Delhi- India’s cultural capital
Delhi has a variety of medieval forts, vibrant bazaars, historical monuments and modern era structures. The city is full of cultural, delectable and lingual diversity. Appease your hunger for photographing historical junctures in Delhi by visiting India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, etc.
Things to do in Delhi
- Visit the Lotus Temple: An extensive reflection of peace, the whole architectural shape is of a lotus, made up of marble. A gorgeous place to meditate in peace.
- Take a promenade at India Gate: A place dedicated to the martyrs who lost their lives fighting the Afghan war. The walls showcase the names of 13,500 people who gave their lives for the cause.
Tourist Attractions in Delhi
- The Red Fort: A historical fort in the national capital of India, which sustained as the primary residence of the Mughal Emperors.
- Akshardham Temple: It has water shows, boat rides, exhibits and statues that tell different stories.
- Qutub Minar: It is a minaret that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is a 73 m tall narrowing skyscraper of five stories.
Places to shop in Delhi
Delhi is a fashion capital where all kinds of trendy things which one can buy. Here, quality products are available at low prices. Sarojini Nagar, Palika Bazar, Chandni Chowk are a few such places.
Best time to visit Delhi
October to November or February and March are the best times to visit Delhi. During this period, the weather remains pleasant and breezy.
Modes of transport in Delhi
Delhi has cycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws, metro, buses and cabs as the local transportation to go around the city.
Weather in Delhi
Weather in Delhi goes from very hot during May-June to very cold from November-January.
Airports in Delhi
Delhi has one commercial airport, known as Indira Gandhi International Airport (also known as Palam airport), which serves both international and domestic flights. IndiGo operates flights from Delhi to Kolkata, Delhi to Hyderabad, Delhi to Ahmedabad and Delhi to Chennai.
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