Delhi TourDestinations

Delhi known as the National Capital of India. Delhi is a metropolitan zone in India .It has a strong historical back ground. Delhi has been continually inhabitable since the 6th century through most of its history, Delhi has served as a capital of various kingdoms and empires. This city was the site of pristine Indraprastha, and it was the mythical capital of the Pandavas during the Mahabharata.In Delhi there is a population of 22 million in 2011, and Delhi is the fourth-largest city in the world. Delhi is the largest commercial centre in northern India .This city is located at 28.61°N 77.23°E, and lies in Northern India.Delhi has five municipal corporation - North Delhi Municipal Corporation, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, East Delhi Municipal Corporation, DCB and NDMC.

Places Of Tourist Attraction :
Delhi has a large number of tourist attractions.the main places of tourist attraction are following:-

The Red Fort : Red fort is the most popular monument, the Red Fort, stands as a energetic reminder of the Mughal emperors who ruled India. It’s walls, which strain for over two kilometers.Thwe Red fort was were built in 1638 to keep out infiltrator.

Jama Masjid : Jama Masjid is also a amazing value of the City, Delhi, and it is the largest mosque in India. The courtyard of Jama masjid can hold an amazing 25,000 devotees. Jama Masjid took about 13 years to build, and it was completed in 1650. A emphatic upturn to the top of its southern tower will reward you with a glorious view across the rooftops of Delhi. Be sure to dress properly when visiting the mosque or you will not be allowed in. This means your head, legs and shoulders should be covered .

India Gate : India gate is Situated on Rajpath, which is the the center of Delhi, this high arch, was designed by Edwin Lutyens, in memory of the great Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the first World War. The names of those brave soldiers can be seen engraved on the arch. The Amar Jawan Jyoti, an eternal flame, burns in memory of the unknown soldiers, beneath the shelter of the arch, which is surrounded by green lawns, fountains and water bodies.

Humayun’s Tomb : This tomb Built by Humayun’s wife, Hamida Begum, in 1556, after Humayun’s death, this splendidly proportioned tomb, set on a platform between a garden.

Qutab Minar : Qutab Minar is a flying, 73 m-high tower of victory.it was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak instantly after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five separate blocks.The first three storeys of Qutub Minar are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth storeys are of marble and sandstone.

Lotus(Bahai) Temple : This temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is the last of seven Major Bahai’s temples built around the world East of Nehru place. Lotus Temple Completed in1986 it is set among the soulful green landscaped gardens.

Some other famous tourist attractions with in Delhi are Akshardham Temple, Birla Mandir, Parliament House, Purana Quila, Jantar Mantar, Lodi Tomb, Safdarjang Tomb, Chandani chowk,Karol Bagh and Connaught place etc.