Exploring The Best Sites of Old and New Delhi, India

Delhi is a beautiful destination that attracts tourists who are looking for fascinating attractions. If you wish to explore the best sites of old and new Delhi, follow your heart. Follow your instincts and see Delhi from an observer’s eye rather than a hard core tourist’s eye. Delhi is an amazing city and unique in every sense. While enjoying the pleasures of a global city, you can also catch glimpses of yesteryear. It is quite surprising to see how the Old Delhi and its historic wonders blend with the marvels of New Delhi. Explore the city and absorb the beauty of this wondrous destination!

A Delight for the History Buffs

If you love to trace ancient history, you are in the right city. There are many monuments that will take you back to the times when the city played a very vital part of Indian history. When exploring these monuments, you need to understand that though the foundation of the modern-day Delhi was laid during British times, Delhi as a city gained great prominence during the Mughal Era. A good place to begin your sightseeing is the grand Red Fort. This is a magnificent building, which speaks volumes about the architectural knowledge and taste of Emperor Shah Jahan. Every room in the fort, the Diwan-I-Khas, Khas Mahal, Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, bathing area or hammam; as well as the famous Meena Bazaar open the pages of history to reveal the grandeur of those times. You can visit the Jama Maszid, Qutub Minar and the famous Iron Pillar, the Tuglaqabad Fort, Humayun’s tomb and many more.

These old monuments in Delhi are a great treat for the history buffs, but to trace the progress and development of the city, travelers should also visit the new monuments in Delhi and enjoy the stunning sights of the imposing India Gate, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, and more. A comparison between these monuments will help you to understand the uniqueness of this city.

The Gastronomic Delights of the City

If you are avid foodie and love to taste different delicacies, you are in the right city. Delhi is an amazing destination where, right from street food to international cuisines. If you are looking for popular street food in Delhi, head straight away to the Old Delhi area. Your first stop must be at the world famous Paranthe Wali Gali where you can enjoy Indian bread stuffed with a variety of fillings. If you are fond of “Indian Chaat”, you can enjoy delectable chaat at Lala Babu Chaat Bhandar. At Bishan Swaroop’s stall, you can enjoy the famous aloo kulla and fruit chaat. Next, you can head to the famous Sarojini Market to enjoy the equally popular different types of pakodas like paneer pakoda, vegetable pakoda and more options. The famous Kulcha King, also located in Sarojini Market can be tried for its lip smacking Kulchas. If you are fond of Paan, you can enjoy a tasty one at the Prince Paan Bhandar, situated in the Greater Kailash area. If you love to dip your fingers into non vegetarian delicacies, enjoy kathi kebabs at Khan Chacha. You can even visit the Dilli Haat where you can enjoy the delicacies of the different Indian states.

Delhi- A Shopper’s Paradise

Right from the glitziest malls to street side shopping, Delhi has all! While shopping to your heart’s content, you can enjoy the exotic and vibrant ambiance of Delhi. You can shop for clothes, jewellery, handicrafts, artifacts and many more beautiful things.  You can visit Dilli Haat, where you can shop for a lot of things from the different states of India and they have individual stalls representing their state. You can also explore the famous Janpath, where you can get good buys, but you just need to hone your negotiating skills as you may have to haggle for prices with the vendors. Here, you can buy brassware, shoes, artifacts, cheap jewellery, leather items and much more. If you are looking for some expensive shopping, you can visit the famous Khan Market that is visited by the Diplomats and Expats for exotic buys. Amazing variety of fruits and vegetables can be bought here. Paharganj and Chandni Chowk are other areas for affordable shopping. If you want, you can even visit the famous malls in Delhi and indulge in some branded shopping.

Explore the Art Circuit in Delhi

If you love to enjoy cultural activities, you can catch theatre performances at Sri Ram Kendra, Mandi House, India Habitat Centre, Old Fort, etc.  Here you can catch live performances by some of the eminent personalities in their respective fields. Many posh restaurants and hotels also organize Stand up Comedy shows for people blessed with a funny bone and a good sense of humour. These days, visitors love to be a part of the famous “Raahagiri” that is being organized in various parts of Delhi every Sunday Morning. This is an event where people reclaim their roads and indulge in a variety of fun and healthy activities. They can enjoy cycling, yoga, exercising, aerobics, and many more activities.

An oasis of art and culture, Delhi is truly a remarkable city. The city has a significant green cover, making it one of India’s greenest cities. There are many beautiful gardens and parks that ensure the good health of its citizens. Another interesting fact about this city is its Metro that has now become the lifeline of the city, making lives simpler and convenient with advanced transport solutions. This is a city that offers cool and modern elements of a modern city along with fine examples of architectural marvels. Visit this city and enjoy the best of Delhi!

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