All About Delhi

The glorious Humayun�s tomb, in New delhi, is known to be the first significant display of Mughal architecture in India. Built after Humayun�s death, by Humayun�s wife Bega Begam, the Humayun�s tomb gained popularity for being the first garden tomb in the country. Built completely out of red sandstone, UNESCO included The Tomb in the list of World Heritage Site in the year 1993. Location: Opp. Dargah, Nizamuddin, Mathura Road, New Delhi Built by: Bega Begam Built in: 1565 A.D How to Reach: Local transports including taxis or buses are easily available to reach Humayun�s Tomb within the capital city. The nearest metro station to Humayun�s Tomb is Pragati Maidan station which is at a distance of 5 km. The distance between Delhi Airport and Humayun�s tomb is 19 km and it is only 1 km away from Nizamuddin railway station. Best time to visit: Due to the scorching heat of New Delhi in summers, winters are the best season to visit the Red Fort. Entry Fee: Rupees 10 for Indians and Rupees 2...

To talk about Delhi is not just to talk about a city. One of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, the tale of Delhi is a tale of more than 8 cities. It was here - according to the Hindu legends - Pandavas of Mahabharata fame founded their legendary city Indraprastha. The same place associated with it later became the cradle of Mughal Empire in India when Humayun founded Dinpanah which was later re-christened Old Fort. Modern Delhi as we know is more of a tale of two cities. It is here that you find a seamless fusion of the tradition and contemporary. The baffling crowd and commotion may leave you gasping for air but that's just the outer layer of the onion that is Delhi. The more layer you peel off the surface, the more dear this city will become. And there's a famous saying: "Hunooz Dilli dur ast" (Delhi is still far off). It's continually expanding. The  capital of India, Delhi holds prominence in the country�s legacy, culture, tourism and moder...