New Delhi - is the national capital of India

Visitors to Delhi can see two diverse faces of Delhi - Old Delhi, the erstwhile the capital of Islamic India, and New Delhi, the metropolis created by the British Raj. While Old Delhi is a maze of narrow lanes with rows of deteriorated havelis and formidable mosques, New Delhi has a more planned outlay as it is lined with well laid out, spacious, tree-lined avenues and grand government buildings. Replete with sites of history, monuments, religious spots, renowned institutions and many more attractions in every walk of life, New Delhi is a treasure trove for tourists. As such there are numerous places to visit in New Delhi. New Delhi is the national capital of India as well as one among the nine districts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The seat of the Indian Government, Delhi is also among the fastest growing cities in the world. Delhi boasts of a rich history and cultural heritage that dates back to the early civilisations. It was ruled by dynasties like Ghori, Lodhis and the Mughals (Decedents of Timur) among others. The British made Delhi their capital in 1911 and eventually, it became the national capital of India in 1947. Some of them are Connaught Place (the commercial hub of New Delhi), Chandni Chowk (one of the oldest and busiest markets), India Gate (is a war memorial built to pay respects to the Indian Soldiers who died during the First World War), Chattarpur Mandir (located near the Qutub Minar in Mehrauli), Surajkund Crafts Mela (an annual event), Alai Minar and Tomb of Imam Zamin (located within the complex of Qutub Minar), Humayun's Tomb (commissioned by Humayun's wife, Hamida Banu Begum), Qila Rai Pithora (known as the first Red Fort of Delhi, it was constructed after the defeat of Tomar rulers by Vigraharaja IV, prince of Shakambari), Teen Murti Bhavan (also known as Nehru Planetarium), Tibet House (museum depicting Tibetan culture and history), Lodhi Garden (recreational area), Tughlaqabad Fort (built between 1321 and 1325), Qutb Minar (one of the tallest individual towers in the world, measuring about 234 ft in height), ISKCON Temple (built in 1998 on a hilly terrain), Raj Ghat (cenotaph for honouring Mahatma Gandhi), Lotus temple (the only Bahai Temple in Asia), Old Fort (testimony to the uneasy co-existence of the Mughals and the Afghans), International Doll’s Museum (established in 1957 for displaying the unusual and best dolls from across the world), National Railway Museum (offers a wide collection of royal carriages, locomotives of bygone era and old trains) and Red Fort (or Lal Qila built by the Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan) among others. It takes many days to cover all the places to visit in New Delhi in detail.

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