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New Delhi Holidays - See the Wonders of Architecture

by Travel Adviser It's a Travel agency
Delhi represents mini India, showcasing all the colors and customs that the country is known for, squeezing the rich cultural wealth into a mélange of markets, relaxing gardens, and buildings that are humble and impressive in architecture. Travelers on holidays will certainly enjoy the city’s colonial traditions, historical legacy, fine cuisine options and lavish shopping opportunities.

The expanding boundaries of the city contain many smaller areas that were cities in their own right during various historical eras. The warm and humid weather all through the year entices tourists who long for long sunny days. There does exist a rainy season, but you are not going to see much rains these days. As a result, you can always plan outdoors and go places for extraordinary fun and entertainment.

Indira Gandhi International Airport, the only major international airport, receives all New Delhi flights packed with tourists who want to see the different sides of one of the oldest cities in the world. Right from the time you land at the airport, which has everything from banks, money changers, bars, restaurants, shops, and hotel reservation agencies, till the time you board the plane back home, you are going to have a fabulous time enjoy the myriads of architectural wonders that the city boasts.

The following are some of the wonders of architecture that will surely delight your senses.

  • India Gate: The iconic colonial monument can remind you of Paris’s Arc de Triomphe. As the famous Parisian landmark exists as an acknowledgement for sacrifices made by the French soldiers in different wars and battles, so was the reason for the construction of India Gate, which can still allows you to see the names of the soldiers that fought and got martyrdom on its walls. Dare not to see this fabulous site?
India Gate, Delhi

  • Red Fort: Go back into the history of Delhi and take a look at the architectural heritage of the Mughals. For several centuries, the Red Fort located just in front of the Chandni Chowk area in the walled city served as the political center of India. The massive fort is now open to the public and tourists taking London to Delhi flights for holidays. Check out the various structures of architectural significance within fort area.
Red Fort, Delhi

  • Rashtrapati Bhawan: While you are at India Gate, just look straight up the street known as Rajpath. You will see a gigantic structure known as Rashtrapati Bhawan. The colonial-era building is now used as the official residence of the President of India.
Rashtrapati Bhawan, Delhi

  • Parliament House: Located just close to Rashtrapati Bhawan is another magnificent building known as the Parliament House. It is where the legislators sit and make law for the country. In fact, the entire area of Rajpath and its many impressive buildings was planned and designed by Edwin Lutyens during the colonial era.
Parliament House, Delhi

  • Akshardham Temple: The legacy of architectural excellence continues with many impressive buildings that came into existence after India gets independence. One of the recent architectural wonders is Akshardham Temple, which stands on the Yamuna Bank and is said to be the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The building is an incredible blend of traditional and modernity, featuring many state-of-the-art exhibits and technologically driven shows. Look no further than Hoodaki to book last minute flights to New Delhi  and have a wonderful holiday time.
Akshardham Temple, Delhi


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