Travel to Old Delhi for a Wonderful Experience

Delhi, the capital city of India, is an ideal blend of ancient as well as modern world. With its age-old charm and modernity, it has turned into a prime tourist destination for foreigners. Equipped with all the modern amenities, accommodation options and unlimited attractions, Delhi tops the chart of India tourism. Old Delhi is one of the fascinating parts of this metro city that attracts many tourists.

Red Fort

Popularly known as the 'Lal Quila', Red Fort is the pride of Delhi. Built in the walled city of old Delhi, this massive fort is a historic monument. Since old-time till date, the fort holds great significance in Indian history as well as politics. Still the Prime Minister and the President of India address the people from this historic monument only. Known as the surviving relic of the glorious past of Delhi, it is amongst the best spots for sightseeing.

Delhi Gate or Lahore Gate is there to enter this huge fort. Once the residence of royal family, it has several wonderful monuments within its boundary. Highlights of the Red Fort include Diwan-i-Aam, Nahr-i-Behisht, Zenana, Moti Masjid and Hayat Bakhsh Bagh. Awarded by UNESCO, the fort is a World Heritage Site. In the evening, you can enjoy an exciting light and sound show. This entertaining show enables you to catch the glimpses of the glorious history of Red Fort.

Chandni Chowk

It is the must visit attraction of the old city of Delhi. Situated opposite to the Red Fort, it is a crowded market of the city. Divided in several lanes, the area is loaded with various shopping items. These include jewellery, clothes, perfumes, silverware, candles, furnishings, statues and electronic items. Hordes of shopaholics throngs the shops in the narrow lanes of this old market.

This shopping hub is an ideal buying place for retailers and wholesellers They buy various shopping items from here in bulk quantities and sell them in almost double price in different parts of the city.

Besides shopping, the market of Chandni Chowk offers delicious foodstuff along the road side which will insist you to visit Chandni Chowk again and again.

Jama Masjid

This glorious mosque of ancient time is known across the world due to its imposing architecture. Built by Shahjahan, the renowned Mughal Emperor, this mosque is made up of red sandstone and white marble. The highlights of the monument include four towers, three gateways and two minarets.