Monuments in Delhi offering virtual tour amid lockdown

The whole world is suffering from a pandemic situation and no one knows when it will end. Meanwhile people are staying home to stay safe and a number of countries across the globe are completely under lockdown, including India. To keep people entertained during this tough time, the nation’s capital city, Delhi has introduced some interesting virtual tours that one can enjoy comfortably sitting inside their house on their cosy sofa. Let’s explore:

India Gate

The iconic monument, India Gate is one of the best tourist hotspots visited by a number of people. A visit to Delhi is considered incomplete without getting clicked in front of this monument. It is also people’s favourite picnic destination. Delhi’s very own Arc de Triomphe, India Gate is a war memorial that commemorates the sacrifice of thousands of Indian soldiers who died during World War I. A virtual tour to the monument will be totally worth it.Mughal Gardens

The gorgeous Mughal Gardens is a part of the famous Rashtrapati Bhawan. The Presidential Palace was designed by Sir Edward Lutyens in the 1900s and these gardens are the life and soul of the place. Spread across 13 acres, Mughal Gardens are home to a wide variety of flowers which are styled in fascinating ways. There are Musical, Spiritual and Bonsai gardens and these remain open to the public from February to March. So if you wish, you can just take a virtual tour of the garden that is filled with beautiful flowers.

Red Fort

The majestic Red Fort or Lal Quila is set in the heart of Old Delhi, close to the Chandni Chowk region. This red-sandstone structure was built in the year 1638 and holds a great significance in Indian history. The place once served as the main royal residence to the Mughal Emperors and today it is counted among the most visited tourist places in the city. If you can’t go visit the place personally, you can definitely explore it by taking a virtual tour.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar needs no introduction as it is one of the most visited ancient structures in Delhi. The landmark monument is situated in South Delhi’s Mehrauli region and remains crowded by tourists every hour. The red sandstone and marble monument was built in 1193 by Qutb-ud-din Ailak. This tall minaret is unique in every sense and people can enjoy a virtual tour of the place sitting nicely at their home.