Places
to See
Qutab Minar ,
Red
Fort,
Purana Quila,
Jantar
Mantar,
Humanyu's Tomb,
Jama
Masjid,
Safdarjang's Tomb,
India Gate,
Rashtrapati
Bhawan,
Rajghat,
Lakshmi
Narayan Mandir more.....
The origins of Qutab Minar are shrouded in controversy. Some believe it was
erected as a tower of victory to signify the beginning of the Muslim rule in
India. Others say it served as a minaret to the muezzins to call the faithful
to prayer.
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Excursions
Agra,
Jaipur,
Jodhpur,
Jaisalmer
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Delhi's history goes much further back in time than the 13th century. In 1955,
excavations at the Purana Qila revealed that the site was inhabited 3000 years
ago.
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Shopping
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.
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Fairs
& Festivals
Delhi's festival calendar begins with the Republic Day parade on 26th January.
It is the most colorful of the city's festivals events and also the biggest
crowd-puller. Hundreds of thousands people line the route from Rajpath to
the Red Fort to watch the pageant of solders, camel crops, armored regiments,
brass bands, folk dancers, school children, war veterans and elaborate floats
representing the cultural diversity of India.
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Arts
& Crafts
As the seat of empires for centuries, and with royalty as patrons, Delhi has
long been a cultural center, attracting the best of painters, musicians and
dancers. Though today's patrons have changed, Delhi is more than ever the
cultural capital of the country, and is also visited by foreign dancers, musicians
and theatre groups en route to the Far East.
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Delhi
Museums
Some of the finest museums of India are in Delhi. The National Museum on Janpath
is the premier repository of antiquities. Built in 1960, it has an extraordinary
collection representing the entire span of Indian civilization from pre-historic
times.
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Foods
& Specialities
From age - old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty
restaurants in five - star hotels, Delhi is a moveable feast. It offers a
choice of Indian and international cuisines in different ambiences to suit
varied budgets.
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Hotels
in Delhi
Taj Palace :: Taj Mahal Hotel :: Le Meridien :: Maurya Sheraton :: The Imperial
:: The Oberoi :: Hyatt Regency
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How to Reach
Air : Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Rail : Indian Railway
with their modern and organised network connects Delhi,
Bus : Delhi
is well connected by road
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Travel
Information
Area : 1483 sq kms,
Altitude : 239 m above sea level,
Population
: 9,370,475,
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, English
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Travel
Packages
Delhi as you want to match your definition of a perfect holidays
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Travel
Agents & Tour Operators in Delhi
Agra as you want to match your definition of a perfect holidays
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