Delhi also known as Dilli and being the capital city of India it is the largest metropolis by area and second largest populous city in India. Delhi is eighth largest metropolis in the world. Delhi is referred to as New Delhi and also includes the urban areas near the National Capital Territory (NCT).Delhi is located on the banks of river Yamuna and is the political base and is rich in culture and diversity.
National Capital Region (NCR) is the metropolitan area of Delhi which envelopes cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon and Faridabad along with other smaller nearby towns. The origin of NCR was a master plan of Delhi, and because of this origin, the overwhelming demands of satisfying the corporate bodies and government establishments has been minimized which in turn enhances the growth and expansion of the infrastructure.
NCR Cities:
GURGAON: The Millennium City: Known for outsourcing and off shoring services, Gurgaon contributes to the upliftment of the economy infrastructure.
Noida: Noida is well connected to Delhi as it is the IT hub and rich in infrastructure. Noida is a modern city and is growing to pace up to the urbanization and the Film City", located in sector 16A is known for the film studios and major news channels.
Faridabad: Faridabad is the main industrial city of Haryana and is the core destination for industries, IT companies, corporate bodies and government departments. It is also known for the tourist attractions like Badkhal Lake, Aravalli Golf Club, Dabchick, Raja Nahar Singh Palace and Suraj Kund Tourist Complex.
Ghaziabad: Ghaziabad has grown many folds in a short span of time and has emerged pillars of modernization as they have the splendid attributes right from shopping till non-stop entertainment arenas.
History and Culture: The city is believed to be the magnanimous Indraprastha, founded in 2500 BC. Delhi was known as Hastinapur which means “elephant city”. Delhi was ruled by b and magnificent Mughal emperors in different time zones.
During Second Battle of Panipat, Akbar’s army defeated Hemu. Shah Jahan built the seventh city of Delhi named Shahjahanabad which is known as “Old City” or “Old Delhi” which served as the capital of the Mughal emperor from 1638.
After 1680, the Mughal Empire’s rule declined and Marathas came into power. The Delhi is known for its culture and heritage. Old city has rich deposits of far-famed monuments such as The Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. The other esteemed monuments are the India Gate, the Jantar Mantar and among the modern architecture are The Laxminarayan Temple, Akshardham, the Lotus Temple and the ISKCON Temple. Safdarjung’s Tomb resembles the Mughal garden. Delhi known for its diversified culture and boisterous lifestyle as it’s a pot luck of various vernaculars; Hindi being the most widely spoken language and apart from that English, Punjabi and Urdu are equally spoken in large scale.
Zardozi (embroidery done with gold thread) and Meenakari (art of enameling) are the prominent works of art and crafts and the places to explore these are the Dilli Haat, Hauz Khas and Pragati Maidan.
Weather and Topography: Delhi experiences humid subtropical climate where the summers are extremely hot with the characteristic Loo (hot waves) ranging from April to mid October and from November to January the city experiences the winters which are extremely cold with heavy fog. The monsoons are predominant in June and brings sigh of relief to beat the summer heat.
Delhi is vastly spaced and the terrain displays great variation from plain agricultural fields to dry arid hills. Yamuna is the only river which flows through Delhi and Hindon river separates Ghaziabad from the eastern part of Delhi.
Places to Visit: The city is huge and beautiful and each nook and corner is worth visiting as they are known for their own unique features. The must-see attractions are listed below:
- Bahai/ Temple
- India Gate:
- Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Red Fort
- Raj Ghat
- Qutab Minar
- Laxminarayan Temple
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Chandni Chowk:
- Shanti Vana
- Purana Quila
- Jama Masjid
- Nizam-ud-Din Shrine
- Chhatarpur Temple
- Raj Ghat
- Gurudwara Rakab Ganj
- Gurudwara Bangia Sahib
How to reach Delhi:
Air: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is well connected in the city and Palam domestic airport is now called as Terminal 1 which handles all the domestic flights and connects Delhi to all the cities. Indira Gandhi's Terminal 3 is the world's eighth largest passenger terminal.
Rail: New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station are the three stations which help in easy commutation. Metro is a boon and is very well connected and networks to all major stations in Delhi, Faridadbad and Noida.
Bus: The three major bus stands in Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus.
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