Delhi - The capital of India
 Delhi
has been witness to almost three thousand years
of history. Among the various places of historical
significance worth visiting is the famous Qutub
Minar, the 73 meter tall minaret built by Qutub-ud-dinaibek
in 1199; the 16th century Humayun’s Tomb, a
memorial to the Mughal emperor; the majestic
42 meter high arch of the India Gate, a war
memorial in honor of the Indian soldiers who
died during the First World War; the observatory,
Jantar Mantar built in 1724; the Jama Masjid,
South Asia’s largest mosque; the splendors of
Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi. Delhi is a shopper’s
paradise.
 Most
states of India maintain marketing outlets in
Delhi for their handicrafts. Dilli Haat, the
first ever permanent fair for crafts, food and
cultural activities in India, is one of the
main attractions to those looking for handicrafts
and wishing to sample the cuisines of various
Indian states. Also on Baba Kharak Singh Marg,
just off Connaught Place, are located the various
Indian state emporia.
The best time to visit Delhi is the winter
season, starting from November t March. Summer
is very hot with the mercury touching mid 40
degrees.
Delhi and the surrounding area of National
Capital Region ( NCR , comprising Gurgaon, Noida,
Ghaziabad and Faridabad ) is the true golfing
capital of India. The sheer variety of courses
in Delhi is fascinating. |
