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Delhi is the capital city of India and the most intriguing city of this country. It is not just the most significant political center of India but also its major commercial hub. There are two parts to this city New Delhi and Old Delhi. Agra, famous for its Taj Mahal is in close proximity to this city. You can learn a lot about Indian culture and history by tourism the city tour. Delhi has a perfect balance of western civilization and Indian culture. There is an increasing influence of the west on the young generation of Delhi. There are many places to visit from Delhi as it is one of the main junctions of Northern India. The infrastructure of this city is very good and is a growing tourist destination in the world.

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Red Fort: The prime attraction of Delhi is the Red fort. This historical monument made by Shah Jahan is well maintained and its interior is as gorgeous as its exteriors. In the evening, there is a light and sound show in the fort.

Qutub Minar: Qutub Minar is another significant historical relic of Delhi. It was made by Qutubuddin Aibak of the Slave Dynasty. This monument is also declared as the World Heritage site by UNESCO. Near the Qutub Minar there are other significant architectures like Iron Pillar, Quwwat ul-islam Mosque, Ala-i-Darwaza and Tomb of Imam Zamin.

Humayun’s Tomb: this monument is another UNESCO World Heritage site of Delhi. It is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. The garden encompassing this gallant architecture is well maintained.

Monuments: some of the monuments in Delhi, which are also major tourist attractions, are Rajghat, India Gate, Rajpath, Indian Gate, Nehru House and Parliament House.
Lotus Temple: this temple of Delhi is famous for its unique architecture.

Jama Masjid: the Jama Masjid is located near the Red Fort. It is the largest mosque in India and you can enter this exquisite free of cost. If you take in a camera with you, you will be charged Rs.200.

Accommodations

Delhi being the capital city of India has a lot of good accommodation options as it is one of the major tourist destination. There some of the biggest hotels in Delhi and also many accommodation options for the budget travelers. There are many guest houses, Bed & Breakfasts and Boutique Hotels in Delhi. Guesthouses are very comfortable and inexpensive places to stay with a homely atmosphere. Paying guest and home stay accommodation is very common is Delhi. If you want to have an insight into the real Indian cultures opt for a home stay or paying guest option. Some of the hotels in Delhi are:

  • Hotel Hyatt Regency

  • Hotel Park Royal

  • Ashoka Hotel

  • Raddisson Hotel

  • Hotel Taj Palace

  • The Oberoi Hotel

  • Hotel Le Meridian

Eating Out

You will be amazed at the variety of food options you will have in Delhi. But the cuisine in Delhi which stands out is the Mughlai dishes. The considerable influence of the west of the culture of this city also reflects in the food habit of the city. There are McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Wimpy, KFC and Dominos all over Delhi. Apart from this international fast food chains you will find restaurants totally dedicated to Indian delicacies, Chinese and Continental. Foods on the streets are pretty common, tasty and inexpensive. The junk foods on the streets of Delhi like chaat, gol guppe, bhelpuri are very popular. There are some posh and classy restaurants in Delhi serving Italian, Thai or continental cuisine. Some of the restaurants, which you will have to visit while in Delhi, are:

  • Berco’s and Fa Yian

  • Sagar

  • Karim’s

  • Nizam’s

  • English Dair

Getting Around

Delhi is a very big city and there are various modes of transportations in this city. Cars, taxis, auto-rickshaws, buses and metro trains in Delhi are the major traveling options. There are three metro lines in Delhi, yellow, blue and red. The metros are air conditioned and very comfortable travel in; most importantly you can avoid the traffic jams in the city. Buses are cheapest mode of transport but are very crowded and uncomfortable. There are both private blue line buses and government DTC bus. Taxis are bit expensive way of traveling in Delhi. You can find the cabs in the taxi stands and also call them via telephone. Now the tourists can also use the radio taxis which are most comfortable. Auto rickshaws and cycle- rickshaws are also common ways of traveling in the city. 

Getting There

Delhi is the capital of India and the international airport near this city is Indira Gandhi International Airport. Flights from all over the world come to this international airport. The only country from where there is bus service to Delhi is from Nepal. Buses also come to this city other parts of the country. Delhi is also a major railway junction of India. Trains from all corners of the country come to this city.

Shopping

Delhi is a shopper’s paradise, as you can find a wide array of things in the markets and malls of this city. In one hand, there are many western style malls in this city which have grown in popularity recently and on the other hand there are old traditional markets or bazzars. Connaught Place in Delhi is the most important shopping center in the city. Some of the other markets in Delhi are Palika Bazzar, Janpath, Central Market, Sarojini Market, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and Khan Market. You can find the good quality apparels in Delhi at cheaper rate and also handicrafts, books and electronic goods. Some of the popular malls which have recently come up in Delhi are TDI Mall, Ghaziabad Sahara mall, Gurgaon City Centre and Rajouri Garden City Walk.

Nightlife

Nightlife in Delhi is mostly restricted to going to bars or pubs to have a drink or grooving in disco. Most of the good bars and discos are adjacent to the reputed hotels in the city and these are very expensive. You can obviously go out for a dinner in one of the many restaurants around the city. Delhi is not very safe for girls at night. You can also go to watch a Hindi Film in the evening or go for watching a cultural programme.


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