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Delhi
is 32,87,263 sq. km of India's fantastic variety compressed into 1483 sq. km
Over the millennia, it has wooed rulers, attracted plunderers, and tried
historians with so many details. Today, even as it preserves an enviable
heritage,
Delhi is a true cosmopolitan city always on the move.
Delhi remains the centre of power. Once it was a city of royal
power. Then it became the seat of colonial power. Later it was the seat of
bureaucratic power. The seat of political power it has always been.
The
city is lushed with a plethora of temples, forts, mosques as well as parks,
gardens and beautiful colonial mansions. Delhi may seem daunting to a first
time visitor but as a national capital and the gateway to the North, it is a
must visit city on any travelers itinerary.Delhi is an
international metropolis with excellent tourist spots, recreational
facilities, and a history that goes back to antiquity. A remarkable feature
of the city is the extent of greenery all over. Delhi is also a dream city
for vistors looking for items of handicrafts, not only the rich artistic
crafts of its own craftsmen but also of craftsmen from all over the country.
Delhi offers a multitude of interesting places and attractions to the
visitor, so much so that it becomes difficult to decide from where to begin
exploring the city. In Old Delhi, you'll come across many mosques, forts,
and other monuments that depict India's Muslim history.
Delhi is
divided into two parts. The old Delhi or Delhi was one of the capitals of
Muslim India between the 12th and 19th centuries. Old forts, mosques and
monuments related to India's Muslim history are located here. New Delhi is
the imperial city which was created as the capital by the British. It is
spread over a wide area and is lined with imposing boulevards. Delhi is a
major travel gateway into India. It is one of India's busiest entry points
for overseas airlines and is on the overland route access across Asia.
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Red Fort : . The important places in Old
Delhi includes the Red Fort, Red Fort is one of the most magnificent palaces
in the world. India's history is also closely linked with this fort. It was
frorth here ht the British deposed the last Mughal ruler, Bhadur Shah Zafar,
marking the end of the three century long Mughal rule. It was also fromits
ramparts that the first prime. Minister of India, pandit Jawharlal Nehru,
announced to the nation that India was free form colonial rule. The Mughal
emperors would hold court here and meet dignitaries and foreign emissaries.
The most imposing feature of the Diwqani-I-Am is the alcove in the back wall
where the emperor sat in state on a richly carved and inlaid marble
platform.
Qutab Minar : Its a red sandstone
tower covered with beautiful and striking carvings and is inscribed with
verses from the holy Quran. Qutub Minar is still the highest stone tower in
India as well as one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised and
Delhi's recognised landmark. The sultan's successor and son-in-law,
Iltutmish, completed it. Qutab Minar points up to heaven on the southern
side of the city. It was built in the 12th century, and it still towers high
above its surroundings.
India Gate : Built as
a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers killed in World War I,
India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed in 1931. Located
on Rajpath, the road which leads to the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhawan, the
gate is 160 feet high with an arch of 138 feet. Built from sandstone, the
arch also houses the Eternal Flame, a gesture in memory of the Indian
soldiers who laid their lives in the 1971 war with Pakistan.
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By Air : Delhi has a extensive network of
international and domestic flights. All the major airlines in the world fly
through Delhi and it is easily accessible from anywhere in the world.
Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major cities in the country.
By Rail : Trains run from all the parts of
the country to Delhi. For nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior,
Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended.
By Road : Buses from all the major places in Uttar
Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are
available for getting to Delhi. During summer months air-conditioned coaches
are recommended.
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