Published on Jul 27, 2014
Just next to the Indira Gandhi International Airport, is located the Indian Air Force Museum, Palam. It is best reached by taxi. There is a parking lot just next to the entrance so the driver can wait here. A nice and polite Sikh guard with a rifle was posted at the entry. The staff is very nice and likes to talk about airplanes. There is a small souvenir shop where you can buy a few items at almost no cost.
The museum contains quite a few things of interest and it covers the story from the colonial days, the second world war to the birth of the India Air Forces and the space age and modern times.
The exhibition is quite large but somewhat worn down. It contains some rare and special items such as a Japanese suicide rocket plane ("Ohka"). There is also a B-24 on display, a Spitfire and a Hurricane and other propeller driven airplanes, along with the many special modern types from Russia and France. They even have some quite big transport planes.
Many exhibitions are dedicated to the wars with Pakistan with a number of war trophies proudly presented. A small special exhibition was dedicated the finding (US/India team) of a downed WWII B-24 in 2008.
According to rumors the museum is to move to another, larger and better location (just next to the current one) within a few years. Allegedly they also poses a C-47 that will join the display.
Very few locals and tourist know about this museum. I have been there two times and the first time ('07) I had everything to myself. Remember to bring the address or a map. Almost no taxi driver knows it's location - ask the hotel to explain the driver.
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Published on Feb 27, 2016
War Memorial Museum |Red Fort |Delhi
भारतीय युद्ध स्मारक संग्रहालय, लाल किला ,दिल्ली
Timings: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday Closed)
The Indian War Memorial Museum is located in the Naubat Khana of the Red Fort in Delhi, northern India.
Exhibition:
The museum is located on the first and second floor of the drum house. It contains several galleries pertaining to the military history of India during the first and second world war.
Items that are on display is a diorama of the Battle of Panipat (1526), in which Babur defeated the forces of Ibrahim Lodi and established the Mughal Empire.
Further objects on display are traditional weapons such as daggers and gupti, as well as arms and helmets. The advent of the industrialisation brought in new weapons such as machine guns and grenades.
Various badges, ribbons, and uniforms of Turkish and New Zealand army officers, and flags are also on display.
The dress of Maharaja Pratap Singh of Idar, a renowned soldier and military man, is displayed, which includes the kurta (long shirt), belt, trouser, turban with zari work, shoes and inscribed sword with sheath.
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Published on Jul 9, 2017
This Change of the Guard takes place every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A must see experience of amazing discipline, sharp moves and band performance.
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Published on Apr 4, 2014
Published on Jan 12, 2013 (revised the music part on Apr 4-2014)
Akshardham - A Hindu Temple in New Delhi, India.A 360 degree panoramic view, A view from 200 meters above, Doors and pillars of the temple, Gallery around the Temple and The Temple at night.(With suggestion from many Indian viewers, I replaced the audio part with hopefully, more suitable piece of musics.)
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Published on Sep 16, 2010
Take a tour of Lotus Temple in New Delhi -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, I am Naomi and I am very excited to show you the world's greatest attractions.
The Lotus Temple is a Bahá'í house of worship in Delhi, India.
Renowned for its architecture, the grand temple has been visited by over 50 million people.
Clad with white Greek marble, it is a place for people of all religious faiths.
Since number 9 is significant in the Bahá'í faith, 9 ponds encircle the worship.
Symmetry is also retained inside with concentric stars on the ceiling.
Three sets of nine petal like clusters form the walls of the temple.
At night, the marble walls are lit up to create a truly spectacular vision.
Thank you for watching our travel video series. See you next time.
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0. Don`t trust anyone who offer transportation or hotel, Go online do your homework, Book no less than 3 star hotel anywhere, Don`t ask for prostitutes, Call out hotel staff for food at your room in the hotel, They will provide you the menu ..
1. Never use local taxi, Always Uber or Ola ..
2. Learn all routes of metro by heart ..
3. Use your smart phone for information and routes ..
4. Carry 2ls of drinking water ( No soda ), Better ready for a walk ( 200-400ms ) then take tuk tuk ..
5. Avoid walking in pitch dark at isolated areas at night, Walk under bright light in populated & popular areas ..
6. Always use locks on your bag and keep tag of your smart phone and wallet at all times ..
7. Use sunglasses & mask, Sun-cream and umbrella as its hot here ..
8. If possible, find a gud friend here who can guide you ..
I will stay in New Delhi and Punjab.
My interests are Military, History, Architecture.
