Delhi Tour Packages
Delhi is situated on the banks of river Yamuna in the northern
part of India. Once a part of the Aravalies, today Delhi
has only the Ridge area to tell the story of the greenery
this place once had. Himalayas are in the North of Delhi.
The capital of India is a land locked city. The distance
from the sea gives Delhi an extreme type of continental
climate. The summers in Delhi are very hot and winters very
cold. The temperature range varies from 45 degrees in summers
to 4 degrees in winters. The winters are marked by mist
and fog in the mornings and often sun is seen in the afternoons.
The cold wave from the Himalayan region makes winters very
chilly. In summers the heat wave is immense and adequate
precaution has to be taken before going out in the hot summer
afternoons.
The best season to visit Delhi is During the spring seasons
of February to April and August to November. The bloom season
of February and March make Delhi colourful. This time of
the year brings greenery on the face of Delhi.
FORTS AND MONUMENTS IN DELHI
Humayun's Tomb -
Built by the wife of Humayun, Haji Begum in the mid 16th
century, this red sand stone structure is considered to
be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. The structure is one of
the best example of Mughal Architecture. Humayun's wife
is also buried in the red and white
Old Fort -
It is believed that the Pandavas had built their capital,
Indraprastha at the place where the old fort stands today.
This fort, now in ruins, was the seat for administration
for many emperors. The legendary Prithviraj Chauhan ruled
from here till he was defeated by Abdali in the battle of
Panipat. A new light & sound show is held by the Department
of Delhi Tourism every evening. Timings and Tickets are
available from the tourist office.
Safdarjung Tomb -
The Safdarjang tomb is besides the of Safdarjang airport.
This tomb was built by the Nawab of Avadh for his father.
The structure is one of the finest example of architecture
of its time and tells a saga of the last remnants of a dying
empire.
Jantar Mantar -
Few minutes walk from Connaught Place is is a strange collection
of solomon coloured structures. These were built by Maharaja
Jai Singh and is actually an observatory. Though not as
large as its compatriot in Jaipur Jantar Mantar at Delhi
also an attraction for the tourists. The astonishing part
of these observatories is that they can calculate many astronomical
movements very accurately.
Red Fort -
Built in Red Sand stone this imposing fort is 3 kms in perimeter
with the height of the wall varying from 18 to 30 meters
at places. When the Red fort was being built Yamuna used
to flow on its one sides and there were deep moats on the
other. Today Yamuna flows almost a kilometer away from the
fort and the moats have dried up. In the evening the Delhi
Tourism organises a light and sound show which narrates
the history of Delhi in context of the Red Fort. The Lahore
gate, the main entrance, has some emotions and sentiments
attached with the Indian independence as the Tricolour flutters
on the top of this gate. On 15th August the Indian Prime
minister addresses the nation from here. As soon one enters
in the fort from the Lahore gate There is a small Bazzar,
here all kinds of items are available. This Shopping arcade
was known as the Mina Bazzar and was open only to women
on Thursdays's during the Mughal era.
The arcade leads to the Naubat Khana or the drum house where
the Musicians used to play drums on the arrival of Emperors
or princes. Just above the Naubat Khana is the Indian war
memorial museum which has a rich collection of armours,
guns, swords, and other items related to war. The Dewan-i-Am
or the place of public hearing had a wall paneled with marble
in laid with precious stone which were removed during the
mutiny of 1857. The Dewan-i-Khas or the place for special
hearing was the area where the emperor used to hold meetings
with his ministers. Next to Dewan-i-Khas are the royal baths
or the Hammams and Shahi Burj which are closed for public
viewing. The white marbled Moti Masjid or the pearl mosque
was the private mosque for Aurangzeb.
Qutab Minar -
In 1199, Qutbuddin raised the Qutab Minar either as a victory
tower or as a minaret to the adjacent mosque. From a base
of 14.32 mtrs. it tapers to 2.75 mtrs. at a height of 72.5
mtrs. It is still the highest stone tower in India, one
of the finest stone tower in India, one of the finest Islamic
structures ever raised and Delhi's recognised landmark.
It was completed by the Sultan's successor and son-in-law,
Iltutmish. The tomb of Iltutmish, which he himself built
in 1235, is nearby, Its interiors are profusely decorated
with calligraphy, though the dome has collapsed
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