What is common in these two buildings? - Both are designed by Charles Correa, one of India's eminent archiects. Both the buildings are situated in the Connaught Place area. British Council is worth exploring.

British Council Division
British High Commission
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110 001
www.britishcouncil.org/india-regional-new-delhi.htm

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If you've ever tried to imagine what Angkor Wat might have looked like when it was first put up, look no further.

Inaugurated as recently as November 2005, every inch of this stunningly constructed complex is packed with carvings. No less than 15,000 artisans spent four years chipping away and the result is exquisite, if a little over the top.

The main temple is surrounded by a mammoth frieze depicting the elephant in mythology and folklore; the interior is a virtuoso display of religious art; and there are fountains and gardens too. And that's just the free part - there's a host of other exhibitions and film shows to keep you occupied for an entire afternoon, at least.

If the time, effort, money and sheer organisational skill that went into this were to go into sorting out the rest of New Delhi, it would become the world's number one city by next week.

Quite a way out to the east, over Nizamuddin bridge. Tuk-tuk drivers might be a bit reluctant to venture this far, so bargain hard, but it shouldn't be more than 100Rs from Connaught Place. Once inside, entry is free though the extra exhibitions cost 125 Rs a pop and the security is tight.

www.akshardham.com

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Baha'i temple set in acres of green gardens - the beautiful modern building whose architecture evokes images of the lotus flower. This is a peaceful haven amongst the traffic and chaos of India's capital, a truly stunning piece of modern design, and rightly thought of as a must-see place in Delhi.

South Delhi, near Ashram district and Isckon temple

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An old manmade concrete pond, quite a lonesome place, very peaceful, just behind the Consulate of Malta. Don't go alone, if you are scared. Sometimes closed for restoration. Amazing to see the surrounding skyscrapers, but this place dates from the 12th century!

Not far from Connaught Place, very close to Max Muller Bhawan

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The building is a tall, multi-storey edifice housing offices and airlines. Just step diagonally to the building, take your time, and look at it. It is lovely with tiles covering it. Beautiful.

Kasturba Gandhi Marg, Connaught Place

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Wander along the narrow streets of the bustling Walled City (Shahjahanabad) before escaping the rush by entering the sandstone and white marble edifice of the Jama Masjid, India's biggest mosque. Dress appropriately as it is still a working mosque.

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