Delhi has impressed on all who have ruled from here, its strategic importance in controlling the rest of the subcontinent. The medieval and modern rulers of big parts of the vast territory that is now India erected many monuments here to strengthen their hold and proclaim the power they held. Those that have survived time and neglect attract and fascinate the visitors to this ancient and still evolving city. Located on the banks of River Yamuna, the city has been inhabited continuously since at least the sixth century BC.
Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds: Old Delhi and New Delhi. Once the capital of Islamic India, Old Delhi is a maze of narrow lanes with crumbling havelis and admirable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings. You will hear many languages being spoken in Delhi, the most common being Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu.
The courtiers have been replaced by the political elite and the open spaces have been taken over by waves of immigrants who have built dense colonies among the forts, tombs, museums, mosques and temples that still dot the sprawling city. It houses several important houses of the federal government including the Parliament House and President's House. Its architecture, both old and new, has been a blend of contrasting influences. The Ridge, the reduced but still hardworking lungs of the city, daily braves the 5m vehicles on roads that have been improving.
Delhi is the capital of India and a major cultural, political and commercial center.
Delhi offers its travellers with delicious Mughlai and Frontier cuisine. Dont forget to try them. The best of Mughlai cuisine can be enjoyed at Karim, both in Jama Masjid and Nizamuddin where the recipes, dating from the times of the Mughals have been the closely guarded secrets of generations of chefs. The finest Frontier cuisine is available at Baluchi (The Hilton), the Bukhara (Maurya Sheraton) and Frontier (Ashoka Hotel).
Also remember to try out the street food. There are the many popular roadside eateries around Nizamuddin and Jama Masjid where kababs, rotis and biryani are the popular orders of the day.
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Local Shopping
Delhi has a lot to offer for those who love shopping.
Chandni Chowk is famous for buying souvenirs, carpets, jewellery etc.
Janpath market, also called Tibetan market is well known for arts and craft. It beckons tourists with mirror works, textiles, colourful shawls, ear rings, brass works etc.
Khan market is famous for buying books and other fashion accessories.
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