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Delhi can
divided into two parts. The old Delhi or Delhi & New Delhi .It is amongst the few
cities in the world that displays a profusion of architectural style from the Mughals to
the British. A large number of historic monuments and heritage it self reveal the
history of Delhi .
It's strategic location was one of
the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power,
the last being the British.
The most fascinating aspect of this city is
its cosmopolitan nature. You can find the whole of India in its little
colonies and structures. Delhi is an ideal blend of the old and new, custom
and modernity
New Delhi is the imperial city which was created as
the capital by the British, in 1911, the British asked Lutyens the world famous
architect to give a new meaning to city development .Parliament House, Rashtrapati
Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like the
South and North blocks are the living example of his creation in India.New Delhi
is spread over a wide area and is lined with imposing boulevards.
Today , Delhi is the third largest city &
the Capital of India. It is the Major Gateway to the country. It is one of India's
busiest entry points for overseas airlines and is on the overland route access
across Asia. .The
pace of life, like the intellectual and political climate, is brisk. hardly
a day goes by without some new controversy boiling over across the front
pages of it's also regarded as one of India's most progressive and liberal
cities, as far as social attitudes go.
Places of Tourist Interest
| Qutub Minar
They truly reflect Mughal architecture
revealing the grandeur of the Mughal era, been built in 1192. Erected
by the Slave King Qutb-ud-din Aibak, it was later completed by his successor
Iltutmish.
Standing tall at a height of 73
metres, In the early 19th
century, an earthquake destroyed the crowning cupola which was replaced by
an English engineer, Major Smith. But it looked so out of place that the
then Governor-General,Lord Hardinge , ordered its removal. Today it stands
on the lawns close to the minar.The Qutub Minar is the tallest monument in
India
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Red Fort
Red Fort, extend for two kms and vary in
height from 18 metres on the river side to 33 metres on the city side.
Shah Jahan started construction of the massive fort
in 1638 and it was completed in 1648.Now is the venue of the Independence
Day parade of India every year.The Red Fort with the Rang Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal and
Peacock Throne, also has Diwan-e-am, and Diwan-e-Khas The fort has two main
entrances , the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gatewater cooled .In the basement of the
fort is a market where traditional Indian goods can be purchased at nominal rates
. Another attraction is Light and Sound show held in the evenings.
India Gate
The 42 metre high, free standing arch, designed by Lutyens and built in 1931, is
dedicated to those 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who died during World War
II.
Names of all these heroic men are inscribed on it. An eternal flame called Amar
Jawan Jyoti that runs on gas was lit in 1971 to honour the martyrs. During the
night, it is intensely floodlit and the fountains nearby are lit up with coloured
lights.
Rashtrapati
Bhwan
Spread over a spacious
330 acre,area, imaginative landscaping, creative planning, and the
unique architectural style & design from
Lutyens, (the world famous architect) have combined to produce the
perfect ambience for this most prestigious building , the official residence of the President of India
,with 340 rooms standing at a height, flowing down as it were to India
Gate.It has an impressive garden called the Mugal Gardens , which is open to
public twice in a year, usually in February and March.
Laxminarayan Temple,
This temple is dedicated to Laxmi ( the goddess of
wealth) and Narayana( the preserver). Laxminarayan temple also known as Birla
Mandir, after the name of by whom this majestic temple was built R.D. Birla, the
well-known industrialist, One of the most important festivals of the Hindus
Janamashtami coinciding with the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great
fervour in the temple and the occasion is visited by lakhs of devotees.
National Museum
The museum is definitely worth visiting ,Built in
1960, it has an extraordinary collection representing the entire span of Indian
civilization from pre-historic times wonderful works of art, Indian and
international, spanning more than five thousand years of our cultural heritage,
collections of archaeology, jewellery, paintings, decorative arts,
manuscripts, Central Asian antiquities, anthropology, pre-Columbian and Western
art, arms, armour, numismatics and epigraphy.
Purana Quila,
Covering a circuit of about a mile, the walls of
the fort have three gates and are surrounded by a mat fed by the river Yamuna. A
variety of materials have also been used to construct the small mosque (168 x 44
feet). The entrance arch is of marble, the spandrels of red sandstone studded with
marble bossed, the columns and pilasters of black and white marble. A superb model
of Indo Islamic architecture.
Baha'i Temple
This temple is also known as lotus temple , because
of its shape, one of the unique & recent creation that has been added to this
city.It is made up of marble, cement dolomite, and sand.
Iskcon
Temple
Built
on a hilly place this temple is dedicated to the Lord Krishna and was built by the
Hare-Rama Hare-Krishna cult followers. This complex is built on a hilly place
elegantly build
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Jama Masjid
Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in
India
, and the final architectural
extravagance of Mughal emperor Shah Johan. . Emperor Shahjahan built Jama Masjid in
1644. It was designed as principal mosque. It's an austere, yet, a beautiful
building.
The slender minarets grace the facade, one on each side, rising to a
height of 130-feet. Wide staircases and arched gateways are the hallmark of this
popular mosque.
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Rajghat
Shanti Van,
An open space set in Garden with
variety of exotic trees, where the Mahatma Gandhi the father of Nation were
criminated along with the
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb was built by the
emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD, Constructed with red sandstone
and ornamented marks. The dome stands 140 feet from the base of the terrace and is
topped with a copper pinnacle. In addition to the remains of Humayun, the complex
also houses the grave of many other distinguished members of the Mughal dynasty.
Jantar Mantar
The observatory built with large masonary instruments, has the Samrat
Yantra, a
simple equal hour sun dial, the Ram yantra for reading altitudinal angles; for
ascertaining the position of the sun and other celestial bodies, and the Misra
Yantra which is a combination of four scientific gadgets.
Delhi Zoo
It is regarded as one of the finest zoos in Asia
.There are more
than 2,000 animals and bird species from Africa , America and Australia and even
Asia, efforts have been made
to provide an almost natural habitat to the animals and the birds. There is lots of greenery around it
There is ample of scope for the
adventure activities like , trekking, rock climbing, water sports including
boating and hovercraft rides, Ballooning . It is great way to see the city ,
New Delhi Safdarjung Air Port provides some opportunities to float past the old
monuments .
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The best time to visit :- The best
time to visit Delhi is between October
to March
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It is conveniently connected to all the major cities of the
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