Qutub Minar, an impressive complex
Our major stop today is at Qutub Minar a beautiful World Heritage Site with a famous minaret and a rust resistant Iron Pillar
Lotus Temple, a Baha’i Temple
On our way to Sariska we stop at the Lotus Temple one of the 13 Baha’i temples in the world and the only one in Asia
India Gate, a famous location
Last stop of the day is India Gate a monumental memorial to the Indian dead in World War 1
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, our first Sikh Temple
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is the first Sikh temple we visit and it is an impressive sight especially when viewed over the pool
Humayun’s Tomb, worthwhile and spectacular
Humayun’s Tomb is an Unesco World Heritage Site protecting the beautiful tomb of one of the most famous Mughal emperors
The spectacular Lodi Garden
Lodi Garden is a famous garden for birding and walking with ancient ruins seemingly everywhere and free to enter
Agrasen ki Baoli, the beautiful stepwell
The last stop of the day is at Agrasen ki Baoli a beautiful stepwell before eating dinner and retiring after a full day of exploring
Chandni Chowk, the Moonlight Bazaar
We spend an hour walking through the downtown area from the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid and back through the largest crowds of people we have seen
Sri Digambar Jain Temple with the Bird Hospital
Sri Digambar is a beautiful Jain Temple with intricate decorations that also has a large Bird Hospital that can be visited
Red Fort, the main residence of Mughal emperors
The Red Fort was the capital of the Mughal Empire for over 200 years and the pride of the empire before being sacked by both Iranians and British