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Delhi
 Delhi, the capital city of India is a handsome blend of past and present. The city stands to the west end of Gangetic plain and exhibits culture, architecture and human diversity in its true essence. With a rich and reflective history, Delhi charms travellers from all corners of the globe for its monuments, museums, galleries and gardens. Two extremely poles apart sections, the Old Delhi and New Delhi, make it a wonderful ancient city that reflects glorious past.
Delhi has been ruled by the Mughal Dynasty for most of its past and it’s the reason of its having of obscure streets, mosques, monuments and forts. Inimitable bazaars bring a charm to the city which is almost seen nowhere else in the entire world. Besides Mughal magnificence, the city also boasts of the architecture of British Raj. Wrinkled ways of trees and magnificent government buildings further add charm to its olden grandeur. With thick and spacious roads, it convincingly drives you past the chosen destinations and offers a plethora of fascinating sites that surely keep you engrossed for around a week. The illustrious Mughal architecture can be given a look with the Qutab Minor Complex. The Taj Mahal of Delhi can be seen with Safdarjang’s Tomb also branded as the poor man’s Taj.
Attractions in Delhi:
The Red Fort and India Gate are iconic spot in Delhi with the maximum visits by the domestic as well as foreign tourists. Rashtrapati Bhavan and Janter-Manter also attract a good number of crowds. Apart from the existing olden charm, Delhi is fast gearing up and transforming its look with modern features, and the newly built metro rail is among those steps. Delhi fervently waits to host its biggest sporting events, the Commonwealth Games in 2010.
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