Delhi is the national capital and has been granted the status of Union Territory. This city is one of the modern and cosmopolitan cities of the world. The city has a number of places and monuments that were during different eras and times. Delhi has the offices of all important ministries and other functionaries of Government of India.
History of Delhi
The city is amongst the few oldest cities in the world that have been mentioned in various epics and books. Many historians and archaeologists suggest that the city of Delhi is amongst the oldest cities in the world along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. There are estimates that the city might be 5000 years old. The legend has it that the city has been destroyed and rebuilt about 11 times.
The past of Delhi is one of the oldest in the world and there are many manuscripts and other works have been found today which describe this city.
Reaching Delhi
Delhi enjoys the status of national capital and because of this it well connected to the rest of world through the network of land, air and rail.
The international airport of Delhi is known by the name of Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). This airport is situated in the western part of the city and handles the air traffic from all over the world. The airport has recently introduced the third terminal that is meant exclusively for International flights. This terminal has been made on the international standards and is regarded as one of the best in the world.
Delhi is the headquarters of the Northern Railways arm of Indian Railways and thus brings in regular trains from all over the country bringing in a large amount of traffic and cargo into the city. The railway traffic of Delhi is handled by four railway stations that are situated on different parts of the city.
There are a number of bus services that are operational to and from this city.
Attractions in Delhi
Delhi is one of the most popular and cosmopolitan cities of the world. This city is amongst the few cities which have a very long and rich past.
Delhi is ruled by several rulers and dynasties at various point of time. This city has a number of landmarks and monuments that have been created by them. The list of attractions in Delhi is exhaustive and it would require a several series of posts in order to describe them.
Some of the places that are worth visiting when you come to Delhi are:
- Jantar Mantar
- Old Fort
- Akshardham Temple
- Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
- Iskon Temple
- Qutub Minar
- Birla Mandir
- Humayun's Tomb
- Red Fort
- Saket
- Gurgaon
- Mughal Gardens
- Chandni Chowk
- Jama Masjid
- Parliament House
- Connaught Place
- National Museum
- Rail Museum
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- St. Peter's Cathedral
- National Zoological Park
