Delhi, capital city of the Federal Republic of India. It is one of
India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West
Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has
two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi is the second
most widely used entry point into the country, being on the
route of most major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and
road to all parts of the country. The remains of seven
distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and
Qutub Minar - can be seen. Here, museums, art galleries and
cultural centers attract the finest exhibitions.
Delhi blends a historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has
some of the finest museums in the country. Legend has it that
the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata,
originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around
1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven
ancient cities.
Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions to
offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place,
Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza.
Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub Minar to view the excellence
of Mughal architecture.
Or just drop in at Janpath- for buying a variety of cheap and
best items. If you are looking for spiritual peace, visit Lotus
temple, which is also famous for its marvellous architecture
and heavenly beauty. Take a stroll at Rajpath. Or pay a visit to
India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan for viewing monuments
made during British era.
Delhi - a canvas that reflects the complexities, contradictions,
beauty and dynamism of a city where the past co-exist with the
present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in
the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements
absorbed into the daily life of city have enriched its character.
Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding
experience.
Tourism India
India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West
Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has
two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Delhi is the second
most widely used entry point into the country, being on the
route of most major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and
road to all parts of the country. The remains of seven
distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and
Qutub Minar - can be seen. Here, museums, art galleries and
cultural centers attract the finest exhibitions.
Delhi blends a historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has
some of the finest museums in the country. Legend has it that
the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata,
originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around
1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven
ancient cities.
Delhi- the commercial hub has many tourist attractions to
offer. Visit vibrant shopping complex of Connaught Place,
Delhi Haat for handicraft goods and delicious food bonanza.
Pay a visit to Red Fort and Qutub Minar to view the excellence
of Mughal architecture.
Or just drop in at Janpath- for buying a variety of cheap and
best items. If you are looking for spiritual peace, visit Lotus
temple, which is also famous for its marvellous architecture
and heavenly beauty. Take a stroll at Rajpath. Or pay a visit to
India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan for viewing monuments
made during British era.
Delhi - a canvas that reflects the complexities, contradictions,
beauty and dynamism of a city where the past co-exist with the
present. Many dynasties ruled from here and the city is rich in
the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural elements
absorbed into the daily life of city have enriched its character.
Exploring the city can be a fascinating and rewarding
experience.
Tourism India
| New Delhi |
The Jama mosque was built by Shah Jahan in the 1600s
The floors are made of marble designed as prayer mats
The Jama mosque, a fine example of Mughal architecture, was built in the 1600s by Shah
Jahan to compliment his palace the Red Fort. It took more than 5,000 workers and six
years to complete one of the largest mosque in India. It is said that the emperor would
travel from the Red Fort to the Jama Mosque every Friday to attend the call to pray.
Jahan to compliment his palace the Red Fort. It took more than 5,000 workers and six
years to complete one of the largest mosque in India. It is said that the emperor would
travel from the Red Fort to the Jama Mosque every Friday to attend the call to pray.
Red Fort or Lal Quila - The Mughal emperor,
Shah Jahan, after ruling from Agra for eleven years,
decided to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone of
the Red Fort in 1618. It is called so because of the red
stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most
magnificent palaces in the world. India's history is also
closely linked with this fort. It was from here that the
British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bahadur Shah
Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal
rule. It was also from its ramparts that the first Prime
Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to
the nation that India was free form colonial rule.
Tourism India
Shah Jahan, after ruling from Agra for eleven years,
decided to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone of
the Red Fort in 1618. It is called so because of the red
stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the most
magnificent palaces in the world. India's history is also
closely linked with this fort. It was from here that the
British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bahadur Shah
Zafar, marking the end of the three century long Mughal
rule. It was also from its ramparts that the first Prime
Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru, announced to
the nation that India was free form colonial rule.
Tourism India
India Gate - Built
as a memorial to
commemorate the
70,000 India soldiers
killed in World War I,
India Gate was
designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens and
completed in 1931.
Located on Rajpath,
the road that leads to
the magnificent
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
the gate is 160 feet
high with an arch of
138 feet. Built from
sandstone, the arch
also houses the
Eternal Flame, a
gesture in memory of
the Indian soldiers
who laid their lives in
the 1971 war with
Pakistan.
Tourism India
as a memorial to
commemorate the
70,000 India soldiers
killed in World War I,
India Gate was
designed by Sir Edwin
Lutyens and
completed in 1931.
Located on Rajpath,
the road that leads to
the magnificent
Rashtrapati Bhawan,
the gate is 160 feet
high with an arch of
138 feet. Built from
sandstone, the arch
also houses the
Eternal Flame, a
gesture in memory of
the Indian soldiers
who laid their lives in
the 1971 war with
Pakistan.
Tourism India
Qutub Minar - The origins of Qutab
Minar are shrouded in controversy.
Some believe it was erected as a tower
of victory to signify the beginning of the
Muslim rule in India. Others say it
served as a minaret to the muezzins to
call the faithful to prayer. No one can,
however, dispute that the tower is not
only one of the finest monuments in
India, but also in the world.
Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim
ruler of Delhi, commenced the
construction of the Qutab Minar in
1200 AD, but could only finish the
basement. His successor, Iltutmush,
added three more storeys, and in
1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed
the fifth and the last storey.
Tourism India
Minar are shrouded in controversy.
Some believe it was erected as a tower
of victory to signify the beginning of the
Muslim rule in India. Others say it
served as a minaret to the muezzins to
call the faithful to prayer. No one can,
however, dispute that the tower is not
only one of the finest monuments in
India, but also in the world.
Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim
ruler of Delhi, commenced the
construction of the Qutab Minar in
1200 AD, but could only finish the
basement. His successor, Iltutmush,
added three more storeys, and in
1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed
the fifth and the last storey.
Tourism India
The domes inside the ruins are
intricately carved
intricately carved
A close up of the tower
Rajghat - Rajghat is the final resting place of Mahatma
Ghandi. Stroll the grounds or pay homage to Ghandi at the
black stone memorial and eternal flame lantern. Every Friday,
which is the day of his death, prayers are held at the Rajghat.
Ghandi. Stroll the grounds or pay homage to Ghandi at the
black stone memorial and eternal flame lantern. Every Friday,
which is the day of his death, prayers are held at the Rajghat.
| Humayun's Tomb The Mughals brought with them a love for gardens, fountains and water. The first mature example of Mughal architecture in India, Humayun's Tomb was built by the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Constructed with red sandstone and ornamented marks the beginning of a new tradition of ornate style, which culminated in the Taj Mahal of Agra. Designed by the Persian architect, Mirza Ghyas, Humayun's Tomb shows a marked shift from the Persian tradition of using coloured tiles for ornamentation. Located in the midst of a large square garden, screened by high walls, with gateways to the south and west, the tomb is a square tower surmounted by a magnificent marble dome. 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. |
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Chandi Chowk
No visit to New Delhi is complete without a trishaw ride through the narrow
streets of Chandi Chowk. One of the oldest and busiest markets in north
Delhi, Chandi Chowk is lined with shops selling anything from books,
clothing, shoes, electronics, sarees, lather goods to scrap parts for cars.
No visit to New Delhi is complete without a trishaw ride through the narrow
streets of Chandi Chowk. One of the oldest and busiest markets in north
Delhi, Chandi Chowk is lined with shops selling anything from books,
clothing, shoes, electronics, sarees, lather goods to scrap parts for cars.
| Make sure you include a trishaw ride through Chandi Chowk as part of your tour when in New Delhi |
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| Swaminarayan Akshardham - New Delhi, India |
Swaminarayan Akshardham - This fantastic complex was
inaugurated in 2005 is becoming one of New Delhi's major tourist attractions,
so don't leave this off your itinerary. The 100 acre site, located on the East
side of Delhi, epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture and is widely being
hearlded as one of the greatest monuments India has ever produced, and
that's saying alot.
It is made entirely of white marble (symbolizing purity and peace) and the red
sand stone so characteristic of Delhi monuments. Over 300 million man
hours of service were rendered in it's completion (in only five years) by
11,000 volunteers.
Don't miss its musical fountains, giant IMAX theater (85' x 65') and Sanskruti
Vihar, an exhibition hall, which offers a 12-minute boat ride that takes you
through India's 10,000 year heritage. A half day will allow you to experience
this wonderful place.
inaugurated in 2005 is becoming one of New Delhi's major tourist attractions,
so don't leave this off your itinerary. The 100 acre site, located on the East
side of Delhi, epitomises 10,000 years of Indian culture and is widely being
hearlded as one of the greatest monuments India has ever produced, and
that's saying alot.
It is made entirely of white marble (symbolizing purity and peace) and the red
sand stone so characteristic of Delhi monuments. Over 300 million man
hours of service were rendered in it's completion (in only five years) by
11,000 volunteers.
Don't miss its musical fountains, giant IMAX theater (85' x 65') and Sanskruti
Vihar, an exhibition hall, which offers a 12-minute boat ride that takes you
through India's 10,000 year heritage. A half day will allow you to experience
this wonderful place.
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