Delhi Travel Guide....
ABOUT
DELHI
Delhi
- a canvas that reflects the complexities, contradictions, beauty and dynamism
of a city where the past co-exist with the present. Many dynasties ruled from
here and the city is rich in the architecture of its monuments. Diverse cultural
elements absorbed into the daily life of city have enriched its character. Exploring
the city can be a fascinating and rewarding experience…
PLACES
TO SEEQutab Minar Complex:- Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first
Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200
AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added
three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth
and the last storey. The development of architectural styles from Aibak to
Tughlak are quite evident in the minar
Red Fort:- The
mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, after ruling from Agra for eleven years, decided
to shift to Delhi and laid the foundation stone of the Red Fort in 1618. For
its inauguration in 1647, the main halls of the palace were draped in rich
tapestry and covered with silk from china and velvet from Turkey. So called
because of the red stone with which it is built, the Red Fort is one of the
most magnificent palaces in the world.
Purana Quila:- The
fort is said to be constructed on the historic site of Indraprastha (900BC)
by Humayun and Sher Shah.
Jantar
Mantar:- The Jantar Mantar appears like a gallery of modern art. It is,
however, an observatory. Sawai Jia Singh II of Jaipur (1699-1743), a keen astronomer
and a noble in the Mughal court. Delhi's Jantar Mantar is the first of the five
observatories that he built with large masonary instruments.
Humanyu'sTomb:- Humayun's Tomb was built by
the emperor's grieving widow, Haji Begum, in 1565 AD. Constructed with red
sandstone and ornamented marks the beginning of a new tradition of ornate
style which culminated in the Taj Mahal of Agra.
Jama Masjid:-
Work on the Jama Masjid mosque was begun in 1650 by the Mughal Emperor Shah
Jahan to complement his palace at the Red Fort. More than 5,000 workers
toiled for six years to complete the largest mosque in India.
Safdarjang's
Tomb:- Built in 1753 by Nawab Shauja-ud-Daula to house the remains of
his father, who was a minister in the Mughal court, the tomb is referred to
as the "last flicker in the lamp of Mughal architecture.
India
Gate:- 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.
Rashtrapati Bhawan:- Formely the Viceregal
Lodge, the building is the highlight of Lutyen's New Delhi and was completed
in 1929 at a cost of 12,53,000 pound sterling. Located in an area of 130
hectares, the palace has 340 rooms.
Rajghat:- The mortal
remains of mahatma Gandhi were cremated on this spot on the west bank of the
river Yamuna on the evening of January 31, 1948. A simple open platform
inscribed with the Mahatma's last words, 'Hey Ram' (Oh God) is set in a
garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees.
Lakshmi Narayan Mandir:- Built in 1938, the temple is an ideal introduction
to some of the gods of the India pantheon. The temple contains a large number
of idols and visitors can also watch priests performing ritualistic prayers.
SHOPPERS
PARADISE
Delhi
is unique in that it has representative outlets for the handicrafts of each
Indian state. This in it self presents a staggering array of goods, and at very
affordable prices. In the last decade there has been a dramatic change in Delhi's
markets. Upwardly mobile lifestyle has led to greater sophistication in display
and upgrading of various markets in terms of availability of items. Delhi has
long been the most important trading centre in Northern India. Many of its localities,
like Sheikh Sarai and Yusuf Sarai, derive their names from medieval market towns
which serviced the bygone, shifted capital cities of Delhi. Today, all of these
have become a part of the rapidly expanding metropolis. Instead of market towns,
there are specific whole sale markets or"mandi's" scattered throughout
the vast city, and their's is another story.
For
visitors to Delhi, shopping is high on the list of "things to do".
Tourists find a wide choice of items- such as carpets, silks, jewellery,
leather and silver ware, handicrafts and handprinted cotton - that are
synonymus with India. Each item is available in a range of prices, depending
on the quality and the outlet. Another interesting is that each market has
its own, distinctive ambience and adds its own flavour to the experience of
shopping. Haus Khas Village, Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk are worlds
apart from one another, yet each of them reflects an aspect of this many -
faceted city.
TRAVEL
INFOArea:- 1483 sq kms
Altitude:- 239 m above
sea level
Population:- 9,370,475
Males:- 5,120,733
Females:-
4,249,742
Literacy Rate:- 76.1%
Languages:- Hindi,
Punjabi, Urdu, English
Climate:- The city has an extreme
climate. December and January are chilly with night times lows of 4 °C.
The city has spring months in February and March. The summer months of May &
June are scorchingly hot with mercury soaring to a high of 46 °C. The
city does not have much of rainy season. The monsoon lasts from July to
September.
Accessibility :Air : All the major
National and International Air Lines have their flights operating from
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Rail : The Indian
Railway with their modern and organised network connects Delhi to all major
and minor destinations in India. There are three important Railway Stations
in Delhi namely New Delhi Rly. Station, Old Delhi Rly. Station and Hazarat
Nizamuddin Rly. Station.
Bus :Delhi is well connected by
road to all major destinations in North India. The Inter State Bus Terminus
(ISBT) are located at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar. Delhi
Transport Corporations of the neighbouring states provide frequent bus
services through Air Conditioned, Deluxe and Ordinary Coaches.
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