A Heritage Travel To Delhi: Places To Visit

Delhi, or “Dilli”, has a lot on its plate. This metro city offers the proper form or amalgamation between the modern and the old, divided into two parts, the “Old Delhi” and “New Delhi”, has their charm to display. While the new part of the city looks quite similar to any other metropolitan place, the old Delhi continues with its heritage. Read on to explore all the interesting places for top sightseeing in Delhi and make plans for yourself.  

 

Book Comfortable Family Hotels In Delhi With OYO

Before you immerse yourself in a heritage stay, booking proper accommodation in a new place is always important. OYO brings you a whole lot of exciting options to choose from. Name any site from the list of heritage places mentioned below, and you have an OYO family room hotel nearby.

Choose from Townhouse, Premium, Capital O, Flagship, Silver Key, Collection O and Spot On hotels in Delhi with OYO. Also, offering a hassle-free commute, there are exclusive OYO properties near Delhi Railway Station and Indira Gandhi International Airport.    

You can book any accommodation directly from the website or App and avail of 5% off with Wizard member OYOs. Other than that, amazing discounts and offers are available in the same place.  

Each hotel has free wifi, room service, an attached bathroom, AC, and outside room spaces under CCTV surveillance. Free cancellations are available when you cancel before 24 hours or more of the scheduled stay. 

 

List of Heritage Places To Visit In Delhi

Now that you have accommodation booked let’s help you with a heritage tour of Delhi: 

Humayun’s Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb is number one on the list of top sightseeing spots in Delhi. Built in 1570, the place signifies the first garden tomb of the subcontinent. Further, adding to its glory, UNESCO declared it the same as a World Heritage Site in 1993. The Tomb is placed in the centre of a vast Chahar Bagh, built based on the ‘hasht bihisht’ tradition or ‘eight paradises.’

Jama Masjid

Also known as “Masjid-I Jahan-Numa,” the Jama Masjid stands tall as an epitome of Mughal Architecture. The largest mosque in India hosts thousands of Pilgrims on the occasion of Eid for a special Namaz. On other days, you can visit the place to experience its glory. 

Purana Qila

An essential landmark in the history of Indo-Islamic architecture and one of the oldest Delhi forts. It is believed that the present citadel of this place was built under the rule of Humayun and Sher Shah Suri from Afghanistan.

Red Fort

The Red Fort has a huge list of historical backdrops for the Delhites and tourists visiting. Also, on visiting the Red Fort, you will find evidence of its artistry foundation. To make your stay and heritage journey easier, OYO has a variety of family hotels in the Red Fort area for you to choose from. 

Qutub Minar 

Among all the top sightseeing spots in Delhi, the Qutub Minar is an important landmark depicting good insights into Indian history from the Medieval era combined with Islamic architecture. Throughout its historical rule, this place has been a significant inspiration in building other heritage evidence across Delhi and the rest of India.  

Jantar Mantar

The mediaeval instrument helped people of the past with time measurements. There are 14 astronomical measuring instruments present within the same. The major ones are Ram Yantra, Samrat Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra and Mishr Yantra.  

 

Conclusion

While indulging in all these heritage sites in Delhi, remember to taste some of the place’s delicacies and pack them for your home. If you prefer a specific meal, select OYO Townhouse, Premium or Capital O hotels to enjoy in-house breakfast as per convenience.