DELHI- The
heart of India
Delhi
the national capital territory of India and the 4 most populous city on the
planet is located at the
centre of the Indian subcontinent, amidst the ranges of Himalaya and the Aravalli. It is truly a treasure and is the most perfect and graceful
blend of exotic juxtaposition of modernity old tradition and history.
It is the most visited destination of the
country by tourists. The city has a lot to showcase from historical monuments
to the urbanic buildings , from green gardens to enthralling amusement parks,
from exceptional eating places to unbeatable markets and the list goes on as
such endlessly. Delhi connects two worlds together one created by the Mughal Emperors
-Old Delhi and the other created by Britishers - New Delhi.
TOP DESTINATIONS
INDIA GATE
This is
undoubtedly the most iconic and splendid symbol of New Delhi. It was
build to commemorate the Indian and British soldiers who lost their life during
Second World War. Evening is the best time to visit this structure when it is
floodlit while the fountains nearby make mesmerizing display of varied hues.
HUMAYUN’S TOMB
It is located
near Mathura road and Lodhi road. Humayun’s Tomb is UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site and
definitely tops the list of must visit place. It is among one of the best works
of mughal architecture.
AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE
It is located
on NH-24 Akshardham Setu. It is an enlightening journey through India’s
glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony
of mankind. The temple is famous for it’s modern architecture it also holds
it’s name in Guinness book of world record for being the world’s largest
comprehensive hindu temple. There are
three halls in the temple showcasing
Indian values and culture. Musical fountain is also a must watch there that
depicts the cycle of birth, life, and death as described in Indian philosophy.
LOTUS TEMPLE
It is also
known as Bahai temple. It is amongst the last of Bahai’s 7 temple Built all
over the world. Believers of any faith can visit this temple. As the name
suggests the temple is built in the shape of lotus. Around the petals of the
temple there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light. It
looks spectacular at the time of dusk .
JAMA MASJID
This
masjid of Delhi is located in the vicinity of red fort and enjoys the title of
being the largerst mosque in Asia. Thisd masjid is qalso the last architectural
work done under the supervision of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
QUTUB
MINAR
It is located near Mehrauli.The Minar is
the 2nd tallest
Monument of India after Fateh Burj. The minar is made of red sandstone covered with intricate
carvings and verses from the holy Quran. At the
foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. It is
surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins,
collectively known as the Qutb complex. It is arguably not only one of the finest monuments in India,
but also in the world.
RED
FORT
Located at the Netaji subhash marg the
fort reminds one of the power of mughal emperors. The walls, gates and a few other
structures in the fort are constructed of red sandstone, marble has been
largely used in the palaces. There are 14 gates in the fort of which but the
main entrance to the fort is Lahore
gate. The
master-builders of the Red Fort were Hamid and Ahmad . This monument is a exceptional piece of
history and architecture.
CUISINE
When it comes to food Delhi is the ultimate one-stop foodie’s paradise. It has a lot much of cuisines to offer be it Punjabi , south Indian, north Indian, Bengali,Chinese,Italian, Thai cuisines. These were just a few. Delhi has food to gratify every tummy and fit in everyone’s pocket too. It has 5-star hotels The city's classic dishes include Butter chicken, Aloo Chaat, chaat, dahi vada,kachori, chole bhature, Chole kulche, jalebi and lassi.People dinehere from 5-star restaurants to local dhabas . The Gali Paranthe Wali is a street in Chandni Chowk which is famous
for its dishes and paranthas. Almost the entire street is
However, other Indian cuisines are also available in this area but this street specializes in north Indian food .
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