Delhi Attractions

Delhi is locally known as 'Dilli' and officially known asNew Delhi at the Sansad marg and it has been
the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It is the largestdesigned by the British architects Edwin Lutyens and
metropolitan in the country in terms of area andHerbert Bakers.
second largest metropolitan city in terms ofRashtrapati Bhawan: As the name suggests that it is
population. The city has been actually divided intothe official residence of the Indian president. This
two parts Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi has themonument has also been designed by Edwin Lutyens
major attraction of mosques, forts and otherand it has been stretched over 330 acres. It is having
monuments of Indian history. New Delhi is actually340 rooms and a beautiful mughal garden.
developed in a modern way by the Edwin LutyensChandni Chowk: Chandni Chowk is the tourist spot
and Herbert Bakers. New Delhi has many governmentthat seems to be the most busiest and oldest part
buildings and embassies apart from the Indian history.of Delhi. Chandni Chowk is the area that is
Delhi as a city has a special aura to captivate theoverloaded with the electronic goods, textiles, etc. it
people into the city. Every year lakhs of peopleis the biggest and the grandest market in the Old
migrate to Delhi to fulfill their desires. Delhi as aDelhi. Chandni Chowk has the original Haldirams and
tourist spot having no scarcity in the tourist spotsrenowned Parantha Wali Gali.
whether its a National tourists or the InternationalAkshardham Temple: Akshardham Temple stands on
tourists. Some of the famous attraction in Delhi are:the Yamuna Bank and its the famous Hindu temple.
India Gate- Its the monument in Delhi that isIts the largest temple that covers around 100 acres.
constructed to pay homage to the 90,000 soldiersThe temple has been decorated with the 234 carved
who has sacrificed their life in the world war. It waspillars, around 20,000 statues and number of arches.
established by Edwin Lutyens in 1921 along with theApart from these tourist spots, Delhi has some more
tourist spot and picnic spot it is having the eternalattractive places to explore and enjoy, such as Kutub
flame that was lit in 1971 to honor the Amar JawanMinar, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, some
(Immortal Soldiers).amusement parks like Apu Ghar, Fun 'N' Food Village,
Red Fort: Red Fort is the pride of the country. ItsAdventure Island, Delhi haat etc. Shopping in Delhi:
the place where the prime minister of the countryShopping in Delhi is very easy and a fun loving
addresses the whole country at the time of theexercise for the Shopholics. As the city has heavy
Independence day and Republic Day. The monumentnumber of choices in the city for shopping. There is
was built by the mughal emperor Shah Jahan duringsarojini market, Chandi Chowk, Lajpat Nagar,
his reign 1638- 1648. this popular tourist spot hasPaharganj market, Janpat Market, Daryaganj market
various houses like Mumtaz mahal, rang mahal,are some of the most popular shopping joints of
diwan-ae-aam, diwam-ae- khas, khas mahal, theDelhi.
hamam and shah burj.Access To Delhi: Delhi, the political and democratic
Parliament House: Indian Parliament House is thecapital of India is easily accessible from every region
necessary part of the Democracy and its anof India as well as various foreign nations.
illustration of the British parliament. Its situated at