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Delhi: The city of diversity
DELHI, DILLI, Shahjanhanbad, Indraprastha - one city and several names. The city has an x-factor that makes it special and sets it apart from rest of the world and other Indian cities. Perhaps, it is the wide cultural mix that you find here or the kind of history it has.
Delhi is probably the only city in the world that has been destructed and reconstructed so many times. The huge city has seen several rulers coming, conquering and fading away, from Slaves to Lodhis from Mughals to Britishers. The city grew with its rulers.
Its explicit history makes the city worth a visit. The city, now the national capital of world's largest democracy - India, has a lot to offer its visitors. Situated in the north of the nation, it boasts of walled city - Purani Dilli, historic monuments, national museums, lush green gardens, wide streets with trees, havelis, farm houses and the list goes on.
The city does not disappoint anyone. Artists find their paradise in Mandi House, which is an area near Delhi's shopping hub Connaught Place and includes several theatres, photo galleries and auditoriums.
Delhi has a different way to do its business as well. Most of the Delhi's high profile business and cultural events find its venue at beautiful green and eco-friendly campuses of India Habitat Centre and India International Centre.
The walled city, a wonder in herself, has everything to fall for. It's famous for almost everything it has, the centuries old structures, food joints, markets and most of all 'the people'. Old Delhi still has the Mughal charm intact to it.
The nation's second largest metro (first is Mumbai) also boasts of world renowned religious places. Birla Temple, which was built in 17th century, was later renovated by Birla family and inaugurated by none other than Mahatma Gandhi.
Delhi's walled city also has the Asia's largest mosque, Jama Masjid. And not to forget the newly added asset to city's beauty - Akshardham Temple, which is the largest Hindu temple in the world.
With it's old charm, Delhi does not cease to become the hot destination for fashion freaks. With growing number of fashion shows being held in the city, Delhi has become the upcoming fashion capital of the country. Indian film industry has also shifted its focus from old and well exploited Mumbai locations to untouched Delhi resources.
In the recent past, several films have been shot with the city as the backdrop. Bollywood blockbuster Rang De Basanti, Fanna, Pyar ke Side Effects, Hum Tum were shot in Delhi.
Delhi has a huge list of malls that offer almost each and every brand from the world of fashion, technology, food, accessories, furniture, jewellery, etc.
The city has so much to offer that one gets confused what to do and what not in a limited period of time. If ever you a pay a visit to India's cultural model, please make a list of your type of places (I am sure list will be long enough), visit these and feel the experience yourself. And if you still think your visit wasn't worth it, here's your chance to be a part of eternal history; listen to the Sufi qawalis at 'Nizaumidin Ki Dargah'.
I am sure the Sufi music will take you away to a much more divine and beautiful world of love and peace.
Original article published at: (link will be provided soon :))
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Delhi is probably the only city in the world that has been destructed and reconstructed so many times. The huge city has seen several rulers coming, conquering and fading away, from Slaves to Lodhis from Mughals to Britishers. The city grew with its rulers.
Its explicit history makes the city worth a visit. The city, now the national capital of world's largest democracy - India, has a lot to offer its visitors. Situated in the north of the nation, it boasts of walled city - Purani Dilli, historic monuments, national museums, lush green gardens, wide streets with trees, havelis, farm houses and the list goes on.
The city does not disappoint anyone. Artists find their paradise in Mandi House, which is an area near Delhi's shopping hub Connaught Place and includes several theatres, photo galleries and auditoriums.
Delhi has a different way to do its business as well. Most of the Delhi's high profile business and cultural events find its venue at beautiful green and eco-friendly campuses of India Habitat Centre and India International Centre.
The walled city, a wonder in herself, has everything to fall for. It's famous for almost everything it has, the centuries old structures, food joints, markets and most of all 'the people'. Old Delhi still has the Mughal charm intact to it.
The nation's second largest metro (first is Mumbai) also boasts of world renowned religious places. Birla Temple, which was built in 17th century, was later renovated by Birla family and inaugurated by none other than Mahatma Gandhi.
Delhi's walled city also has the Asia's largest mosque, Jama Masjid. And not to forget the newly added asset to city's beauty - Akshardham Temple, which is the largest Hindu temple in the world.
With it's old charm, Delhi does not cease to become the hot destination for fashion freaks. With growing number of fashion shows being held in the city, Delhi has become the upcoming fashion capital of the country. Indian film industry has also shifted its focus from old and well exploited Mumbai locations to untouched Delhi resources.
In the recent past, several films have been shot with the city as the backdrop. Bollywood blockbuster Rang De Basanti, Fanna, Pyar ke Side Effects, Hum Tum were shot in Delhi.
Delhi has a huge list of malls that offer almost each and every brand from the world of fashion, technology, food, accessories, furniture, jewellery, etc.
The city has so much to offer that one gets confused what to do and what not in a limited period of time. If ever you a pay a visit to India's cultural model, please make a list of your type of places (I am sure list will be long enough), visit these and feel the experience yourself. And if you still think your visit wasn't worth it, here's your chance to be a part of eternal history; listen to the Sufi qawalis at 'Nizaumidin Ki Dargah'.
I am sure the Sufi music will take you away to a much more divine and beautiful world of love and peace.
Original article published at: (link will be provided soon :))
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