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Situated
on the right bank of river Yamuna, Delhi is sensuously covered with a large
number of beautiful temples, forts, mosques as well as parks, gardens and
beautiful colonial mansions.
This city truly symbolizes the old and the new as it presents a fusion of
ancient monuments and temples along with sophisticated food joints and upmarket
shopping malls. It is known as the land where one can realize one's dreams,
and due to its strategic location it has been the seat of power for many years.
Delhi has a very interesting and enthusiastic nightlife, which offers fun
and entertainment such as dance clubs, bars, parties, festivals, shows, restaurants,
live music bands and plenty of other activities. Delhi has witnessed tumultuous
times, different rulers and dynasties but surprisingly its charm and magnificence
is still protected.
Delhi has also a good and world-class service providing Travel
Agents, which can arrange the tour from stepping out from your home to
stepping in to your home. Also the booking of hotel for accommodation, fooding
and traveling are managed by Travel Operators.
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Places to visit in Delhi
Rajpath
& India Gate: Flanked by ornamental ponds and lawns, Rajpath is host to
the Republic Day Parade. The two secretariat buildings and Rashtrapati
Bhawan on the Raisina hills are located on the two sides of this immensely
broad road. India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of triumph. It bears the
name of the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died in the campaigns of WW1,
the North-West Frontiers operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco.
Parliament House : This circular shaped colonnaded building houses
the two Houses of Parliament- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Its domed
Central Hall is 90 feet in diameter.
Rashtrapati Bhavan : A must visit are the colonial architectural
grandeur, the palace like building is a blend of Mughal and Western
architectural styles. Another attraction over here is the lovely Mughal
Garden, occupying 130 hectares of the area and is open to the public in
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Chandni Chowk : One of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk was once
lined with beautiful fountains. But today the place is very crowded and congested.
On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was erected by the
wives of Shah Jahan. Also it is the main place of sitting of Travel
Agencies for Travel arrangements of commuters.
Red Fort : Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built
by Emperor Shah Jehan, in 1638 A.D. The Prime Minister of India addresses
the nation from this age old Fort, on the auspicious day of India's
Independence.
The Bahai Temple : Completed in 1986, the Bahai temple is set amidst
pools and gardens, and adherents of any faith are free to visit the temple
and pray or meditate silently according to their own religion. The structure
is in lotus shape so it often called the lotus temple. The view of the
temple is very spectacular just before dusk when the temple is flood lit. |