Travel to Delhi
Delhi is an exciting city to tour. The capital of India and seat of power, Delhi has an interesting history. It is in fact the history of Delhi that makes a tour of Delhi more exciting. The various monuments, which are the major tourist attractions in Delhi are associated with the history of Delhi.
Delhi was ruled by different dynasties in the past and each of them has left a trace on the landscape of Delhi. Most of these traces are in the form of various monuments, which we can see even today, almost centuries after they were built. A pertinent fact is that the architectural heritage of Delhi has not lost its importance in the modern times. In the 21st century, old and new buildings stand side by side.
After Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi in the 17th century, he ordered construction of the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. These two monuments are important tourist attractions in Delhi. Prior to his arrival, Delhi had Old Fort, which is located near Pragati Maidan, the Humayun's Tomb near Nizamuddin Railway Station and Qutab Minar in Mehrauli. Of these monuments Qutab Minar is the oldest, which was constructed in 1199 AD.
The British made important additions to Delhi's landscape when they decided to shift their capital from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi and founded New Delhi. India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan or President's House, North Block and South Block were built by the British. Lotus Temple near Nehru Place is another important monument in Delhi.
For a tourist, Delhi presents an eclectic mix of old and new. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city that offers all the facilities to tourists. You can visit various bustling bazaars in Old Delhi or shop in the air-conditioned shopping malls in New Delhi or its satellite towns of Gurgaon and Noida.
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