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Best Things to Do in (New) Delhi (India)
Delhi, the national capital of India, will never cease to amaze you. It happens to be the only city in the world with a unique distinction of having not one but three UNESCO World Heritage sites within its boundaries.
If you have the will and energy to explore Delhi, there is no dearth of interesting things to do here. The city is full of bars, cafes, bazaars and other fun places, which can make this culture capital give some better known cities of the world a run for their money.
Let’s explore the best things to do in Delhi:
1. Gawking at the Qutab Minar
Qutab Minar is one of Delhi’s top attraction and a renowned UNESCO world heritage site.
Standing 240 feet tall, this tower was established in the year 1192, by the very first ruler of Delhi – Qutb-ud-din Aibak. This minaret is named after its creator.
This five storey tower is built purely from marble and red sandstone and has a spiral staircase which takes you to the top in 379 steps. However, this has been closed to public since 1974.
2. Find Inner Peace at Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple is an architectural delight. The whole complex from top to bottom is made of pure marble.
The universal symbol of peace, a lotus flower, gives the temple not only its name but shape as well.
Photography is restricted in the inner sanctum and there is a strict code of silence to be maintained at all times. Open to all castes and creeds, the temple is an ideal place for anyone who wishes to meditate and pray. The temple is also known as the place of Baha’i faith.
3. Take a walk to India Gate
Dedicated to the memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Afghan war, a visit to this 42 m high iconic and historic landmark of Delhi is not only an educational experience but also a photographer’s delight.
The walls bear the names of each of the 13,500 people who laid down their lives fighting on the Northwest Frontier.
India Gate is best visited in the evenings when the monument is brilliantly lit up and the beautiful fountains around it give the place a truly magical look.
And as always have a chilled day from the Viking
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