Delhi Tourism

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. Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan between 1636 & 1658. The streets of Old Delhi are narrow & bustling. The beauty & serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. Its boutiques and shopping arcades offer access to a wealth of traditional and contemporary crafts, from all over the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944), & is tree-lined & spacious.

Red Fort
Built back in the 16th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Red Fort is a recognized World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Red Fort stands as an iconic symbol of India. The Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag at the main gate of the Red Fort on the Independence Day of India (15 August). The structure has a total of 14 gates, out of which the most important ones include Lahori, Mori, Ajmeri, Turkman, Delhi and Kashmir gates. The structure is designed in the form of an octagon with long extended walls on the east and west. There are a number of structures in the monument. Of all the structures, the Diwan-i-Aam is the most beautiful. It is the place from where the King addressed to the problems and complaints of the commoners. Other structures include Diwan-i-Khas which was used for private meetings and conferences, Moti Masjid, a private mosque built by Mughal emperor Aurangazeb. Mumtaz Mahal is another structure in the monument which is was one of the women's courtyards. During evenings, visitors can enjoy sound and light shows which describe the Mughal history. There is also an archaeological museum and Indian War Memorial Museum inside the fort.

Qutub Minar
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Qutub Minar is the 2nd tallest Minar (73 metres) in India after Fateh Burj in Chappar Chiri at Mohali (100 meters). People from all over the world visit Delhi to have a look at this architectural wonder. Made of red sandstone and marble, Qutb Minar complex stands tall as an evidence of the pre-Mughal dynasties. The structure was built by Qutub-ud-din Aibak and Iltutmish. Other than

India Gate
One of the most prominent landmarks of Delhi, India Gate is a monument that commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who lost their lives in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. Originally, India Gate was known as All India War Memorial. The structure is made using red pale sandstone and granite. After India got independence, the monument became the site of Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is known as Amar Jawan Jyoti (flame of the immortal soldier). India Gate is well-known for the grand Indian Republic Day Parade, hosted here every year on 26th January. Today, India Gate is one of the most popular tourist spots in Delhi. The sprawling green lawns, numerous ice-cream and snack vendors, make a picnic at the place more exciting. Visitors can indulge in activities like camel and elephant rides and boating near the place.

Chandni Chowk
One of the oldest and busiest markets in Delhi, Chandni Chowk is a must-visit for every tourist. Crammed with shopaholics every day, the shopping street offers all what one requires, right from beautiful saris to bangles and shoes. The main lane of this hustling shopping stop is divided into a number of by-lanes. These lanes are Paranthe Wale Gali, Kinari Bazaar, Chandi Gali (for silver items), Duppatte Wali Gali (for colorful Duppattas) and Itar Wali Gali where people can shop for perfumes in their traditional forms. The shopping strip makes you come back again and again to shop endlessly. On your visit to Chandni Chowk, don't miss treating your taste buds with the delicious buttery parathas from the Paranthe Wali Gali. So, in short, we can say that your Delhi tour is incomplete without a visit to Chandni Chowk.

Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi. The tomb was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in the year 1993. Humayun's Tomb is best known to feature Mughal architecture in India. You can easily trace the glorious past of India in every nook of the arches, gateways, mihrab, courtyards and garden of the tomb. The tomb is all around surrounded with beautiful gardens, water channels and fountains. Inside the structure, there are tombs of various other Mughal rulers. Other than the main tomb of Humayun, there are many other structures which are present inside the tomb, such as Bu Halima's Tomb and Garden, Tomb and mosque of Isa Khan, Nila Gumbad, Afsarwala Tomb and mosque, Chillah Nizamuddin Aulia and Arab Sarai.

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