Red Fort (Lal Quila), Delhi

Advantages: Historic example of Moghul architecture
Disadvantages: Rarely included in standard tours

...local lingo. Lal Quila (the Red Fort) is one of Shahjahanabad's best preserved monuments. 'Shahjahan?' you might be saying to yourself, 'Now where have I heard that name before?' Shahjahan was the Emperor whose love for his wife Mumtaz and distress at her early death led to the building of the Taj Mahal - much admired as one of the most beautiful, expensive and over-the-top monuments to love ever built. Shahjahan was overthrown by his son who imprisoned ...
...Lal Quila - or the Red Fort in Delhi- is a monument to something more down to earth - power, wealth and military might. And whilst it will never be as much admired as the Taj or as impressive as Fatephur Sikri (my personal number one most-fantastic-building-on-the-face-of-the-planet), the Red Fort deserves more tourist attention than it seems to receive. Why don't more people go to the Red Fort? ********************************** The trouble is ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, historical
Disadvantages: Touts and people harassing you to buy things

The Qutab Minar is the largest tower in Delhi at 239ft. It was built by muslims at the centre of a holy spot in the city and stands for victory. It is an awe inspiring sight in the middle of a bustling , dusty city. The beautifully carved and sculpted tower stands in grassy lawns and surrounded by trees. There are also however, the ruins of many other historical sights at the site. This includes the incredible 2000 year old iron pillar the Alai Minar, ... Read review