So, you are planning your next holiday trip and in dilemma because there are so many vacation venues in the world that it takes some pleasurable fussing around to find the best among them that suit the entire family because everyone is looking a different thing in their holidays. But if you are looking for a perfect place where culture, history, entertainment, shopping, nightlife and amazing food all come together and blend seamlessly then Delhi is indeed a right destination for you.
Who so ever come to India visit New Delhi, its capital city because here you find the essence of whole country and on every visit city surprise you with its new amenities, art scene, infrastructure and development. Once in New Delhi, the world will seem changed. No matter what ever the season may be whenever you visit it you will reap good rewards in the form of lip-smacking food, magnificent monuments, intriguing museums and load of shopping. In short the whole trip is fun-packed, exciting and at the same time quite enriching.
Sufi Spaces
Delhi is the land of sufis and saints who have contributed immensely to make it a culturally enrich city. On a visit to Delhi see its other side which is not flashy and modern but spiritual, full of peace and tranquility. Do visit Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia, Bibi Fatima and Matka Pir’s dargah that attract visitors from all corners of world. You can also visit Khwaja Baqi Billah’s shrine in Sadar Bazaar and Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki’s dargah at Mehrauli as well.Art and Art galleries
If you are more inclined towards art, music and live performances then city’s thriving art scene won’t disappoint you at all. There are lot of places to hang out and enjoy art and intellectual creativity of people from all corners of India at National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Mandi House, India Habitat Center etc. Mandi House is no less than a paradise for talented performers. Do visit Triveni Kala Sangam to enjoy exhibitions, paintings and photographs, Kamani Auditorium to enjoy dance, drama and comedies etc. Other places that you can visit to enjoy latest in the cultural scene of city are at FICCI Auditorium, Sri Ram Center of Performing Art, Lalit Kala Academy, Rabindra Bhawan etc.Famous Markets
Delhi has various famous markets from where you can buy from books to souvenirs, from cheap electronic goods to clothes. Chandni Chowk is a popular market which has been here around for more than three centuries to buy souvenirs and curios. Dariba Kalan is known for pearl, gold and silver jewellery, Kinari Bazaar is best to buy gift wrapping material, zari and zardozi material etc. If you are a book lover then Nai Sarak is a popular book-shopping destination which has numerous wholesale and retail shops selling college and school text books. Chor Bazaar located near Red Fort and Lajpat Rai Market is a place where you can find anything at dirt cheap price. Chhatta Chowk Bazaar which dates back to 17thcentury was meant for ladies in veil. In this covered thoroughfares leading up to Red Fort, the market has 40-odd shops selling semi-precious, jewellery, embroidered bags, antiques etc. If you are a book lover then there is no better place than Daryaganj Old book market. Be it the latest best-seller or out-of-print book you will find them all here. Stretching more than a kilometer it is world’s largest weekly book market held on every Sunday. You can find here wide diversity as well as difficult-to-find books on a very cheap price which draw buyers over here.
