Delhi : The Heart of India
Delhi is the capital of the India. This is the city where every street has its own style. It has its own flavor and its own 'special' color. In the evening time, the gleaming lights of India Gate and the redness of the Red Fort are able to feed the faces of those who come here. Whatever your interests, the capital city is literally bursting at the seams with a plethora of tourist attractions. The journey of India is a unique experience in itself and a visit to its capital Delhi will prove to be an immense memoir. One of the big cities of India, Delhi is the perfect combination of antiquity and modernity, which has become a magical world of industrial circles today. Along with it you can also visit the world’s beautiful building The Taj Mahal Agra. Agra is 204 kms from Delhi, 235 kms from Jaipur and 125 kms from Gwalior - these three places are the main tourism hubs surrounding Agra.
Places to visit in New Delhi
Due to being the capital, many offices of the Indian government, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, etc., can be seen here, samples of modern architecture can also be seen here because of its ancient importance.
The Red Fort Delhi :
The Red Fort was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1638–1648. When Shah Jahan shifted his capital from Agra to Delhi, he started building the Red Fort. Now this fort is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage. If you are going to visit here, then it would be good that you take help of a guide who will tell you all its features. You can also enjoy the sound and light show from the ramparts of the fort in the evening which takes place here daily, the show takes place in Hindi and English.
The Qutb Minar :
The Qutb Minar complex, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, also houses the Quvvat-ul-Islam Mosque, it is the first mosque built in North India, besides a domed door, Ali Darwaza and Iltutmish's tomb are also present in the Qutub Minar complex. However, the oldest monument in this complex is a 7 meter high iron pole which was built by Chandragupta II, the ruler of the Gupta Empire.
India Gate
The British arch built on the lines of the Arc de Triomphe of Paris has become synonymous with Delhi. Originally built in memory of the Indian soldiers who were martyred in the First World War, today India Gate is the most popular public place in Delhi. Here you will find picnics, snacks and ice cream vendors and take photos of the beautiful views around.
Humayun’s Tomb :
This tomb, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, offers a splendid example of Mughal architecture before the Taj Mahal. Like the monument built in Agra, it is also surrounded by Charbag (garden of four corners), with a small drain of water, a tomb is built in the center. Marble and red sandstone have been put to good use in the beautiful mausoleum.
How to Reach :
The most popular method of reaching Agra from Delhi is by train (2 to 3 hours) and road (4 to 5 hours), from Jaipur by road (5 to 6 hours) and train (4 hours), and Gwalior (train 1 hour) and road (2 hours). There is a new Express Way to Agra from Delhi, which connects in 2 hours BUT the access points at each end in Agra or Delhi can take 30 to 60 minutes to reach, depending on which part of town you start from and the traffic conditions at that hour. Writer of this Article is of passionate traveler; Go Here or all the more interesting information