Delhi--the fusion of history and modernity
The capital city of India--Delhi-- is a wonderful place to start
your
tour of India. No city in India has an intriguing history as
Delhi. Many landmarks spread across the city speak volumes about
its history. Delhi has seen the rise and fall of many empires
right from the times, when Mohammed Gauri after defeating
Prithviraj Chauhan set the Muslim rule in India to the coming of
the British. Gauri did not stay in Delhi for long and left
Delhi's rein in the hands of his slave--Quatab-ud-din Aibak, the
man who built Qutab Minar.
When you visit Qutab Minar, just for a while think about the
times (12th century), when this monument had come into
existence. Imagine the life and people of that era and how the
times and surroundings have changed in over eight centuries. The
Qutab Minar is a mute witness to many changes that Delhi has
seen over the centuries. Most of Delhi's historic monuments were
either built by a ruler or in memory of a ruler at some point of
time in the history. Some of the most popular monuments are
Humayun's Tomb, Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Old Fort. In the new
league of fine pieces of architecture are the India Gate, Lotus
Temple and the recently completed Akshar Dham Temple.
But Delhi is just not about history and architecture. The city
has embraced the modern outlook. It is a modern city that has
clubs, discos, restaurants, cinema halls and hotels . Delhi has a
fine infrastructure with wide tree lined roads and a good
transport system. In the last few years, metro rail has made its
entry to the city effectively providing an alternate to chaotic
and slow moving traffic of the city. Authorities are planning to
connect different parts of the city by metro rail in the next
four-five years. A move that will reduce traffic snarls in
congested areas of the city.
There are many parks, museums and eating out places (other than
restaurants), where one can stroll and connect to the city's
people. If you interested in buying some handicraft items, you
can visit the Craft Museum and Dilli Haat. Both great places to
enjoy your Delhi tour. At Dilli Haat, you can even enjoy various
cuisines from different parts of India.
If you want a feel of Delhi's cultural scene, there is no dearth
of places to visit. Just browse the city's main newspapers to
check the latest cultural happenings. Or ask your hotel help
desk and they will be happy to provide you many options. Some of
the well known places to keep an eye are India Habitat Centre,
India International Centre, National School of Drama (NSD) and
Lalit Kala Academy.
When on a tour of the city, just check various hotels in Delhi
to find the best hotel deals.
Hotels in Delhi range from cheap and budget hotels to five
star and luxury hotels.