Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
239m |
Max. - 48.0(summers)
Min.-3.0(winters)
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Light cottons in summers
Woolens in winters
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Delhi is the majestic capital of India.
The land where empires rose and fall in
the history and many emperors appeared and
disappeared. The old ruins of Delhi assert
the majestic and imperial past and the present
pulsates vibrantly with the ever-flowing
life of India.
Delhi has acquired a lot of names over the
ages and has always been intrinsically identified
with power and imperial control.
The eternal river Jamuna stands proud as
the sole witness of the glorious and turbulent
5,000-year-old history of Delhi. The history
of Delhi goes back to the creation of Indraprastha
by the Pandavas who transformed this barren
gift of the Kauravas to an idyllic haven.
The historic Purana Qila that stands tall
has witnessed Delhi's rejuvenation, the
period of anarchy, and the rise & fall
of empires. Amidst the tranquility of the
splendidly panoramic environs of Purana
Qila, Delhi's historic and legendary past
come to life. After Shah Jahan built Red
Fort the attention of administration shifted
to gorgeous palaces of the fort. Today the
fort is open for the public but only limited
area can be accessed.
The various places of interest in and around
Delhi include:
Old Delhi: Old Delhi served as the
capital for many emperors. Today, there
left only remains of this historical city
in the form of gates such as Kashmiri Gate,
Ajmeri Gate, Turkman Gate, Delhi Gate.
Chandni Chawk: one of the main markets
in Delhi, Chandni Chawk is located opposite
the Red Fort.
Red Fort- or 'Qila-I-Mualla' is a massive red sandstone monument that was constructed by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The fortification marked the new Mughal capital in Delhi when the emperor moved to Delhi from Agra. The entire structure was completed in a span of nine years. The structures worth seeing within the Red Fort are Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam.
The Jama Masjid-located right opposite the Red Fort was known as 'Masjid -e- Jahanuma' during the days of Emperor Shah Jahan. Supposedly the most beautiful mosque in India, the Jama Masjid features a massive courtyard with a capacity for accommodating around 25, 000 devotees at a time.
India Gate: India Gate is a 42m
high stone arch bearing the name of the
85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died in
the campaigns of World War - I, the North-West Frontiers
operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Green
grass lawns and trees surround India Gate
making it even more beautiful.
Rajpath: Rajpath hosts the Republic
Day Parade. The two secretariat buildings
and Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Raisina hills
are located on the two sides of this immensely
broad road from Parliament House to India Gate.
Parliament House: Sansad Bhawan or
the Parliament house is the supreme law
making body in the country. Visitors are
not allowed inside the house but when the
house is in session, visitors may take permission
to go inside and watch the proceedings of
the house. Parliament has 3 halls, namely
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the Central Hall.
Crafts Museum: is located at Pragati
Maidan Grounds and opens from 10am to 5pm
daily.
Dolls Museum: is located near ITO
crossing on the Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg.
The museum has a unique collection of dolls
brought over from different parts of India
and the world.
National Science Center: is located
near Pragati Maidan and is famous for models
that can be operated by visitors. The museum
is open on all days except for Monday.
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