Delhi (City Information)
New Delhi is not only the capital city of India, but also the tourist hub
of India. Delhi receives largest number of tourists from all around the
world as compared to other major parts of the country. It is the most
convenient base for the travellers wishing to travel India, and especially
north India. Delhi is the third largest city of India and is a fine fusion
of the past and the present. Lying by the west end of Gangetic Plain, the
capital city, Delhi, unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and
human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and
exotic shows.
Delhi comprises of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and
New Delhi, which carries two completely different history and appearance.
Narrating the city’s Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the
labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and
forts. Here you will come across lively and colourful bazaars that boast to
cater all sorts of good and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a chaotic
atmosphere. The imperial city of New Delhi on the other hand displays the
neatly curved architecture of British Raj erected along the spacious and
planned streets with thick shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees.
How to Reach Delhi?
» Air - Delhi has its own domestic and international
Airport, which connects it almost all the part of the world.
» Rail - Delhi has two major railhead - one at New
Delhi and another at Old Delhi, both of which connects Delhi to rest of
India by rail routes.
» Road - Delhi has well defined roads and national
highways which are good option for the tourists from the nearby states.
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Delhi Attractions :
» India Gate - India Gate is a majestic high arch,
42 meters high, built as a memorial to the Indian soldiers killed in the
World War I. Beneath it burns an eternal flame. From the base of the arch
one can get a great view of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The entire monument is
extremely beautiful and the arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone
which rises in stages to a huge molding.
» Purana Quila - The Purana
Qila (Old Fort) stands on the location where the ancient city of
Indraprashtha is believed to have existed. Archeological indications such as
pottery dating back to 1000 BC, found within the fort premises support the
belief. The Old Fort was the citadel of the city of Dinapanah (Refuge of the
Faithful) which Humayun started building in 1533 and completed five years
later. The inner citadel of this city is today called Purana Qila or the Old
Fort.
» Qutub Minar - In 1199,
Qutub-ud-Din raised the Qutub Minar either as a victory tower or as a
minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base of 14.32m the minar tapers to
2.75m at a height of 72.5m. Qutub Minar was the first Islamic structure
built in India. It is still the tallest monumental tower in India.
» Rajghat - Rajghat is
located on the bank of the river Yamuna. This is the memorial built in the
memory of Mahatma Gandhi. On 31st Jan. 1948, Mahatma Gandhi's last rites was
performed here.
» Red Fort - Situated in Old
Delhi, near Chandni Chowk, Red Fort is one of the most spectacular pieces of
Mughal Architecture. Commonly known as the Lal Quila, the Red Fort was built
by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648, the walls of which
extends up to 2 kms. in length with the height varying from 18 mts. on the
river side to 33 mts. on the city side. Encompassed in this glorious Fort is
Diwan-i-am, the hall for public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas, the hall for
private audiences; Rang Mahal, apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl
Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble. The Prime Minister of India
addresses the nation from this age old Fort, on the auspicious day of
India's Independance.
» Jama Masjid - One of the
Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid is one of the largest
mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Completed 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 birds eye view of Delhi.
» The Bahai Temple - The Bahai
Temple or the Lotus Temple was completed in 1986 and was open to the public
since then. Shaped like a lotus flower, the Bahai temple is set amidst pools
and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple and
pray or meditate silently according to their own religion. The view of the
temple is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit.
» Iskcon Temple, Delhi - For
many this is just a temple, for finding solace, peace and quiet. Sitting
amongst Lord Krishna and his devotees with Hare Krishna chants going around
is indeed an experience. But for those who are seeking more, there is so
much to learn and see, than what meets the eye.
Other Attractions :
Dilli Haat, Chandni Chowk, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Jantar Mantar, Humayun's
Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Tughluqabad Fort, etc. Apart from this there are
several shopping complexes, parks and garden and museums, which are worth
visiting.
