Delhi, the capital city of India, rose to prominence during
the Mughal era. The city has its history far back to 2000BC and has been the centre
point of the fabulous story of Mahabharata. Though most of the earlier temples
and building of the ancient time has been destroyed due to the invasions of
various forces from the north but the Mughal designs and architecture of the
last 500 years is still preserved and is the major tourist attraction. Since
1947 the city is the political hotbed of the country.
Places to visit
The Red Fort was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.It was built by the Mughal
emperor Shah Jahan in the walled city of
Old Delhi. The fort lies along the Yamuna River with wall at its north-eastern corner.
The construction of the Red Fort began in 1638 and was completed by 1648.Built
entirely with Red stones it now hosts the Independence Day celebrations of
India.
Humayun's tomb
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and
was built by his wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562 AD. It was the first
garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent the tomb was declared a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1993, and since then has undergone extensive restoration work
The India Gate
The India Gate is the national monument of India. Situated
in the heart of New Delhi, it was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Jama Masjid of Delhi
Jama Masjid of Delhi also known as the Jama Masjid is the
chief mosque in India and was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It is the
largest and best-known mosque in India and lies near Chawri Bazar Road, the
central street of Old Delhi. The later name, Jama Masjid, refers to the weekly
Friday noon congregation prayers, which are usually done in a mosque, the
"congregational mosque" or "jama' masjid".
The Qutb Minar
The Qutb Minar,is an array of monuments and buildings at
Mehrauli in Delhi, India. Qutb Minar complex, with 4 million visitors, was
India's most visited monument in 2007, ahead of the Taj Mahal and Lal Quila,
which drew about 2.5 million visitors.
The Lotus Temple
The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of
Worship completed it 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it serves as the
Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent and has become a prominent attraction
in the city.
Hotels
The Airport Residency Hotel
The Airport Residency Hotel offers comfortable rooms with
air conditioning and free Wi-Fi access. The Airport Residency Hotel caters for
families with children offering a playground. Tours and other travel
arrangements can be made at the hotel's tour desk.
The Hotel Twin Tree
The Hotel Twin Tree caters for families with children
offering babysitting / child services. Guests can order room service 24/7.
Buddha Jayanti Park and Mahatma Gandhi Park are a 10 minute drive away.
Nightlife
Bukhara
Bukhara is a restaurant at the Luxury Collection ITC Maurya
Hotel in New Delhi, India. Established in 1977, it is "heavy on meats,
marinated and grilled in a tandoor.
Chor Bizarre
Chor Bizarre is one of India's most visually dynamic
restaurants, a branch of which is now also open in London. Start with
deep-fried lotus roots, prepared Kashmiri-style, and move on to kakori kebab,
lamb marinated in 36 different spices and grilled in a tandoor.
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