Friday, May 30, 2008

Spirit of Delhi reflected through its tourist places

New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is blessed with several features that reflect the true essence of the country. The numerous places to see in Delhi have helped to retain and mirror that essence in the correct light.

People on Delhi tours can opt to visit these places to see in Delhi to completely understand the nature, culture and heritage of the city. The major areas of sightseeing in the city can be classified according to the areas and some of the most imperative ones have been listed below:

Red Fort Old Delhi: Still bearing the traditional charm is the Old Delhi. It mostly resembles the era dating back to the Mughal rule through the Red fort, the Jama Masjid, the Meena Bazar and the heart of the place, the Chandni Chowk. Delectable food, street side markets selling an array of products and several historical buildings, a trip to Old Delhi is no wonder very captivating.

Central Delhi: More popularly referred to as Lutyen’s Delhi, this area showcases a blend of the new and the old, the traditional as well as the modern. While on one hand, Delhi tours to central Delhi will take you to ancient forts and mausoleums like Purana Qila, Nizamuddin’s Tomb and Humayun’s Tomb it on the other hand houses modern architectural wonders like the Rashtrapati bhavan, Lakhmi Narayan temple and amusement parks and museums etc.

There are several places to see in Delhi around the civil lines area as well that houses places like the Roshanara bagh, the Metcalfe house and the Mutiny Memorial etc.

So, while on trip to the city, do make it a point to visit the traditional as well as modern wonders to comprehend the city, better.

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