New Delhi
Delhi - India’s capital and major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is bustling metropolis, which successfully combines in its fold the ancient and the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. It is not surprising then that what constitutes Delhi today, is a conglomerate of seven cities. Down the ages the region in and around modern Delhi saw Lalkot built in the mid-11th century, Siri established by Allauddin Khilji, Tughlakabad, and Ferozabad built by the Tughlaks followed by the city of the Lodis and then came Shahjahanabad, capital of the Mughals under Shah Jahan.
New Delhi reflects the legacy the British left behind, distinction between the capitals of the British and the Mughals respectively. But wherever the visitor goes he will invariably confront the city’s past.
The divisions in the walled city and New Delhi also mark the varied lifestyles. The walled city is all traditions ,where as, New Delhi in contrast, is a city living upto contemporary international standards. Delhi also serves as the major gateway for touring the internationally known toursim destinations of Agra and Jaipur.
Some important places worth visiting in Delhi include the Humayun's Tomb, the Jantar Mantar, the Bahai temple, the Qutab Minar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, India Gate. Delhi is also a great shopping destination -- be it the road side stalls of Connaught Place, or the International style swanky shopping malls in the suburbs, shopping is a major attraction for visitors to Delhi. Modern Delhi, now boasts of some world class restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Getting to New Delhi
- By Air – Delhi is India's second busiest International airport. Almost all major International airlines operate direct flights to and fro Delhi. In addition, a number of major domestic airlines also use Delhi airport as their hub, connecting it with virtually the length and breadth of India.
- By Rail - Delhi is connected by super fast trains to almost all major cities of India.
- By Road - Delhi serves as the Gateway to all other tourist destinations in North India, including Agra (220 kms), Jaipur (250 kms), Chandigarh (265 kms) etc.