DELHI INDIA’S GLOBALLY RENOWNED CULTURAL CAPITAL
India’s capital city Delhi is a amazing place to visit for its contrasts, high cultural interest and for spectacular natural beauty . Today this incredible cosmopolitan city is a bustling, rapidly developing place with full of traffic and crowds.
The natural and historical attractions of Delhi appeal to many visitors from all parts of the world. Delhi stands in a triangle formed by the river Yamuna or Jumna in the east and spurs from the Aravali range in the west and south. Delhi for being at the crossroads of many cultures is a land of history, filled with the memory of many told and untold events.The city is divided into Old and New city.The Old Delhi, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes. The imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues.
The Delhi Metro is a modern public transportation system network consisting of six lines with dozens of stations provides various fast links between the city zone and the suburbs.The scenery as it unfolds during the trip in a metro across the city can be a fantastic experience for a tourist. Delhi has previously hosted two Asian Games and was the host city for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Delhi is a unique scenic destination that offers the visitors an exhausting list of attractions and unmatched experience. Among its highest-esteemed attractions in the capital is the 17th century Red Fort complex also know as Lal Qila made of red sand stones.
As one of the most populous place the 42-metre tall hexagonal complex India Gate is the national monument of India, situated in the heart of New Delhi. Since 1971 India Gate has been theTomb for unknown soldiers is a perfect choice for tourists to observe the spellbinding scenic views of the city. Of those the most exotic popular places-of-interest in Delhi other than the India Gate is the Akshardham a Hindu temple complex ,the Lotus Temple the Bahá’í House of Worship , Rashtrapati Bhawan the official residence of the President of India and the Rajya Sabha are some of the prominent attractions to enjoy the charm of life of the city .
The other breath-taking sites visitors can see in this city are the Safdarjung’s Tomb set in a beautiful garden.It was built in 1754 for the Prime Minister of Emperor Mohamed Shah ,the famous 238 ft Qutub Minar built according to Indo –Islamic architecture is the highest stone tower in the country built on the ruins of the Red Citadel known as Lal Kot. The Jama Masjid that can house 20,000 people is the largest and most splendid mosque in India built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jahan and the Humayun’s Tomb, the mausoleum of Mughal Emperor Humayun built according to Mughal architecture in 1565 is one of the most recognizable and best-known monuments in the city.
Delhi is also modern in every sense of the word with numerous specialty shops, boutiques and colourful markets, shopping centres with the largest retail shopping malls. University of Delhi established in 1922 is one of the most prestigious Institutes in the city. Delhi has a rich heritage of art and the national historical treasures that are preserved in many museums throughout the city.
The National Museum that displays a variety of articles ranging from the pre-historic era to modern works, covering more than 5,000 years of Indian cultural heritage. Greetings are an important part of the social interaction. “Namaste” is the Delhiites’ common way of greeting outsiders. Delhiites’ have always been and still are hospitable people who deeply respect their guests and love to assist others. Delhi has number of theatres alongside music venues, art galleries and a range of other places where the arts can be appreciated.
Bollywood and Hollywood cinema has captured the interest of many Delhiites’. It is also a place of varied cultures and traditional grace and numerous festivals. Delhi is not just admired for its beauty but also for its love for the theatre, films, music and dances.The things to do in this beautiful city might not be found else where in the world.