DELHI –THE HEART OF INCREDIBLE INDIA!!

“Delhi is the heart of India, a pulsating capital, the epicentre of power, a city with rich heritage, history and culture"

Heritage and History

Humayun's Tomb

This tomb, built in 1570, is of notable cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal.

Red Fort

 A colossal structure of red sandstone, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1638, and was the seat of Mughal power till the last emperor was dethroned. Inside the Fort are majestic audience halls, which once housed the diamond and ruby studded Peacock throne, the Pearl Mosque and marble Palaces. An evening sound and light show recretes the glory of India's ancient history

Jama Masjid

The largest and most splendid mosque in India was built in 1656 by Emperor Shah Jehan ( who also built The Taj Mahal ) This worship place has three majestic domes built in black and white marble covering the prayer hall and can seat 20,000 people. In the vicinity of Chandni Chowk, The Silver Street, that has witnessed the majestic processions for the coronation of kings.

India Gate

A war memorial arch built in the honour of 90,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in World War 1. Below it burns the Amar Jawan Jyoti, the eternal flame in tribute to all martyred soldiers of India.

Rashtrapati Bhavan

The President House designed by Lutyens, is the official residence of the President of India. It is an imposing structure with 340 rooms, constructed high up on Raisina Hill

Jantar Mantar Complex

This observatory was built by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur. Samrat Yantra the largest structure is a gigantic sundial. The other five instruments plot the course of the planets and predict eclipses

Qutab Minar

Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutab Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter at its peak to 14.32 m at its base, and alternating angular and rounded flutings. The surrounding archaeological area contains funerary buildings, notably the magnificent Alai-Darwaza Gate, a masterpiece of Indo-Muslim art (built in 1311), and two mosques, including the Quwwatu'l-Islam, the oldest in northern India, built of materials reused from some 20 Brahman temples.

Museums in Delhi

Just like its history and monuments, the museums of Delhi fascinate any visitors who are  curious to know about the heritage and history of Delhi.  It hosts the finest museums of the  country, whether it is the National Museum, the Crafts Museum, the Rail Museum or the Museum of Natural History and Science. The museums also have activity rooms for children to play and learn in.

Shopping in Delhi

From medieval period, Delhi has always been the most important trading centre in Northern India.

Every state of the country has its own emporium in Delhi, where you get select handicrafts, textiles and jewellery of that particular region. Boutiques and Shopping arcades overflow with goods.

Shopping is always on top of the itinerary chart for any tourist visiting Delhi. There are whole shebang of items of tourist choice, such as jewellery, carpets, handicrafts, precious stones, silks and silver ware and tribal art ware - all synonymous with India.

Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk and Dilli Haat are the principle shopping areas.  Dilli Haat is the unique experience of shopping and enjoying the cuisines from all over India. You also get to watch tribal and folk art and dance presentation.

Eating Out

The foods of India are as significant to its civilization as its majestic monuments, art and literature. Indian food has taken on influences from as far afield as central Asia, southeast Asia and Turkey. The Europeans, too, have left an indelible imprint on Indian cuisine and introduced ingredients that are now widely used alongside native foods. These influxes of exotic produce, new crops and cooking techniques introduced by traders, pilgrims and soldiers have comgined to create a unique and dazzlingly varied cuisine.

From age-old eateries in the by lanes of the Walled City to glitzy, specialty restaurants in five-star hotels, Delhi is a foodie's paradise. Delhi offers a choice of Indian and International Cuisines in different ambiences to suit varied budgets. For gourmets, Delhi is synonymous with Mughlai and Frontier Cuisine. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, (both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin) where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs.

 Delhi ka Aangan (Hyatt Regency), Darbar (Ashoka Hotel), and Corbetts (Claridges) are among the many options available in the expensive range, while Gulati Restaurant (Pandara Market), Angeethi (Asiad Village) and Degchi (Regal Building) are among those catering to more modest budgets. The finest Frontier cuisine is available at the Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton), Frontier (Ashoka Hotel) and Baluchi (The Hilton). At the other end of the scale, there are the many popular roadside eateries around Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin where kababs, rotis and biryani are the order of the day.

The best of continental cuisine can be eaten at five-star hotels, the Orient Express (Taj Palace) and Captains Cabins (Taj Man Singh), though numerous multi-cuisine restaurants also offer continental food. Keeping pace with the changing face of the city are the growing number of fast food outlets, which serve all a large variety of cuisines