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| New Delhi Introduction |
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 A holiday at New Delhi , the capital city of India will expose you to innumerable facets of Indian heritage, culture, and tourism. It will be a vacation much beyond just monuments, museums or gardens of the Mughal and British period. For it also offers you a wealth of new age tourist attractions to choose from. Million of tourists across the world come to Delhi to recall her history, which has witnessed the rise and fall of various empires. Come and see the city, which is a blend of ancient and modern civilization.
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| Tourist Attractions in New Delhi |
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| § Red Fort |
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 The Red Fort, Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's elegant citadel in red sandstone, was built at the eastern extremity of the walled city along the river front.Today, the remains of the palace exists in the form of Mumtaz Mahal, Rang Mahal, Khas Mahal, Diwan-I-Khas, the Hammam, the Lahori Gate and the Shah Burj from where originated the Nahar-e-Bishist (Canal of Paradise) which flowed in a channel through these buildings. The Fort is enlighted in the evening by the sound & light show, which takes you to the era of the Mughals.
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| § Qutab Minar |
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 In 1199, Qutab Minar was raised as victory tower by Qutbuddin Aibak. From a base of 14.32 mt it tapers to 2.75 mt at a height of 72.5 mt. stood the highest stone tower in India , one of the finest Islamic structures ever raised and Delhi 's recognized landmark.
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| § Humayun's Tomb |
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 The Tomb was built by Humayun's widowed Queen Haji Begum, in the 16th century AD. Architecturally the forerunner of the Taj Mahal, it stands in Nizamuddin which shows the Mughal architecture at its best. It is aid that the famous Taj Mahal in Agra was culminated from this tomb.
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| § India Gate |
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 Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate. Designed by Lutyens, the 42 meters high structure is a war memorial in honor of the soldiers who died during the World War II. The imposing structure from where the massive lush green lawns stretch has an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) to honor the memory of the unknown soldiers .
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| § Lotus Temple |
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 Bahai Temple is known as one of the most beautiful architectural temples in India . Popularly called Lotus Temple as it is built in the shape of a Lotus flower and reaches a height of more than 40m. This grand temple is termed by many as the Taj of modern India. It signifies the purity and the universality of the lord and equality of all religions.
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| § Lakshmi Narayan Temple |
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 Popularly known as Birla Mandir, it is a large Hindu temple built in 1938. People of all faiths can enter and worship but one must walk barefoot into the courtyard and further on. The temple is dedicated to the goddess of prosperity and good fortune & is commonly known as the Birla Mandir. Bapu Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated in this temple complex in 1948.
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| § Raj Ghat |
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 If you are planning to travel to New Delhi , don't miss to visit the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi (memorial of Mahatma Gandhi) at Raj Ghat. Situated on the bank of the legendary the Yamuna River , which flows past New Delhi , Raj Ghat is the last resting place of the father of the nation. On 31st January 1948 , Mahatma Gandhi's last rites were performed over here. The memorial is set in a garden with fountains and a variety of exotic trees. The cremation spots of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi and Sanjay Gandhi are just a short walk away.
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