Delhi on a Budget: Affordable Weekend Adventures
Want to roam around the culturally and historically enriched capital city of India! Then, come and explore Delhi. Visit each and every immemorial and amusement places and exquisite temples in your budget. While group travelling, hiring tempo travellers on rent in delhi can be an economical option. Delhi presents a mesmerizing amalgamation of modern and historic tourist spots due to the presence of its two parts— Old Delhi and New Delhi. Here’s a compilation of lists of places to visit in Delhi for your affordable weekend adventures:
Red fort
Red Fort has exclusive architecture and an impressive outlook that creates a rich historical impression. It’s named Red Fort because of its red color appearance as it is made up of red sandstone. The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan was the one who made it. You can get numerous artifacts here. There is Chatta Chowk Bazaar also where you can buy historical and beautiful souvenirs.
Akshardham Temple
Akshardham Temple reflects the splendid architectural and bonafide constructional glimpses of the past. Though the temple is built new, yet the intricate carvings on its walls are just stunning. The whole temple involves pink sand and stone that creates a calm and soothing atmosphere. You can have a boat ride there and you can see a big movie theater also which plays the history of how the temple is constructed.
Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is a unique temple without any idol or religious books or artifacts. This is a very calm place surrounded by lush greenery and pools. This temple is actually a BaHa’’I House of worship. It was built in 1986 and the overall look and architecture is inspired by Sydney’s Opera House.
India Gate
India Gate was constructed during World War 1 to give homage to the fallen soldiers. There’s the huge park surrounding the India Gate and you can observe the names of the martyrs inscribed on the walls. You should not miss the nightlights that make the whole structure illuminating. It’s a treat to the eyes.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is the tallest historical minaret of India. It is also enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage. It attracts tourists from all over the world. It has five floors and is 70-meter high. The art and sculpture of this minaret is impeccable and a matter of pride for our Indian culture.
Jantar Mantar Observatory
This observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh I during the 18th century. It attracts science geeks and freaks a lot. You can see the oldest machines and instruments applied to study and observe the celestial bodies in space. You can also get glimpses of the famous massive sundial named— Prince of Dials— used in the older times to study time.
Apart from these, go to Jama Masjid, The National Museum, Chandni Chowk Market, Hauz Khas Village, Connaught Place, National Gallery of Modern Art and so on depending upon your budget and preferences. Don’t forget to capture the moments using a high quality camera or tablet. You can also get a camera or tablet on rent, just in case.
Conclusion
Delhi is quite a budget-friendly city to visit. The fares of public transport are minimal. There are almost no or sometimes negligible ticket charges for the different temples, amusement parks, museums, historical monuments, governmental buildings, post-colonial attractions and so on. For solo travellers, a bike on rent could save a lot of money and time.
