subject: Oh Delhi! [print this page] The definition of India can be found in its capital city Delhi. A magnificent place which attracted many different rulers and many left their distinct mark in the form of various architectural heritages. Just ask your travel agents in Delhi and they will tell you there is a lot to see.
There are many tour operators in Delhi and rightly so, Delhi has many places to see and also is close to many hill stations and various other tourist spots. Some of the must see place are India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Qutab Minar, Laxminarayan Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Chandni Chowk, Shanti Vana,Bahai Temple/Lotus Temple and Purana Quila.
Check with your travel agency in Delhi for tourist places just outside Delhi. Some of the usual tourist places include Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Mathura & Brindavan, Damdama, Jaipur, Shimla,Chail, Manali, Kullu, Rishikesh, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Mussorie. However do visit these following places Ranthambhore Wildlife Sanctuary in Rajasthan, Jim Corbett Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttarakhand, Fort Nalagarh near Chandigarh, Pushkar in Rajasthan Ranikhet in Kumaon Hills.
Your tours and travels in Delhi will help you with your stay, food and sight seeing. Delhi has some of the best hotels to choose from and rightly so. Being the capital of India, Delhi sees many international tourists and to cater to this crowd there are many hotels and restaurants of international repute.
Also catering to the international as well as the national tourists is Delhis innumerable shopping spots. The three major shopping spots in Delhi are the Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk markets. Chandni Chowk market is well known for its sarees and jeweleries, made of silver. Some of the other markets surrounding the Chandni Chowk market are Chhatta Chowk Bazaar, Ballimaran, Old Lajpat Rai Market and Moti Bazar. Karol Bagh offers Indian garments, shoes besides astounding jewelries and amazing bridal wears. The various shopping places encircling Karol Bagh are Ajmal Khan, Arya Samaj, Bank Street and Ghaffar market. Connaught Place is Delhi's leading shopping complex offering wide range of fashion accessories, garments, books, electronic commodities, jewelries, handicrafts, etc. Inner Circle, Janpath, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Palika Bazaar are some of the famous shopping markets at Connaught Place.
With fast moving metros, open wide roads, access to the best hill stations to the North of India, Delhi is a getaway for those who enjoy adventure and fun.
So make a plan with your friends and come to Delhi, the Gateway to India.
