Jan
21
2013
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By John Moris
Delhi is the capital of India and is the most sought tourist destinations. It is the most historical capitals and enjoys the large influx of tourists in the country. It has splendid tourist sites that tourists from all over the world come here.
Dennis G.Jarvis
The historical city is in two parts, Old and New Delhi. The Old Delhi is well known for its monuments, historical forts and mosques. The Red Fort known as the Lal Quila in Hindi is a must see place. It was built by Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor.
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Sep
07
2012
India Travel Notes presents: By Aneeta Narayan
Though always known as the historical city, New Delhi has come over and transformed its image. For the last few years, New Delhi has been an exciting place with a variety of options to entertain, besides visiting monuments and buildings. Whatever time of year you visit New Delhi, you can best utilize your leisure time with so many happenings going throughout the year.
Destinations to hang out with friends
The vibrant city of Delhi has a cosmopolitan culture that embraces itself to every aspect Bryan Ledgard – www.bryanledgard.com
of life. If you are young and look for some entertainment places where you can hang out and spend a cool evening with your friends, then there are endless options like cinema halls, pubs, hotels and other recreational centers. With the openings of the chain of world-class cinema halls, called PVRs New Delhi has a good hanging point for many youths of the city. However, PVR Saket is the most happening and most-visited by New Delhi youth.
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Apr
23
2012
India Travel Notes presents: Mandy Chagger
Finding a flight to Delhi might not always be easy, but it will definitely be worth it. Delhi is an area that one should visit at least once in a lifetime, because of the amazing things to see and do. If you can find a flight to Delhi, no matter what you might pay for it, it will be well worth the price.
Photograph by Raghuram Ashok
Delhi is the second largest metropolis in all of India, and second only to Mumbai, or Bombay. The city has a population of 13 million people, and there are almost 22 million that live in the entire Delhi. Delhi is one of the most popular destinations in the country because of its location in Northern India. It is also a popular destination because it is literally one of the oldest places in the world. It is a city that has been continuously inhabited since early civilizations. This makes taking a flight to Delhi on a vacation will provide you with the opportunity to see many historical sites, and to be a part of current, living history.
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Mar
16
2012
India Travel Notes presents: SHWETA RAWAT
Give yourself a break from the busy, hectic and stressful schedule of daily official life and plan a weekend getaway with your pals and loved ones. There are many destinations to enjoy your weekend from Delhi. Manali is administratively a part of the Kullu valley and it lies in the Beas river valley set at an astounding height of 1955mts above sea level. Manali is one of the most popular hill stations of north India and is also considered as one of the best weekend getaway from Delhi. [Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis] The population of Manali is approximately 32,000. The ancient route to Ladhakh commences from Manali. Manali is situated 540kms from New Delhi which is can be reached in 15 to 16 hours easily.
Agra is situated 180kms from Badarpur Border of New Delhi which one can cover this distance in 5hr. Agra is a city on the banks of Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh. Agra is famous for one of the 7 wonders of the earth Taj Mahal. Thousands of tourists visit Taj Mahal every week of the year.
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Mar
12
2012
India Travel Notes presents: ROJAR MARK
Delhi, Delhi India is a fascinating place to visit with many historical sights to see as well as several modern facilities to ensure the entire family will enjoy their stay. Delhi is the second largest metropolis in India and was established with residents from around 6th century BC, providing the area with many historical attractions from ancient monuments to medieval structures. Even though you may believe that you are stepping back into Dennis G.Jarvis time when visiting Delhi, there are many modern conveniences as well including hotels, restaurants, and shopping excursions.
When you visit Delhi, you must visit a few of the monument that call Delhi home such as the India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, and the Lotus Temple.
India Gate
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Feb
15
2012
India Travel Notes presents: Richard Chapo
Like many cities in India, Delhi is packed to the gills with people. Delhi is unique, however, because it mixes the old with the new.
New Delhi
If you fly into Delhi, you will inevitably end up in New Delhi. This section of the city is very modern in relation to the rest of the country. Roads are wide and organized with something other than a chaos theme. You’ll actually be able to walk without feeling like a cow in a heard, which is [ Photograph byDennis G.Jarvis ] very unique in India. On the other hand, New Delhi just doesn’t have that ancient Indian charm found in other cities. It’s a good place to get a hotel room, but you’ll need to venture into the city proper to get a taste of India.
Old Delhi
Old Delhi is where the action is if you really want to experience India. The streets are a chaotic mass of markets, overbuilt streets, signage that would make Las Vegas blush and monuments to the past. The best way to see Old Delhi is to catch an auto rickshaw to the Red Fort and then just start wandering around the bazaars and old markets. Hotels will try to rent you mopeds, but this isn’t advisable if you’re hitting Old Delhi. The chaos will overwhelm you and you definitely don’t want to run into a sacred cow.
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Dec
07
2011
India Travel Notes presents: By Aparajita Shankar
Delhi, the heart of India is also known as mini India Rome of the East. This historical Indian city is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. Delhi has been the capital of several empires in ancient India and has grown up to be a cosmopolitan city owing to the immigration of people from across the country.
The legendary city has a mini India feel to it. The culture of Delhi is liberal and tolerable and people from different parts of India [ Photograph by - Dennis G.Jarvis ] have come and made Delhi their home.
New Delhi is third largest city and capital of India and is a combination of the ancient and the modern Indian culture. The city is a major attraction and one of the most important tourist destinations in India. It is a magnificent place to explore and is the ideal holiday option for your tours to India.
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Nov
16
2011
India Travel Notes presents: by SANJOG KR
Incredible North India is a land of breath-taking attractions, some of which are world famous. North India Tours take you through a journey filled with beauty, excitement, adventure, pleasure and luxury. Whether you are planning a honeymoon trip or wish to spend some quality time with your family, North India is the best bet.
Steeped in rich cultural heritage
Fashioned in a heavenly style
Photograph by Dennis G.Jarvis
Deeply rooted in beliefs and traditions
Dotted with fascinating attractions
The crown of India
That’s North India
Ready to fire your imagination with its bewitching attractions, North India is a home to some of the finest tourist destinations in India. Whether you want to refresh yourself with scenic beauty or sit in the lap of luxury, experience the wilderness of wild creatures, explore amazing architectural marvels, get high on adventure or participate in colorful and unique celebrations, North India will please you to the core.
Jewels Of North India
Jammu and Kashmir
Internationally fames as the ‘paradise on earth’, Jammu and Kashmir is a destination with unparalleled beauty. Its romantic aura, captivating lakes, amazing shrines, beautiful gardens and interesting houseboats beckon you to have a paradisaical experience.
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Oct
17
2011
India Travel Notes presents: by Deepali Sharma
The boisterous and strong Bhagirathi river gushes down from the one side and the calm and quiet Alaknanda flows in from the other, merging to form what we know as the as holy Ganges river. This is one of the five sacred confluences in the hills of Uttarankhand and the place is Devprayag, a small town in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand.
Photograph by – Deepali Sharma Sanwal
As I travel along the Ganges from Rishikesh to Devprayag, my paternal village, I am overwhelmed with a feeling of belonging and nostalgia of my childhood days, spent running around in the mango orchards and trekking to nearby hills. As a child, I had done this journey every summer with my parents to visit my grandparents. Years later, I wanted to relive the experience and decided to do away with my car and jumped into a local bus. As our bus by passed the Laxman Jhula in Rishikesh and moved up the meandering roads, the driver put on pahari music which seemed to resonate in the valleys all around. I could hear myself humming to the tunes I had grown up listening to.
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Sep
23
2011
India Travel Notes presents: Jane S
One of the biggest metropolis in India, Delhi is home to whopping population of millions of people. The historical, cultural and the political center of the country, Delhi has gradually emerged as the industrial hub of the Northern India. A heady mix of the old and new, Delhi retains the old heritage and glory and is one of the most modern cities in India with skyscrapers and neon lit malls. A city with its antiquity dating back to more than 2,000 years, Delhi is the one of the oldest places in the world. From street bazaars to plush shopping malls and from historic monuments to contemporary buildings, Delhi is full of surprises!
Photograph by Raghuram Ashok
Delhi has witnessed the ascent and descent of several mighty empires, this is why you will find a number of historical monuments in the city, each one representing a different era. Many of the interesting sites found in and around the city are the ruins of the buildings and areas that played a crucial role in the history of India. This is merely a reason why thousands of visitors take flights to delhi. Some of the most popular venues in Delhi include; the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, the quaint streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, and Lotus temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and the newly constructed Akshardham temple in New Delhi.
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