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Visit the Rajdhani - Be at Delhi

TIME : 2016/3/18 11:41:28
The capital city of India, Delhi is truly the heart of the country. From art to education, politics to tourism, Delhi is no doubt a must visit to know the past and present of India. The city is actually a amalgamation of many cities and hence is sometimes known as the city of cities. The city is located in northern part of India and experiences a humid, sub tropical climate. Being the capital city of the nation, the city is extremely well connected with all parts of the country as well as with the all the global cities of the world. Delhi air tickets are available with all the important international airlines, Indira Gandhi International Airport being the airport of the city.

This ancient city is a treasure house of Indian history with lots of spiritual and legislative structures. The Akshardham temple is one of the wonderful architectural structures of the city, with several inscriptions and blissful atmosphere. The Birla Mandir, also known as the Laxmi Narayan Mandir , is a symbol of secular India; allowing people of all religion, caste and creed to enter the temple. Jama Masjid is the most popular and the largest mosque of the country; beautifully decorated and made of sandstone and white marble. The beautiful Lotus Temple is in the form of a half opened lotus, the petals being made of Marble and is a temple belonging to the Bahai faith.

The Qutab Minar is one of the finest bulits of the world and is made of sandstone and marble. The Red Fort or Lal Quila was built as the foundation stone when Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan shifted his capital to Delhi from Agra. The India Gate is a memorial built to pay respect to the Indian soldiers who died in the World War 1 and the Afghan war; it is surrounded by lakes, gardens and parks. The Old fort and the Humayun's tomb are the other architectural beauties built in the Mughal period. Among the modern sites, you may visit the Raj Ghat to pay homage at the resting place of Mahatma Gandhi. Visit the National Museum to witness the immense number of articles on the pre-historic period and modern art.

Visit the Delhi Haat to check out the huge collection of silk and linens, handicrafts, jewels, puppets and other accessories brought from all parts of India. The buzzing markets of Delhi with colorful dress materials, furniture, handmade, scented soaps and accessories is a shopper's paradise. Purani Delhi or Old Delhi is a shopper's paradise. Chandni Chowk is considered as the food capital of India and is known for spicy, lip smacking snacks and sweet dishes. Different varieties of paranthas and chaats,butter chicken, deserts like rabdi faluda and badam burfis are the famous Delhi cuisines. Thus book your Delhi Air Tickets and take a tour of this historic city this vacation. For more information on: Delhi Air Tickets and Flights to Bengaluru