The Capital city of the country and one of the largest cities in India, Delhi has a history extending back over three millennia.The strategic location of Delhi, between the Aravalli hills and the river Yamuna, had attracted the attention of almost every King or Conqueror in this part of the world. The earliest reference to Delhi as a settlement is made in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, which states that the Pandavas founded a city called ‘Indraprastha’, besides the river Yamuna in 1450 BC. Ever since then, Conquerors from North treated Delhi as a gateway to the Indian sub-continent.

Delhi today is one of the most elegant capitals in the world. Here one can see, the mingling of many cultures, languages, tradition and peoples into one united Nation. Delhi welcomes both the pleasure seeker and the mystic. “Lose yourself in Delhi” says Khushwant Singh, for “You may find its soul and your own”.

Red Fort is laid out along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon, surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and is built of red sandstone. The Mughal King Shah Jahan transferred the capital from Agra to Delhi and the Fort was completed in 1648. The Fort has Diwan-e-Am, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would grant audience to the public and would grant audience to important people respectively . Besides this is the Rang Mahal, the water cooled Apartment for the royal ladies.

Jama Masjid this mosque, the largest in India, was built by Shah Jahan in 1956 AD. Situated near the Red Fort in Old Delhi, the Jama Masjid has a sitting capacity of more than 20,000. Crowned by 3 onion domes and tapering minarets made of marble and slate, this architectural beauty is also a place of religious significance. The view from the top of the minarets is excellent.

India Gate Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate which is primarily a memorial to unknown soldiers. Designed by Lutyens, the 42 meter high structure is a war memorial in honour of soldiers who died during the Second World War. The structure has an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers.

Rajghat Located near the banks of the Yamuna River, Rajghat is a serene monument. It marks the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination. The samadhi is surrounded by wide lawns and a garden with fountains and exotic trees that create a perfect ambience for meditation. Visitors come here to meditate on the Mahatma and the meaning of his life.

Qutub Minar Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutub Minar in 1193 AD. The development of architectural styles from Aibak to Tuglak are quite evident in the minar. The 238 feet high Qutub Minar is 47 feet at the base and tapers to 9 feet at the apex. The main mosque comprises an inner and outer courtyard, of which the inner one is surrounded by an exquisite colonnade, the pillars of which are made of richly decorated shafts. Among the ruins in the Qutub Complex, the Quwat ul Islam Masjid is one of the most magnificent mosques in the world. The building material for this mosque is provided by demolishing many Hindu and Jain Temples in this area. Built in 1197, this mosque is one of the finest blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture.

In the courtyard of the Quwat ul Islam Masjid, is a 7m high Iron Pillar - one of Delhi's most curious antiquities. Belonging to the Gupta Age, the pillar contains Sanskrit inscriptions, which state its history.

Lotus Temple this gleaming white structure, shaped like a Lotus, is made of marble, cement, dolomite and sand. Located on Bahapur Hill, the Lotus Temple is meant for the worship of God, irrespective of caste, creed, race or nation. Visitors are requested to maintain silence inside the temple premises. A visit to the Bahai Temple also known as Lotus Temple is a must both for the tourists and the people in search of peace and tranquility.

Iskcon Temple in Delhi is reputed as one of the largest temple complexes in India. The elegantly built complex is located on a hill and is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Radha. The hall of the temple is centrally air-cooled with a capacity to accommodate about 1,500 people. There are beautiful paintings of Russian artists on the different past times of Radha Krishna, Sita, Ram, Laxman, Hanuman and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

How To Get There??
Air : International Airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport. Domestic Airport is at Palam. Delhi is well connected in the aerial route from most of the important places of India.
Rail :The three major stations in Delhi are the Old Delhi Railway station, The New Delhi Railway Station and the Hazrat Nizammuddin Railway station. Many express and Special Trains connect the Capital to most of the Important places of the country. Tourist special Trains such as the Palace of Wheels also run their service including this City.
Road :National Highways 1,2,8,10 etc connect Delhi to the nearby important cities, while once the Golden Quadrilateral Project that is aimed to connect the four major metros of the country gets completed the road network will get a boost both in terms of connectivity and the quality of the roads.