Delhi is perhaps the most popular tourist destination in India. Fair or not, many travelers base their opinion of the entire City on their first impression. Do not make this mistake as Delhi is certainly known as a tourist town (with the requisite tourist traps) but also a place of significant history.
Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Delhi consists of New Delhi (the Capital) and historic Old Delhi. It is home to over 15 million of people and India’s third largest city after Kolkata and Mumbai.
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New Delhi was built by the British; a fact that is obviously reflected in the architecture. All roads in New Delhi lead to the India Gate which is a memorial to the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. As you head to Janpath, you’ll see many international 5-star hotels, impressive governmental buildings,foreign embassies and museums such as the famous National Museum and the Nehru Museum. New Delhi is also where most international businesses are concentrated and subsequently, the areas surrounding New Delhi have spawned many suburban residential areas. This is quite a contrast to Old Delhi and it crowded, urban life.
Old Delhi is over 2500 years old and was the capital city of the Mughal empire. The City is dominated by the grand bazaar of Chandni Chowk and by the Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in India. But, once you leave the bustle of the market center, the stillness of the City will take you by surprise. Old Delhi offers some of the most spectacular views of the City (both old and new). While it seems that it is in a neglected state, this should not dissuade you from visiting the “real” India. It still is an excellent place to wander around and breathe in the atmosphere of the old emperor’s days. |
Some of the major attractions in both New and Old Delhi include:
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