still evident today in many of its buildings, planned by the leading 20th-century architect, Edwin Lutyens. New Delhi is structured around two central promenades; the Rajpath, or King’s Way, which stretches from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to the India Gate, and the Janpath. The Janpath begins at Connaught
Circus and cuts the Rajpath at right angles. At the heart of the city is the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan, the former Viceroy’s House at the brow of Raisina Hill, alongside the government buildings, including The Parliament House, designed by Herbert Baker. It served as a centre of power for
colonial India from 1911, when the capital of British India was shifted from Calcutta. It also played an important role in the freedom struggle against British rule and, after independence in 1947, it was declared the capital of free India. Language barriers are few. Hindi is the most commonly spoken but most local people speak English, which is a good option for European visitors. As a city, there’s no denying, it is
very crowded, as you’d expect from one of the most populated in India. But it is easy to get around, partly because the metro connects most parts effectively. Delhi has a culture of an “early nightlife” because most bars don’t have permits to remain open
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after 12:30 am. But the best of them can be found around Hauz Khas Village, Khan Market, Connaught Place, DLF Cyber Hub and GK 1 M Block. Luytens also features on the sightseeing agenda; India Gate, for example, his war memorial dedicated to the soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who died during the War. Resembling the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it has become one of India’s favourite monuments. Expect to see lots of couples taking selfies. It’s free and open 24 hours a day. Safdarjung’s Tomb near the Jor Bagh
metro station is the last monumental tomb garden built by the Mughals and is striking for its symmetrical design – being divided into four garden squares which, in turn, are each subdivided into smaller squares. The actual monument
and one that houses the shrines of Lord Buddha, Lord Shiva, Devi Durga and the goddess of Shakti. Then there’s Agrasen ki Baoli, one of the most famous step wells in India and a protected monument near Connaught Place. Another, Rajon Ki Baoli, is nearby in Mehrauli Archaeological Park. The Cathedral Church of Redemption
is worth visiting as one of the seven wonders of Delhi and one of the oldest and most magnificent Anglican buildings in India. Delhi has historically forged a reputation as Northern India’s most important trading centre. These days, the historic market areas have been replaced by the sort of lavish of shopping complexes that have marked them out as part of any tourist itinerary. Carpets, precious stones, silks
LUYTENS’ WAR MEMORIAL HAS BECOME ONE OF INDIA’S FAVOURITE MONUMENTS. EXPECT TO SEE LOTS OF COUPLES TAKING SELFIES
is built with marble and red sandstone and sits on a raised platform in the centre, surrounded by private pavilions. There’s also a dilapidated mosque with three domes nearby. Other hot-spots include: Purana Qila, one of the oldest forts in India and managed by Archaeological Survey of India, and the Laxminarayan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the country
and silverware - all synonymous with Indian culture in the eyes of visitors – can be found in abundance in distinct emporiums all over the city. The main shopping areas are Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Sarojini Market and Chandni Chowk; each offering different experiences but individually showcasing and appearance of this historical city in
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