Delhi the capital of India besides being the second populous city is also home to “City of Cities”. Delhi has been the capital of several kingdoms. From being the mythical capital of ancient Indraprastha to being the walled city called Shahjahanabad during the Mughal Empire today known as Old Delhi, Delhi has held its position as the leading capital for a long time.The Monuments, Temples of Delhi, the capital India place an important role in Delhi tour packages
Monuments in Delhi
Over the years the modernisation and the striving of everything ancient and monumental have made Delhi a place of not just crusading history but the very presence of those monuments have also made a place worth visiting. Delhi has a gamut of attraction and shopping destinations for an entertaining and enjoyable holiday package.
The iron pillar of Delhi erected during Chandragupta Vikramaditya, Wall of Qila Rai Pithora, Qutub Minar a UNESCO world heritage site, Humayuns Tomb and Red fort also UNESCO declared heritage sites, The majestic India gate, Supreme court and more are some of the ancient monuments and buildings that lure travellers and visitors from different parts of the country and abroad.
Temples in Delhi
Delhi also attracts tourists and pilgrims for housing some of the renowned temples like the Akshardham temple, Lakshmi Narayan temple built in Orissa style architecture by the Birla family, Baha’i temple situated at the Kalkaji hill. Raj Ghat- Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation spot, Old fort, Gandhi Smriti, Embassies, Parliament house and add to sightseeing list in Delhi.
The light show in Red fort is not to be missed. Delhi Metro is a modernised means of transport within the city and just a ride in the metro also adds to an experience in Delhi. Delhi cuisines are for the connoisseurs. Old Delhi’s Paranthewali Gali has earned worldwide popularity for selling its scrumptious Paranthe. The shops selling these varieties of Paranthas till date serve several tourists and locals and continue the legacy.
Other Attraction in Delhi
From Chandni Chowk to Connaught place Delhi still has the mix of Old and New for your shopping experience. The ever famous Meena Bazaar still lures many to a pay a visit if not for shopping than at least to see what makes this place enter the lyrics of several Bollywood hits. Delhi tour packages can offer you melange of places suiting your requirement and visiting the national capital is always a good learning and fun combined.
