, Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish (AD 1211-36) added three more storeys. There are many inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters on the minar revealing the history of Qutb. There is Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in ita complex built by Qutbu’d-Din Aibak in AD 1198, it has a rectangular courtyard  erected with the carved columns and architectural members of 27 Hindu and Jaina temples which were demolished by Qutbu’d-Din Aibak as recorded in his inscription on the main eastern entrance. Later on this mosque was enlarged by Shamsu’d-Din Iltutmish (AD 1210-35) and Alau’d-Din Khalji. The Iron Pillar situated in this complex have an inscription in Sanskrit  in Brahmi script of fourth century ADgiving details that  this pillar was set up as a Vishnudhvaja on the hill known as Vishnupada in memory of a great king named Chandra. The southern gateway of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque known as Ala’i-Darwaza was constructed by Alau’d-Din Khalji in AH 710 (AD 1311) as per inscriptions engraved on it is the first building employing Islamic principles of construction and ornamentation. An  another minar  of 25 meter  height  known as Ala’i Minar also  stands to the north of Qutb-Minar. Its construction was started by  Alau’d-Din Khalji to  make a twice the size Minar but cannot be completed.

        Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi :

        Rashtrapati Bhavan, stands on a 330 acre estate with its main building in an area of 5 acres with 340 rooms, is the  resident of the President of India and its construction was completed in the year 1929.

        The famous Mughal Garden, now known as Amrit udyan,  of 15 acres having more than 150 varieties of roses and many other verities of flowers is the part of Rashtrapati Bhavan. This garden is open for public for some time in winters.

        This complex also has Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum comprising the Clock Tower, the Stables and the Garages showcasing past as well as current presidencies, the regal ceremonies etc.

         The tourists desirous of visiting Rashtrapati Bhavan can do online booking andfor more details please visit http://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/rbtour

        Parliament house, Delhi :  

        The Parliament house of India is an Imperial Style building, built in 1927, having domed circular central hall and the three semi circular buildings used for the Rajya Shabha and Lok Shabha meetings and having an open verandah with 144 columns. The great socialist revolutionary & independence fighter Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt threw bombs at the Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April, 1929.This building also houses ministerial offices, numerous committee rooms and an excellent library as well. New Parliament building is under construction.

        New Parliament building, Delhi, India.

        The New Parliament building has been inaugurated on 28.05.2023 under Central Vista Redevelopment Project near old Parliament building. The foundation stone for the new Parliament Building was laid 10.12.2020.This complex is a three storeys building having a built-up area of 64,500 sqm. This new complex have 888 seats in the Lok Sabha chamber and 384 seats in the Rajya Sabha chamber.The Lok Sabha chamber is able to house 1,272 members in case of a joint session. There is no central hall like old Parliament building but has, a huge central lounge, an open courtyard of an area of 2,000 square meter. This new complex has three entry gates i.e.  Gyan Dwar, Shakti Dwar, and Karma Dwar which are separate entrances for members of Parliament, VIPs and visitors.

        Purana Quila, Delhi :  

        Purana Qila, one of the oldest forts in Delhi, was believed to have been built under Humayun and Afghan Sher Shah Suri  on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha.

        Zoo, Delhi :

        This National Zoological Park, adjacent to Purana Qila, is a 176-acre zoo in New Delhi.  For more details of this National Zoological Park one should visit its web site https://nzpnewdelhi.gov.in

        Jantar Mantar, Delhi :

        This observatory building, an astronomical instruments, known as Jantar Mantar was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1724, who built this observatory after found that existing astronomical instruments at Ujjain , Varanasi and Mathura are too small to take correct measurements. The instruments at Jantar Mantar are ingeniousness but accurate observations can no longer be made from here due to tall buildings around it.

        Jama Masjid, Delhi :    

        This largest mosque in India with a courtyard capable of holding 25,000 devotees in front of Red Fortis architectural extravagance of Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor who built the Taj Mahal and the Red Fort.

        Samathi Sathal of Mahata Gandhi and other Great leaders in Delhi :

        There are Samathi Sathals of various Great leaders of India including the ‘Father of Nation’ and “Ex- Prime Ministers” on the bank of Yamuna river in Delhi:

        • Raj Ghat : Raj Ghat is the Samadhi/cremation spot of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, India. It is on the west bank of the river Yamuna
        • Shantivan : Shantivan (Forest of Peace)  is the Samadhi/ cremation spot of India’s first Prime Minister, Sh. Jawaharlal Nehru.
        • Vijay Ghat : Vijay Ghat is the samadhi/ cremation spot of India’s second Prime Minister Shri Lala Bahadur Shastri.
        • Shakti Sthal : Shakti Sthal (Place of strength) is the samadhi/ cremation spot of Smt. Indira Gandhi, the first women Prime Minister of India.
        • Kisan Ghat : Kisan Ghat is the samadhi/cremation spot of Chaudhary Charan Singh the former Prime Minister of India and champion of farming and peasant communities throughout India.
        • Veerbhumi : Veerbhumi is the samadhi/ cremation spot of Sh. Rajiv Gandhi the former Prime Minister of India.
        • Smriti Sthal : Smriti Sthal is the samadhi/cremation spot of Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpai the former Prime Minister of India.

        Tombs in Delhi :       

        • Humayun’s Tomb: This tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun is the first garden tomb and first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. It was built after the nine years of the death in 1565 A.D. by his senior widow Bega Begam and is located near the crossing of Mathura road and Lodhi road. There are several graves of Mughal rulers located inside the walled enclosure.
        • Lodhi Tomb:  “Lodhi Garden” previously known as “Willington Park is spotted with tombs, mosques & bridges of Sayyid and Lodhi Periods. The tombs of  Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodhi are octagonal tombs. Shish and Bara Gumbad are square tombs giving false impression of being double storeyed. It is a preferred point for morning walkers from the posh south Delhi.
        • Safdarjung’s Tomb: Safdarjung’s Tomb is also a garden tomb like Humayun’s Tomb built in 1753-54 as mausoleum of Safdarjung, the viceroy of Awadh under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah. This complex has many small pavilions named as Jangli Mahal, MotiMahal  and Badshah Pasand and also has a madarsa.

        Famous Temples in Delhi :

        • Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi : Swaminarayan Akshardham temple, located close to the border with Noida, Noida Mor , Pandav Nagar, New Delhi, is the luminously showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. It is an experience of  enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind. It has many exhibitions halls, may visit temple’s site https://akshardham.com for more details.
        • Birla Mandir, Delhi : The Laxmi Narayan Temple also known as Birla Mandir located near Connaught Place built by the industrialst Sh. J.K. Birla in 1939 is one of Delhi’s major temples and a major tourist attraction. This temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.
        • Lotus Temple, Delhi : This temple made up of pure white marble and completed in1986, last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world, is built in the shape of a lotus flower near Nehru place in New Delhi among the lush green landscaped gardens. Followers of any faith/religion are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate. The architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as the symbol common to Hinduism, Buddhism Jainism and Islam.
        • Iskcon Temple, Delhi : This temple of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) situated at Sant Nagar, East of Kailash houses the World’s Largest Bhagavad Gita -Astounding Gita, it stands 2.80 X 2.00 meters tall, weighing 800 Kgs at ISKCON’s Glory of India Museum and Vedic Cultural Center and was inaugurated by the Honourable Prime Minister of India.The half-hour dramatic light and sound show through multiple high-tech is thrilling experience to tourists and visitors. Visitors can also enjoy pure vegetarian food at Restaurant in temple complex.

        The Garden of Five, Delhi :

        The Garden of Five Senses, located at Said-Ul-Azaib village, close to the Mehrauli heritage area in New Delhi, developed by Delhi Tourism Transportation Development Corporation  is big park in twenty-acre with a variety of activities, inviting public interaction and exploration. You will see here Soaring stainless-steel birds mounted on slate-clad pillars, a troop of elephants, cut in stone, regaling in a water bath, an expansive plaza, set on the natural slope of the site, a Fountain Tree, food and shopping court, a rocky ridge, a pool of water lilies, Colour Gardens, an open exhibition area, Kikar &  the thorny Ber bush left untouched. This Garden has been designed to awake the five senses i.e. sight, sound, touch, smell and taste of visitors by together effect of its Colour, fragrances and texture in nature walk in it, hence named Garden of Five Senses.

        Famous Gurudwaras in Delhi :

        • Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib: Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib is situated in the Delhi City, built in the sacred visit of SRI GURU HARKRISHAN JI to Delhi. GURU SAHIB agreed in the year 1656 AD to come to Delhi on  the request of Mughal King Aurangzeb and through the persuasion of Mirza Raja Jai Singh of Amber. Raja Jai Singh invited GURU SAHIB to the present site which originally belonged to Raja Jai Singh and his wife disguised herself as maid servant and sat among the attendants to test the spiritual powers of the GURU SAHIB. GURU SAHIB at the age of 8 years identified the RANI and sat in her lap, which convinced her about  the spiritual powers of SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI and his True Disciples. During that period the citizens of Delhi were suffered with grief and death due an epidemic of small pox.  GURU SAHIB out of love and compassion for suffering humanity dipped his holy feet in water and poured charan amrit into small chaubacha (tank) and all those who took water from that tank  were cured from the disease.
        • Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib:This famous Gurudwara has been made on the place where the ninth Sikh Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, was beheaded on 11 November 1675 on the order of Aurangzeb. Before his body could be quartered and exposed to public view, it was stolen under the cover of darkness by one of his disciples, Lakhi Shah Vanjara, who then burnt his house to cremate the Guru’s body. This place is marked by another gurdwara, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib. The severed head (“Sis” in Hindi or Punjabi) of Guru Tegh Bahadur was brought to Anandpur Sahib by Bhai Jaita, another disciple of the Guru. Before it was cremated, he took it to Ambala city for a night and there is another gurdwara as well by the name of Shri Sis Ganj Gurdwara near there local vegetable market, Gobind Rai, who would later become Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Guru of the Sikhs.
        • Gurdwara Sri  Rakab Ganj Sahib: Gurdwara Sri Rakab Ganj Sahib is situated in Delhi city opposite to Parliament House. When Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji was beheaded in Chandani Chowk, no one dared to pick Guru Sahib sacred head and his body,  with the wish of Akal Purakh, swear storm swept through the city and  under the cover of dark blanket,  Bhai Jaita ji managed to escape with Guru Sahib sacred head to Punjab. Guru Sahib’s  body was lies on the spot. One of Guru Sahib devotees Bhai Lakhi Shah at his personal risk managed to bring away Guru Sahib body to his house here. But to cremate it openly would have led to detection, so he set fire to his house there by cremating the body in the traditional way.
        • Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial: Tegh Bahadur Memorial complex dedicated to the ninth Guru of Sikhism is located near Singhu Boarder (G.T.Karnal Road) National Highway-1 in the area of 11.87 acres with a 24 meter high central pylon with petals at the base represents the Guru & his strength and is presently being maintained by Delhi Tourism, Government of Delhi.

        Museums and Memorials in Delhi :

        • National War Memorial: The National War Memorial is national monuments built to honour and remember soldiers of the Indian military.This monument is spread over 40 acres of land around the existing chhatri (canopy), near India Gate, New Delhi. An inverted bayonet with a helmet structure along with Amar Jawan Jyoti was installed over night under the Arch of India Gate in January 1972 to commemorate India’s victory in India – Pakistan War 1971 and as Nation’s tribute to our brave soldiers who laid down their lives. After inception of National War Memorial, the Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with eternal flame of National War Memorial on 21 January 2022. Wreaths have been laid at AJJ ever since by dignitaries at various occasions, including by foreign dignitaries
        • National Museum: This museum located at Janpath (Near Rajpath) in New Delhi has a vast collection of Indian bronzes, terracotta (2700 BC) and wood sculptures dating back to the Mauryan period (2nd-3rd century BC), various exhibits from the Vijayanagar period in south India, Mughal period, Indus Valley civilization, Greekinfluenced Gandhara period and Gupta period. Miniatures and mural paintings, costumes, arts and artefacts of various tribal people and precious jewellery heavily decorated with huge emeralds, diamonds and pearls from 2500 BC, famous bronze dancing statue from Mohenjodaro, wonderful collection of weapons, musical instruments, central Buddhist antiques and the autographed memories of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir are the eye-catchers at this museum. The rich and varied collection is spread over three spacious floors and at least one full day is required to see all the objects on display.
        • Supreme Court Museum: This museum located at Tilak Marg in New Delhi has been divided in two sections. The first section shows the evolutions and development of Judiciary in India and the second section shows the Federal Court and the Supreme Court. The  first section also shows the  history of Indian legal system from British period, the Harappan seals and the head of a priest, Ashokan edict and Nalanda Copper plate of 9th Century A.D  and  in the second gallery antique furnitures, souvenirs, ceremonial costumes & wigs and files relating to landmark judgements delivered by Supreme Court are on display. The records of famous cases like  Mahatma Gandhi murder case and India Gandhi assassination case etc. are also on display.
        • National Science Center: National Science Center is museum of 8 floors located at Bhairon Marg, near Pragati Maidan in New Delhi houses working science exhibition as well as exhibits on the history of architecture. A whole day is required to go through this  paradise.
        • National Police Memorial: The National Police Memorial (NPM) located at the crest of Shantipath in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi has been made in the year 2018 to pay homage to the valiant Policemen who laid down their lives while defending the integrity of our motherland by laying a wreath and remembering the brave Policemen who made the supreme sacrifice.
        • Nehru Museum & Planetorium: The Nehru Museum & Planetorium is located at Teen Murti Bhavan, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi. The residence of Late Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India was converted into a museum after his death. This museum is a place to learn about the Independence Movement along with several photographs of the erstwhile Prime Minister, giving an account of his life. Besides this, the colonial building is also equally interesting, with its teak paneled rooms with high ceilings, spacious verandas and well kept gardens.
        • Air Force Museum: This museum located at Palam, Delhi Cantonment in New Delhi is a vast collection of aeroplanes and armoury on display.
        • Ghalib Academy/Museum: This academy located at Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin in New Delhi has been established in memory of great Urdu poet Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib. The academy has a museum dedicated to Ghalib showcasing statue, photographs, books and important documents of his age.
        • Indira Gandhi Memorial: Indira Gandhi Memorial Museum located at No. 1, Safderjang Road in New Delhi was the residence of the former Prime Minister of India having the  collection of rare photographs of the Nationalist movement, the personal moments of the Nehru-Gandhi family and her childhood.
        • Metro Museum: Metro Museum located at Patel Chowk in Delhi is South Asia’s first modern Metro Museum.
        • Gandhi Smriti: Gandhi Smriti at 5, Tees January Lane, Birla House, New Delhi, the residence of industrialist BD Birla has been converted into a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, where he used to stay during his visits to Delhi.
        • Red Fort Archaeological Museum: This  museum originally known as the ‘Palace Museum’ located inside the Mumtaz Mahal at the Red Fort is the  showcases the craftsmanship and grandeur of the Mughal culture through its exquisite arts, sculptures, paintings, artefacts, etc.
        • Craft Museum: Craft Museum located at Bhairon Road, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi is the collection of  Indian crafts, Wooden Carvings, Metal ware, Paintings. Mud huts with Painted walls and Thatched roofs, Courtyards, Terracotta horses recreating Village shrines, Craftsmen at work are some of the elements that add to the rural ambience of the place.
        • Shankar’s International Dolls Museum Musical:This Museum, a dreamland for the children, located at Nehru House, 4, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg in Delhi has the collection of 6000 dolls from 85 countries. The India exhibit section comprises 500 dolls dressed in costumes worn from all over the country.
        • A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Memorial : This memorial of one of the finest human beings to have ever lived, great scientist and former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam is located in Delhi Haat, INA in Delhi.
        • Azad Hind Gram:   Azad Hind Gram is a tourist Complex at Tikri Kalan  to honour Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and to create quality leisure space and wayside amenities for the citizens.

        Famous/Best Markets in Delhi :

        • Chandni Chowk Market: Chandni Chowk is an oldest shopping market since the Mughal era in Delhi opposite to Red Fort. This market has different sections as Moti Bazaar, Chor Bazaar, Paranthe Wali Gali etc, now these sections are also renowned marketplaces. Its nearest Metro Station is “Chandni ChowkMetro Station”. Visitors can purchase various types of items like  cloths of cotton and silk textile,books, silver jewelry, lehenga, embroidered bags, dry fruits, spices and more.
        • Bhagirath Palace Market : Bhagirathi Palace, a market for various types of light fixtures, lamps and lanterns located opposite Red Fort, is the largest wholesale market in Asia. You can purchase Vintage chandeliers, steampunk lamps, fairy lights and café-type lamps in lots of varieties and other electronics items like Electronic Gadgets, Home & Office appliances in an affordable price. Its nearest metro station is “Red Fort Metro Station”.
        • Kucha Choudhary Market/ Photo Market: This market, known locally as “Photo Market”, located in Chandni Chowk are of old Delhi is a favorite place for   professional, hobbyist and aspiring photographers to get the best deals on camera, camcorders and peripherals. Its nearest metro station is “Chandni Chowk Metro Station”.
        • Chor Bazaar Market: Chor Bazaar, literally meaning ‘Thieves Market’, is a famous market and most exciting place in Delhi which remains open every Sunday from 6 AM to 6 PM near “Chandni Chowk Metro station”. This market  is famous for items like electronics, analogue cameras,books, clothes, sports accessories, shoes, watches, gardening tools, woven rugs, old books, vintage items, diffrent household accessories etc, which are generally used, surplus, damaged and may be stolen goods.
        • Dariba Kalan Market: Dariba Kalan Market “the 17th-century market, located in Chandini Chowk, New Delhi is famous for the intricately crafted silverware and the traditional silver jewellery displaying the old Delhi charm. Its nearest metro station is “Red Fort Metro Station”.
        • Khari Baoli Market: Khari Baoli is a famous, largest spice market of Asia and old market since the 17th century located near Chandni Chowk in old Delhi. Where you can purchase All spices, herbs, nuts and wholesale grocery items like rice and tea. Its nearest metro station is “Chandni Chowk Metro Station”.
        • Chawri Bazaar : Chawri Bazaar located in New Delhi  is a famous wholesale market for items like paper products, copperware and brassware. Its Metro Station is “Chawri Bazar Metro Station”.
        • Meena Bazaar : Meena Bazaar is a historic and oldest market located inside the Red Fort where visitors can purchase exquisite handicrafts and jewellery pieces featuring the meenakari work.
        • Daryaganj Book Market: Daryaganj Book Market , known as Book Market or the Kitab Bazaar, is an ultimate Book Market in Delhi which was a part of famous market formerly known as Faiz Market under the Mughal empire.This market was started in 1964 is  journey  250 book vendors who put up stalls on the pavement from Daryaganj Bazar to Netaji Subhash Marg.Daryaganj is famous for  all-time favourite markets like the Sunday Book Market ( Kitab Bazaar). This market has been shifted to Mahila Haatin Chandini Chowk opposite to the Broadway Hotel. As an another option, Nai Sarak is also a book hub to purchase books like Religious, Grammer, School Books, College Books or Novels. Various types of current and old books like biographies, quiz books, memoirs, comics, self-help, encyclopaedias, books for competitive exams and ancient books by obscure writers are a supportive foundation to expand personal libraries. The nearest metro station for Daryaganj Book Market is “Delhi Gate” on Violet line.
        • Karol Bagh Market: Karol Bagh market is a famous, most loved and old market of Delhi and is a famous wedding shopping destination for bridal shopping It is big market having many sections, its Ajmal Khan Road for affordable readymade garments, Arya Samaj Road for used books and Gaffar Market for imported goods are the most popular sections. This is a well liked market for   regular shopping and  as a wholesale bazaar. Other than bridal shopping viziers can purchase affordable Readymade garments, Electronic Appliances, Home Accessories, Jewellery etc. Its Metro Station is “Karol Bagh Metro Station”.
        • Gaffar Market: Gaffar Market situated in Karol Bagh is famous for cheap and second-electronic items like mobile phones, computers, laptops, tablets, televisions, fridge, air conditioners, cameras, speakers, and accessories.
        • Connaught Place Market: Connaught Place Market, the best colonial complex in New Delhi, is a big commercial and financial centre in Delhi and is also the place to experience the exciting nightlife of Delhi. This place is dotted with some famous bars, restaurants and art galleries, antique theatres like Regal Cinema & toy stores. Visit to Delhi cannot be considered as complete without visit to the Connaught Place. Being one of the most popular after dark destinations, no visit to Delhi is complete without a visit to the Connaught Place. This circular market has two concentric circles; the inner circle which has blocks A to F and the outer circle which has blocks G to N. Almost all types of items are available for shopping in this market.” Rajiv Chowk Metro Station” is located in Connaught Place Market.
        • Palika Bazaar: Palika Bazaar is an underground air-conditioned market in Connaught Place for all items from clothing to accessories, electronics to perfumes, footwear to handicrafts, video games, gaming consoles etc. Its Metro Station is “Rajiv Chow Metro Station”.
        • Shankar Market: Shankar Market is located near Connaught Place and its nearest nmetro station is “Barakhamba Road station”. This is a wholesale market of textile and fabric manufacturers. Some available items are lehenga, designer saree, salwar suit, dupatta, tailor-made stylish suit, buttons, laces, crafted borders,footwear etc.
        • Panchkuian Marg Market: This is a famous furniture market at Panchkuian Marg near Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. You can purchase all kinds of antique & modern furniture, home décor items and wooden furniture at an affordable cost from this market.
        • Sarojini Market: Sarojini Market located in south Delhi is popular market of affordable designer and branded clothes, accessories, shoes, handicrafts, cosmetics, household and kitchen items, hookah pipes, books, music items  and other trinkets/ornaments. Its nearest Metro Station is “Sarojini Nagar Metro Station”.
        • Janpath Market: Janpath market located in New Delhi is popular market for cheap clothes other items and its two streets are known as Gujarati Market and Tibetan Market. Visitors can purchase  will get paintings, artworks, ethnic apparel, leather goods, pashmina shawls, embroidered handbags, carpets, cheap jewelry, brass trinkets and winter clothing at affordable cost. Its nearest Metro Station is Rajiv Chowk Metro Station”.
        • Paharganj Market: Paharganj Market located in Central Delhi is popular market for wholesale shopping of wooden statues, handicrafts, textiles, bohemian clothing, hookah pipes, handmade junk jewelry, earrings, necklaces, bangles, mirror-work dupattas, cushion covers, wall hangings, Leather Products, Western Wear, Jewellery CDs, dream-catchers etc. Its nearest Metro Station is “New Delhi Metro Station”.
        • Lajpat Market or Central Market: Lajpat Market or Central Market is famous market in south Delhi for affordable textiles, leather goods, replica of designer clothing, artificial Jewellery,  electronic gadgets etc. Its , delectable food and food stalls selling momos, Chinese chaat and sandwiches etc is another attraction. Its Metro Station is “Lajpat Nagar Metro Station”.
        • Greater Kailash Market: Greater Kailash market is also a famous market of Delhi, its two sections M-Block and N-Block are famous for trendy and designer bags, clutches, blouse, kurta, palazzos, tops, lehengas and salwar suits at great discount. Its Metro Station is “Greatest Kailash Metro Station”.
        • Khan Market: Khan Market located in Rabindra Nagar, New Delhi is one of the oldest and the costliest markets in India. this market is famous for fashion boutiques, amazing bookstores, opticians, homewares & cafes, unique stationery, handmade papers, other festive decorations.This posh market is much liked by diplomats and Delhi’s influential.This market is paradise for shopaholics and foodies having best brand showrooms and restaurants. Khan Chacha’s tikkas and seekhs of this market are famous. Its Metro Station is “Khan Market Metro Station”.
        • Kamla Nagar market: Kamla Nagar market is Located in the Kamla Nagar, North Campus of  University of Delhi. Its nearest Metro Station is “Pulbangash Metro Station”.
        • Sadar Bazaar/Market: Sadar Bazaar market dedicated mostly to household goods is wholesale markets located on western Khari Baoli. It’s nearest Metro Station is “Noida City Center Metro Station”.
        • Sundar Nagar Market: The pretty Sundar Nagar market located in New Delhi is famous for its antique shops and art houses, where visitors can purchase silver jewelry, carpets, textiles, art pieces, antique pieces etc. it is also a place to purchase authentic tea. Its nearest Metro Stations are Barakhamba Metro Station.
        • Ghazipur Phool Mandi / Market:  Ghazipur Phool Mandi located in Ghaziabad, Delhi near Anand Vihar ISBT Metro Station is famous flower market for all types of flowers.
        • Nehru Place Market: The Nehru Place market, which is popular among IT specialists and tech-savvy people, is the biggest electronic market in Delhi. You can purchase all types of electronic instruments related to computer, mobile, printers, CCTV cameras etc and their accessories, both new and old.  This market is located in Nehru Place near “Nehru Enclave metro station”.
        • Dilli Haats / Market: Three Delhi Haats markets i.e. INA, Pitampura and Janakpuri INA  are designed in Delhi to raise the ambience of a traditional village by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC). Some details of these Haats are as under:
        • Dilli Haat INA, Market: Delhi Haat INA located opposite the INA Market in the commercial centre of South Delhi, spread over a vast 6 acres, is the most popular one Dilli Haat. The registered craftsmen,at nominal payment for a period of 15 Days, can open stalls here to sell their products. The visitors will found traditional crafts and handloom products like copperware, chandeliers, cane & jute products, rosewood and sandalwood carvings, sophisticated fabric and drapery, gems, beads, embellished camel hide footwear, brassware, metal crafts, and silk and wool fabrics, etc. The visitors can also enjoy the delightful local foods from the various regions of India likes the momos from Sikkim, the Bamboos hot chicken from Nagaland, Kahwa & Kebabs from Jammu, Pooranpoli from Maharastra or the Gujrati Dhokla. Dilli Haat has an open-air theatre where cultural events are performed on a daily basis so it is a place to bring together rural art and folk culture
        • Dilli Haat Pitampura : Dilli Haat Pitampura, spread in the area of 7.2 acres,located on just near the Netaji Subhash Place Metro Station is a boon for Art and Craft lovers. This Haat has more than 100 craft stalls along with Amphitheatre, air conditioned halls for exhibitions/ kitty party, conferences/ workshop/ seminars/ school functions, performing art/ music and dance show. Festivals are also organized in the Haat from time to time.
        • Dilli Haat Janakpuri: Dilli Haat Janakpuri is located on Lal Sai Marg, Janak Puri opposite to Virender in  New Delhi in an area of 8.00 acres. This, an open air shopper’s paradise , is a showcase of   the country’s craft and cultural tradition along with a destination for music and food lovers.There are endless shopping opportunities for the visitors in about 100 Nos. of typical craft stalls, 74 Nos. open platform shops, 46 Nos. of A.C Shops having ethnic and exotic products and materials exclusive to India. Ample opportunity for food lovers in numbers of food stalls where the flavors from across the country cuisines from around the world available. This Haat has facility of various exhibitions, seminars, events etc with the security of the general public by  CCTV cameras along with all basic amenities and parking.

        Malls in Delhi :

        Delhi has many best shopping malls with eye-catching decor, food court and cinema. Followings are some such malls:

        • City Walk Mall: City Walk is the biggest mall in Delhi located in Saket near “Malviya Nagar metro station”.
        • DLF Place Mall: DLF Place Mall is located adjacent to the famous malls i.e. City Walk on Press Enclave Marg in Saket District Center, New Delhi near “Malviya Nagar metro station”.
        • DLF Emporio Mall: DLF Emporio Mall is located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi near “Vasant Vihar metro station”.
        • DLF Promenade Mall: DLF Promenade mall is located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi near “Vasant Vihar metro station”.
        • Ambience Mall: Ambience Mall is most popular mall of Delhi located in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi near “Vasant Vihar metro station”.
        • Ansal Plaza Mall: Ansal Plaza is an old mall located at Andrews Ganj, Khel Gaon Marg, South Delhi near “South Extension metro station”.
        • DLF City Centre Mall: DLF City Centre Mall is located on Shaheed Udham Singh Marg, Shalimar Bagh, North Delhi near “Tagore Garden” metro station.
        • Pacific Mall: Pacific Mall is located in Tagore Garden, Najafgarh Road, New Delhi near “Tagore Garden” metro station.
        • Metro Walk Mall: Metro Walk is a big mall in Rohini, Sector 10 Near “Rithala Metro Station”. 
        • V3S Mall: V3S mall is located at Vikas Marg, Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi near “Nirman Vihar metro station”.
        • TDI Mall: TDI mall is located at Shivaji Place, Vikas Enclave, West Delhi near “Rajouri Garden metro station”.
        • City Square Mall: City Square Mall is a popular malls in West Delhi at Najafgarh Road, Shivaji Place near “Rajouri Garden metro station”.
        • Cross River Mall: Cross River Mall located at Maharaja Surajmal Marg, Vishwas Nagar, West Delhi is the longest mall in Delhi. Its nearest metro station is “Karkarduma Metro Station”.
        • West Gate Mall: West Gatemall is located in Shivaji Place, Rajouri Garden in Delhi near “Rajouri Garden metro station”.
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