To the south of Rashtrapati Bhawan Tinmurti Rd the house that was built as per plan and design of Robert Tor Russel in 1948 as the residence of the British Commander-in-chief, has been converted as the residence of the Prime Minister of India in 1954. Since then the residence of Jawaharlal Nehru was at Tinmurti.
After his death in 1964, it was converted to Nehru Museum. In his private life, and as a Prime Minister, the prizes he got are on display. The photographs of Nehru is also of an added attraction. A library is also opened. Open from 10-00 to 16-30, except Monday. Open to all. In season, at 11-30, 13-30, 15-30, 16-30 you may view Nehru's life as a part of Indian freedom struggle in Nehru planetarium or Son-et-Lumiere at Tinmurti. Ticket Rs 10 and Rs 5, 3014673. The rose garden at Tinmurti is beautiful. At Jawaharjyoti Garden, the historical speech on 14-15 August, 1947 has been inscribed in stone there.

Designed by Robert Tor Russel as the residence of the British Commander-in-chief and built in 1948 to the south of Rashtrapati Bhawan, Trimurti Bhawan was converted in 1954 to the residence of the Prime Minister of India. As Jawaharlal Nehru continued to be the Prime Minister during his lifetime, it continued to be his residence until his death in 1964. After that, it was devoted to him and was converted into Nehru Museum. It depicts the life of Jawaharlal Nehru against the backdrop of the different stages of the Indian freedom movement of his time. There is a library of printed materials, books, periodicals, newspapers and photographs focusing especially on the history of modern India. Among other things a repository of unpublished records of institutions and private papers of eminent Indians kept here can prove to be a primary source for historical researches. The prizes, awards and honors received by Mr. Nehru are also displayed here along with his photographs. A beautiful rose garden and the historic speech of Jawahal Lal Nehru that he gave on the eve of 14 - 15 August, 1947 inscribed on a stone in Jawahar Jyoti garden are a delight. However, the best part is to see glimpses of Nehru's life as a part of Indian freedom struggle in Nehru planetarium or Son-et-Lumiere accompanying the museum

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Few countries have as varied an assortment of dolls as India. Delhi is only one of many Indian centres for toy and doll making besides being a meeting place for dolls from all parts of India as well as the world.

The Delhi Dolls Museum-aptly named Shankar’s International Dolls Museum in memory of its inventive creator, K. Shankar Pillai (1902-1989)-boasts of one of the largest collections of costume dolls in the world. Founded in 1957, the museum started with just a thousand dolls. It added 5,000 more dolls to its collection between 1965 and 1987-most of them coming as gifts. Today the museum houses over 6,500 exhibits from over 85 countries. The museum is divided into two sections, one displaying dolls from Yugoslavia, Greece, Mexico, Thailand, Poland, South Korea, the United Kingdom, former USSR, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and some other countries. The other section is devoted to Asian countries, the Middle East, Africa, and different states of India. Particularly attractive are the costume dolls from Rajasthan, Kashmir and Kerala. There are also special displays on themes such as Man on the Moon, Gandhiji’s Dandi March, A Forest Scene, A Kathakali Stage, etc. Other interesting exhibits include a 250-year-old doll from Switzerland; Maypole dance (Hungary); Flamenco dancers from Spain; the Kabuki dancer of Japan; a scene from the Ramayana (Thailand); Bridal pairs (Indonesia); the Kandy Perahera Festival (Sri Lanka); Mexican aborigines; Australian Maoris, characters from a ballet (South Korea); dolls in picturesque folk costumes from Bulgaria and the dancing dolls of Tamil Nadu.

One of the most complicated details is getting the right jewellery for the dolls. Changes are made, larger items broken up and new composites formed, bits and pieces taken from here and there to make an authentic whole. Each doll is seemingly as sensitive as its human counterpart.

The museum becomes a hub of activity during summer (May to July) when legions of holidaying schoolchildren come here all the way from the south. A prime attraction of the museum is the Dolls Workshop, which has been engaged in preparing Indian dolls with authentic details since the late seventies. Each doll is fashioned with meticulous care after prolonged research into the physical features of the individual character, stance, dress and jewellery. The dolls are arranged in groups like Dances of India, Brides of India, Man and Woman, etc. They are given away in exchange for foreign dolls as well as sold to collectors and museums both in India and abroad.

The Dolls Museum at Delhi is a miniature world come alive with dolls representing the social life of many countries. Here, among the figures beautiful and more varied than the figures of Old China, the world’s children meet. So do the cultures to which they are the heirs. In the blissful beauty of the museum, they represent a world at peace, a world of visual harmony.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Located in the south of Delhi close to the diplomatic area of Chanakayapuri it traces, through exhibits, the 140 year-old history of the Indian Railways. The museum, established in 1977, and spread over a ten-acre area, is the first of its kind in India. The highlights include the Fairy Queen of 1885 the oldest working steam locomotive, the luxury saloon of the Prince of Whales and the saloon of the Maharaja of Mysore. Timings: summer 0830 to 1130 and 1600 to 1730 hours, winter: 0900 to 1730 hours. It is closed on Mondays.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

A Complete Statistics On Indian Railway Networks
The Rail Transport Museum is a must for rail buffs. There are models of train engines and coaches and it is a train-lovers delight. Its pride is a model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853. The locomotives here are all displayed in the open although there is a museum as well, which is a storehouse of information on the history of railways in India.

It is spread out over an area of 10 acres and is a popular attraction. The fine outdoor museum has on view a range of locomotives and carriages ranging over the 150 years of the railways in India. A toy train takes children around the museum.

The Collection
Its vintage displays include the oldest locomotive in the world-still working; the Viceregal Dining Car (1889) and the Prince of Wales Saloon (1875), Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon (1899), Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon (1886). The royal saloons are definitely worth a look for the elaborate interior design. To enter the royal saloons one has to buy a ticket.

The star attraction is the Fairy Queen, built in 1855, and considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age. Children can enjoy a ride on the miniature rail track..

It was built as per plan of British architect M G Satto on 1957, 1st Feb, on the carpet area of 10 acres of land. The museum displays 27 locomotives and 17 carriage.
The saloon car of the Maharaja of Baroda (1886), the carriage of the Maharaja of Mysore made of teak covered with ivory; the cabin of the Prince of Wales (1876), the carriage in which the ashes of Gandhiji was carried in 1948; Fairy Queen of 1855 (oldest steam engine in the world); evolution of Indian Rail from steam engine to present era are vividly displayed.
Even, the skull of an elephant who struck a Mail train in 1894, with his head is also projected here in the exhibition. The Toy train is running - you may buy here as a souvenir of your visit. Restaurant and Libraries are also there. Beautiful Tibetian handicrafts are on display which were brought with Dalai Lama from Lasa in Tibbet House at 16 Jorhbagh close to Hotel Oberoi. Tibetian handicrafts are on sale. Open from Monday to Friday between 9-30 to 13-00 and 14-00 to 17-00 except Sunday and Saturday. In the evening, view the film show on Light and Sound at Red Fort in Hindi or English version Son-et-Lumiere or the history from Mughal to Indian Independence.
Collect your ticket and information from ITDC, L Block, Connaught Place, 3320331. Opp to Red Fort is Chandni Chowk, Parliament St, and Connaught Circus- visit on foot. New Delhi is growing gradually day to day. Chanakyapuri is the symbol of latest.

Sprawling across 10 acres of land, National Rail museum is a must for all those who suffer from the nostalgia of good old times and long to retreat to those days when the steam engines gave a long inviting whistle just before the train started rolling off the platform. The locomotives displayed here are in themselves a storehouse of information on the history of railways in India as they range over the 150 years of the railways in India. The highlights of the museum are - a model of India's very first train, a steam engine that made its journey from Mumbai to Thane in 1853, the oldest locomotive in the world, which is still working, the Viceregal Dining Car of1 889, the Prince of Wales Saloon of 1875, Maharaja of Mysore's Saloon of 1899, Maharaja of Baroda's Saloon of 1886 and the best of all, the Fairy Queen built in 1855, which is considered to be the best preserved steam locomotive engines of her age. The imperial saloons are a delight to see with their elaborate interior designs. Children love a ride in the toy train that takes them around the museum on a miniature rail track.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The oldest graveyard of India lies at 4.08 km to the west of Kutub on way to Palam. It is built in 1229 in Hindu-Muslim sculptural combination. Mahmood the son of Iltutmis is laid here at rest. Very few tourists come here to visit due to no publicity.
At a little distant, close to the ruin of 4th Delhi city Jahanpana, there is Khirki Mosque built in 1380 by a Nazir of Feroz Shah Tughlak. At a little distance at the crossing of Aurobinda Marg and Panchshil Marg there is Begumpuri Mosque built in 14th century by Khan-e-Jahan

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Garden Tomb Humayun's tomb lies on the Mathura road near its crossing with the Lodi Road. High rubble-built walls enclose here a square garden divided initially into four large squares separated by causeways and channels, each square divided again into smaller squares by pathways ('Chaharbagh') as in a typical Mughal garden. The lofty mausoleum is located in the centre of the enclosure and rises from a podium faced with series of cells with arched openings. The central octagonal chamber containing the cenotaph is encompassed by octagonal chambers at the diagonals and arched lobbies on the sides, their openings closed with perforated screens. Three emphatic arches dominate each side, the central one being the highest. This plan is repeated on the second storey, and a 42.5m high double dome of marble surmounts the roof with pillared kiosks ('chhatris') placed around it. The structure is built with red sandstone, but white and black marble has been used to relieve the monotony, the latter largely in the borders. Haveli Of Hakeem Ashanullah Khan The haveli of Hakeem Ashanullah Khan, personal physician of the emperor Bahdur Shah Zafar, was a fortress for those who were able to hide themselves here in the 'ghadar'- the Sepoy Mutiny time. The mansion almost covers 2,000-square-yards and appears to be a mohalla itself. It was because of the orders of the Hakeem that Ghalib was given the scholarship to write the history of the Mughal dynasty. Immediately after the Mutiny, British confiscated the house of the Hakeem. It was soon returned too, but not before it was stripped of the old chandeliers and lamps. True Mughal Architecture The tomb was built by Humayun's senior widow Bega Begam, popularly known as Haji Begam, nine years after his death in 1565 according to some, but fourteen years according to the manuscript of an 18th century text. It is the first substantial example of the Mughal architecture, with high arches and double dome, which occurs here for the first time in India. Although some tombs had already been sited within gardens, it is also the first mature example of the idea of garden-tomb, which culminated in the Taj-Mahal at Agra. The enclosure is entered through two lofty double-storeyed gateways, one on the west and the other on the south, the latter now remaining closed. A 'baradari' (pavilion) occupies the centre of the eastern wall of the enclosure and a bath-chamber that of the northern wall. A Homage To The Royal Dynasty Several rulers of the Mughal dynasty lie buried in the mausoleum, although it is not possible to identify their graves. Among those lying buried here are Bega Begam, Hamida Banu Begam - Humayun's junior wife, Dara Shikoh - Shah Jahan's son, and the later Mughals, Jalandar Shah, Farrukhsiyar, Rafi'u'd-Darajat, Rafi'u'd-Daula and 'Alamgir II, Bahadur Shah II, the last Mughal emperor of Delhi had taken shelter in this tomb with the three princes during the mutiny and was captured here in 1857 by Lieutenant Hodson. 
AROUND THE TOMB Barber's Tomb Within the compound of Humayun's tomb to its southeast stands an impressive square tomb with a double-dome. It is not quite known who is buried inside it, although it is usually referred to as Barber's tomb. There are two graves inside it inscribed with verses from the Quran. One of the graves is inside it inscribed with verses from the Quran. One of the graves is inscribed with the figure 999, which may stand for the 'Hijra' year corresponding to 1590-91. Nila-Gumbad Outside the Humayun's tomb enclosure on the southeastern side stands an impressive tomb of plastered stone covered with a dome of blue tiles. Octagonal externally but square within, its ceiling is profusely decorated with painted and incised plaster. With its high neck and absence of a double dome, which would be usual for this period, it is a unique construction. Conforming to its general colourful appearance around its drum are traces of tiles of other colours. Known as Nila-Gumbad (blue dome), it is believed to have been built in 1625 by 'Abdu'r-Rahim Khan Khan-i-Khanan and is said to contain the remains of Fahim Khan, one of his faithful attendants. There is some indication, however, that the tomb may have existed even before the construction of Humayun's tomb and may, therefore, contain the remains of some other person. Arab-Sarai The Arab-Sarai consists of a large enclosure adjoining the southwestern corner of Humayun's tomb. It is divided into two quadrangles by series of cells provided with a gateway in the centre. 
The western enclosure has now been occupied by the Industrial Training Institute. Immediately outside its lofty eastern entrance approached by a gateway from the east, with traces of paintings on its underside, is the second quadrangle,originally bounded by arched cells, which is known as the 'mandi' (market) and was added by Mihr Banu Agha, chief eunuch of Jahangir. The northern gate of the Arab-Sarai lies immediately to the right of the eastern gate of Bu'- Halima's garden.

It is said that the Arab-Sarai was built by Bega Begam or Haji Begam for three hundred Arab 'mullas' (priests) whom she had brought from Mecca. It is, however, suspected by some that the Arab-Sarai might possibly be a misnomer, and the enclosure probably housed Persian workers and craftsmen who were engaged in building Humayun's tomb. Chilla-Nizamu'd-Din Auliya Outside the north-eastern corner of Humayun's tomb are the remains of certain rooms with 'verandahs'. It is believed that this place was used by Shaikh Nizam-ud-Din Auliya who died in 1325 and whose dargah is described elsewhere, although the constructional features of an adjacent double-storeyed house point out to its construction during the reign of Humayun or Akbar. Bara-Batashewala-Mahal Within an enclosure to the north of Humayun's tomb, now occupied by the Bharat Scouts and Guides, there are some monuments. The largest of these, known as Bara-Batashewala-Mahal, stands on a raised platform each of its sides pierced by five arches with a vaulted chamber in the centre. Originally it was surrounded by a walled enclosure, which has now disappeared Over the entrance to the central chamber is an inscription from which we learn that Mirza Muzaffar was buried here in 1012 A.H. (1603). Mirza Muzaffar Husain, whose grandfather came from Khurasan to Babur's court, was the son of Gulrukh Begam, daughter of Humayun's brother Mirza Kamran. He was married to the eldest daughter of Akbar, Sultan Khanam. About 40m east from Bara-Batashewala-Mahal but within its original enclosure stands another rubble-built tomb with a central chamber, square within and octagonal externally, with floral, geometrical and inscriptional decoration in incised plaster on the interior. It is known as Chhota-Batashewala-Mahal. The identity of the person buried in the tomb is not known. Afsarwala Mosque And Tomb Within the eastern enclosure of the Arab-Sarai lies a mosque on a raised platform. Its prayer-chamber is faced by three arched openings, the central bay being roofed by a dome. In alignment with the mosque to its north is a long dilapidated hall with arched openings. At the southeastern corner of the mosque on the same raised platform stands an octagonal tomb with double dome. The tomb and the mosque go under the name of Afsarwala. The identity of the 'Afsar' or officer who raised these buildings is not known. One of the graves inside the tomb bears the figures 974, which may refer to Hijra year corresponding to 1566-67. Both the mosque and tomb may have been built about that time. Bu'-Halima's Garden As the visitor approaches Humayun's tomb from Mathura road, he passes through a rectangular enclosure with a tomb in its northern half and a gateway on its east, which is in the same alignment as the main entrance of Humayun's tomb. Since the northern wall of the Arab-Sarai abuts on the plastered exterior of the eastern enclosure of this garden, it may have existed before the Arab-Sarai, built by Humayun's senior widow. The garden is known as Bu'-Halima's garden, and an unidentified lady is believed to have been interred in the above-mentioned tomb. The coloured tiles, traces of which still exist on the entrance facing the Humayun's tomb, combined with the use of sandstone, both set in plaster, lend it a picturesque charm. It is doubtful, however, if the garden was originally laid for this tomb, as the latter is not in former's centre, as usual in garden-tombs.
'Isa Khan's Tomb: 'Isa Khan's tomb stands immediately to the south of Bu'-Halima's garden. It consists of an octagonal garden enclosure, with entrance on the north, in the centre of which lies the mausoleum, as in Mubarak Shah's tomb. With a central octagonal chamber surrounded by verandahs, each side pierced by three arches, the mausoleum rises from a low plinth and is surrounded by a dwarf wall. Above the arches runs a 'chhajja' and each of the side is surmounted on the roof by a domed 'chhatri', with the central dome rising from a thirty-two-sided drum. The sides of the chamber are closed by perforated stone slabs except on the west and south. The western side contains a minhrab on the interior, while the southern side forms the main entrance. A three-domed mosque projects outward from the western side of the octagonal enclosure. It follows, thus, the typical pattern of the octagonal Lodi tombs. 'Isa Khan was a nobleman at the courts of  Sher Shah Suri (1539-45) and his son Islam Shah (1545-54). There is an inscription over the minhrab mentioning the date of 954 A.H. (1547-48).
Sabz-Burj: This octagonal tomb with four wide and four narrow sides ('Muthamman-i-Baghdadi'), stands on the roundabout of the junction of Mathura road and Lodi road to the west of Humayun's tomb. It has high recessed arches on all its sides and a high-drummed double dome covered with coloured tiles, which has given it its present name, meaning the 'green dome'. Lacking such pre-Mughal features as 'guldastas', chhajjas and chhatris, architecturally, the building is in Central Asian tradition and can be placed in the early Mughal period. With traces of cross-walls on well-shaped plan and wooden beams preserved in the upper dome, it retains some clues of the methods of its construction.
Nili-Chhatri: Nili-Chhatri lies within the compound of the Delhi Public School on the Mathura Road and is octagonal in plan. The building stood on a raised platform and was originally enclosed by a wall. Its outer facades were lavishly ornamented with enamelled tiles of several colours, but the entire superstructure has now been demolished. It is believed to be the tomb of Naubat Khan, a noble man of Akbar's court.
Timings : Opened till 10 pm on all days of the week.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

4 km away from Janpath to the N-East of Feroz Shah near Delhi Gate at Ring Rd on the bank of Jamuna situated Rajghat. Jawaharlal Nehru Rd also ends opp. Rajghat. On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was performed here. The memorial stone of Gandhi is square in shape made of black stone. His last ward- 'Hey Ram' is inscribed on it.

Ordinary people, VIPs, foreign tourists all come here at Rajghat to pay their homage to him. On every Friday (the day of his death) a prayer is being held. Except Monday, a regular feature of projecting Gandhi philosophy in picture, sculpture and photos from 10-00 to 17-00 is being performed at Rajghat. Besides, there is Gandhi Memorial Museum projecting his life and the philosophy of Sarvodaya Movement in film from 9-30 to 17-30 except Thursday and on Sunday at 16-00 in Hindi and 17-00 in English.

Another Gandhi memorial is Gandhi Balidansthal or assassinated spot at Tis January Marg of the city. On 30 Jan. 1948 on his way to prayer at Biral Bhawan , he was assassinated by bullets. Hence, this memorial.

The mortal remains of mahatma Gandhi were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is situated between Rajghat and Santiban commemorating the death of Indira Gandhi on 31 Oct 1984 and her last rites was performed on 3rd Nov, 1984. The tomb on her funeral spot is made of grey-red monolithic stone.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

It is founded in memoriam of Rajiv Gandhi. He was assassinated at Perumbudur 40 km away from Chennai at 10 pm on 21 May 1991. His last rites was performed on 24 May here.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For many this is just a temple, for finding solace, peace and quiet. Sitting amongst Lord Krishna and his devotees with Hare Krishna chants going around is indeed an experience. But for those who are seeking more, there is so much to learn and see, than what meets the eye.

From a restaurant to a museum in the making, a library and a special animatronics show, ISKCON has it all. While looking around if you get hunger pangs, you need not go further than the completely vegetarian restaurant Govinda.

The idea behind the upcoming museum is to present Indian history in an interactive manner. Says Dina Nath Das, the brain behind the entire show “it is important to present the story of human evolution to the people, in the right manner. Thus the sound and light presentations accompanied by huge relief and life-like figures are bound to make an impact on an audience, far more than just an exhibition”. The museum will be opened by August for those who want to see the best of science and religion together.

Though the museum is being built, the artwork and the concept behind it already seem impressive. The story begins on the ground floor with the Bhagwat Gita. When you move on to the first floor, you will be taken through the entire sequence of the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Shrimad Bhagwatam.

Not only this, but the museum is also planning to create special section on Forbidden Archaeology. Says Dina Nath “Till date, we all have sworn by Darwin’s theory of evolution. We all believe that the humans came on the earth thousands of years ago. But what is written in the Gita, or the Shrimad Bhagwatam has torn this theory to shreds. For those who do not believe that humans have existed since the universe was formed, evidences have been found of human footsteps along with those of the dinosaurs. Apart from this, excavations have revealed signs of human existence on pieces of land that have been in existence since billions of years”.

Thus by creating this section, ISKCON aims at having a better understanding among Indians about what was said in the Gita and Shrimad Bhagwatam …that humans have been on this earth since the universe came into existence.

But all this is yet to come…what exists today in the temple premises is the Animatronics Centre. Through three different screens, you get to see how the temple was formed, the idea behind it and the spread of the Hare Krishna clan in many other countries. As the show ends, the main animatronics begin. Created by using hi-end technology, the show is controlled by 3 computers networked together and connected to a remote control. One computer controls the overall show, second one acts as the laser discs controller and third one controls the movements of the robots. All 3 computers are synchronized to time codes written on the laser discs, which are the three 3 hi-tech robots of Krishna, Arjuna and Srila Prabhupada, the founder of ISKCON.

This is one place, which has been successful in combining science and technology with religion. Even the books and other information that have been displayed here are of interest to those who love to wander in the premises.

ISKCON has thus emerged as a place loved by those who would want to try out good vegetarian food, among architects, philosophers, artists, and even tourists. Take your pick and venture into a place that has lots to say, for those who want to hear.

Back