Travel To Delhi

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Introduction
Delhi is the present capital of India but was one of the nation’s most important cities of the nation. The city played an important part in India’s history as it served as a capital to various dynasties, the last dynasty being the Mughal Dynasty.

It was finally captured by the British and is at present the capital city of India. Delhi has a long list of historical places to prove its historic supremacy. The city itself exudes an old world charm.

The older monuments are also marvelously contrasted by specimens of new architecture. This makes Delhi a global hotspot for tourism.

Amalgamation of culture
The city of Delhi can be compared to a rainbow that supplements more color to the already enchanted and colorful nation of India. Delhi is the third largest city in India.

The city is comprised of two parts that are different and at the same time harmonious. The two parts are Old Delhi that was built during the Muslim rule and New Delhi that was built by British. Delhi is a great amalgamation of cultures as it was ruled by innumerable rulers and was also invaded, ransacked and also destroyed by raids of foreign rulers yet it was rebuilt time and time again into the time defying city it is now.

Blend of Culture and Religion
The nucleus of old Delhi is the Chandni Chowk. This place yet portrays the paramount monumental heritage of Delhi. The Red Fort reflects the beauty of the fort and the grandeur of the silence can be felt. You will find ensnared in the grandeur of the old past associated with the melee of the existing present.

The ringing bells of the temple, the Jama Masjid prayers, the Gurbani from the Gurudwara and the chiming of church bell are pleasant to hear. It gives a perfect picture of cultural as well as ethnical hodgepodge of this place.

Significant places
Delhi is a lovely place for shopping with the best delicacies. You can go leisurely by foot or take a cycle rickshaw. Old Delhi is hectically beautiful. New Delhi has an influence of British charm representing Victorian architecture.

The Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Parliament House and the white Bungalows are evidences of perfect planning. Delhi has explicit Government buildings with spacious streets beautified with lovely trees. The cosmopolitan features reflect in the cultural heritage and the historical monuments as well as ruins are put together presenting a perfect delight.

Urbanization has taken swift strides and Delhi is maintaining its allure in all the fields. The tourism delights, the educational horizon and the shopping centers have put this place in the highest pedestal.