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4 Places in Delhi You Must Check Out
by Veena World Travel, Explore, Celebrate!The National Capital of India features a sedate
blend of art, culture, and incredible architecture. Delhi magnetises thousands
of tourists every year, both from India and beyond, with its gorgeous scenic
wonders, awe-inspiring historical monuments, vibrant shopping opportunities,
and delightful dining venues. Delhi especially houses some of the most
fascinating and significant historical monuments and structures that
wonderfully showcase its history. Delhi was ruled both by the Mughal empire and
the British, and their influences on the culture and art of the region can be
viewed throughout the city. In addition to historically prominent sites, there
are many modern museums, gardens, and other establishments present in Delhi as
well.
Subsequent to booking a Delhi tour package,
you would ideally be able to check out:
- India Gate: This is a memorial built in
commemoration of Indian soldiers killed during World War I. India Gate is
an imposing 42 meters high arch and looks similar to the Arc-de-Triomphe,
its French counterpart war memorial. The India Gate is made of red stone
that rises in stages to form a huge moulding. Right at the top of this
arch, ‘India’ is written on both sides. The names of 70,000 Indian
soldiers killed during the war are inscribed on the walls of this
monument. Subsequent to the Indian Independence, the Amar Jawan Jyoti was
added at the base of the India gate and its eternal flame was lighted in
commemoration of numerous soldiers who gave up their lives for the freedom
of this nation.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan: Home to the president of
India, Rashtrapati Bhavan took seventeen years and was completed in the
year 1929. This grand, presidential palace covers an area of 5 acres on a
330-acre estate. It had more than three hundred rooms spread over four
floors and 190 acres of garden area. The much renowned Mughal Gardens of
the Rashtrapati Bhavan features 159 varieties of roses, 60 varieties of
bougainvillaea, and numerous other types of flowers.
- Bahai Temple: More commonly known as the
Lotus Temple, this serene and enchanting establishment attracts many
tourists on a daily basis. This temple is shaped like a gigantic lotus
flower with 27 white marble petals. There are nine doors that open into
the grand central hall of the temple and can host more than two thousand
people. There also are several pools of water present here which adds to
its beauty. One of the best features of the Lotus Temple is that people
belonging to any religion or faith can enter it and chant their respective
religious mantras, regardless of their age or gender.
- Qutab Minar: This soaring 73 m-high tower
of victory has five distinctive storeys, each of them being marked by
tapers and projecting balcony. The first three storeys of the Qutab Minar
is made of red sandstone, while the other two storeys feature marble and
sandstone. This is considered to be among the finest monuments of India.
In addition to the places underlined above,
subsequent to booking a Delhi tour package you can also visit the famous
Kingdom of Dreams, which is India's first live and most prominent
entertainment, theatre, and leisure destination.
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