subject: Delhi An Important Tourist Place To Visit In India [print this page] Delhi is supposed to be the heart of IndiaDelhi is supposed to be the heart of India. This capital of India has a great historic importance. The region has seen many ups and downs of political happenings, rising and diminishing of many great empires and also it is the witness to the many great events of historical importance. Present day Delhi is a mix of the old memories on one side and a modern capital city of the second largest democracy in the world. The tourist places of Delhi include historic as well as places having fun and enjoyment for the visitors.
Delhi is also an important tourist destination of India with variety of attractions for the visitors. It can conveniently be accessed from any corner of the world. The capital is well connected by air with many of the worlds major cities. The best time to visit Delhi is from October to March when the weather is at its best. During this period the weather is pleasant and enjoyable to visit the places of interest in Delhi. Old Delhi preserves the historic monuments in Delhi like forts, mosques and the remains of the Mughal Empire which ruled Delhi for quite a long period. The contrast between Old Delhi and well planned New Delhi can be easily recognized. Some other attractions are the well landscaped gardens.
Some of the major attractions of Delhi can be summed up as Red fort, Qutub minar, Jama masjid, Lodi gardens and India gate. The Red fort also called as Lal Quila is located in old Delhi. It was built by the mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 17th century and is a masterpiece of architecture. This monument is situated on the banks of Yamuna. The fort has many places to visit like halls of public, marble palaces, mosque, gardens, and plush apartments all in a rich form of architecture that gives an idea of the rich past of the empire. Qutub Minar the tallest Minaret is the pride of Delhi. It was constructed in 1192 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak and later completed by his successor Iltutmish. The structure is a great example of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is a World Heritage Site and is surrounded by a lush green garden, which is an ideal place to relax for visitors. Qutub Minar is the favorite destination of tourists. Attracting around 3.9 million visitors every year it is India's most visited monument. Jama Masjid the biggest mosque in India is just 500 m from the Red fort. It stands on a rocky platform. Its huge gateway is just fascinating. The mosque is constructed out of white marble and sandstone. Lodi garden is a beautiful park spread over a huge ninety acres of land. It contains the structures of architectural importance like Sikander Lodi's Tomb, Mohammed Shah's Tomb, Sheesh Gumbad and Bara Gumbad. Situated at Rajpath India gate keeps an immense historical importance. The structure is a forty two meter high gateway built in red stone and granite. It was planned by Sir Edwin Lutyen the architect who prepared the plan for Delhi. The construction was completed in February 1921. The exclusive shopping areas of Delhi are Dilli Haat, Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, and Hauz Khas. Being a cosmopolitan city festivals of Delhi show a mix of festivals belonging to different faiths like Christmas, Diwali, Dussehera and Eid.
Visit Delhi by availing the many Tour packages available presently or it can be visited on a tour including other major destinations in its vicinity. Availing tour packages which include many North Indian destinations with a halt at Delhi is more advisable.
