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 The places nearby the Digambar Jain Temple are some of the most popular tourist spots in Delhi. If you are planning for a visit to this famous Jain temple, keep some time for a trip to these unique sites. Rich in historical and cultural significance, these places are a must-see.
Nearby Attractions of Digambar Jain Temple in Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Salimgarh Fort, Kashmeri Gate, St James Church, Dara Shikoh Library, Lothian Cemetery and Rajghat.
Red Fort
Red Fort is the largest of old Delhi's monuments. Mughal Emperor Shahjahan started its construction in 1638 and work was completed in 1648. The thick red sandstone walls with turrets and bastions, have government: halls of public and private audience, domed and arched marble palaces, plush private apartments, a mosque, and elaborately designed gardens inside.
Jama Masjid
This is the principal mosque of Old Delhi. Commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and completed in the year 1656 AD, it is the largest and best known mosque in India.
Chandni Chowk
Located opposite the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk is a market that bustles with activity all through the year. The area was set up by Shahjahan's daughter, Jahanara. The market has a large number of galis (lanes) and each gali has some thing special about it.
Salimgarh Fort
Salimgarh Fort is adjacent to the Red Fort across the Ring Road. It was built by Sher Shah Suri's son Salim Shah. It is an island fort encircled by the river Yamuna.
Kashmeri Gate
Kashmeri Gate is located on Lothian Road near the Lothian cemetery on the northeast side of the railway bridge.
St James Church
St. James Church was built by the famous Colonel James Skinner in a Greek cross design. Consecrated in 1836, this captivating church is believed to be an imitation of St Paul's Cathedral in London.
Dara Shikoh Library
It was built by Shah Jahan's liberal son and chosen successor Dara Shikoh. It is now the Dara Shikoh Library of the Department of Archaeology, Delhi Administration.
Lothian Cemetery
This old cemetery is the first British cemetery of Delhi. The members of Delhi's Christian community were buried here from 1808 to 1867.
Rajghat
Mahatma Gandhi was cremated here. A memorial to the Mahatma, Rajghat is a square platform with a black memorial stone with "Hey Ram" inscribed on it.
This is not all. The places near the Digambar Jain Temple have some of the finest places to eat and shop.
Karim Hotel, Ghantewala sweet shop, food stalls near Jama Masjid, Paranthewali Gali, Natraj hotel, Chor Bizarre of Broadway Hotel, Daryaganj's Flora, Peshwari, Moti Mahal Restaurant, Worker's canteen of Inter-State Bus terminal and legions of roadside food stalls will give a taste of a lip smacking variety of cuisines including. Of course, the dishes typical to Delhi are not to be missed.
Nai Sarak for books, Chor bazaar for electronic goods, Daryaganj book market on Sunday and Chatta Chowk in Red Fort for traditional and contemporary jewelry and handicrafts are famous spots near the Digambar Jain Temple.
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