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Location : Northern Part of India
Famous As : The capital of India, Commonwealth Games 2010
Major Attractions : Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Akshardham Temple
Mostly Visited For : Shopping Delight, Exotic Delicacies, Imperial Monuments

Delhi India

It Might Not Be The Heart.. But Without It, India Might Never Had One

Akshardham Temple , Delhi
Akshardham Temple , Delhi

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Famous Monuments : Jantar Mantar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lodhi Garden, India Gate – Heart of Delhi, Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Famous Forts : Red Fort, Old Fort, Tughlakabad Fort.
Mughal Attractions : Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Safdarjung Tomb and Lodi's Tomb, Lodhi Garden.
Famous Temples : Kalkaji Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Lotus Temple, Birla Mandir, Akshardham Temple, Digambara Jain Lal Mandir Ji, Chattarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple, Sai Baba Mandir.
Most Visited For : Mughal Heritage Sites, Shopping, Nightlife Charms
Most Celebrated Festivals : Diwali, Id, Christmas, Holi, Dussehra Republic Day, Independence day, Gandhi Jayanti.
Famous Fairs : Delhi Book Fair, International Trade Fair, Surajkund Crafts Mela, International Film Festival, Pirthvi Theatre Festival in December, Roshnara and Shalimar Bagh Festivals, Delhi Craft Bazar.
Famous Parks & Gardens : Roshanara Bagh, Rose Garden, Deer Park, Mughal Gardens, Lodhi Gardens, Talkatora Garden, Nehru Park, Buddha Jayanti Garden, Kalindi Kunj.
Must Experience : The Light and Sound Show Held in Red and Old Forts at Delhi.
Famous Museums : Air Force Museum in Palam, Delhi Cantt., Shankar's Doll Museum on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, National Museum of Natural History on Barakhamba Road.
Must Try : Mughlai Cuisine, Mouth Watering Sweet Dishes, Spicy Charts
Where To Shop : Chandni Chowk – Spices, Silver, Trimmings and Tinsel, Bridal Trousseau, Brassware.
Meena Bazaar – Jewelery and Paintings and Furniture, Janpath - Itr (Perfumed oils), variety of Stoles and Scarves, Junk & Glass Jewellery.
Delhi Haat – Handlooms, Handicrafts, Stalls that Sell Products From all over India.
Baba Kharak Singh Marg – Fabrics, Household, Linen, Carpets, Jewellery, Handmade Paper, Furniture and Art Objects in Wood, Brass and Copper.
Palika Bazaar – Cheap Imported Goods, Electronic Items, Embroidered Bead Work Dresses, Handicrafts and Cheap Consumer Goods.
Where to Eat : Old Delhi – Karim's, Chor Bizarre, Moti Mahal Restaurant.
Paharganj Area – Malhotra Restaurant, Kitchen Cafe, Metropolis Restaurant and Bars, Gem Restaurant.
Cannaught Place – Banana Leaf, Embassy, Parikrama, Kwality Restaurant, Pizza Hut, KFC.
Khan Market and Hauz Khas Area – Chona's, Rampur Kitchen, Park Baluchi, Bistro Restaurant Complex, MC Donalds.
Defense Colony and South Extension – Gourmet Gallery, Flavors, Dilli Haat.
Bars : Hotel Gold Regency – Paharganj. 1911, Spirit, Pegasus – Cannaught Place. Lizard Lounge, Delhi's Devils, Geoffrey's – South Delhi.
What to Shop : Bamboo Work, Hand Crafted Carpet, Gems and Stones, Copper and Brass Items, Perfumes and Essential Oils, Khadi, Silks and Saris, Woodcarvings, Musical Instruments, Jewelery of Kundan and Meenakari.
Where to Stay : Hotel Hyatt Regency – Bhikaji Cama Place on Ring Road, The Oberoi Hotel – Near Lodhi Colony, Taj Palace Hotel – Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Hotel Le Meridian – Windsor Place, Central Delhi, Ashok Hotel – Diplomatic Enclave in Chanakyapuri.
Getting There : Very Well Connected With All the Major Airports in the World.

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India's capital and an important gateway into the country, Delhi is a bustling metropolis and an interesting blend of fast paced modernisation and carefully preserved antiquity. For tourists, Delhi's strategic location allows easy access to the rest of the country by road, rail and air. This is also one of the prime reasons for which, since the 11th century, its fortunes have fluctuated in concert with those who have ruled over the north Indian plains. Its peak came with the advent of Mughals in the mid 17th century, a time when India was shining as a golden bird, an eye of beauty which led to the construction of some of the finest buildings in the world. It was later the heart of the British raj, an empire which endowed it with yet more architectural masterpieces, a colonial flavour in red sandstone.

Delhi continues to stride on its ambitious path of redevelopmentment - there are spanking new flyovers everywhere, the Metro is set to redefine the transport scene, the land pulsating with new multiplexes and malls, the coffee culture has come to town, monuments are being restored, gardens beautified..All in time for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, to be held here in 2010. Despite that, if you have a sense of adventure and an interest in history, scratch the veiled peel of its outlook, and you will be greeted with a fascinating history, a place where centuries-old traditions are virtually unchanged, a haven that characterises the stark contrasts that epitomise India, where the 20th century clashes head-on with the 17th century, or even earlier periods.

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The Forgotten Charms of Purani Dilli

Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk

Originally Shahjahanabad, Old Delhi was built by the most romantic of all Muhal emperors, Shah Jahan. It is here you will find imperial mosques, colossal red sandstone monuments and forts relating to the city's rich Mughal history, as well as, lively, teeming and colourful bazaars, labyrinthine streets and barely controlled chaos. Roam around Chandni Chowk, a market with slim lanes reverbearting with the eternal aroma of old books at one side and 'parathas' (fried Indian bread) to the other. Don't miss the 'Son-et-lumiere' at the Red Fort, the light and sound show that recreates the Mughal era right in front of your peeled eyes and eager ears.

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The Green Garden City of New Delhi

The British built New Delhi in the early 20th century. Designed by the eminent British architect Edwin Lutyens, the dream was to make Delhi a signature of the powerful British empire. New Delhi was conceived as a garden city of sprawling tree-lined avenues and lime-washed bungalows designed to survive the assault of famous Delhi's summer. And such it is even today, being one of the few urban settlements in the world where the central parts are cooler than the periphery. The intricate geometrical city plan owes something to other Imperial British regional capitals such as Pretoria, Canberra and Ottawa. Today, you can see an impeccable fusion of many Indian elements melted with international designs.

The Exotic Sights

The vivacious terrain of Delhi is dotted with numerous monuments that still open-heartedly sing the bygone glory. Some inspire awe, some amaze us, and still some make us bow our head to the deities nestling inside. Purani Dilli (Old Delhi) is a natural starting point with the most important cluster, the bewitching Red Fort (the only monument in India that is listed in the wonders of the world apart from the Taj Mahal) and the ambrosial Jama Masjid. The first city of Delhi, Mehrauli in the far south, dates from the 12th and 13th centuries. The exotic minaret - Qutab Minar - an enduring Delhi icon, is located here. Don't miss the World Heritage Humayun's Tomb and Jantar Mantar, the popular Sawai Man Singh's observatory that tracks the movements of celestial bodies.


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What Makes For A Holiday

Delhites are often referred to as connoisseurs of good food which has come from the age old exchange of cultures tracing its way back to quite a few centuries. Without having a unique taste of her own, Delhi food still has an international reputation, and savouring some of the exotic dishes and regional cuisines is one of the delights of any holiday visit. From Chinese to Continental, add with the unavoidable aroma of succulent 'kebabs', the recipes of which have been handed down over the generations, Delhi's food has many edges that delights every palate.

If you have your heart set on picking up a rare Kashmiri carpet or Buddhist amtique for a bargain price, remember that some stores have been selling goods for hundreds of years and the best agents in the world have scoured them before you get here. Diversity in shopping options is always there; where you go depends on what you want. Really, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the whole of Delhi is a shopping mall, where every corner has something unique to offer.

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New Attractions of The City

Delhi Metro

Delhi Metro
Delhi Metro

Fast criss-crossing the fabric of this sprawling city, the Delhi Metro is changing the way people travel in delhi. Three lines are already operational and many more are on the anvil. Soon people will get off the roads, opting to travel by the Metro, and Delhi will be an even cleaner and greener city. The area above the Metro's underground Connaught Place station is soon to be transformed into a beautiful park with a central amphitheatre and waterbodies.

Commonwealth Games
Commencing from October 3rd in 2010, this amazing bouquet of exquisite sport events will continue upto October 14th, the opening and closing ceremonies being performed amidst the rugged and serene landscape of Jawaharlal Nehru University. In preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, a slew of renovations and developments are changing the look and feel of the city, for the better. Stadiums are being reneweled, avenues are being broadened, new transport solutions are being envisaged, my ways are being changed to highways, so much so, that even a games village is also being developed. India's national animal, the royal bengal tiger is to be the mascot of the games.

Akshardham Temple
Perhaps the most impressive attraction of Delhi is the brand new Akshardham Temple, nestling on the pristine banks of river Yamuna. Built in just five years with the help of 11,000 artisans and volunteers, the temple is a stunning tribute to the grand tradition of Indian temple architecture. Dont forget to attend the Audio Animatronics Show (Sahajanand Darshan) at the Hall of Values, where the life of Bhagwan Swaminarayan is portrayed through robotics, fibre optics, light and sound effects, dialogues and music; transporting the audience to 18th century India.

Shipra Mall
After the Center Stage Mall in Noida, the Rs 200-crore real estate player Shipra Group has launched the largest mall in the National Capital Region - the Shipra Mall. Nestling on the border of Uttar Pradesh, this fine specimen of Gothic architecture is a pleasant hub for shoppers from all over the city. Affording four exquisite anchor stores - Shopper's Stop, Globus, Food Bazaar and Fashion Station - the Mall is expected to satisfy each and every need. Besides, the Mall is fringed with a humoungous parking lot, a theatre and several other attractions of tourist interest.



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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Delhi


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Delhi India- The Colonial Capital of Present
All roads lead to Delhi, the melting pot of Indian diversity. Here is a dynamic capital where a myriad cities of the past and a vibrant one of the present, all exist in perfect harmony.


Red Fort - A Poetry In Red Stone
After Mughal Emperor Shahjahan shifted his capital to the royal quarters of Delhi, this colossal fort sprouted from the heart of his new city, Shahjahanabad. Construction of this stately fort began in 1639 and took 9 years and a huge sum of 10 million to create such magic in red sandstone.


What It Takes To Be An Akshardham
Perhaps the most impressive attraction of Delhi is the brand new Akshardham Temple, nestling on the pristine banks of river Yamuna. Built in just five years with the help of 11,000 artisans and volunteers, the temple is a stunning tribute to the grand tradition of Indian temple architecture.


A Place of Exquisite Buys
The national capital, Delhi, is a place where you can find almost anything from anywhere in India. Diversity in shopping options is always there; where you go depends on what you want


Taste The Flavour of The Capital
Welcome to the magical land of flavours amidst the impressive array of heritage monuments, where there is always a condiment to spice up your life, a land where spices express emotions and colours.


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