Delhi is India's capital city and the home of executive, legislative, and judiciary branches of the Government of India. Delhi is known as the microcosm of India and is leading world's top global cities with strengths in arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all contributing to its prominence. Delhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. Legend estimates it to be over 5,000 years old. Over the millennia, Delhi is said to have been built and destroyed 11 times. The oldest alleged incarnation of the city shows up in the Indian mythological Indraprastha.

Red Fort : The Red Fort (Lal Qila) is one of Delhi's top tourist sights. A brilliant red sandstone fort built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan .
Humayun's tomb : The tomb is in large, immaculately maintained gardens in the Persian Char Bagh (four corners) style that were thoroughly renovated in 2003.
Qutub Minar : The most famous structure on grounds, this 72.5 m minaret was the tallest "skyscraper" in the world.
India Gate : This monument has been built as a memorial for the Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
Raj Ghat : This Memorial to Mahatma Gandhi of his cremation.
Delhi Zoo : Delhi National Zoological Park lies near the famous Old Fort.