India's capital and a major gateway to the country,
contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis. Its
strategic location was one of the prime reasons
why successive dynasties chose it as their seat
of power. The throbbing present of Delhi pulls one
out of reflections on a mute past. The divisions
in the walled city is all tradition and culture
where one can glimpse past lifestyles in all facets,
colours and spells. New Delhi is on the crossroads
of major international airlines and is conveniently
connected to major cities of the world. Some principal
sights that no one should miss include "Red
Fort" the huge fort that contains within it
some very beautiful palaces and impressive public
buildings. " Purana Qila" the earlier
seat of the mughals, believed to be the site of
Indraprastha of Mahabharatha period. "Humayun's
Tomb" a sandstone monument build by his grieving
widow. Also situated near are the tombs of "Hazrat
Nizamuddin Aulia Chisti", "Jahanara"
and the famous Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib. Jama Masjid,
one of the largest mosques in India. "India
Gate" a memorial raised in honour of the Indian
soldiers who were martyred during the Afghan war.
"Rashtrapati Bhawan" the official residence
of the president of the Indian Republic. "Parliament
House" a circular building the symbol of the
Indian democracy. "Qutab Minar" an 11th
century victory tower that rises to a height of
73m. "Jantar Mantar" a stone astronomical
observatory commissioned by the builder of Jaipur,
Sawai Jai Singh. "Lodhi Gardens" is a
beautifully landscaped park. "Lotus Temple"
a place of faith that all visitors must see, a beautiful
marble building in the form of a blossoming lotus.
"Birla mandir" a Hindu temple dedicated
to lord Vishnu. "Raj Ghat" the place where
the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated
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