Top Attractions and Things to do in Delhi

Delhi, India is much larger and progressive than what many people realize. And while it has become a major global city it also retains a great deal of its traditional heritage and culture. This is a difficult balance for many cities as they continue to grow and emerge into the world city recognized status, and as true for the rest of the world, the future of Delhi and its inherent culture will be interesting to watch develop.

Delhi hotels continue to fill with tourists from around the world who are there as much to see the contemporary establishments as they are to visit the great historic landmarks and experience some of the traditional heritage of India and this major city. Some of the popular things for tourists to do include visiting some of the beautiful and numerous historic landmarks. The historic village of Hauz Khas Village is one of the popular attractions. It has been encompassed by modern urban Delhi, though it represents a beautiful aspect of the city’s history. It is frequently considered to be a green paradise and today there are some art studios and small cafes in the area.

The Red Fort is one of the all time favorite destinations for tourists and it is also one of the city’s most famous. It dates from 1648 though construction on this massive fortress began about ten years prior to that. Ajmal Khan Park and the beautiful Musical Fountain in it are an incredible sight to see and provide an amazing evening experience in the city. The fountain is in operation four two hours after sunset on everyday except for Tuesday. This is definitely something you will not want to miss when visiting Delhi.

The Sound and Light show is another visual spectacular that will captivate the interest of your entire family. It takes place in the historic Purana Qila and takes viewers on a journey through the history of the capital and all of the political and social dynamics that were a part of it.

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