ZOO
Delhi Zoo, located on the southern side of the fort, he is not among the best. The cages are not marked, and in winter some species are not released outside. There are a lot of white tigers here. Open: codz. with ex. pt.; in summer, 8.00-18.00; in winter, 9.00-17.00; admission: 0,50 INR.
HUMAJUNA MAUSOLEUM
She built the mausoleum in the mid-16th century. Hadżi Begam, older wife of the second Mughal emperor, Humajuna. High arcades, giving lightness to a squat structure, the onion-shaped dome and exquisite gardens exemplify the early Mughal style of architecture. These architectural elements have evolved over the years, to get the perfectly refined shape of the Taj Mahal in Agra. Early Humayun's Mausoleum, being a model for the Taj Mahal, arouses great interest. Within the complex, Humayun's wife also rests in a mausoleum made of red and white sandstone and yellow and black marble.
In the garden there is also the tomb of the imperial hairdresser and the tomb of Isa Khan, being a good example of the architecture of the Lodich dynasty. Admission: 0,50 INR, pt. Free entrance. From the terraces of the mausoleum, you can see the area well.
NIZAMUDDIN
On the other side of the road leading to Humayun's Mausoleum is the tomb of the saintly Sufi husband Nizam ad-Din Aulija, deceased in 1325 r. at the age of 92 years. The tomb of the Muslim mystic has a large reservoir filled with water. The construction of this reservoir sparked a dispute between Nizam ad-Din and the founder of Tughlakabad, a city even further south of Delhi (more information in the chapter Around Delhi under the heading Tuglilakabad). The tomb of Shah Dżahan's daughter is of interest, the princesses of Ja-Hanary, who accompanied her father imprisoned by Aurangzeb in the Red Fort of Agra. Amir Chusru is also buried here, a famous Persian poet residing at the court of Dehli; Atgah Khan, Humayun's favorite; and the son of the emperor, Ak-bar. Atgah Khan was murdered by Azam Khan in Agra. In answer, Akbar has dealt with Azam Khan, who was buried near Kutab Minaru.
It is best to come to the tomb of Nizam ad-Dina on Thursday, at sunset. It is a time of prayer. Immediately after the prayer, Muslim singers (kawwali) they start singing.
LODICH GARDENS
The gardens are located 3 km west of the Humajuna Mausoleum and adjacent to the India International Center. They are well kept; there are mausoleums of the Lodi and Sai-Yid dynasties. Muhammad Shah Lodi's Mausoleum (1450 r.) was the prototype of the Mughal tomb of Humayun, whose design took the perfect form in Tkj Mahal. They are also buried here: predecessor of Muhammad, Mubarak Shah Lodi (1433 r.) and Ibrahim Shah Lodi (1526 r.) and Sikan-der Shah Lodi (1517 r.). The stucco decoration typical of that period has been preserved on the walls of the Bara Gunibad mosque.
SAFDARA JANGA MAUSOLEUM
The Mausoleum of the Delhi Vizier Safdar Jang is located next to the small airport bearing his name. W 1980 r. Indira Gandhi's son died here in an airplane accident, Sit down.
He built the mausoleum in 1753-1754 for his father, Shujah al-Din, nawab Oudhu. The tomb is one of the last examples of Mughal architecture. Soon followed the collapse of the already shaky Great Mogul state. Safdar Jang's Mausoleum stands on a high platform amid extensive gardens. Admission: 0,50 INR; pt. Free entrance.
HAUZ KHAS
Hauz Khas, lying halfway between the mausoleum of Safdar Jang and Kutab Mi-nar, it was once a reservoir of Siri, slightly eastward, the second city of Delhi. W&rto see the tomb of Firuz Shah (1398 r.) and the ruins of an ancient university. More or less here in 1398 r. Timur defeated the forces of Muhammad Shah Tughlak.
A little east of Hauz Khasu stands Moth ki Masjid. This former Siri mosque is considered an architectural gem of the Lodich style.
BAHAI TEMPLE
Bahai Temples, shaped like a lotus flower, rising among the pools and gardens, was built east of Siri in the years 1980-1986. Open to dissenters, accepts everyone – everyone here can pray and meditate in the spirit of their own religion. The temple looks very impressive at dusk, when it is illuminated by the headlights. Open: IV-IX, codz. with ex. pn„ 9.00-19.00; X-III, 9.30-17.30.
Drive
Access to the temple by bus #433 from Sansad Marg from the stop on the opposite side of the Park Hotel, near Connaught Place.
SWIMMING POOLS
The New Delhi City Council has its own swimming pool near the Ashok Hotel on Chanakyapuri in Nehru Park.
Most of the better hotels have swimming pools, made available not only to hotel guests. The fee varies between 150 a 550 INR! The pools are closed in winter every, considering the weather, is very surprising. The Sheraton's swimming pool is heated and open all year round. Entry for hotel guests only.
TOURS
Bearing in mind the size of Delhi, organized tours seem to make quite a lot of sense. Eat, from the Red Fort to Kutab Minaru, say, even by public transport, we would have to pay a lot.
Beware of agencies offering low prices, but usually worse benefits. Two main companies organize tours around Delhi. ITDC (Indian Thyristic Development Board), operating under the name of Ashok Travels & Tours (*3322336), is based in the L Connaught Place section. Reservations are made by the tourist office at Janpath or offices in larger hotels. The company has its own guides and luxury buses. Delhi Tourism (*3314229) offers tours of a similar standard. The company operates under the auspices of the city council and is located in section N of the central Connaught Place roundabout.
ITDC's morning four and a half hour tour of New Delhi costs money 70 INR. Departure of Fr. 8.30, program: Kutab Minar, Humayun's mausoleum, India Gate, Mantar is done, the temple of Lakshmi Narayana. An afternoon tour of Old Dehli costs money 60 INR, departure for Fr. 14.15, program: Red Fort, The great mosque, Radź Ghat, Shanti Wan (Forest of Peace), Firuz Shah Kotla. It costs money to buy both for the same day 120 INR.
Delhi Tourism proposes "Delhi by Evening" tour. The plan has many monuments and a light and sound image show in the Red Fort. Implementation of the event at a minimum 10 people.
ITDC organizes day trips to Agra too 400 INR.