Sunday, October 19, 2008

Meri Dilli...

Delhi is the second largest metropolitan city of India and also its capital. It has been the seat of many rulers and has been the capital of the country since 1911 under the British Raj. It is located on the banks of River Yamuna. Delhi being an important political, cultural, financial and educational centre is visited by many people all through out the year. People who wish to come to Delhi can either come by flight or by train. The Indira Gandhi International Airport serves as the main airport for international and domestic flights. Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Railway Station and New Delhi Railway Station connect Delhi to other urban and rural cities of India.

The culture of Delhi is equally colorful influenced by different cultures of India. Delhi has three world heritage sites- the Red Fort, Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. The restaurants in Delhi serve with you with various cuisines of India- from North-Indian food to South Indian food. You can have the taste of various dishes of all Indian states. Delhi also amuses the visitors with great options to shop. The markets in Delhi offer great range of products from crafts to jewelry. Even the clothes sold depict the influence of various cultures of different states of India.