Delhi is one of the most famous historic capitals in the world that holds a history which dates back to ancient Indian kings and maharajas who chose to live luxury lives in colossal palaces. The remains of a proud history at present have turned into famous tourist sites visited by thousands of curious travelers. There are still facts about the Indian history that remains a mystery and unsolved. The ancient forts, mosques, palaces and historical monuments have become famous heritage sites.
The Old Delhi is where all the places of significance stands, the Red Fort is just one of them. Unlike the modern city of Delhi surrounded with many sophisticated structures, Old Delhi is filled with the ambiance of the yester era and royal presence. The modern city was a design by Herbert Baker and Edwin Lutyens which at present houses all the state buildings along with the places carrying historical value. The UNESCO world heritage sites of Delhi are the Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab Minar. India Gate is a monument which was built on behalf of the Indian Soldiers who had to face a sorrowful death during the 1st world war and the Afghan war and is built long the Rajpath Avenue. Sansad Bhavan the parliament of present India, Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the Presidential Palace of India, Connaught Place the commercial hub of Delhi, and Lodhi gardens which was once famous as Lady Willingdon Park are some of the attractions of the city that have attracted many tourists even though they are monuments of the recent past.
Among the ancient monuments are the Humayun’s Tomb a structure which was built for Hamida Banu Begum who was Humayun’s widow and was a magnificent design of an ancient Persian architect in 1565. Prana Quila, Salimgarh Fort is just some of them which you can visit while on your stay in Delhi. The Surya New Delhi would delight to your Delhi stay and one of the best Luxury Hotels in Delhi. It would be ideal for people who want to travel around the city and wish for 5 Star Hotels in Delhi.
