Delhi
at a Glance
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's history dates back
to the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs
built Lal Kot, the core of the first of Delhi's seven cities.
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History of Delhi
Delhi : A Transition through Time - As you walk along the narrow bylanes
of this city of dreams, tread softly. Every crumbling wall has a story to tell.
Every yesterday is replete with history. Rulers have come and gone.
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Information About Delhi
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's history dates back
to the first millenium BC, when it was known as Indraprastha.
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Delhi : Places to See
India Gate : Built as a memorial to commemorate the 70,000 India soldiers
killed in World War I, India Gate was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and completed
in 1931.
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Adventure Sports in Delhi
Adventure activities like parasailing, trekking, rock climbing, water sports
including boating and hovercraft rides. It is this spirit of adventure for which
Delhi Tourism now provides avenues.
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Arts & Crafts of Delhi
October to March is the "cultural season" of Delhi, during which
time a plethora of events take place in the fields of the visual and performing
arts.
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Delhi Food & Cuisine
A delightful outlet offering a range of Indian food are the food stalls
ar Dilli Haat, here, the food of different states is made available at very
moderate rates.
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Delhi Excursions
Agra: Agra was once the capital of the Mughal empire and even today it seems
to linger in the past . Not surprising , for the Mughal emperors with their
passion for building, endowed the city with some of the finest structures in
the world .
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Delhi Fairs & Festivals
Delhi is one of the greenest capitals in the world, with a long tradition
of laying out of gardens, which dot the city.
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Delhi Haats & Shows
The DILLI HAAT provides the ambience of a traditional Rural Haat or village
market, but one suited for more contemporary needs. Here one sees a synthesis
of crafts, food ad cultural activity.
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Monuments in Delhi
Jama Masjid : Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India, and stands across
the road from the Red Fort. Built in 1656, it is an eloquent reminder of the
Mughal religious fervour.
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Shopping in Delhi
Delhi itself presents a staggering array of goods, and at very affordable
prices. In the last decade there has been a dramatic change in Delhi's markets.
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Delhi Metro Rail
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, accord high priority to Environment, Occupational
Health and Safety (EHS) in maintenance of stations, structures and systems.
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Museums in Delhi
The National Gallery of Modern Art, housed in the residence of Jaipur's
former maharajas has a superb collection of paintings dating from 150 years
ago to the present day.
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How to Reach Delhi
Air : All the major National and International Air Lines have their flights
operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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