Delhi is an exciting city to tour. Delhi, the capital city of India is a mix of old and new. Delhi has a rich and fascinating history that dates back 1000 AD. Mythology traces the history of Delhi to the times of the Mahabharta, when it was known as Inderprastha. Delhi was the target of constant outside aggression in the past, when marauders from Central Asia attacked India and looted temples. After coming of the Mughals, Delhi did not see much outside attacks. The Mughals and rulers prior to them established a number of monuments to mark their presence and celebrate their victory in the battles.
Most of the historic monuments
in Delhi were built between the
10th and 18th century. These historic
monuments are the main tourist attractions
of Delhi tour. Delhi presents a
mix of old and new where history
and modernity exist side by side.
Apart from the historic monuments,
Delhi has some new buildings, which
were built in the 19th century.
Most of these building were built
by the British, when they decided
to shift their capital from Calcutta
(now Kolkata) to Delhi.
Delhi is a great place for shopping tours. There are various bazaars and shopping malls in Delhi that you head to when on a tour of Delhi. Some of the exciting tourist places in Delhi include Dilli Haat, National Museum, Crafts Museum, Doll Museum, Lotus Temple and Lodhi Gardens.
Eating Out in Delhi
Excursions from Delhi
Historic Delhi
Modern Delhi
Shopping in Delhi
Sightseeing in Delhi
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