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Delhi is
India's main point of arrival for overseas
visitors, and the major transport hub for
destinations in the states of Rajasthan, the
Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh as well
as central north India. Delhi city, the
showcase of India, has been the centre of
political activity from time immemorial. The
ancient fortress, majestic buildings and
historic ruins find their modern
counterparts in the tall skyscrapers,
diplomatic enclaves and well-planned
townships of New Delhi. The people here,
their lifestyles, traditions and even the
climate are a rich and varied mixture of all
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PRIME SITES IN DELHI
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Red Fort:
Built in Red Sand stone this imposing
fort is 3 kms in perimeter with the height
of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters at
places. When the Red fort was being built
Yamuna used to flow on its one sides and
there were deep moats on the other. In the
evening the Delhi Tourism organises a light
and sound show which narrates the history of
Delhi in context of the Red Fort.
Qutab Minar:
In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar
either as a victory tower or as a minaret to
the adjacent mosque. From a base of 14.32
mtrs. it tapers to 2.75 mtrs. at a height of
72.5 mtrs. It is still the highest stone
tower in India, one of the finest stone
tower in India, one of the finest Islamic
structures ever raised and Delhi's
recognised landmark. It was completed by the
Sultan's successor and son-in-law, Iltutmish.
The tomb of Iltutmish, which he himself
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The Ghats - Along the banks of
Jamuna are located the places were the
leaders and freedom fighters of India were
cremated. The Raj Ghat is one of the most
visited ghats. A simple square platform of
black marble marks the spot where Mahatma
Gandhi was cremated after his assassination
in 1948. To North of Raj Ghat is the
cremation ground of Jawaharlal Nehru named
as Shanti Van. The cremation ground of
Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv
Gandhi are also in the vicinity. The
cremation ground of Lal Bahadur Shastri is
nearby.
Rajpath & India Gate - Flanked
by ornamental ponds and lawns, Rajpath is
host to the Republic Day Parade. The two
secretariat buildings and Rashtrapati Bhawan
on the Raisina hills are located on the two
sides of this immensely broad road.
Previously the Boat Club, besides the
Rajpath, was host to many demonstrations and
Rallies. India Gate is towards the eastern
end of Rajpath.
India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of
triumph. It bears the name of the 85,000
Indian Army Soldiers who died in the
campaigns of WW1, the North-West Frontiers
operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Below
the arch is the memorial to the unknown
soldier. India Gate is surrounded by green
grass lawns and trees.
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Chandni Chowk - One of the main
markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk was once
lined with beautiful fountains. But today
the place is very crowded and congested.
Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red
Fort. The Area has got the Digamber Jain
Temple which houses the Birds hospital. On
one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri
Mosque which was erected by the wives of
Shah Jahan. Opposite the old police station
or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from
where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to
plunder and massacre Delhi.
Old Delhi - The City of
Shahjahanabad was the capital of Shah Jahan
but little remains of that old city. The Old
Delhi or the walled city served as the
capital for many emperors. Today, remains of
the historical city are the gates like -
Kashmiri Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Turkman Gate,
Delhi gate. Near Delhi Gate is Feroz Shah
Kotla, close to this is kept the Ashokan
Pillar which was brought from Meerut by
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Metro Breaks Tour to India
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