Blended City

Posted by Cindy on November 23, 2009

Delhi has quite the history of so many empires that made their rise and fall in the city. Now there are many monuments left behind that are so magnificent and grand. The city began its history as and on going feud between cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas.  The city remained under Mughal rule until it passed to the British in 1803. In 1911 the capital of the British Empire moved from Calcutta to Delhi. That is when Delhi got and keep the prestige is has today. Between the 1950 and 1990, the government made many changes in this city which has led it to its current organization. It has always been the center of political importance with early dynasties making it their seat of power.

New Delhi is the capital of India. It is located on the bank of the Yamuna river and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The city has so many faces. There are beautiful parks, tree lines and gardens mixed in with dense traffic and city rumble. The people are dressed in colorful turbaned Sikhs as they go about their busy lives. Then there are the market places filled with handmade crafts, giving it a human feel. The towering skyscrapers and luxurious residential areas add and amazing contrast to the old historical monuments left behind by centuries of civilizations.

The five star hotels in Delhi are of utmost luxury and comfort. Visitors are sure to get a good rest along their journey as they discover this melting pot of heritage. Get out and see the India Gate and the Lotus Temple. That is the impitomy of contrast in age. The Rashtrapati Bhavan has a unique blend of colonial and local architeture. How about the differenced between Humayun’s Tomb and the Parliament House. So many thing to to see in this New Delhi.