LET DESCOVER UNTOUCH DELHI
Dill Wali dilli
The Red Fort | Lotus Temple | Akshardham
LET DESCOVER UNTOUCH DELHI
LET DESCOVER UNTOUCH DELHI
The Red Fort | Lotus Temple | Akshardham
Delhi, the capital and the third largest city of India, is a fusion of the ancient and the modern. Standing along the West End of Gangetic Plain, the city unwinds a picture rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep in history, monuments, museums, galleries, gardens and exotic shows. Comprising of two contrasting yet harmonious parts, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, the city is a travel hub of Northern India.
Narrating the city's Mughal past, Old Delhi, takes you through the labyrinthine streets passing through formidable mosques, monuments and forts. You will also discover lively and colorful bazaars that boast to cater all sorts of goods and items at mind-blowing prices amidst a barely controlled chaotic ambience. The imperial city of New Delhi displays the finely curved architecture of British Raj. It generates a mesmerizing charm reflecting well-composed and spacious streets under the shade of beautifully lined avenues of trees and tall and imposing government buildings.
Visit Delhi to experience a fusion of power, politics, invasions, and conquests & of free India. This place is not a poet's paradise- no nightingales singing on full moon nights-but a place crowded with the dreams of pioneers.
Delhi, the capital of India has a strong historical background. It was ruled by some of the most powerful emperors in Indian history.
The history of the city is as old as the epic Mahabharata. The town was known as Indraprastha, where Pandavas used to live. In due course eight more cities came alive adjacent to Indraprastha: Lal Kot, Siri, Dinpanah, Quila Rai Pithora, Ferozabad, Jahanpanah, Tughlakabad and Shahjahanabad.
Delhi has been a witness to the political turmoil for over five centuries. It was ruled by the Mughals in succession to Khiljis and Tughlaqs.
India Gate In 1192 the legions of the Afghan warrior Muhammad of Ghori captured the Rajput town, and the Delhi Sultanate was established (1206). The invasion of Delhi by Timur in 1398 put an end to the sultanate; the Lodis, last of the Delhi sultans, gave way to Babur, who, after the battle of Panipat in 1526, founded the Mughal Empire. The early Mughal emperors favoured Agra as their capital, and Delhi became their permanent seat only after Shah Jahan built (1638) the walls of Old Delhi.
From Hindu Kings to Muslim Sultans, the reins of the city kept shifting from one ruler to another. The soils of the city smell of blood, sacrifices and love for the nation. The old 'Havelis' and edifices from the past stand silent but their silence also speaks volumes for their owners and people who lived here centuries back.
In the year 1803 AD, the city came under the British rule. In 1911, British shifted their capital from Calcutta to Delhi. It again became the center of all the governing activities. But, the city has the reputation of over throwing the occupants of its throne. It included the British and the current political parties that have had the honour of leading free India.
After independence in 1947, New Delhi was officially declared as the Capital of India.
Delhi is the first and foremost thing that comes to mind while planning a trip to this historic city. Serving as the capital city of the nation, Delhi has best transport facilities and reaching here is no fuss. The city is well-connected to major parts of the country by air, rail and road. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is the main aerodrome serving national and international travellers a large. Those who wish to travel by train can book their tickets till New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). Besides, there are three more railway stations serving the city, namely Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI), Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM) and Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (ANVT). Delhi is also well connected to various nearby cities and towns via good network of buses.
Delhi the capital city of India is a cultural hub and a center of active cultural activities. Various fairs and festivals are celebrated in Delhi all through the year. Delhi’s festive season begins with the Lohri and Republic day celebration in the month of January. Indian Holiday offers to give you online information on fairs and festivals in Delhi, India.
Republic Day Parade of Delhi is the biggest crowd puller and a major festival of Delhi. People from all over the country come to watch this grand event whose main attraction is the grand parade besides, the cultural events and tableaus.
Makar Sankranti and Lohri are other major festivals celebrated in Delhi. Besides, flower show, Garden festival, Suraj Kund crafts mela etc.are some of the festivals celebrated in the winters of Delhi.
Holi the festival of colors is another major festival, which is celebrated at the onset of spring. People celebrate the festival with great gusto and fanfare and apply color on each other.
Janamashtami, Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali etc. are some of the other important fairs and festivals in Delhi.
Besides, the Phulwalon- ki- Sair celebrated in the month of October is the festival specific to Mehrauli in Delhi and originated in the 16th century. Literally meaning the festival of flowers, phulwalon ki Sair is celebrated by both Hindus and Muslims and is symbol of communal harmony.
The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March when the weather is at its best. During this period flowers are at their blooming best, the weather is pleasant and enjoyable to experience Incredible Delhi.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi serves both domestic and international flights, making it one of the busiest airports in the country. There are frequent flights to Delhi from metro cities like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore and Kolkata. The airport has two main terminals—Terminal 1D and Terminal 3, where Terminal 1D serves domestic flights like IndiGo and Go Air, to name a few while Terminal 3 caters to international carriers. Situated in Palam, the airport covers a huge area of about 5,106 acres and is about 20 kilometers away from the New Delhi city centre. While there are regular Delhi Transport Corporation buses (DTC) plying from outside the airport, a new metro line also links the city centre with the airport and trains are available in every 10 minutes. Government registered pre-paid taxis can also be hired from the taxi counters at the airport to reach the city centre.
Delhi has good connectivity by road to major tourist cities like Agra, Jaipur, Shimla, Manali and Dehradun, among others. Major bus terminals serving the city include Interstate Bus Terminals (ISBT) at Anand Vihar, Kashmiri Gate and Sarai Kale Khan. Besides, regular aair-conditioned buses ply from Himachal Bhawan in Mandi House to prominent hill stations like Shimla and Manali. Similarly, buses for Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur are available from Bikaner House on Pandara Road. Delhi also has a network of highways that connects the city with other part of the country. One can enjoy a comfortable drive to Jaipur and Agra by NH 8 and NH 2, respectively.
The capital city Delhi is primarily served by four railway stations—New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI), Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station (NZM) and Anand Vihar Railway Terminal (ANVT). Among these, NDLS in Paharganj is the largest and busiest with 16 platforms and serves more than 500,000 passengers on a daily basis. Travellers can hire taxis from the pre-paid taxi booth situated outside the station to reach anywhere in the city. The Delhi metro also connects all these railway stations to other parts of the city.
