12 monuments for 12 months
India, Jan. 1 -- Here's to 2026 with a Delhi classic. Aligned with the months of the year, visit these 12 monuments nestled within the world-famous Lodhi Garden. Ideally, one monument per month, from January to December.
1. Visit Emperor Sikander Lodhi's tomb. Hidden behind a rugged stone wall, a discreet gateway opens into a spacious garden, at the centre of which stands the octagonal monument.
2. Visit Sheesh Gumbad. The monument's dome, aka gumbad, was originally adorned with blue enamelled tiles; hence its name, meaning "glazed dome". The stone chamber is littered with graves, their identities lost to history.
3. Visit the Bara Gumbad. Try exploring the domed edifice at twilight. The gold glow of Delhi's smoggy sky streams into the empt...
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