Red Fort
The seat of the Mughal Empire, it is a huge fort housing within its precincts imposing palaces and impressive public buildings, such as Diwan-i-Am (hall for public audience), Diwan-i-Khas (hall for private audience); Rang Mahal (a water-cooled apartment for royal ladies); Sheesh Mahal (retiring apartments); Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque (built of white marble). A sound-and-light show is conducted during the evenings (in Hindi and in English). The Red Fort is 35 kms from the hotel.
Qutab Minar
Its a five storey 72.5 metre high minaret made of red sandstone, was began by Qutab-ud-din-Aibak to symbolise justice, sovereignty & Islam. Three storeys after the first storey were built by his Son-in-law Iltutuish & last two by Feroz Shah Tuglaq. The Qutab Minar is 16 kms from the hotel.
Bahai Temple
Completed in 1986, the Bahai temple is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion. The structure is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple. The view of the temple is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit. The Bahai Temple is 24 kms from the hotel.
Humayun's Tomb
Built in the 16th century, it is the first Mugal Garden Tomb. It is the tomb of the second emperor of the Mugal dynasty. An excellent example of early Mugal Architecture which reached maturity in the Taj Mahal at Agra. The Humayun's Tomb is 26 kms from the hotel.









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