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Just when the sun god decided to give north India some respite from his onslaught, I decided to visit the mecca of romance and see the Taj for myself. I guess somewhere I was hoping that maybe the late Shah Jahan’s romantic act would inspire my husband into building a small home for me but alas! Agra, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is about 200 km from Delhi and offers a plethora of travel options. While it takes less than an hour to reach Agra by air...
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Monuments and Memorials of Delhi
Humayun’s Tomb: This World Heritage Monument built by Haji Begum, the widow of emperor Humayun and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, served as a model for the world renowned Taj Mahal. It was completed in 1565, eight years after the death of Humayun and is the first great example of the Mughaltomb in garden complex. Several other members of Mughal royal family lie buried here and many tombstones can be seen on the terrace.
Purana Qila(Old Fort): The Grand old fort, one of the most...
Reaching Delhi
Airport: The Indira Gandhi Airport has two terminals, which are 7kms away from each other. Terminal 1, for Domestic flights is 12 kms from Connaught Place. Terminal 2, is for international flights.
Railhead: Delhi is connected by rail with most parts of the country.
Road: Well connected by good road network. The main bus stand is at Kashmiri Gate near Old Delhi Railway Station, known as Inter State Bus Terminal(IS...
Shopping Areas of Delhi
Baba Kharak Singh Marg – A row of various state Emporia’s offer the best of its crafts under one roof.
Central Cottage Industries Emporium and Janpath – Housed in Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan at Janpath. The row of shops on Janpath offer a range of novelties,gifts and handicrafts items at bargain price
Chandni Chowk – Some important shopping streets are Daribar Kalan for gold and silver jewellery, Kinari Bazar for rich silk sarees of the bridal trousseau, Khari Baoli aromatic spices.
Connaught Place...
Delhi Introduction
The Capital city of India has traditionally been the seat of administrative power of India. Here several dynasties rose and fell, leaving monumental gifts to posterity.
The Qila Rai Pithora, bequeathed by a Rajput King
Qutb Minar, great gesture of an Afghan King.
Red Fort that Shah Jahan, the great Mughal built.
The Ruined Old Fort where once the wise king Sher Shah lived
Glorious Jama Masjid, eloquet reminder of Mughal religious fervour
The Old ‘Dilli’ is not one but the seven cities Hindu...
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