Top 10 Places that Speaks About Delhi

Astonishing city Delhi is known as a national capital of India. It’s one of the four major cities in India that has a drastic development in recent past. It enjoys the population of 16.7 million according to the Census in 2011. Delhi, the city is an urban region and much developed than other metro cities of India. Since ancient times, Delhi had been the capital of Mughal Empires. Delhi is served a major centre for political, cultural and commercial city along the trade routes. Delhi is basically divided in two major sub-divisions i.e. Old Delhi and New Delhi.

Considering the major government bodies and political entity throughout India, it’s all happening in Delhi. It is a major hub for government political happenings. If you are in Delhi you don’t need to worry to pass your time as it gives you ample number of places to visit from Chandani Chowk to NCR. The vibrant city is rich on culture, festivities and cuisine.

Below are the top 10 best attractions that enlighten the specialties of Delhi which excites you to plan a travel to the most happening city in India.

India Gate: A great historical monument with a proud story of its own. the name resembles as the Gateway of India which is located in Mumbai. But this one’s a war memorial which was built in memory of the Indian soldiers. It’s a great place to enjoy a warm summer’s evening.

Red Fort: The Red Fort is an example of great architectural monument which will remind you of Mughal emperors. The two kilometers walls that to keep out invaders away. If you really want to enjoy the beauty of the Red Fort than spend a one hour to enjoy the light show of the fort’s history which is organized each evening.

Qutub Minar: The heritage example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. It’s a tallest brick minaret in the world and it does signify the beginning of Muslim rule in India. This Pillar (minar) is covered with intricate carvings from the holy Quran.

Jama Masjid: The oldest and the largest mosque of the old city in India. It is surrounded by 25,000 devotees daily. It was built in 13 years and was completed in 1650.You will be glazed to see the amazing dome of the mosque and the environment is so pleasant that you will enjoy very moment of the place.

Chandani Chowk: The old traditional street of old Delhi and you will find small uneven streets full with crowd of people, hustle and bustle spread everywhere. You will find different streets and a good place to enjoy your lunch with “parathe wali galli”. Its jam- packed, crumbling but completely worth visiting. It’s an excellent place to enjoy Delhi’s street food.

Garden of Five Senses: A perfect place to escape from the crowded city and its hustle and bustle. The garden displays the landscape plants and flowers, waterfalls, rocks, sculptures, murals, bells and spiral walkways.

Humayun’s Tomb: The inspiration for the Taj Mahal in creation and was built in 1570. It was the first of Mughal architecture and houses of second Mughal emperor, Humayun. The tomb is largely covered with a set of beautiful gardens.

Lodhi Gardens: The cool place to hang out to enjoy happy hours with your family. It’s a pleasant treat to your body and soul. The garden has a huge ambience and was built by British in 1936.

Gandhi Smriti: An excellent peaceful place to pay homage to Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi who was assassinated on January 30, 1948. There are plenty of photos, paintings and carvings of Mahatma Gandhi are also put for public display.

Bahai Temple: The lotus temple of Delhi and it’s shaped just like a lotus flower. The place is lit up in the night and made of white marbles. The temple belongs to the Bahai Faith, which showcase the unity of all people and religions. It’s an awesome place to enjoy a relaxing picnic.

The above mentioned places are just a glimpse of Delhi as there are a lot to remain which narrate the story of historical place ever in India. If you are planning to travel to Delhi than make sure you do a little research which will help you learn more about it and will be helpful during your stay to understand it from each and every aspects. Make sure you will click your moments spend in Delhi to rejoice them in future and the fun during your travel to lock forever and share with your beloved ones. Make sure you avail the discount coupons to travel to Delhi and enjoy the hangout places within your limited budget and cherish the joy of saving every time you pay.

Author Bio:

Aetiyuel Williams is a passionate Writer and an avid Blogger. Read more of his writing about Frugal Living, Shopping, Travel, Fashion and Healthcare.

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Night life in Delhi

As a traveler, you are likely going to want to take in everything your destination has to offer. So when you get to Delhi and have visited the sites all day, it is time to turn to the night life. There are plenty of places to go, but first, there are a few specific cultural things you should be familiar with before hitting the streets.

Delhi Culture

In the U.S. we are familiar with a drinking age of 21 and younger travelers may expect that to be the same at any destination. Once you get to Delhi you’ll find that the drinking age is actually 25. Delhi isn’t a party city but that doesn’t mean you won’t find things to do, just expect to start early and travel to the outskirts of the town to get the most of your trip. India is not known as a place for drinking, so if you are looking for a destination to go bar hopping Delhi should not be your stop. With that being said, there is a place you can go to hang out in the hipster/bar hoppers area of Delhi. Hauz Khas Village, which is located in the southern part of the city, is an antique and Bollywood-poster district, but by night it becomes the place to be for the party goers. Head here before sundown to enjoy the quaint area of the city and get ready for a rapid transformation as night starts to fall.

Other Considerations

For those looking to spend a bit more cash on their nightly outing, consider heading out to Mehrauli, which is full of upscale lounges and nightclubs. Farther south of Hauz Khas Village, it circles the Qutub Minar, which is one of Delhi’s oldest surviving monuments. BlueFROG recently opened in the area and put the place on the map. The psychedelically designed nightclub is full of international and homegrown entertainment. The club also has slopped seating looking down onto the dance floor which can give even the most shy of club goers a place to enjoy themselves.

Also consider checking out Shroom in the same district. This lounge could be called retro-futuristic taking inspiration from the future world we expected when watching “The Jetsons.” With just the right touch of the “future” to inspire their dining, such as cubed chicken wings and a martini served with a topping of mint-flavored “air”, you are sure to find something special in the district.

For those looking for a taste of luxury, head to the Leela Hotel in Chanakyapuri. Recently opened, this hotel sports sandstone interiors and beautiful chandeliers that show off the traditional Indian luxury. While the town isn’t a huge drinking area, whiskey is a huge part of the culture and you’ll find a 25-page menu of bourbon and single-malt scotch in this hotel. Finally, you can try a cigar-smoked mint julep to get a taste of everything Dehli has to offer. Take some extra time in Delhi and you’ll be sure to enjoy every minute of it. The town has a ton to offer and as you move from one district to the next you’ll feel as though you are in a completely different world.

Jerry F. is a writer for HowDoIBe.com. If you are interested in learning more about a career where you can travel internationally, take a look at this site to learn more. 

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Are you privy to the Secrets of Old Delhi?

Shah Jahan created the Shahjahanabad near ancient Delhi.It includes a splended fort the Jama Masjid and many other mosques and temples.It also includes many Kuchas and Mohallas.Katras developed around nuclei deriving their names from provincial groups ot commodities such as -Kashmiri Karta and Katra Neal.Mohallas and kuchas derived their names from prominent men and commodities sold. Delhi at this point of time had it's own culture and way of life which was affected because of the influence of urban population.

Jama Masjid

The city was finally taken over from the Marathas by the British in 1803.The Gazette of 1815 claimed that the value of land in the city had doubled in the first 10 years of the British peace.One of the most spectacular constructions being the haveli built by Bhavani Shankar.After the conquest there was an impression that population was increasing.The pressure of population led to the construction of many houses along the length of Chandini Chowk and Faiz Bazar.The culture of Delhi was narrowmindedly urban in outlook.

Chandni Chowk in early 1857

Delhi was fed from the Doab and the grain emporio,east of river in Shadra,Ghaziabad and Patparganj.The vegitables and fruits were sold in the whole sale market of Sabzimandi.The city was surrounded by a wall that protected the inhabitants considerably from external threat.The pattern of tax collection depended on the Maratha or Mughal in power as well as efficiency of the individual.

A contemporary once observed that the shopkeepers had encroached upon the roads in the bazaar and their shops were demolished by the British and returned to the state in which they were.The Jama Masjid was repaired,maintenance of the city,road repair and traffic regulations were given importance.A railway line was built above the Jamuna to connect Delhi with Calcutta.It was discovered that most of the diseases were water bourne and so a canal was built to provide clean drinking water.

The events in the post 1857 era robbed Delhi of it's aesthetic environment. 

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Marketplace of Ballimaran

Ballimaran, as i found out, was an area where all the boatmen lived. They were those who rowed in the river Yamuna.  But, today it is one of the hidden places of Delhi. A lot of people know that the famous Ghalib, died in a Haveli of this region.

If ever you get a chance to visit this place, you'll find that the Rickshaw-wallas will gladly take you to that haveli. There is also a market place arround this place that sells beautifully made leather shoes, juttis & belts.
There is also a section of wholesale sellers, selling spectacles and sunglasses. The varq-makers live here, wrapping the traditional sweets with a thin sweet silver foil. The look of these sweets is so appealing, that you cannot pass by without buying them. There are also lots of small eateries, offering Mughlai and Afghani food.

Another unique item seen, was a variety of wodden rings and beads which looked like pieces of some metal. This was the first time i came accross such a thing. The feel of this place of something you have to have it!   

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