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OLD DELHI

Chaotic streets, sound & smell, sideways, ancient monuments, Old Delhi still exposes its medieval vibes in the modern-day life. A heaven for food lovers and history enthusiasts, Old Delhi has a lot of well-known food joints and places. A walled city established in 1639 by Shah Jahan as Shahjahanabad, this city is a fusion of many cultures and religions. Take a walk through the ancient alleyways and you will realize that the city is still the same what it used to be back then with minor modifications. To one side, your soul will experience the prayers of Jama Masjid and to the other; you will see the people praying at Guru Sis Ganj Sahib.

PLACE TO VISIT

Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, Fatehpuri Masjid, Sri Digambar Jain Mandir, Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Indian War Memorial Museum, Khari Baoli

MEHRAULI ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK

Delhi has been ruled over by several dynasties and has been demolished and established several times. The ruins and monuments of Mehrauli collectively called Mehrauli Archaeological Park is home to some of the most iconic structures including Qutub Minar which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The present Delhi was once divided into 7 cities and Mehrauli is one of them. The monuments here have roots back from the 10th century to the British era, including Khilji, Tughlaq, Tomar, Lodhi and Mughal Empire. Spread in around 200 acres, this historical park takes you to a journey of bygone era.

PLACE TO VISIT

Qutub Minar, Tomb of Azim Khan, Tomb of Balban, Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Quli Khan’s Tomb, Gandhak Ki Baoli, Rajon Ki Baoli, Madhi Masjid, Jahaz Mahal, Zafar Mahal, Hauz-i-Shamsi, Tomb of Adham Khan

NEW DELHI

Well-planned city, architecture by Edwin Lutyens, a metropolis with all modern amenities, contrasting to Old Delhi, New Delhi happens to be a city that is a melting pot of several cultures and traditions. The city of millennials, the city has relics of bygone British colonial era. The city where the metro takes the people to their destinations, the capital city of India is one of the fastest-changing cities in the world. Over the years, it has emerged as North India’s commercial city and embraces global and technological changes to stay in pace with several other international cities, in terms of lifestyle as well.

PLACE TO VISIT

Humanyun’s Tomb, Swaminarayan Akshardham, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Agrasen ki Baoli, Lodhi Garden, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Lotus Temple, National Rail Museum, Dilli Haat, Hauz Khas, Connaught Place, Jantar Mantar, Tomb of Safdarjung, Nizamuddin Dargah

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