Curious about the tallest buildings in Delhi? Well, we’re here to tell you all about them. While some of these towers may have passed unnoticed during your Uber ride, others like the Statesman House are hard not to notice if you’ve been to Connaught Place. And sure, Gurgaon and Noida may just beat Delhi in terms of the height of their skyscrapers.
But they sure can’t beat Delhi in terms of history and legacy. Like in every other thing, not just in buildings. Now, without wasting any more time, let’s get down to the list of the 10 tallest buildings in Delhi that we’ve compiled for you.
You might be surprised to know that the tallest tower in Delhi is actually a government building called the Civic Center. This building complex contains four smaller blocks of six storeys each and one 28 storey tower that adds to its height. It was constructed in the year 2010 and it is used for government and commercial activities. It also contains a library, a museum and a clubhouse too.
Height: 101 metres
Location: Ajmeri Gate
Keeping up the trend of tall government buildings, the seat of the New Delhi Municipal Council is the second tallest building in Delhi. It was built in 1984, showing just how modern architecture looked back then. In fact, it was actually built in a Brutalist architecture style, which is quite unique in India. The building is now regarded as a modern heritage site under the protection of the Heritage Conservation Committee.
Height: 91 metres
Location: Connaught Place
A high-rise building that is home to commercial offices and hotels, this is a landmark feature of the CP area. It was constructed in 1971, and with its twenty-one floors, was a remarkable feature of the time. Today it is mainly used as office space by several large organisations. And nope, it isn’t owned by Hansa from Khichdi, we checked.
Height: 88 metres
Location: Connaught Place
It’s not just the height of this building that makes it a spectacle, it’s also the detailed Persian tile work that is supremely eye-catching. Built in 1992, Ambadeep Towers is known for being representative of a mix of Persian and neoclassical architecture. It is especially notable for its full length mural. The kind of mural you can spend a good 15 minutes starting at, with some good music playing on your headphones.
Height: 83.82 metres
Location: Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Most of the tall buildings in Delhi were actually built almost half a century ago, and yet they still stand tall today. Another example of this statement is the Vikas Minar which was built in 1976. It is a commercial building which contains offices, conference rooms and seminar halls.
Height: 82 metres
Location: Indraprastha Marg
The headquarters of one of the largest national newspapers deserves to have a building that’s equally imposing. And Hindustan Times House does just that. It has 18 floors consisting of various departments under the media group.
Height: 80 metres
Location: Kasturba Gandhi Marg
It’s not just Central Delhi that can boast of tall towers, South Delhi has its own structures too. One such is the commercial building of IFCI Tower with 19 floors. It mainly contains offices but it also has a few cafes, eateries and it’s well connected thanks to the nearby metro station.
Height: 74.4 metres
Location: Nehru Place
The unique architecture of Scope Twin Towers is quite famous across Delhi. It was designed as two tower blocks that are supported by circular podiums. Inside these are several spacious offices and commercial spaces that are rented out to different companies. The building has a total of 21 floors and was built in 1973. So even though it’s quite old, it’s anything but worn-out or dingy. In fact, the Scope Twin Towers will still catch you off-guard if you happen to drive by Laxmi Nagar.
Height: 72 metres
Location: Laxmi Nagar
Another classic commercial building that has been standing tall and proud since 2001 is the office of The Statesman. It’s one of the most iconic places in central Delhi and contains several offices and even coworking spaces. Thanks to the convenient location, this is a highly sought- after address for many companies.
Height: 72 metres
Location: Barakhamba Road
Not a traditional name that you would expect to find in a list of the tallest buildings in Delhi, the Bank of Baroda branch in Sansad Marg is one of the tallest in the city. It has fifteen ground floors and it’s known for providing excellent service to clients.
Height: 64 metres
Location: Sansad Marg.
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