|
India - Be in the Rendezvous land of color,
culture and fauna |
![]() |
|
|||||||||
![]() Red
Fort : Emperor Shahjahan's majestic creation in red sandstone is one of Delhi's largest monuments. |
![]() Qutab
Minar : A prime attraction, the tower spears up to the sky at a height of 72.5 mts. Truly an architectural marvel! |
» India Gate: A memorial constructed in the memory of the soldiers martyred in World War I. » Jama Masjid: This is the largest mosque in India made by the Moghul king Shahjahan. This grand red sandstone and white marble mosque can accomodate 25,000 worshippers. » The Lotus Temple: A Bahai'a place of worship, breathtaking architecture of a temple in the shape of a lotus, made purely in marble. » Parliament House: Built by the Britishers, this circular domicile houses the the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. Shopping: Top Spots Delhi's the right place to be if you wish to experience the rich art and handicraft of India. Shopping here is a delightful activity as there is a kaleidoscopic range of things right from handicrafts to jewelry from leather to apparel. The prime shopping attractions are Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk and Janpath. If you wish to shop for wardrobe and household furnishings then Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar is the place to be. There is an underground shopping centre- Palika Bazar popular for a host of goods available at negotiable price. Dilli Haat is yet another interesting place where one can catch the glimpse of famous handicrafts of all the states of India. Weather wise:
Delhi is a city of great climatic extremes. Summer, from April till the end of June is scorching hot with day temperatures rising beyond 45º C. Winter stretches from the end of November till March. Temperatures fall substantially down to about 3º C at the height of winter, with nights getting chilly. Reaching Delhi: » Air: The Indira Gandhi International Airport is a few km further from the domestic terminal. Domestic and international airlines connect Delhi with all parts of the country and the world. » Rail: Delhi is connected to almost every city and town of the country by rail. » Road: Delhi is well connected to all major towns and cities of the country with a network of national and state highways.
|