Delhi, the capital of India, also called New Delhi, formulates one of the keystones of the
golden triangle. Discovering its origin in the great Hindu epic the Mahabharata, today the city has distorted itself into a new incarnation. The city swanks ideal mix of the old Delhi and New Delhi.
Delhi markets are eminent among the shopping freaks. Some of the admired markets are Karol Bagh, Palika Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar and
Chandni Chowk.
Karol Bagh is the most thriving area of business and trade. Affluent people of New Delhi go shop with busy streets of Ajmal Market Road, recognized for cotton, readymade, and embroidered garments, Arya Samaj Road known for buying second hand books, Bank street, famous for its wide range of jewelry houses and Ghaffar , known for fashion accessories.
Sarojini Nagar Market is a must on every foreign tourists’ and local shoppers’ itinerary. Fabrics and textiles, home furnishing items such as sheets, covers and cases, wall hangings, leather ware, clothes and costumes, accessories such as footwear and shoes, belts, jewelry, handbags are available at sound prices in this vibrant bazaar. The market also charms little eateries and stalls selling the most luscious salads and chats, fruit mixes and ice creams, kachauris (fried bread balls) and other delights. Folk performers are frequently found presenting song dance performances on the streets of Sarojini Nagar Market.
Palika Bazaar is the only underground market in New Delhi located between the outer and the inner circle of Connaught Place. It hosts a large number of shops selling varied range of items. Though, the market is dominated by electronic items and clothing. Swarming and lively Palika Bazaar attracts many foreign tourists and local visitors. The tardy, crowded and narrow streets of
Chandni Chowk is a top precedence check out on any tourist’s itinerary of Delhi, for its scrumptious food, traditional markets and significant value.
The India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple etc are popular sightseeing in Delhi. Red Fort or Lal Quila is located in the heart of Old Delhi and was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1638 and 1648. The border of its strong stockade is about 2.41 km. The fort also houses Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, Nahr-i-Behisht, Zenana, Moti Masjid and Hayat Baksh Bagh. Red Fort is an articulate memento of the Mughal era, and its glory simply leaves one enthralled. Jama Masjid the main mosque in Old Delhi and commissioned by the mughal emeror Shah Jahan stands across the road in front of Red Fort. It is the best-known and largest mosque in India. It was the last architectural spectacular of the Mughal Emperor. Jama Masjid is noteworthy and bigger in structure with 3 giant gates, 4 towers, and 2 minarets built of strips of red sandstone and white marble. Qutub Minar another enormous masterpiece of Mughal Architecture, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek, is the tallest minaret in India with a height of 72.5 meters constructed with red sandstone and marble. It is a World Heritage Site and has endured the ravages of time remarkably. The Minar is encircled by a lush green garden, which is an ideal relaxing place for tourists. Swaminarayan Akshardham temple symbolizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking opulence, beauty, wisdom and ecstasy. It luminously showcases the quintessence of India’s prehistoric architecture, traditions and timeless religious messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for
the growth, happiness and harmony of mankind.
Lotus Temple is the recent architectural marvel of Bahai faith, located at Kalkaji in New Delhi. The temple has an appearance like a lotus flower and has been truly given the name. It is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. The temple has no restrictions for visitors and is open to people from all religions. The considering feature of this architectural masterwork is the assimilation of the vibrant Indian history along with the modern engineering and architecture.
Agra,famous for its exceptional monument, the Taj Mahal is a city on the banks of Yamuna River. The city is rich in cultural heritages left behind by the Mughals, who ruled the place from 1526 to 1628. Taj Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Sikandra and the Agra Fort are a few benchmarks of the creative brilliance of the Mughal dynasty. One of the seven wonders, the Taj Mahal is the unanimous symbol of love, swathed in pure white Marble. Taj Mahal symbolizes the immeasurable love of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who built the beautiful white structure to memorialize the committal chamber of his third wife Mumtaz Mahal. Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri are other famous monuments. Agra Fort was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. It houses other buildings like the Moti Masjid and Musanman Burj, where Shah Jahan was imprisoned and died. Tourists enjoy the speechless architecture of the monuments. Fatehpur Sikrī was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1970, enerely in red sandstone about 35 km from Agra. It was the capital of Mughal India. After his death the city was abandoned due to the water shortage and drought in the capital region. The city of Fatehpur Sikri is a group of many monuments, giving us a glance of the incredible Mughal architecture. The city is encircled with 11 km wall on the three sides and with a lake on the fourth side. |
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Jaipur, also popularly known as the pink city is primarily recognized for its exceptional forts, pretentious palaces and sparkling temples. Tourists take pleasures between the most different environments of north India. The city is swarmed by local and international tourists, as the city predicts the sumptuous Hindu legacy of Rajput kings of the Mughal period. The main attractions that make tourist flabbergasted are Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Amber Palace. Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of Winds, is Jaipur’s best-known monument. It is known for its unique architectural style. Firstly it is different from any other Rajput monument. Secondly, it’s a bit too fanciful and subtle, more or less like a paranormal structure from the Arabian Nights. The intention of constructing the Hawa Mahal was to let the ladies of the royal family to view the daily hustle and bustle of the city life without been seen by the rest of the public. This reddish-pink building made of red sandstone is a constant reminder of Jaipur’s colourful history.
The beautiful City palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. City Palace stands apart, with its dazzling art and architecture. It shells a vast area, which is divided into sequence of gardens, courtyards and buildings. The site consist numerous buildings like Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Raja Man Singh I, the army commander of the Mughal army started the construction of the Amber Palace. Later on the construction work of the fort and palace was concluded by Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh. Constructed in red sandstone and white marble, the palace is a magnificent blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. A few of the architectural wonders in the fort that appeals are Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, Diwan-e-Aam, Kali Temple, Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-Aam. Jantar Mantar is the largest stone observatory in the World. It is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. It encompasses numerous buildings of unique form, , with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. These structures with their prominent mishmash of geometric forms at large scale have obsessed the attention of architects, artists, and art historians worldwide. Jantar Mantar has an outstanding set of architectural astronomical instruments. ====================================================================
Address:
37, South Ganesh Nagar,
Street No. 9,
Near Laxmi Nagar Metro Station
New Delhi – 110092
