subject: Delhi, A Diverse City [print this page] Delhi, the political capital of India, is a vibrant city and home to almost every community present in India which makes Delhi the most diverse city of the Indian sub continent. Delhi is known as the city of big hearts. Even though people are warm here but the on the face nature of people give a perception of a harsh city to other people catching flights to delhi and coming to the city from other parts of the country or world.
Delhi, also called the heart of India, is situated exactly in the same place on Indian map where a heart is in a human body. Delhi gives a beautiful synchronized view of a modern city along with a traditional walled city. On one hand Delhi has malls and complexes with modern amenities on the other hand Delhi has monuments which go back to more than 5 centuries ago. On one hand Delhi has wider roads and flyovers; while on the other Delhi has narrow lanes full of people and street vendors. On one hand Delhi has the modern Metro rail network which has made the life of people easy and convenient while on the other hand Delhi also has hand pulled rickshaws for small distance commutation. In a nut shell Delhi is a right mix of modern class and traditional values.
The main communities live in Delhi are Punjabi and Jaat with other also have a prominent share like Bengali, Bihari, Muslims etc. This is the main reason Delhi celebrates every festival with the same zeal and enthusiasm which makes Delhi the city of festivals. During the period from October to April Delhi is busy and bustling with the energy of festivals. People from every community celebrate and organize their own festivals. Delhi is busy hosting these festivals. Bengalis plan and celebrate Durga Pooja, Muslims celebrate Eid, Hindus celebrate Diwali & Holi, and Punjabis celebrate Lohri and Baisakhi. This period is the best time for tourists to visit Delhi and experience the vibrant life of the city.
People who come to the city get amazed after watching the chaotic lifestyle of the city. Still there is a method in this madness. City has buzzing markets on one side where people can find anything possible on the face of this earth. Delhi is also the shopping capital of the country. There are markets and malls to buy branded stuff where you can find any brand present in any other part of the world. Apart from these branded market places, Delhi also hosts many flea markets. These markets have non branded but stylish stuffs and famous among people.
Delhi gives a varied and amazing experience to people who are catching flights to Delhi and flying to the city from all over the world.
