Throughout history, there have been many examples of rulers building massive structures to honor their deities – and show off their own wealth and power. The Jama Masjid in India is one such building. It is still in use today as a place of worship, but even for those who do not follow the faith […]
Delhi
Delhi
The Red Fort – Testimony to Architecture Excellence
With the Mughal Emperors having had it as their residence for many years, the city of Old Delhi houses the world famous monument Red Fort. Built by Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor in the 17th century, it was the Mughal capital till the year 1857, and today is a World Heritage Site, endorsed by the […]
800 Heritage Havelis at Chandni Chowk
Delhi is finally rising up to the vast potential of Heritage Tourism. Besides a number of tourism icons such as Red Fort, Humayun Tomb, and Qutub Minar, there are as many as 800 Havelis in the busy and labyrinthine lanes of Chandni Chowk that have escaped the eyes of government officials until now and yet […]
Tourist Places to Visit in Delhi
Delhi is a place of wonderful attractions and this capital city of the country makes the tourist spellbound and it is really a nice experience to be in this wonderful city of excellence in heritage. Delhi is one of the cities in the continuous existence since the millenniums and it is the place where the […]