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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