Delhi the vibrant capital city of India fascinates the visitors by many things. It is dotted with many historical monuments which are rich in heritage, culture and deep history. The architectural marvels reflect the glorious past of the royal era and lures the visitors with its past. It is a paradise for the shopaholic where the streets markets, malls will amaze you with varieties and prices.
There are 12 most reasons why you must visit New Delhi at least once in your lifetime.
Purana Qila
It is a stunning medieval fortress built in the 16th Century. And year-round there’s a campy but fun sound and light show every night after sundown with a blaring recorded history of the “Seven Cities of Delhi”.
Food
Delhi is a paradise for food lover and which increase the food craving in the people. There are 2 specialties of the Delhi food – one is its special Punjabi Dishes and the authenticity is maintained for the taste that is eaten in Delhi. Chole Bhature, Delhi Chat, Jalebi Rabdi, Aloo ki Tikki are some of the popular and well known to taste.
Shopping
You can find everything from brand to cheap street stuff within your budget. You can find everything fashionable, trendy, that you desire to wear without being a burden on your pocket. You can match up everything within the budget. Be it party wear, formals, casuals, woolen, bridal from the clothes to accessories.
Easy transport
The most reliable and easy means of transport is Delhi Metro which takes you from one end to another of Delhi in the shortest span of time and is the cheapest means of transport. It is one of the India’s few successful infrastructure projects which gives glimpse of the struggling country’s future.
The “Indian” Spirit
Delhi being the capital of India houses various giant structures of India. The national monument of India Gate – designed by architect Edward Lutyens as a memorial for the 90,000 Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives for nation in World War I. After Independence, India removed statue of George V from beneath the arc and made it symbol of India’s freedom struggle.
Jama Masjid
It was built in the 17th Century where you can recalibrate your misconception about Islam. Outside, destitute children and crippled crones beg for alms amid the teeming frenzy of a market selling second-hand auto-parts and like this.
Lively People
Delhi is full of lively people – Classy and Desi. People prefer to stay for as long as they can in the city as the culture is quite good and people are so generous. You can feel as a part of the city by staying for only a few days here.
Historical Monuments
Raj Ghat
It is a memorial devoted to Mohandas K. “Mahatma” Gandhi. A manicured park kept clean is also memorial to India’s First Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
Shopping Experience
Dilli Haat offers a great shopping experience where you can find stalls selling food and handicraft from India’s major states.
Expert People
People manage to do their work with the setting and everything is handled with the systematic setting.
Special Market
It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th Century. Chandni Chowk is known as the wholesale market, selling everything from glass bangles and any other thing which you wish to buy.
The best offbeat thing you can do in the Golden Triangle Tour is experiencing a private cooking class and learn how to cook delicious Rajasthani food? Many tour operators organize a private cooking class with royal families as well as local families. These tours are also organized in the rustic regions nearby Jaipur where you can learn the cooking style of villagers.
