Safdarjung's tomb, following the tradition of Humayun's Tomb, is the
last enclosed garden tomb in Delhi. The garden tomb
was built in 1753-54 soon as the mousoleum Safdarjang, the viceroy of
Awadh under the Mughal Emperor, Mohammed Shah. The double storeyed
structure built in red and brown sandstones is among the last examples
of Mughal architecture. It has several smaller pavilions with evocative
names like Jangli Mahal (Palace of Woods), Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace),
and Badshah Pasand (King's Favourite).
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Just 2 kms to the south of Purana Qila lies the Humayun's Tomb, a
structure made in red and white. It was raised by his widow Haji Begum
in the 16th century. The construction of the tomb is said to have cost
the begum around 1.5 million rupees. The tomb has a resemblance to Taj
Mahal. The tomb is placed in the heart of a vast garden enclosed by
walls on three sides. Folowing the pattern of the Mughal architecture of
the time the garden is divided into four parts by wide causeways and
water channels, with each square further divided into even smaller
squares by pathways. 
Purana Quila the citadel was raised by the Afghan, Sher
Shah Suri, who temporarily deposed Humayun. Sher Shah, who made a
major contribution to public works, built the Qila Kunha Mosque and the
Sher Mandal within the citadel in 1541. The purpose of the latter is not
so clear though it is thought that Humayun housed his library there. He
fell on i'ts steep stairs while answering the call to prayer, and died
as a result three days later. Delhi's Zoological Park is adjacent to the
Purana Qila. 
Spread over an area of about 214 acrea, the Delhi Zoo is situated close
to the Purana Quila. It is one of the very few places in the world which
are able to provide the animals with an enviornment closest to their
natural habitat. There are more than 2000 species of animals residing in
the zoo, the most famous are the white tigers,
giraffes and african elephant. Monkeys and a large variety of birds can
also be seen here. 
The National Museum is located in Janpath. It has an excellent
collection of Indian bronze, terracotta and wood
sculptures dating back to the Mauryan period. Exhibits from
Vijaynagara empire in South India, miniature and mural paintings, and
costumes of the various adivasis (tribal people) are also on display.
The Museum is open Tues-Sun. 
A paradise for morning walkers, Deer Park is also equipped with huts
for staying and is approachable from Hauz Khas Village, Safdarjang
Enclave and from the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association courts side.
