Modern Delhi is the new face of the capital of India. It's clean, hygienic, planned and vibrant. Known as New Delhi, the modern Delhi is a young city that is designed by Edward Lutyens. The city is often called Lutyens' Delhi. It was in the early 20th century, when the British decided to shift their capital from Calcutta (now Kolkata) to Delhi; Edward Lutyens was commissioned to plan and built the city. The wide tree lined roads and beautiful buildings are the legacy of the Raj era.
Modern Delhi is a wonderful treat to explore. You can visit the India Gate, the most popular landmark in New Delhi. A favourite haunt of families and couples, the war memorial buzzes with people in the evening. The war memorial is dedicated to 70,000 Indian soldiers, who lost their lives in the First World War. Under the arch is Amar Jawan Jyoti, which is an eternal flame that commemorates the sacrifice of Indian soldiers, who laid their lives in service of the nation.
Modern Delhi is dotted with various
other captivating landmarks of which
the President's House or Rashtrapati
Bhawan as it is called is the most
prominent. It is the official residence
of the President of India. During
the British Raj, it was house of
the Viceroy. The North Block and
South Block that house the ministry
offices and the Parliament Houses
are other important buildings built
by the British.
As compared to the Old Delhi, it is easy and smooth to travel around in the modern Delhi. Not too far from the India Gate is the National Museum that you can visit when on a tour of New Delhi. Lodhi Gardens in the south Delhi is another fine spot to take stroll in the morning or evening.
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