Delhi- your next vacation
If you are wondering about where you can holiday during your next break, Delhi could be the perfect choice. With its world-class facilities, wonderful history and heritage, mind blowing cuisine, Delhi offers the perfect vacation.
Delhi, the capital of India, has many interesting places for tourists to visit. Here are a few you cannot afford to miss:
• The Red Fort- This magnificent colossal citadel bears testimony to India’s glorious past. It is a red structure and the nation’s flag is hoisted here every year by the Prime Minister on Independence Day.
• Humayun’s Tomb- This beautiful red sandstone structure is the tomb of the great Mughal emperor Humayun. The Mughal architecture with its double dome and high arches will mesmerize you.
• Qutub Minar- This is the tallest brick tower in the world and it dates back to the 12th century. Don’t miss a trip to this heritage site if you want to truly experience Delhi’s historical past.
• Jantar Mantar- Visit this historic site if you want a dose of India’s scientific culture in the days of yore. This marble structure built in the year of 1710 has devices for weather forecast, calculation of time, studying planetary behaviour and other scientific contraptions.
• India Gate- A visit to Delhi would be incomplete without a trip to this famous spot. This is one of the biggest war memorials of India and is a popular hang-out as well.
• Jama Masjid- This is the largest mosque of India and was built in the year 1658 by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. You will definitely enjoy the beautiful carvings on the walls of the five-storey structure which has the capacity to hold 1000 people at a time.
• Lotus Temple- This temple is in the shape of a lotus and that is where it got its name. Visitors to this place of worship are expected to maintain absolute silence. The serene and calm of the place will enthrall you. ]
After so much sight-seeing, you are sure to be famished. Tickle your taste buds and see them dance to the tunes of the amazing food Delhi offers! Ditch the safe continental and have your fill of the mouth-watering range of street food as well as Mughlai, Punjabi and North-Indian food that Delhi offers. The cheap and delicious food at Karim’s, Paranthe wali Gali, Bengali Market, Annapoorna, Ghantewala, Sunder Nagar and Greater Kailash will surely awaken the gastronomic in you. Try the chaats, kebabs, rotis, bhelpuri, biriyani and Tandoori chicken. If you are looking for classy exclusive food, head out to the Ashoka Hotel, Hyatt Regency, Hilton Hotel, The Claridges, Maurya Shearaton or the the Regal Hotel.
Delhi is an eclectic mix of sights and sounds. Head out to this city for a truly memorable vacation which you will cherish all your life.
By Priyanka, Author can be contacted at bookworm249@gmail.com
