DELHI

Delhi is one of the most cultural and modern cities in India.  Delhi city has seen the rise and fall of many empires. One can see different aspects of life here. Being the capital of India, it consists of many temples, shrines , historic monuments, gardens, malls and markets.  It has a world class metro railway system which is also the pride of the city. What I love about Delhi is the cultural diversity of the people here . All major festivals from Holi to Christmas are celebrated here with great pomp and valour.

Delhi combines the traditional and the modern lifestyle in its own unique way.  It is also known as the shopper's paradise. Delhi is well connected to all the major towns and cities in India.

BEST TIME TO VISIT: The best time to visit Delhi is from October to the month of March as the weather is very pleasant and helps tourists to enjoy all sights of the city.

PLACES TO VISIT IN DELHI:

1)India gate

2) Rashtrapati Bhavan

3) Red fort

4) Jama Masjid

5) Jantar Mantar

6) Qutub Minar

7) Lotus temple

8) Humayun's tomb

9) Lodhi garden

10) Akshardham temple 

11)  Connaught place

12)  ISKCON Temple

13) National Science centre.

14) National rail museum

15) The Garden of five senses

HOW TO REACH :

By air:  Delhi is connected to all the major cities in India as well as the world by air.

By rail: The Indian railways with their modern and organised network connect Delhi  to all major and minor destinations in India.  Luxury trains like the Palace on wheels, Fairy Queen and Royal Orient express can be taken from New Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani express trains connect New Delhi from the state capitals. 

By road: This city is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of Highways and roads.

 SHOPPING:  Delhi is a shopper's delight and you can find almost anything here, from magnificent  textiles, brassware, woodwork , jewellery, leatherwork to scented oils.  Connaught place, Palika bazaar, Khan market, Hauz Khas village, Dilli Haat and Ansal  plaza are the best places for shopping here.

ACCOMODATION: The hotels in Delhi are suited for all tastes and pockets. Some of the top end hotels in Delhi are , The Leela palace, the Imperial , the Oberoi, Taj Mahal hotel, ITC Maurya , Hilton garden and Le Meridien.

FOOD: Some of the mouth watering dishes available in Delhi are paranthas, Chaat items, butter chicken, Kebabs,  chole bature, biryani, Nihari , Rolls, Momos and deserts. 

 Delhi is an impressive city. The diversity in the food, culture , lifestyle, habits and nature fascinates me a lot. People from all religions and castes live in Delhi. Delhi has proved why it is rightly called as the 'capital 'of the country. Do visit this beautiful city to get mentally refreshed.