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Henna tattoo
Street shopping in Daryaganj & Janpath
Rickshaw ride
Food court at Dilli Haat
Elephant ride
Kebabs at Karim's
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Travel Guide
Delhi Sightseeing
About Delhi
New Delhi, the capital city of India, is a perfect blend of rich cultural history and modern
metropolis. An urban infrastructure along with an ancient past - forts, museums, art galleries, et
al, Delhi has something for every enthusiastic tourist.
Qutub Minar
Qutub Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of
victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak
immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last
Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct
storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony
and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base
to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three storeys
are made of red sandstone; the fourth and
fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone. At
the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam
Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. A 7 m-high iron pillar stands in the courtyard of the
mosque. It is said that if you can encircle it with your hands while standing with your back to it
your wish will be fulfilled.
India Gate
At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m
high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like
archway in the middle of a crossroad. Almost
similar to its French counterpart, it
commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers
who lost their lives fighting for the British
Army during the World War I. The memorial
bears the names of more than 13,516 British
and Indian soldiers killed in the Northwestern
Frontier in the Afghan war of 1919. The
foundation stone of India Gate was laid by His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921
and it was designed by Edwin Lutyens. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much
later, after India got its independence. The eternal flame burns day and night under the arch to
remind the nation of soldiers who laid down their lives in the Indo-Pakistan War of December
1971.
Humayun Tomb
Red Fort
Humayun's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal
The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red
Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb
Fort (Lal Qila) rise 33-m above the clamour of
was commissioned by Humayun's first wife
Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent
Bega Begum in 1569-70, and designed by
power and pomp of the Mughal emperors.
Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, a Persian architect chosen
The walls, built in 1638, were designed to
by Bega Begum. It is the first distinct example
keep out invaders.The main gate, Lahore
of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by
Gate, is one of the emotional and symbolic
Persian architecture. It is well known that
focal points of the modern Indian nation and
Humayun picked up the principles of Persian
attracts a major crowd on each Independence
architecture during his exile, and he himself is
Day.The vaulted arcade of Chatta Chowk, a
likely to have planned the tomb, although there is no record to that effect. The tomb was
bazaar selling tourist trinkets, leads into the huge fort compound. Inside is a veritable treasure
constructed at a cost of 15 lakh rupees (1.5 million). It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the
trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the white marble
death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most
Hall of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and Palace of Color.
notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally
located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome.
An evening sound and light show re-creates events in India's history connected with the fort.
There are several graves of Mughal rulers located inside the walled enclosure and from here in
1857 A.D; Lieutenant Hudson had captured the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah II.
Old Fort & Zoological Park
Purana Qila is the oldest fort among all forts
Lotus Temple
in Delhi. The massive gateway and walls of
Purana Quila were built by Humayun and the
The Lotus Temple, located in New Delhi, India,
foundation laid for the new capital, Dinpanah.
is a Bahá'í House of Worship completed in
1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it
It was rebuilt by the Afghan king Sher Shah
serves as the Mother Temple of the Indian
Suri, on the same site, which was perhaps the
subcontinent and has become a prominent
site of Indraprastha, believed to be the capital
attraction in the city. Construction of bahai
of the Pandavas.
temple is completed in year of 1986.
Lotus is a symbol of love and purity. It gives
the message of immortality. And because of
this, bahai temple is designed like a lotus flower and that’s why it is known as lotus temple. This
awesome architecture was built by Persian architect Fariborz Sahba from Canada.
Thus the fort displays a sheer blend of Mughal, Hindu and Afghan architecture, creating an
impressive sight.
A shimmering lake near the Old Fort of Delhi allows boating facilities to the tourists. It also
houses the Delhi Zoo, known to be a shelter to more than 1200 reptiles, mammals and birds.
These animals belong to countries like Africa, America and Australia, apart from India.
Marble, cement, dolomite, and sand were used in construction of lotus temple. Construction of
this architecture took 10 years to complete. There are 800 people who have worked in
construction of this temple.
Kingdom Of Dreams
Culture Gully
Culture Gully is the first of its kind called the
“Indoor Street of India” which is a 10,000
square feet air-conditioned space, under
artificial sky. The gully showcases to you, a
rich diversity of Indian culture, from food to
ethnic wears and dance performances. The
grand entrance of the Kingdom looks no less
than a huge set of a film. The Culture Gully
entrance is shaped like lotus petals, fringed
by giant rose stems and mirrored walls. The
altering lights in the evening enhance the charm of the majestic entrance.
The gates are thrown open to a world of dreamy wonders, which gives you the feel of an upmarket in Bangkok or Chandni Chowk for that matter. Stalls from Lucknow, Kerela, Tamil Naadu,
Hyderabad, Goa, Mumbai, Rajasthan, and Delhi offer you exotic food from the states, in the
state’s cultural style. It is a perfect destination for an outing with friends and family. Relax,
unwind yourself and take a tour to an entirely different wonderland.
Zangoora
Zangoora – The Gypsy Prince is the first
Bollywood musical ever. It was premiered on
September 23, 2010 at Nautanki Mahal of
Kingdom of Dreams, Gurgaon. It has a cast of
110 members with Hussain Kuwajerwala,
Gauhar Khan, Kashmira Irani and Sadanand
Patil playing lead; besides a crew of 250
people. In June 2013, the musical completed
a run of 1000 shows, and became the longest
running Bollywood stage show in India.
The musical was a production of the Great Indian Nautanki Company, a joint venture between
Wizcraft and APRA Group. The music of the musical was composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy,
with screenplay and dialogues by Javed Akhtar.
Agra
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum
located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was
built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in
memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the
jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the
universally admired masterpieces of the
world's heritage”
In 1631, Shah Jahan, emperor during the
Mughal period of greatest prosperity, was grief-stricken when his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal, a
Persian princess, died during the birth of their 14th child, Gauhara Begum. Construction of the
Taj Mahal began in 1632. The court chronicles of Shah Jahan's grief illustrate the love story
traditionally held as an inspiration for Taj Mahal. The principal mausoleum was completed in
1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later.
Agra Fort
Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site is a
monument located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh,
India. It is about 2.5 km northwest of its more
famous sister monument, the Taj Mahal. The
fort can be more accurately described as a
walled city. It is one of the most important
and robustly built stronghold of the Mughals,
embellished with number of richly decorated
buildings encompassing the imposing
Mughal style of art and architecture. It was
constructed by the third Mughal emperor Akbar on the remains of an ancient site known as
Badalgarh. The present-day structure was built by the Mughals, though a fort had stood there
since at least the 11th century. Agra Fort was originally a brick fort, held by the Hindu Sikarwar
Rajputs. Sikandar Lodi (1488–1517) was the first Sultan of Delhi who shifted to Agra and lived in
the fort. He governed the country from here and Agra assumed the importance of the second
capital. He died at the fort in 1517 and his son, Ibrahim Lodi, held it for nine years until he was
defeated and killed at Panipat in 1526. Several palaces, wells and a mosque were built by him in
the fort during his period.
Delhi Shopping
Memorable Moments
Connaught Place
One of Delhi's most popular shopping centres, there is
nothing that one cannot buy here. The colonial heart of New
Delhi, CP has white, colonnaded streets radiating out from the
central circle of Rajiv Chowk, which is lined with swanky stores
and restaurants. It is an important meeting point for people
from different walks of life. Tourists don't miss it for its
architecture and the routine humdrum of Delhi life.
Paste Your Photographs
Dilli Haat
Situated in the heart of Delhi, the unique Dilli Haat is an
upgraded version of the traditional weekly market, offering a
delightful amalgam of craft, food and cultural activities. Its
food plaza enables visitors to savour the inimitable flavours of
gastronomic delights from the various regions of India. The
different stalls offer a wide choice of handicrafts and artefacts.
Chandni Chowk
Chandni Chowk, situated in Old Delhi, is one of the most
famous shopping strips crammed with stores selling saris,
Nehru suits, glittery shoes and electrical goods. It's worth
coming for the spectacle as much as the retail therapy. From
here, you can embark on a journey of discovery through Old
Delhi's captivating bazaars. It is also well-known for its street
food.
Select Citywalk Mall
Situated in the heart of South Delhi, Select CITYWALK is spread
across a sprawling 1.3 million square feet expanse and is
aesthetically designed for an upscale shopping experience. It
is one of the most popular shopping centres in Delhi.
Furthermore, the regular events and festivities have made it
the hub of entertainment and excitement in the city!
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