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- ClaireLouiseDerbyshire, UK347 contributionsImpressive shrine in the middle of a busy street.
Worth the effort to find
Very busy but worth the visit. Be vigilant and strong as very busy and always people wanting to scam/ hassle you everywhere.Written 18 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jason SMelbourne, Australia2,665 contributionsThe set up of the war memorial is absolute first class and would match any war memorial world wide.
Lush green grounds perfectly maintained with names of al the soldiers. Nice monument with soldier standing guard at all times.
You can do a walk around with history of battles that Indian soldiers have fought in mainly against Pakistan and China.
Only thing for me is the service of Indian troops during the world wars seems to have been airbrushed from history, it would have been great to read some stories of Indian troops heroics during WWII (I know they probably fought under British flag but still they could be recognised!Written 24 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IslandHopper24Los Angeles, CA28 contributionsI booked a 21 day tour through India with Castle and King. Cities visited included, New Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ranthambore, Sariska, Varanasi and Goa. Let me tell you, I was treated like a king the entire time.
My first contact was with the business owner Arvind, who helped me design a custom itinerary. This was all done via email and we had lengthy conversations about route, sights and the level of immersion I wanted in each place.
It’s worth saying I had done a lot of research before reaching out to Arvind, however i have the upmost confidence he could design it all for you as well if you wanted. I chose to pay by credit card, however Arvind also offers wire transfer if you want to avoid the minimal surcharge fee.
Upon arrival in India and subsequent cities, we were greeted by a company representative who spoke excellent English who made sure we were checked in to our hotels all ok as well as introducing us to our local guide, also excellent English speakers, who would take me and my fiancé around each place.
Special mention needs to go to our private driver Kundan (English speaking). There are not enough words to say how great he is. He went out of his way to ensure that we had the most memorable experience at every stop. Kundan kept the car (4x4) impeccably clean (both inside and out), drove very carefully, pointed out key sights to see along some longer car rides, kept snacks and drinks well stocked in the car, as well as taking our luggage while we flew on a couple of legs where the car journey would have exceeded 6+ hrs. He is one of the most loyal and kind people I’ve ever met. Ever.
This was such a memorable experience and one of the best vacations. India can be daunting if not prepared but with Castle and King you’re in perfect hands. I couldn’t recommend them enough.Written 25 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - puneet0310New Delhi, India308 contributionsit is near Delhi airport and on the highway Delhi Jaipur. Free entry, parking available. Can see airplane. Beautiful place. Must visitWritten 27 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jeff1955malaysiaTaiping, Malaysia737 contributionsI manage to see this beautiful black scultures as we were driving through the city centure. It was in black metal with different people.Written 20 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsThe pristine white Shanti Stupa stands beside the Ring Road, a part of the much larger area known as Indraprastha Park. You can either walk into Indraprastha Park from one of its many entrances along the main road, and then walk through the park to get to the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, or you can enter from the gate right outside the Stupa itself. My daughter and I chose to enter through the gate outside the Shanti Stupa. From this gate, it’s just a few metres in, to the stupa.
The stupa is located in the middle of a beautiful lawn, with flowerbeds and trees around, and the area beyond decorated in a way to evoke Japan and Buddhism: there are Japanese-style stone lanterns dotted across the space, and in the distance, there is a small-scale (and not very realistic-looking) plaster replica of Mt Fuji. This part, which also has some other plaster replicas, was however fenced off so we could not go and have a closer look.
The pathway to the stupa itself leads through an impressive carved stone gateway which looks like a replica of the one at Sanchi. The stupa, all beautiful white marble and with gilded figures of the Buddha placed in niches facing the cardinal directions, stands beyond this, with a series of plaques at its base, explaining the history of the stupa. This was inaugurated in 2007 with a view to helping foster world peace as envisioned by the Japanese Buddhist monk Fujii Guruji (1885-1985), who established the Nipponzan-Myohoji order of Buddhism. The Dalai Lama (who presided at the stupa’s inauguration) donated Buddhist relics to be housed here, as did dignitaries from Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Nepal.
Since my daughter and I visited on a hot and sunny day, we decided not to climb the stupa, since that would require taking off our shoes, and we guessed the stone would be very hot.
Near the entrance, opposite the stupa, is a rather less spiritual space: this includes a food court (which looks more like a set of very downmarket dhabas, and which we avoided) as well as a children’s play area, which was so dusty and rusted that I didn’t let my child get on there.
Entry to the stupa is free.Written 31 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - macedonboyGlasgow, UK1,86,766 contributionsThis tomb is the mausoleum of Imam Zamin, an Imam of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque inside the Qutub Minar complex and said to be a direct decendent of Muhammed. The mausoleum looks deceptively like multi-storeyed building, a common feature of the Lodhi Dynasty. The sides of the building are latticeworks and it’s possible to peer inside to see the marble cenotaph. It’s a cute little building and looks interesting as it’s right in the line of sight of the more famous tower in the background. One of the more interesting structures to see inside the complex.Written 28 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DevendraJain47Pune, India4 contributionsThe grandest statue of Lord Mahavira in Delhi , the 24th Theerthankar of Jains. One must visit to sit and feel serene and should take a walk of its surrounding as well.Written 18 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Reyan11Kaithal, India123 contributionsHistory is erected at very nook and corner around Kashmere gate. It is part of imperial city shahjanabad.Written 12 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Hafizullah S2 contributionsThe Dargah environs are typical for India — bustling to the point of chaotic and even mind-numbing.
Walking through the doors of the Dargah complex, one is enfolded in a palpable, sensate calm that takes but a few moments to wash-away the mental & sensory overload of the area.
The presence in the shrine room itself is immense, boundless *peace* — yet also vibrantly *alive* — and deep meditation and accessing “inner guidance” is nearly effortless here.
Do avail yourself of this opportunity if you can.Written 29 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsMost visitors to Lodhi Gardens tend to enter the gardens through Gate #1, on Lodhi Road, from where the most obvious historical structures in plain sight are Bada Gumbad and Sheesh Gumbad, or—if you head westward, parallel to Lodhi Road—the Tomb of Mohammad Shah Syed. The rather less-visited tomb of Sikandar Lodhi lies to the north, well away from these other tombs, and is also worth seeing.
This tomb, built after the death of Sikandar Lodhi in 1517, was commissioned by his son Ibrahim Lodhi. It is situated, on a high platform, beside a stream (which is straddled by the Athpula, an eight-piered bridge). The tomb is surrounded by a fairly high wall which looks fairly formidable. It has a gateway opening on the stream below, but this has been closed off with a barred gate, so to enter the tomb you have to go around to the front, and climb up the (rather crumbling) steps leading to the main gate of the tomb.
Through this gate, you enter a walled garden, on the left (westward) side of which is a wall mosque. The tomb, an octagonal building, has an exterior which looks quite similar to the Tomb of Mohammad Shah Syed. Inside, however, it is decorated beautifully with lots of intricate multi-coloured tiles. The tomb has been closed off with wire mesh on all its doorways except one (which is covered with bars), but you can peek in and have a look.Written 1 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nom Nom DiariesNew Delhi, India32 contributionsInterior of Alai Darwaza, resembling Timber ornamentation, Qutb complex.
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Alai Darwaza - A small sandstone structure in the Qutub Complex.
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What: The Alai Darwaza
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info: The Alai Darwaza is a magnificent gateway built by Ala-ud-din Khilji of the Delhi Sultanate,
having exquisite inlaid marble decorations and latticed stone screens.
It highlights the remarkable artisanship of Turkish and local artisans who worked on it.
The Alai Darwaza was an important part of the project undertaken by Ala-ud-din Khilji in his quest to decorate the Qutab complex. .
More: The Alai Darwaza is a perfect specimen of architecture belonging to the period of the Delhi Sultanate. It was built in 1311, by Ala-ud-din-Khilji, of the Khilji dynasty (which ruled the Delhi Sultanate from AD 1290 to AD 1316). The Alai Darwaza was a part of Ala-ud-din-Khilji’s extension of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. It was one of the four grand gateways; the other three could not be completed because of the death of Ala-ud-din in AD 1316.
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Where: Next to Qutub Minar
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Nearest Metro Station: Qutub Metro Station. 2 Km Away
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How to Reach: After Metro, You can opt a Sharing Auto by paying Rs 10/ or you can opt Ola/Uber cab Rs 50/-
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Entrance Fee: Rs 30 for Indian Rs 500 For foreigners.
(DSLR and Selfie Sticks are allow free of cost but Camera stand isn't allow)
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Timing: Sunrise to SunsetWritten 10 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Niya1315Gurugram (Gurgaon), India1,041 contributionsLeo Tolstoy was one of the greatest Russian writer. This place can be easily reached by Delhi Metro. Get down at Janpath Metro Station. I though the statue of Leo Tolstoy was in the middle of one crossing near Janpath Metro station. When I reached the crossing as per google map, I found nothing. Suddenly, I found the statue of Leo Tolstoy in the premises of Vyapar Bhawan. I took some photographs and moved on.Written 27 July 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Madhulika LNoida, India6,801 contributionsOf all the tombs in Lodhi Gardens, the tomb of the Sultan Mohammad Shah Syed is the one closest to the main road (Lodhi Road) and also visible from the road. Unlike the tombs of Bahlol Lodhi (Sheesh Gumbad) and Sikandar Lodhi, both of which are four-sided domed buildings, Mohammad Shah Syed’s tomb is an unusual octagonal one, situated on a small hillock that is perfectly placed to stand out amidst the trees and plants surrounding it.
The tomb is not very ornate on the outside, though its general proportions and profile are very attractive. Inside, there are several cenotaphs, none of them in good condition. The domed ceiling is worth looking at: it has some intricate and beautiful painted plasterwork.
Incidentally, the tall tree just in front of the tomb (between the tomb and Lodhi Road, before the path lined with royal/bottle palms) is a Buddha’s coconut tree. It is also reputed to be the tallest tree in Delhi.Written 1 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SamG2000New Delhi, India83 contributionsIn bustling South Delhi this is an quite sanctuary for morning or evening walks. In winters day time is great!! A jogging track of almost 1 km which keeps you away from heavy traffic road noise protected by thick old walls and Golf course on the other side. Authorities have to do much better maintaining this beautiful place. Lights malfunction often in the evening.Written 26 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
