The perfect blend of ancient and modern beauty, standing on the banks of the sacred river Yamuna, the national capital of India is one of most visited tourist destinations of the country. The concoction of historic importance, ancient monuments, rich and diverse cultures, fascinating museums and art galleries, and mass diversity makes it a complete tourism hub for the visitors. With the monsoon rains gradually biding good bye, Dilwalon ki Dilli is once again standing with open arms to welcome domestic as well as international tourists. Delhi is gearing up to enlighten your soul with every passing architectural wonder, fort, bustling market and fabulous eating places.
Major attractions
Beginning with Old Delhi, the major attractions here includes the majestic Red Fort, the Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. New Delhi, on the other hand, houses government buildings and embassies, tree lined boulevards, massive colonial buildings, skyscrapers and malls.
India Gate and Rajpath- India Gate is situated along the ceremonial Rajpath avenue, which means the King's Way, in New Delhi. It is a memorial raised in honour of Indian martyrs of the Afghan wars and World War I, whose names have been inscribed on the walls.
Sansad Bhavan-The Parliament of India was designed by the British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker in 1912 to 1913. The Rashtrapati Bhavan is another tourist attraction.
Mughal monuments- Carefully decorated with bold designs, Purana Quila or the Old Fort indicates the magnificence of the Mughal military architecture. Other important monuments are Red Fort, Salimgarh Fort, Safdarjung's Tomb and Humayun’s Tomb.
Religious destinations- Jama Masjid situated in Old Delhi is one of the principal mosques of Delhi. A visit to the city remains incomplete without trying the sumptuous langar at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, offered on every Sunday. The Bahai Temple or the Lotus Temple is a beautiful flower shaped temple located in southDelhi. Akshardham and IskonTemple are also among the popular tourist attractions in Delhi.
Dilli Haat, Sarojini Market and Janpath are among the most sought out shopping destination in Delhi. Here you can see a mixture of crafts, food and cultural activity. Indian culture meets ethnic cuisine in the traditional Dilli Haat, which exhibits the affluence of Indian culture.
The best time to visit Delhi is October to March since the weather is very pleasant for sightseeing. Being the epicentre of political, cultural, social and religious activities in India, a trip to the city can take you deep down into history. With its unique charm, alluring diverse culture and history to be proud of, a trip to this imperial city will definitely make you vouch that Delhi is a graceful juxtaposition of old tradition and modernity.
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