Delhi

State

Delhi

Country

India

Continent

Asia

Size

1,484 KM²

Population

Spending Budget

$300 - $370

Best Time to Visit

January
February
March
September
October
November
December

History

Delhi has lured men and women for centuries. A dive into the historical background of Delhi tells us that on the banks of river Yamuna, many conspired to plunder, while others, with ambitions to rule Hindustan, made Delhi their capital. Delhi is a city of diversity, built and destroyed several times. Mahabharata talks about the beauty and wealth of the mighty Indraprastha, built by Pandavas as their capital in the same region.

Present Day

Delhi is a city and national capital territory in north-central India. Delhi consists of two divisions: the historic city, Old Delhi; the capital of India, New Delhi. The national capital territory beautifully enfolds Old and New Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan region, as well as the rural areas on its outskirts. Delhi has been of great historical significance as an important cultural hub, commercial, transport and as well as political centre of India. Delhi is on the list of the world’s top 10 most popular cities for tourists, due to its rapid tourism development in recent years. The Lotus Temple in Delhi is the world’s only structure of the Baha’i Faith in Asia. Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick structure and a Mughal landmark stand 73 metres tall, is one of the most popular tourist spots in the city. A survey conducted by Global Metro Bench-making Groups NOVA and CoMET in 2014, ranked Delhi’s metro system to be the world’ second best. Residing in Delhi, a vast Hindu majority lives in harmony with Muslim, Jain, Sikh and Christian communities. Partition of 1947 is the year that marked a significant change in the city’s history, in the wake of India’s independence, thousands of Sikh and Hindu refugees from predominantly Muslim Pakistan entered the city.

Future

Delhi has always been a centre of attraction and development. be it the Mahabharat era of the Mughal era. Looking into the current situation and development of Delhi, it is clear that the city is bound to develop. There are many developmental projects going on in the city and will be undertaken in the future. Metro is one of those developmental projects.

Must Visit Places ------------

Jama Masjid

Emperor Shah Jahan built this mosque in 1644. It remains the largest mosque in India. Jama Masjid stands 30 steps higher than the street, giving the mosque a commanding view of the surrounding area. The actual name translates to “world-reflecting mosque” or “world-displaying mosque.” The mosque was built by a crew of some 5,000 workers.

Qutub Minar

Construction on this sandstone minaret was begun in 1192. Surrounded by other historical sites, it’s the foremost popular monument in India. Miniature Souvenir is out there at Luv Indiya, 12 B Janpath Market, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The minar serves the traditional purpose of being the place from which the faithful are called to prayer. Inscriptions on the tower reflect that it may have served as a victory monument.

Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple

A fantastic site to visit- unimaginable architecture, great theme show, diorama and I max presentation. If any tourist, regardless of his religion or creed, has half each day to spare, this is often a must-see. It is one man’s creation in five years totally with voluntary support. A monument that makes every Indian proud!

Lodhi Garden

Heaven in an otherwise crowded, dusty city, Lodi Gardens is the perfect place to spend a peaceful afternoon admiring nature. Constructed in the British-era, the public park features bonsai trees, ancient tombs, rose

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib

Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is centrally located in Delhi and is a holy place of Sikh religion, a very pious place where you feel blessed, Holy rhymes are sung in the day time, holy water and blessed free food (Langar) is served to all with great love and passion, you must cover your head and remove shoes before entering, people of all faiths are welcome here and is above caste and creed, the belief of God is one and all mankind is one is followed with great conviction here and in this religion, prayers for the wellbeing of all is carried out here. A must visit and highly recommended, your trip is incomplete without visiting here.

Humayun’s Tomb

This tomb, built-in 1570, is of particular cultural significance because it was the primary garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating within the construction of the Taj Mahal and lots of other Mughal architecture and garden complexes in India.

India Gate

The India Gate was built in 1931, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was inspired by the famous Arc de Triomphe. It commemorates India’s war dead and houses an eternal flame. It is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern fringe of the "ceremonial axis" of latest Delhi, formerly called Kingsway.

Red Fort

This 17th-century fort was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and served as the capital of the Mughals until 1857. It is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the development of the Red Fort on 12 May 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.

Lotus Temple

This architectural wonder seems like a huge lotus blossom, like the Sydney opera. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it’s become a prominent attraction within the city. Like all Baháʼí Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is hospitable to all, no matter religion or the other qualification.

Hauz Khas Village

Hauz Khas village was known within the medieval period for the amazing buildings built around a reservoir and drew an outsized congregation of Islamic scholars and students to the Madrasa for Islamic education. Today, a number of India’s most prestigious institutes are situated within the neighbourhood, including the Indian Institute of Technology, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and therefore the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade. The reservoir itself has been reduced in size and well landscaped with water fountains. The village structure that existed within the medieval period was modernized within the mid-1980s, projecting a quiet, upscale identity that draws tourists from all parts of the planet.