Delhi is a city of untold charm and it is a hotspot tourist destination of the world. It is India’s capital city as well as the political powerhouse of the country. Delhi seems to be a daunting city with its vast and widespread area, huge population, poverty stricken slums and pollution. If you try to overlook all the squalor, traffic snarls, demanding hustlers and acrid smoke and look beyond it all, then you are going to find the haunting delights as well at every nook and corner of the city. The city is full of architectural, historical, culinary and floral wonders and you are surely going to be enthralled by all of them.
Delhi is India’s capital since 1947 and before that it was the capital of the British since 1911. Delhi had always been the seat of power in the past even, during the reign of different Muslim dynasties. The modern city of Delhi comprises of two main parts, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi is the part that lies within the limits of the walled city and has main Mughal buildings like the Red Fort and the Jama Masjid. New Delhi is exactly the opposite with grand imperial citadels, broad roads, green boulevards and lovely colonial houses designed by Baker and Lutyens in 1920s. Old Delhi was built in the 17th century by Shah Jahan.
Most of the international tourists begin their Indian journey from the capital city of Delhi. Delhi has excellent tourism infrastructure with hotels and facilities of international standards. Delhi is served by one international airport, the Indira Gandhi International Airport and it has several international flight connections. The other modes of transport are also quite well developed in Delhi. Delhi is connected to all major cities of India by trains. As Delhi is a major metro, there are bound to be traffic jams and rush hours. The tourists will find it quite an adventure to get around in Delhi.
Delhi can be explored well with the Delhi Metro as the service of this underground train is quite cheap and quick. The bus service also has connections to almost all parts of the city and they are very cheap. The only drawback is that they are overcrowded. You can use the services of hired cars or taxis to see the tourist attractions of Delhi. You can also travel around in auto rickshaws or cycle rickshaws and if you are adventurous, then you may walk. Walking is not very advisable though, as the distances are great and the roads are not fit for walking.
The places of tourist interest in Delhi include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, Lodhi Gardens, Teen Marta, Hauz Kahs, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Raj Ghat, Nehru Park, National Museum, International Doll’s Museum, Birla Mandir, National Railway Museum, Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple in addition to many more. The tourist can enjoy good shopping at various markets like Connaught Place, South Extension, Palika Bazaaar and Janpath and so on. The light and sound show at Red Fort is a must see. Do not miss the culinary delicacies while visiting Delhi.
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