The Dara Shikoh Library is one of the important historical places of interest in Delhi. Its convenient location next to the Kasmeri Gate G.P.O., also helps in making it a must visit destination in Delhi. There are a lot of Tourist Places nearby which include:
British Magazine
Located at the heart of Lothian Road, just in front of the Post office, there are two similar structures commonly known as British Magazine. These are the ruins of an extensively fortified historical building, which once used to store the ammunition of the British troops.
St. James Church
St. James Church is a historical church that was built in 1836 by the famous Colonel James Skinner. Located very close to the Kashmeri Gate, St. James Church is said to be the oldest in the Capital. Though the church was built in the classical renaissance style, yet it does not follow the strict classical rules.
Lothian Cemetary
Lothian cemetery - the first British cemetery of Delhi, is located on Lothian Road near Kashmeri Gate on the northeast side of the Lothian railway bridge. With gravestones dating back to 1808 scattered behind a grey tower near the bridge, the Lothian cemetery’s unique feature is an imposing Celtic cross dedicated to the Europeans killed in Delhi during the 1857 War.
Jama Masjid
Originally known as Masjid-i-Jahanuma, Jama Masjid – built by emperor Shahjahan in 1656 - is the most famous mosque in India. The mosque was built in typical Mughal style with two minarets and three domes and lies to the west of the Hussainabad Imambara.
Chandni Chowk
One of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort. The area was once lined with beautiful fountains. But in recent times the place has become very crowded and congested.
Salimgarh Fort
The historic Fort of Salimgarh located adjacent to the Red Fort across the Ring Road. Built by Sher Shah Suri’s son Salim Shah, Salimgarh Fort was used by the British as a prison for the freedom fighters. After Indepnedence, the fort was renamed as Swatantrata Senani Smarak.
Fatehpuri Masjid
The Fatehpuri masjid is a red sandstone mosque that is located on the western end of Chandini Chowk. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan's wife Fatehpuri Begum in 1650.
Kashmeri Gate
Located near the Inter State Bus Terminal, Kashmeri Gate was one of the important gates of Shahjahanabad as the royal processions used to pass through the gate on their trips to Kashmir or northern India. The British later fortified Kashmeri Gate in 1835 and made it a double gateway.
Rajghat
Located 4km away from Janpath, on the west bank of Jamuna River, Rajghat is the place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Set amidst deep green lawns, the memorial is a simple open platform inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God).
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