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Delhi,
the national capital of India is importance visiting, not only
for its simple access, but also for the mind blowing sites it
house. Travel to Delhi, the land with eternal charm, the land
which played and still playing a vital role in the history and
politics of India. Travel to the huge Red Fort or the tower of
victory, Qutub Minar, Delhi tourism will really
add some more colors to your Delhi India tour. Also visit the
olden bust forts and tombs which mark different locations of
Delhi. In addition, Delhi is also the best support for the
tourists looking for north India tour. To make you North India
travel more successful, travel to Delhi, which will leave you
bring join with its innumerous sites, which articulate volumes
of its impressive and exciting past.
Delhi is excellent combination of old and new. The old city,
built by Shah Jahan in the 17th century,
stands today as an essence of the whole history of Indo Islamic
structural design. Old Delhi presents old world attraction
whereas New Delhi reflects the new world show. If you tour in
the Old Delhi you will come across old shaped narrow alleys with
small and big shops of different items.
Most Popular in Old Delhi:
Red Fort:
Red Fort built in Red Sand stone between 1639 - 1648 AD, this
impressive fort is 3 kms in border with the height of the wall
variable from 18 to 30 m at places. In the evening the Delhi
Tourism Department organizes a light and sound show which
relates the history of Delhi in perspective of the Red Fort.
Chandni Chowk:
Situated just reverse to Red Fort, this is the place where you
can enjoy the old world attraction. The rushing crowd, the
shouting vendors and congested shops are the real charm of this
place. You can find all types of items opening from textiles,
jewelry, home furnishings, spices, household items to
electronics, chemicals, ceramics,
electrical, etc. Though, very crowded and congested, it is
worth visiting.
Jama Masjid:
Jama Masjid built in 1650 AD by Shah Jahan is one place
in Delhi which is a must visit. One of the Architectural
beauties of the past, Jama Masjid is one of the
major mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Finished in 1658
this Mosque has three gateways, four angle towers and two 40 m
high minarets. From the top of minarets you can have a bird's
eye view of Delhi.
Raj Ghat:
Beside the banks of the river Yamuna is situated
the place where the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was
cremated. It is one of the most visited Ghats. A plain
square platform of black marble marks the stain where Mahatma
Gandhi was cremated after his murder in 1948.
Most Popular in New Delhi:
Qutab Minar:
Qutub Minar is the most recognized sight of New Delhi. In 1199
AD, Qutbuddin erected the Qutub Minar
either as a victory tower or as a minaret to the neighboring
mosque. From a bottom of 14.32 mtrs. it tapers to 2.75 mtrs. at
a height of 72.5 mtrs. Even today, Qutub Minar is the
highest stone and one of the finest stone towers in New Delhi
India. Finished by the Sultan's successor and son-in-law,
Iltutmish, Qutub Minar is the finest Islamic structures
still raised.
The Lotus Temple:
Finished in 1986, the Lotus Temple or the Bahai temple
is set amidst pools and gardens, and adherents of any trust are
free to visit the temple and pray or consider silently according
to their own religion. The structure of lotus temple is in lotus
shape so it frequently called the lotus temple. The view of the
temple is very spectacular just before sunset when the temple is
flood lit.
India Gate:
India Gate is a 42 mtrs high stone bend of victory. It
stands the name of the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died
in the campaigns of World War I. Below the arch is the
memorial to the unknown soldier. India Gate is enclosed by green
grass lawns and trees.
Jantar Mantar:
Close to Connaught Place is a odd collection of
excessive instruments. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh this
structure is really an observatory. The amazing part of these
observatories is that they can calculate many astronomical
actions very precisely.
Old Fort :
It is supposed that the Pandavas had built their capital,
Indraprastha at the place where the old fort stands
today. This fort, now in remains, was the seat for
administration for many emperors. The famous Prithviraj
Chauhan ruled from here till he was beaten by Abdali
in the battle of Panipat.
How to Reach:
By Air:
Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India and
the world. The Delhi city has one domestic and one International
airport.
By Rail:
Delhi is well connected with all the major and small cities and
towns of India by Rail. Delhi has two major and four small
Railway stations.
By Road:
Delhi is very well connected by roads to all the main
cities and towns of the country. Different state roadways buses
work between Delhi and other states of India.
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