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DELHI ATTRACTIONS
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Nehru Memorial Museum
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India Gate
A memorial inscribed with the names of the valiant Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in World War I. The green, velvety lawns at India Gate, particularly, are a popular evening and holiday rendezvous for young and old alike.
Red Fort
In Old Delhi, you may visit the ramparts of the Red Fort. The decision for constructing the fort was taken in 1639, when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital to New Delhi from Agra. The Red Fort was the last fort built in New Delhi
and it witnessed the vicissitudes of fortune, the splendour and the fall of the Mughals, British rule, and finally the dawn of Indian independence.
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Qutab Minar
The Qutab Minar is located at a small village called Mehrauli in South New Delhi. Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of New Delhi in 1206, built it.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's wife Haji Begum built his Tomb nine years after his death. Designated by a Persian architect named Mirak Mirza Ghiyas, and completed in 1565, the edifice was a trendsetter of the time.
Shanti Vana
Lying close to the Raj Ghat, the Shanti Vana (literally, the forest of peace) is the place where India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was cremated. The area is now a beautiful park
adorned by trees planted by visiting dignitaries and heads of state.
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Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga
This religious site is sacred, so don't come barging in like a herd of elephants. Yet it is that quiet. The priests take great care of this site. It is said to have healing powers.
Hauz Khas Village, Delhi
Now if you want to discover how citizens of Delhi live, come here. It is riotous and fun, and there are also pockets of calmness. The residents are friendly, if not watchful.
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Charity Birds Hospital
This is a unique hospital that you must visit. It is a place that cares for birds and rabbits! It's delightful and warm, and the animals enjoy the attention showered on them. So if you
feel like you need a god pick me up, come here.
Nehru Memorial Museum
Visit this museum to discover the man behind the myth. Understand the politics of India, and see how far India has come. You'll be inspired by the man and his work.
Sanskrit Museum of Everyday Art, Delhi
The art that is displayed here is created by local artisans but do not think that they are not worth much. You will be surprised to see the craftsmanship and beauty of the works.
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