Connaught Place

1. Connaught place, also called as CP, is located at the heart of New Delhi.It was built in 1931.Connaught place happens to be the commercial hub of Delhi.It depicts the style of British architecture which was very planned and well structured.The glamour is still there and people love coming to CP for shopping and entertainment. .....

10 Janpath

2. Delhi being the capital of the country is home to almost all politicians.But 10 Janpath at Connaught Place is much more than just a prominent political residence.Protected by high compound walls and a line of armed men, this is the residence of the Gandhi the most famous family of India.It has been considered the center of power since the days of Indira Gandhi.Visitors are not permitted inside the four walls of the house however the lush greens s .....

Attic

3. No, The Attic is not a spooky storage room perched right at the top of a historic mansion.Instead, it is a pace for the living art as it rightly describes itself.With a host of events, classes, workshops, and exhibitions to promote music, arts and culture, it doesnt take a genius to figure out why.This 1000 square feet venue also hosts dance and ghazal performances. .....

Bangla Sahib Gurudwar

4. An important religious site for Sikhs, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, is located near Connaught Place.The beautiful structure with a golden dome welcomes you with religious music being played throughout the vicinity.Built in the fond memory of eighth Sikh Guru, Sri Harkisen Sahib, this place serves free food (langar )to all its devotees.Come here to offer your prayers or simply to enjoy the tranquility of this place. .....

Central Park

5. Very well known in Delhi, Central Park has been a centre for cultural events since a very long time.The beautiful Central Park area at the Connaught Place was re developed in 2005 2006 and has now become one of the main tourist attraction of the city.Lovely fountains and well maintained gardens make this park an attractive site in the evening, where the locals and visitors stroll around admiring the beauty of this proud landmark. .....

Gallery 29

6. From Indian miniature paintings, traditional Indian art, and even pichwais, the Gallery 29 houses a collection of some of the finest pieces of Indian art.Visit this spacious and elegant art gallery to browse through the collection, and inquire about what catches your eye.Ideal place for art lovers to learn more about Indian art.Tourists can visit to catch a glimpse of what Indian art is all about. .....

Hanuman Temple

7. Situated in Connaught Place, this is an ancient temple dedicated the Great Lord Hanuman.The temple is believed to be built among the Mahabharata period of Delhi.An intriguing feature is the Islamic symbol of the crescent placed on the spire of the temple instead of the Hindu equivalent of the sun.As legend goes, this crescent was gifted to Tulsidas, a renowned religious author and composer, by a Mughal Emporer on account of a miracle Tulsidas pe .....

Indraprastha Park

8. Indraprastha Park is perfect for an evening outing for the whole family.Not to mention the children park and an amphitheater, which boosts the entertainment factor.But there nothing like the food court which will satisfy those hunger pangs.There lot to explore at this public park. .....

National Museum

9. A trip to Delhi would amount to much less if The National Museum were not on your itinerary.Built in 1960, this place stores an endless and great collection of Indian antiquities.The collection is truly fantastic and extraordinary there are treasures from pre historic times and from the time of the birth of Indian civilization.There are priceless pieces and art, sculptures from the Indus Valley civilization.That not all, the place stores rare mi .....

National Philatelic Museum

10. National Philatelic Museum is located within the Dak Bhawan, the headquarters of India postal service.It displays rare stamps that were in use in the olden times and those that are used today.The National Philatelic Museum also has a collection of international stamps, apart from the Indian ones.It is an ideal destination for those with an interest in philately.For those who want to enrich their personal collection, the museum also offers some on .....

National School of Drama

11. The National School of Drama (NSD) is a mecca for all aspiring actors.The legacy kept up by NSD has been a bench mark for other acting schools too.From rigorous selection of the incoming students every year to the productions presented by the talented artists the theatre scenario just could not get better.The acting courses are imparted to the students through Repertory and Theatre in Education at the school.There are intensive training programs .....

Palette Art Gallery

12. The vigor and vibrancy of color is stunningly celebrated at the Palette Art Gallery.An awesome collection of contemporary artworks is presented at this unique gallery.A diverse range of themes and artists is dealt with at the gallery.A modern yet cerebral aesthetic sensibility among the cultivated class of Indian, which have shown considerable improvement from the past, is promoted here.Manil Gupta halluciantions of a non existant existence is .....

Razia Sultan Tomb

13. Razia Sultan Tomb was built in memory of the first Muslim woman ruler of the Turkish dynasty.Razia Sultan was an able administrator, who had the courage and the determination to rule over the Indian capital of Delhi during the medieval times.In spite of strong opposition from the Muslim nobility, this princess was a daughter of destiny and controlled the regal throne for a really long time.However, while subduing a rebellion against the kingdom, .....

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart

14. Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart dates back to the early 1930s, and is one of the best Catholic churches in India.It was designed by the famous architect Henry Medd, who built the Cathedral Church of the Redemptionfor the Anglicans.This Catholic cathedral has a distinctive Italian touch to it.The pristine white pillars against a dark brick background look gorgeous and the interiors are lavish and royal.The Christmas festivities in the ch .....

Russian Centre of Science and Culture

15. Formerly known as the House of Soviet Science and Culture, this cultural centre has hosted many diverse events.This centre has brought both the countries closer in many ways through innovative symposiums and programs in culture, tradition and science.To promote its culture further, they teach the very famous Russian ballet and also their language to all those who are interested.They have an excellent reference library and conduct informative meet .....

Tantra Art Gallery

16. Tantra Art Gallery, located within the National Museum, is an art space reserved for Tantra art form.This newly set up gallery displays an array of exhibits dating back to the tenth century.The artifacts showcased here trace the history of Tantra art and its expression in the form of sculptures and paintings.A visit to the Tantra Art Gallery is must for those who like to explore the exotic art of Tantra.For information on admission charges and ot .....

Markets and shops in Connaught place

17. Markets and shops in Connaught place are structured in the form of rings comprising of inner and outer circle.Connaught place has been renamed as Rajiv Chowk.The British rule at that time thought that the circular structure of the market would be beneficial for both the shopkeepers and the shoppers.Connaught Place has been modeled after the Royal Crescent in Bath, England.Connaught place is easily recognized in the map of Delhi because it stands .....

PVR Cineplex

18. PVR Cineplex which matches the best in the city.The restaurants, the cafes, the road side handicraft shops and the colorful crowd add to the glory of this very historic place.Any tourist traveling to India must visit the Connaught Place once.Connaught place has emporiums from every state of India.Connaught Place also has branches of major National and International banks, along with the offices of tours operators and airlines in India. .....

Shopping In Connaught Place

19. Connaught place provides the best resource to shop with a number of options available.Connaught place is surrounded by Panchkula Marg, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Baba Khadak Singh Marg and Barakhamba Marg.The place is flooded with shops and marketing complexes where you will have every thing under one roof.It has been one of the most sought after shopping destinations of Delhi.The aura of the place and the unique specialty ensure that you dont return .....

Dinning In Connaught Place

20. Connaught place comprises of three circles inner, outer and middle circles.Food lovers and gourmets find the place an ultimate destination which has variety and quality to offer.The outer circle would give a wonderful spree of restaurants and cafes.Outer circle includes renowned names like Braista Coffee Lounge, Ruby Tuesday, McDonalds, TGI Friday, Nirulas and the famous Chatori Ghalli. .....

Markets In Connaught Place

21. Main markets in and around Connaught place are Janpath and Palika Bazar.Janpath happens to be one of most important places where you would find latest fashion clothes and other goods that are popular in modern trend.Connaught Place is a major attraction for tourists and young generation who find the place an ideal shopping destination with latest fashion trends.Palika Bazar and Janpath happen to be the popular markets here, suiting all pockets an .....

Palika bazaar

22. Palika bazaar is also very popular which has always attracted tourists for its unique peculiarity of a wonderful shopping experience under one roof.The underground market is located in the inner circle of Connaught Place which can be reached from any point on the circumference of the inner circle.The specialty lies in its underground structure and the shops, who sell almost every thing a normal buyer would want to buy for his/her daily need and f .....

Shopping at Palika bazaar

23. Shopping at Palika bazaar needs some bargaining experience because at the first say they generally ask for a much higher price and anybody can be bowled by them.So, it is important that you bargain well and look for the authenticity of the goods.Palika Bazaar is famous for electronic goods and people visit the market for buying CDs of new movie releases and songs.The market is a big station for pirated CDs of Indian movies.Police have often raide .....

Parking In Connaught Place

24. Parking at Connaught Place is a big problem with so many vehicles lined up for parking space.However, there is an underground parking in place but with the increasing number of vehicles in the city, it has become very difficult for the authorities to manage the traffic.With the new plan of NDMC, things are expected to get better and also the running of Delhi Metro to Connaught Place has lessened the traffic to a great extent.Parking here is very .....

Agrasen Ki Baoli

25. This is actually a step well which is 60meters in length and 15 meters in width, located on Hailey Road nearby Connaught Place.This step well is supposed to be constructed by King Agrasen, a character associated with the Mahabharata age in India.The king built it to provide water to the entire city.The reservoir today is under protection of the Archaeological Survey of India and serves as a tourist attraction. .....

Amatrra Spa

26. Its is a beautiful spa which is located in the 5 Star Le Meridian hotel in Connaught Place.It is famous for providing naturopathy treatment which combines ancient Indian Ayurvedic remedies and modern scientific technology. .....

Jantar Mantar

27. Built between 1724 1730 by the ruler of Jaipur Maharaja Jai Singh II, Jantar Manatar is an astronomical monument which measures time and also taps the movement of the sun, moon and the planets.It is a prime example of classical Indian architecture combining astute knowledge of mathematics and astronomy. .....

American Library

28. The American Library in New Delhi is a library under the supervision of the American Embassy, situated in the commercial hub of New Delhi inside the American Center (the office of US government officials in India).Opened in 1951, the Library was established to promote understanding between the people of North India and the United States.The library has books on topics related to American society, American politics, American culture, and the Ameri .....