DELHI
Being my birth place is close to my heart. Such is the historical importance of Delhi that ,it has been mentioned in Mahabharata by the name Indraprastha. It has been captured, plundered and recaptured so many times that history has lost counts. It has been ruled by slave kings, Mughals and British. It is the capital of India,located on the banks of river Yamuna.Mugal king Shahjahan built many marvellous pieces of architecture here as well as the walled city of Delhi.British too changed there capital from Kolkata to Delhi in 1911.
Delhi extends from Narela in north to Badarpur in south to Seemapuri in east and Najafgarh in west.
Climate
Delhi has varied climate. It is too hot in summer and too cold in winter, monsoon in July, August, mid-September. It can be visited anytime of the year except monsoon.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar and for shopping Chandni Chowk, Connaught Place, Lajpat Nagar Market, Sarojini Nagar Market, Janpath, and Dehi Haat.
Lotus temple
It is a lotus shaped temple belonging to Bahai’ sect. It looks magical and I admire the people who built it so painstakingly. You can visit inside the temple and sit quietly a for some time.
Qutab Minar
It was the tallest structure of its time and was built by Qutubuddin Aibak and completed by his son iIltutmish. Its building consists of five floors, originally it was seven storied structure but time has taken its toll. An iron pillar in the centre is a attraction as it is claimed to be from King Ashoka time. The beautiful complex has Islamic sayings carved in it.
India Gate
It was built by British in memory of soldiers who laid their lives during first world war. Names of the soldiers have been engraved on it. This complex is circular in shape with roads running on its periphery. The main India Gate structure is in its centre. Now Amar Jawan jyoti is constantly burning inside India Gate in the memory of all the soldiers who died on battle fronts.
Red Fort
It was built by Mughal Emperor Sahajahan. It is a massive structure which used to be a military base. Even today some areas of Red Fort has troops staying iin it. It is entirely made up of Red Sand Stone. It has lovely garden. It has Deewan-e-aam and Deewan-e- Khas that is from common persons and for VIPs.
Chandni chowk
It was a very old market where mughal queens used to do shopping. In this place there is a lane named “Nai Sarak” where every kind of book is available and we can also buy old books on subsidized rates. Books by renowned authors and every kind of stationary is available at this place. Chandni chowk is famous for every type of clothes. Dariba Kalan is famous for jwellery. Chandni Chowk is famous for Chat, People from far flung come to Chandni Chowk to tingle their taste buds. The famous eateries are “Paranthe wali Gali” and “Bhalle walan”.
In the centre of Chandni Chowk is “Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara” where people come there, to pay homage.
Sarojini Bazar
It is a very big market for shopping where all kinds of items can be bought at reasonable cost.It is situated in government colony. People from different strata of society come here for variety in clothes and food.College students come here to mix and match their dresses. Aloo chat and fresh juices are real pleasure after doing shopping.
Delhi Haat
It is situated in west kidwai nagar near INA .It is famous for handicraft shopping and eateries of every state is available .In haat shops are not allotted permanently but for a specific period. On every festival it has a specific theme to attend to, which gives it a unique flavor. People come here to feast on varied menu available at the place. Entry fees has to be paid for entering haat.
Janpath market
The place for shopping the clothes and antiques.At this place loads of tourists are seen shopping.
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2.Kedarnath http://travellingontreks.blogspot.in/2010/08/trekking-in-kedarnath.html
3.Manali http://travellingontreks.blogspot.in/2010/08/travel-to-manalia-group-adventure.html
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Being my birth place is close to my heart. Such is the historical importance of Delhi that ,it has been mentioned in Mahabharata by the name Indraprastha. It has been captured, plundered and recaptured so many times that history has lost counts. It has been ruled by slave kings, Mughals and British. It is the capital of India,located on the banks of river Yamuna.Mugal king Shahjahan built many marvellous pieces of architecture here as well as the walled city of Delhi.British too changed there capital from Kolkata to Delhi in 1911.
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| Birla Mandir,Delhi |
Delhi extends from Narela in north to Badarpur in south to Seemapuri in east and Najafgarh in west.
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| Chaat at Chandni Chowk |
Climate
Delhi has varied climate. It is too hot in summer and too cold in winter, monsoon in July, August, mid-September. It can be visited anytime of the year except monsoon.
Places to see
Lotus temple
It is a lotus shaped temple belonging to Bahai’ sect. It looks magical and I admire the people who built it so painstakingly. You can visit inside the temple and sit quietly a for some time.
Qutab Minar
It was the tallest structure of its time and was built by Qutubuddin Aibak and completed by his son iIltutmish. Its building consists of five floors, originally it was seven storied structure but time has taken its toll. An iron pillar in the centre is a attraction as it is claimed to be from King Ashoka time. The beautiful complex has Islamic sayings carved in it.
India Gate
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| India Gate at night |
It was built by British in memory of soldiers who laid their lives during first world war. Names of the soldiers have been engraved on it. This complex is circular in shape with roads running on its periphery. The main India Gate structure is in its centre. Now Amar Jawan jyoti is constantly burning inside India Gate in the memory of all the soldiers who died on battle fronts.
Red Fort
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| Red Fort,Delhi |
It was built by Mughal Emperor Sahajahan. It is a massive structure which used to be a military base. Even today some areas of Red Fort has troops staying iin it. It is entirely made up of Red Sand Stone. It has lovely garden. It has Deewan-e-aam and Deewan-e- Khas that is from common persons and for VIPs.
Chandni chowk
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| Nai Sadak,Chandni chowk |
It was a very old market where mughal queens used to do shopping. In this place there is a lane named “Nai Sarak” where every kind of book is available and we can also buy old books on subsidized rates. Books by renowned authors and every kind of stationary is available at this place. Chandni chowk is famous for every type of clothes. Dariba Kalan is famous for jwellery. Chandni Chowk is famous for Chat, People from far flung come to Chandni Chowk to tingle their taste buds. The famous eateries are “Paranthe wali Gali” and “Bhalle walan”.
In the centre of Chandni Chowk is “Sheesh Ganj Gurudwara” where people come there, to pay homage.
Sarojini Bazar
It is a very big market for shopping where all kinds of items can be bought at reasonable cost.It is situated in government colony. People from different strata of society come here for variety in clothes and food.College students come here to mix and match their dresses. Aloo chat and fresh juices are real pleasure after doing shopping.
Delhi Haat
It is situated in west kidwai nagar near INA .It is famous for handicraft shopping and eateries of every state is available .In haat shops are not allotted permanently but for a specific period. On every festival it has a specific theme to attend to, which gives it a unique flavor. People come here to feast on varied menu available at the place. Entry fees has to be paid for entering haat.
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| STC building at Janpath |
The place for shopping the clothes and antiques.At this place loads of tourists are seen shopping.
Sight seeing
The 12 th century tower of qutub
minar, Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Raj Ghat, architectural beauty of Red
fort,Jama Masjid,Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah,Humayun Tomb ,India Gate and
and Akshardham Temple.
Walks
Nehru park,Lodhi garden,Raj ghat and
theGarden of Five senses near the qutub Minar.
Kids playground
Train rides and model train displays
at the National Rail transport Museum,The national zoo,
The light and sound show at Red
fort.Shankar's Doll museumand Adventure
Island.
Museums
National museum,Art display at
National art gallery,National Airforce museum and national Rail museum and
National Gandhi museum.
Buddhist temple
Buddha vIhara-Mandir marg Birla mandir
Ladakh Buddha vihar
Tushita Mahayana Meditation centre
Hindu temple
Akshardham swami narayan temple
Ayyappa temple
Jhandewalan temple
Hanuman Mandir-Baba Kharak singh marg
Laxmi Narayan Temple
Feroz Shah Kotla
Built by Sultan Ferozshah Tuglaq to
make his version of Delhi
city called Ferozabad.
Adventure island
Tuglakabad
Tuglaqabad fort perched on a rocky
hill built by Ghiyas-ud-Din Tuglaq in 1321-25.Its border of 6 km is near the
Qutub minar complex.
Safdar jung Tomb
Bahai temple
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1.Humayun tomb http://travellingontreks.blogspot.in/2010/10/humayun-tomb-delhi.html
2.Kedarnath http://travellingontreks.blogspot.in/2010/08/trekking-in-kedarnath.html
3.Manali http://travellingontreks.blogspot.in/2010/08/travel-to-manalia-group-adventure.html
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