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Delhi Information
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
splendour 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.
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