New Delhi Holidays

Laid out to the south of Old Delhi, the capital city of the Republic of India since Independence overlays the site of seven ancient cities and hence includes many historic monuments such as Humayun’s Tomb but also Raj-era architecture – a legacy of British Rule. Largely planned and built by the British – specifically Edward Lutyens, a leading 20th century British architect, the central administrative area of the city was laid out as a testament to Britain's imperial pretensions.

Offering a real contrast to the congestion of Old Delhi, at the heart of the new city is the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan (then known as Viceroy's House). The Rajpath, also known as King's Way, stretches imperiously from the India Gate to the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Harping back to an earlier era is Humayun's tomb. The UNESCO World Heritage Listed site comprises a complex of Mughal buildings that encompass the main tomb of Emperor Humayun and other luminaries.

Qutab Minar, a massive tower built to proclaim the arrival of Islam in India is a stunning 239ft sandstone tower and an Indo-Islamic architectural wonder of ancient India. This magnificent tower of victory stands in the Qutab Complex located at Aurabindo Marg, beyond New Delhi.