The capital Delhi has always been the historical and political center of the country. If we talk about tourism, Delhi is one of the major places in the country. The number of days you spend here is limited because apart from the tourist places, the food here also attracts you. Every year thousands of tourists come through Delhi to know the history of India. You will get to see many ancient temples, gurudwaras, churches, and mosques in Delhi. If you are thinking of having a picnic with your family on the weekend, then Delhi is a great place. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some places in Delhi where you can visit with your family on weekends. Let us know about these places...

Red Fort
The Red Fort was built by Shahjahan in the 17th century. It is constructed from red-colored stones. Due to which its color is red. Due to its red color, this fort was named Red Fort. This fort is a huge historical fort. The Red Fort is situated on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Rang Mahal is the most beautiful palace of the Red Fort. This fort is situated in the center of the city. This used to be the main residence of the Mughal rulers. In 2007 this fort was included in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. On the occasion of Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists the tricolor on this Red Fort.

Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is the tallest tower in the world and the second-largest monument in Delhi. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in Mehrauli, and its construction was started in 1192 by Qutb ud-din-Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate. Later, the tower was constructed by various rulers over the centuries. The sight of this magnificent monument takes you face-to-face with the rich history of India. Apart from the Qutub Minar, you will find many other ancient structures like the Iron Pillar and Alai Darwaza in the Qutub Complex. It became a favorite picnic spot for the people of Delhi. Furthermore, the Grand Qutub Festival is a major attraction for tourists.

Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple, located in Delhi, is one of the largest temples of the Hindu religion. This grand temple is dedicated to Lord Swaminarayan Ji. This temple is located at some distance from Akshardham metro station. There is an 11-foot-high statue of Lord Swaminarayan ji in this temple. Apart from the main statue, there are about 20,000 statues of Hindu gods and goddesses. This temple made of pink sandstone and marble mesmerizes the people coming here with its grandeur and beauty. There are 10 big gates in this temple whose beauty is worth seeing. Entry into this temple is done from Bhakditwar. After entering the temple courtyard, there are footprints of Lord Swami Narayan which people visit. The main attraction point for all the visitors coming to this temple is the fountain show held here. This fountain show with melodious music and beautiful lights is very much liked by the visitors coming here. Children enjoy it a lot. This Akshardham temple of Delhi is a wonderful confluence of spirituality and attraction.

Lotus Temple
Located near the ISKCON temple, the iconic tourist attraction of Delhi, the Lotus Temple is a place of worship for the people of the Bahai religion where people of all religions can enter. Built in the shape of a lotus, this temple has 27 petals made of marble. This architectural marvel has won many awards for its design and is still admired across the world. There are 9 ponds around the temple, and the image of the temple looks more beautiful in natural light. The purpose of building it was to create a place where people of all religions could come and pray. Baha'is are particularly religious but they believe more in secularism. The construction of the temple was completed in 1986.

India Gate
This place was built in memory of the martyrs of the First World War. For your information, let us tell you that the names of those martyrs have also been written on it. If you have come to visit Delhi then you cannot forget this place. Day and night, through storms and every day of the year, the immortal young flame burning here tells the story of those brave men. By awakening your patriotism a little, you can become a witness to its bravery. The surrounding garden and the hustle and bustle going on all the time will also attract you.

Rail Museum
Spread across large areas of 10 acres, the Rail Museum located in the capital Delhi is a great place to visit or have a picnic with your family or friends. The ancient railway engines and railway bogies situated here look very attractive. You can also take a train ride of these mythological times. You will like the lush green meadows and big and small plants very much.

ISKCON temple
Places to visit in Delhi: ISKCON Temple is a very grand temple of Lord Shri Krishna and Radhe Maa. The atmosphere here is different on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Many people come here to have a darshan of the Lord. The lighting done here in the evening makes this temple very beautiful, this temple will fascinate you. This temple was established in 1998 by Achyut Kanvinde. The temple also houses a museum that organizes multi-media shows showcasing epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Humayun's Tomb
This mausoleum, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, represents a magnificent example of Mughal architecture before the Taj Mahal. Like the memorial built in Agra, it is also surrounded by Charbagh (a garden in four corners), in which there is a mausoleum in the center with small water drains. Built in 1565, nine years after the death of Mughal emperor Humayun, this mausoleum was built by his widow Bega Begum. Marble and red sandstone have been used well in the beautiful tomb.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 300 different species of birds. The pond is located near lush green grassy fields and big trees and seeing the colorful birds coming here is no less than a paradise for tourists. People often come here to visit with their families and children. This place is also very good for photoshoots. Apart from this, this place is considered a major place for picnic spot.

West to Wonder Park
In addition to Delhi attractions, Waste to Wonder Park features replicas of the iconic Seven Wonders of the World built from industrial and waste. It was inaugurated at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van, one of the theme parks of its kind in the world. Here seven wonders of the world have been created from 150 tonnes of waste, with which tourists can click selfies. It is surprising to know that the idea of Waste to Wonder Park started from Seven Wonders Park in Kota after it was featured in the Bollywood movie “Badrinath Ki Dulhania”.

(PC: lfieberrys)