Delhi is a wonderful place to explore with your friends and family. New Delhi is the capital of India. , is alsoIndia’s capital. Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country, being on the route of most major airlines. It is well linked by rail, air and road to allpartsof the country. The remains of seven distinctive capital cities - among them Shahjahanabad and Qutub Minar - can be seen. A near perfect blend of the ancient and the modern, Delhi, consisting two parts Old & New Delhi, is a city with something for everyone. From Forts and monuments that are almost 500 years old, to modern shopping malls, nightclubs and golf courses, Delhi truly is India’s crown jewel.
This is the city where tradition co-exists with modernity. It is finest blend of an historic past and a vibrant present. Delhi has some of the finest museums in the country. New Delhi was proclaimed the capital of India by the British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) & is tree-lined & spacious. Legend has it that the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata, originally founded Delhi, then called Indraprastha, around 1200 B.C. Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities.
How to reach:
By Air : Delhi is well connected with major cities in India.
By Rai : Well connected with all major towns.
By Road : Agra-203 Km, Almora-373 Km, Jaipur- 258 Km, Khajuraho-596Km,Kullu-502 Km, Mathura-147 Km, Mussourie- 269 Km, Nainital-318 Km, Shimla -343 Km, Shrinagar-376 Km, Udaipur- 63 Km.
Attractions in Delhi
Qutub Minar
Qutab Minar, the 239ft sandstone tower is an Indo-Islamic architectural wonder of ancient India. This magnificent tower of victory stands in the Qutab Complex located at Aurabindo Marg, near Mehrauli, 14 Km south of Connaught place in Delhi. Built in 1199 by Qutub-ud-Din, Qutub Minar is one of the most visited tourist destination of Delhi. Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutub Minar in A.D. 1193, but could only complete its basement.
Red Fort
Shah Jahan, famed not only for his leadership capabilities but also for his great architectural accomplishments, was one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Dynasty in India. In 1638 when the emperor moved the capital of India from Agra to Delhi, a new royal palace was constructed. Known as the Red Fort (Lal Qila), it was begun around 1640 and completed by 1648.
Humayun's Tomb
One of the most spectacular Mughal buildings, Humayun's tomb was added to Unesco's World Heritage List in 1993. Built by Haji Begum, the widow of Humanyun, the second Mughal Emperor, the mausoleum is known to the precursor of world famous Taj Mahal. Built with a cost of one and a half million rupees, the monument heralded the construction of garden-tombs on the Indian subcontinent.
