Delhi

Location : North India.
Famous for : The Capital of India
Ideal Time to Visit: winter season: October- March
Places of Interest: Qutab Minar, The Jama Masjid , The Red fort, India Gate

About Delhi

A historical splendor is an exquisite amalgamation of an epic past and a vibrant present. Lutyens designed this royal city for the British Empire. Around 1200 B.C Pandava kings established Delhi originally called as Indraprastha.

The bygone center of Mughal Power, Old Delhi treasures ancient monuments, confined streets and buzzing markets, The Red Fort a colossal in red sandstone, built in 1648, the Jama Masjid, the foremost mosque in India with its magnificent architecture was complied by by Shah Jahan. who also contrived the great marvel of beauty the ‘Taj Mahal’, and the Raj Ghat, memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. One can luxuriate in Chandni Chok, a great shopping hub and an eating joint, all these things are covered in a trip of delhi.

New Delhi

Comprises of imperial government buildings of the British Era, including the India Gate and the Presidential Palace, Parliament House. Continue to enthrall your emotions is the majestic Humayun tomb and the 5 layer magnificent towering minaret of Qutab Minar.

Attractions in Delhi

Moghul Monuments

Purana Quila (Old Fort), Qutub Minar, Tughlaqabad Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar and The Red Fort and many more.

British Monuments

India Gate, The Secretariat Complex, Rashtrapati Bhavan & Mughal Gardens, Parliament House.

Purana Qila (The Old Fort)

The Old Fort, the fortress constructed by Humayun in 1533 and it took 5 years for its completion. Purana Qila had 3 entrances, the Bara Darwaza is the main gateway to the fort. A must visiting site. Sound and Light show at Purana Quila many episodes from the glorious past are depicted in the 62 minutes light and sound show.
Timings : Nov. to Jan 6.00 - 7.00 PM 7.30 - 8.30 PM, May to Aug 7.30 - 8.30 PM 9.00 - 10.00 PM

The Red Fort

Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan constructed this magnificent fort in 1648 A.D and it took 10years to complete the construction. It is built in red sandstone and includes many small palaces like Diwana-Aam, Diwana-Khas, Naubat Khana and the Meena Baazar for the royal family. Red fort show:
Timings : Summer 1900 to 2000 hrs (Hindi) 2030 to 2130 hrs (English) Winter 1800 to 1900 hrs (Hindi) 1930 to 2030 hrs (English).

The Qutab Minar

This Medieval monument is designated as the highest stone tower in India. Qutub-ud-Din raised the tower in 1199 up to the height of 72.5m. It took 2 decades to finish this red stone structure. It was damaged by lightning in the years 1326 & 1366. Firoz Shah Tughlaq repaired the damage and added the fifth storey.

India Gate

Located in the heart of Delhi, India Gate is famous as All India War Memorials. The coliseum built by Edwin Lutyens in1921is 42m high. The names of 70,000 Indian soldiers are carved on the walls of India Gate who forfeited their lives battling for the British Army during the First World War.

Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi

The magnificent structure built over an area of 330 acres was completed in 1929 with an expenditure of 12,53,000. Lutyens designed this majestic structure as an official residence of the Viceroy of India during British rule. It has 340 rooms.

Freaking Out in a Trip of Delhi

Connaught Place, Appu Ghar, Ansal Plaza, Dilli Haat and the various cine complexes are the most popular hangout zones in Delhi. Delhi also has a enchanting nightlife in its various discotheques, eating joints, nightclubs and pub joints.

Shopping In a Trip of Delhi

Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk Sarojini Nagar, South Extensions, Janpath are the primary shopping areas in Delhi. The Central Cottage Emporium at Janpath is indeed an excellent shopping joint. It authored the whole shebang that one is looking for, furniture to clothes, leather embroidery shoes that are typically Indian, miniature items that could be gifted as souvenirs. Chandni Chowk is famous for jewelry and saris, is the oldest market of Delhi once the renowned shopping hub of the ladies of the coat.

Getting There

Air: Being a Capital Delhi is well connected globally and domestically by Air Ways. Major airlines: Indian Airlines, Air India, some private Airlines like Damania Airlines, East West Airlines fly domestically.

Rail: Being a headquarters of the Northern Railways, Delhi is well connected to broad gauge (New Delhi) and meter gauge (Delhi Main) railway line to all the major part of India.

Road: Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate is the major road head and is well connected to all the parts of India through regular bus services. Taxis and auto-rickshaws can be hired for traveling inside the city.