Location
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Prime Attraction :
Jantar Mantar - Red Fort - India Gate - Qutab
Minar - Raj Ghat |
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| Delhi, the capital of India,
standing on the west bank of the River Yamuna,
is hemmed in by the states of Uttar Pradesh
and Haryana. Diverse cultural elements absorbed
into the daily life of the city have enriched
its character. Exploring the city can be a
fascinating and rewarding experience. |
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The Red Fort, Rashtapati Bhawan, Qutub
Minar and India Gate occupy
pride of place here. Other prominent historical
monuments include Jama Masjid,
Safdarjung Museum, Diwan-i-am, Diwan-i-khas, Jantar
Mantar and Lotus temple.
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| Delhi is very much a mini India,
attracting people from all parts of the nation.
A perfect example of Cosmopolitian culture. Languages
commonly used are Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and English.
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| n the economy of Delhi, the service
sector comes first in importance and is the largest
employer. The industrial sector is second and the
commercial sector third. As a trading and commercial
centre, Delhi has held a dominant position in northern
India for many centuries. In modern times it has
also become a manufacturing centre and one of India's
most important sources of export goods. |
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Prime
Attractions
Jantar Mantar |
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| Built in 1725 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur,
Jantar Mantar is a huge sun-dial known as the Prince
of Dials. It was also used to observe the movements
of stars and planets. The instruments at Jantar
Mantar are fascinating for their novel
approach. However, it has now become impossible
to predict the time accurately because of the towering
buildings that surround it. Recently the area has
been restored to it's pristine glory. |
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Red
Fort |
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| The Red Fort was built, in red
sandstone, by empror Shah Jahan. The Red
Fort, once had the river Yamuna flowing
on one side and moats on the other three. Before
1857, the fort was a mini city with palaces, offices,
workshops and halls of audience in which about 3,000
people lived. Today, the remains of the palace exists
in the form of Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal,
Diwan-I-Khas, the Hammam, the Lahori Gate and the
Shah Burj from where originated the Nahar-e-Bishist
(Canal of Paradise) which flowed in a channel through
these buildings. The Khas Mahal or the emperor's
Palace, also a part of these sections has special
rooms for private worship and sleeping. Walking
inside, you can find a small bazaar, called the
Meena Bazzar, a small part of Chatta Chowk, where
all kinds of small items are sold. This was the
point where everyone had to dismount from the elephants
and walk to the Diwan-I-Am. The Diwan-I-Khas was
the hall of private conversation. |
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| The Hummam (bathing area) has three chambers with
a fountain in the middle, even the floor is covered
with embroidery in stone. Shah Burj, a place where
the emperor held private conclaves and relaxed in
privacy pondering over various issues is located
in a secluded part of the Qila. It is the rampants
of the Lahori Gate where the Prime Ministers of
independent India have made their historic speeches. |
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| The Moti Masjid or Pearl Mosque, a white marbled
mosque was added by Aurangzeb as his own private
masjid. The Fort is enlighted in the evening by
the sound & light show, which takes you to the
era of the Mughals. |
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India
Gate |
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India Gate, originally
named All India War Memoria, was designed
by Lutyens in honour the brave soldiers
who died for the nation. It is situated
on the road that heads down from the Rashtrapati
Bhavan. The structure stands 42 mt high
and is surrounded with lush green gardens
on either side. An eternal flame, the amar
jawan jyoti to honour the memory of the
unknown soldiers. |
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| India Gate is also a popular
picnic spot. Families come here at mostly at night,
when the lights are lit and fountains are lit up.
Several vendors selling bhel puri, ice-cream, balloons,
etc stand at night. Men with monkeys roam around
to entertain famlies with their monkey's dance.
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Qutab
Minar |
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| One
of the most popular tourist attractions, Qutab
minar ( 72.5 meters) is the highest Stone
tower in India. It was raised by Qutbuddin as a
victory tower in, 1199. It is one of the finest
Islamic structures ever raised and Delhi's recognised
landmark. It was completed by the Sultan's successor
and son-in -law, Illtutmish. |
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Raj
Ghat
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Raj
Ghat is situated on the banks of the river
Yamuna. "Hey Ram", the last words of Mahatma
Gandhi are inscribed on a simple square platform
of black marble where people pay homage to the Father
of the nation. The platform is situated amongst
lush gardens. The cremation spots of Jawaharlal
Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi
are just a short walk away. |
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