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Being the administrative capital of India, Delhi is one of the few biggest metro-cities of India . What makes Delhi the foremost place of visit is the dual purpose it serves. It is not just geographically located at the center of all the tourist destinations in North India but also very well connected with all significant foreign cities and these tourist destinations. Secondly, taken together the populace and culture of Delhi is representative of India 's culture. Together with neighbouring places, Delhi provides a glimpse of what India has to offer—breathtaking natural beauty, sheer population, mingled with a rich heritage.
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Red Fort:
Reminder of Mughal glory, this massive sandstone fort extends 2km. Today the fort is host to India 's Prime Ministerial address to the nation every Independence Day (15 th August).
Diwan-e-aam:
It was the hall of commons, where the emperor held meetings with his subjects. Diwan-e-khaas was the Hall of Private Audiences. Both are set in marble, precious stone and rare artwork.
Jama Masjid
The largest and the finest mosque in India . Its made in white marble and red sandstone.
India Gate
India Gate, is a stone arch, is a tribute of India to about 90,000 soldiers who died fighting World War I.
National Museum
National Museum holds memories of Jawahar Lal Nehru, first Prime Minister of independent India (here is a grand Nehru Planetarium too—very attractive and educational, especially for children), and gives insights into Indian independence struggle. |
Moti Masjid (Mosque of Pearls), Rang Mahal ( Palace of Colours ), Mumtaaz Mahal (named after Queen Mumtaaz), etc. are reminders of Mughal period's grandeur.
Rajpath hosts spectacular parade every Republic Day (26 th January) show-casing India 's cultural grandeur and military might.
At Crafts Museum one can buy arts and crafts souvenirs directly from artists, thereby, getting the originals at far cheaper rates than those charged by branded showrooms and middlemans. The gallery here exhibits approximately 20,000 works of arts and crafts from all over India.
Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's official residence), Mughal Gardens (130 hectares of gardens), Secretariat building (housing government's ministeries), Sansad Bhawan (Parliament House), Purana Qila (old fort, now hosting an archaeology museum), Gandhi Smriti (a memorial, where The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was assassinated; it also hosts a museum), Supreme Court of India Museum (it showcases evolution of Indian judicial system and preserves original manuscripts of landmark cases), National Gallery of Modern Art (it holds a grand collection of Indian paintings) etc. are all an integral part of India's history and society, making them worth your visit.
Qutb Minar, Lodhi Gardens , Raj Ghat, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, etc. are cool natural retreats, besides the solace of air-conditioned rooms of exquisite hotel rooms, superb cinema halls and coffee shops of big international brands. The options, artificial as well as natural are so immense, that you'll be always short of time to visit them.
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