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About Delhi
Delhi – with its
tenacious touts and crush of mechanical and human traffic –
 can
be downright confronting and confounding for the first-time
visitor. But don’t let petulant first impressions muddy the
plus points of this truly multidimensional metropolis. Scratch
beyond the gritty surface and you’ll swiftly discover that
India’s capital is sprinkled with glittering gems: captivating
ancient monuments, magnificent museums, a vivacious
performing-arts scene and some of the subcontinent’s yummiest
places to eat.
A vibrant melting
pot, you’ll hear a jumble of vernaculars spoken in Delhi, the
most common being Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu. In terms
of its layout, Delhi encapsulates two very different worlds,
the ‘old’ and the ‘new’, each presenting deliciously different
experiences. Spacious New Delhi was built as the imperial
capital of India by the British; rambunctious Old Delhi served
as the capital of Islamic India. Visitors can easily dip into
both, spending half the day immersing themselves in history at
the dramatic Red Fort, Jama Masjid and medieval-flavoured
bazaars of Old Delhi, and the other half reviving themselves
over frothy cappuccinos or frosty cocktails at one of New
Delhi’s swanky cafés and bars. Furthermore, Delhi’s recent
global cuisine revolution means that hungry travellers can now
feast on everything from meaty Mughals curries and plump South
Indian idlis (rice cakes), to crispy wood-fired
pizzas and squishy sashimi.
About
Delhi : Delhi, the capital of
India, can easily be symbolized with a lotus where each petal
represents different era and milestones of the history.
Starting from the ages of Mahabharata to the British rule,
Delhi has been always the most preferred destination for the
power seekers whoever wished to start their legacy in India.
The city is thus studded with mementos and edifice carrying
reminiscence of the bygone era.
Being the third-largest city and capital of India, no wonder,
Delhi has gained the position of North India's industrial hub.
It presents a nice montage of the modern and ancient life
where Old Delhi carries the heritage of the 17th and 19th
century and New Delhi boasts of modern city life. Once the
capital of Mughals, Old Delhi is adorned with cenotaphs,
mausoleums, mosques and forts all narrating the saga of Muslim
history. But if you think this is all about Delhi, then you
are mistaken, as the splendor of New Delhi is yet to
discovered. With the advent of British rulers, a need of new
capital was needed and thus Sir Edwin Lutyens came into
limelight with a new version of Delhi with imperial
architecture and government buildings creating New Delhi.
Delhi, combining both Old and New Delhi seem to never lose its
charming mystery with the passage of time.
The bustling markets of Delhi need special mention to feel the
warmth of the city. From the traditional jewellery and
garments to modern electronic goods, Delhi markets are the
dream destination of the shopalcoholics. Delhi cuisine is
another identity that explores the hidden flavour of Delhi
culture. Its said dilwalon ki shahar (city of warm hearted
people) loves to steal the heart of people by feeding them. Be
it Mughlai Paratha or Shammi Kabab, the heritage of Delhi
cuisine dates back to Mughal era. The delicious street foods
of Delhi vendors find their mention in the pages of history
and on the screens of celluloid.
Once you come and taste the fragrance of this heritage city,
it's for sure that you are destined to come here again and
again. The warm and melting hospitality of the city will
surely steal your heart and you never know when Delhi becomes
the most favorite destination of yours in the world. |
