Delhi, the capital city of India is also the pride of the country. The city Delhi, at times also referred to as Dilli, is the second-largest metropolis in India after Mumbai. The city offers unmatched facilities and the vigor of Indian culture as it reflects the picture perfect of the melting pot of various cultures of the country.
The city is visited by thousands every day for its grandeur and business opportunities. The city has an extended boundary which with a population of almost 22 million. The location of Delhi is simply majestic. The travelers can enjoy the banks of river Yamuna and can enjoy a plethora of options regarding tours around the city. Delhi, the capital of the country, enjoys the political status of a federally-administered union territory. Delhi is governed by its own legislative assembly with limited powers.
Delhi is one of the hottest Tourist Destinations in India that is visited by travelers from all across the world. The city has been one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. Delhi also has stood the test of time and has been the capital several empires in ancient India. The city shares major trading routes northwest India to the Gangetic Plains. The city is the epicenter of trade of the northern part of the city. The grandeur of the city has been sparkling from the ancient age with the numerous monuments, archaeological sites. As a matter of fact these landmarks form the crux of the tourist attractions of the city. The visitors can visit the Old part of the city known as Old Delhi, which was built by the Mughlas. The modern part, known as New Delhi is the place where modernity prevails over tradition.
Delhi has grown to be a modern cosmopolitan city for heavy migration from various parts of the country. This phenomenon has also paved the way for the multi-cultural society that has made Delhi an interesting place to visit.
In terms of tourism Delhi has come up the ladder to occupy the top spots with an array of monuments like:
- India Gate, Delh
- Purana Qila (Old Fort), Delhi
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
- Chandni Chowk, Delhi
- Safdarjang's Tomb
- Parliament House, New Delhi
- Rashtrapati Bhawan (President's House)
- Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple), New Delhi
- Akshardham Temple
- Red Fort
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