Monday, July 21, 2008

Top Tourist Places of India

Delhi

Famous Monuments :

Jantar Mantar, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lodhi Garden, India Gate – Heart of Delhi, Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Famous Forts :

Red Fort, Old Fort, Tughlakabad Fort

Famous Temples :

Kalkaji Temple, Hanuman Mandir, Lotus Temple, Birla Mandir, Akshardham Temple, Digambara Jain Lal Mandir Ji, Chattarpur Mandir, ISKCON Temple, Sai Baba Mandir.

Most Visited For :

Mughal Heritage Sites, Shopping, Nightlife Charms

Most Celebrated Festivals :

Diwali, Id, Christmas, Holi, Dussehra Republic Day, Independence day, Gandhi Jayanti.

Famous Fairs :

Delhi Book Fair, International Trade Fair, Surajkund Crafts Mela, International Film Festival, Pirthvi Theatre Festival in December, Roshnara and Shalimar Bagh Festivals, Delhi Craft Bazar.

Famous Parks & Gardens :

Roshanara Bagh, Rose Garden, Deer Park, Mughal Gardens, Lodhi Gardens, Talkatora Garden, Nehru Park, Buddha Jayanti Garden, Kalindi Kunj.

Must Experience :

The Light and Sound Show Held in Red and Old Forts at Delhi.

Famous Museums :

Air Force Museum in Palam, Delhi Cantt., Shankar's Doll Museum on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, National Museum of Natural History on Barakhamba Road.

Where To Shop :

Chandni Chowk – Spices, Silver, Trimmings and Tinsel, Bridal Trousseau, Brassware.
Meena Bazaar – Jewelery and Paintings and Furniture, Janpath - Itr (Perfumed oils), variety of Stoles and Scarves, Junk & Glass Jewellery.
Delhi Haat – Handlooms, Handicrafts, Stalls that Sell Products From all over India.
Baba Kharak Singh Marg – Fabrics, Household, Linen, Carpets, Jewellery, Handmade Paper, Furniture and Art Objects in Wood, Brass and Copper.
Palika Bazaar – Cheap Imported Goods, Electronic Items, Embroidered Bead Work Dresses, Handicrafts and Cheap Consumer Goods.

Where to Eat :

Old Delhi – Karim's, Chor Bizarre, Moti Mahal Restaurant.
Paharganj Area – Malhotra Restaurant, Kitchen Cafe, Metropolis Restaurant and Bars, Gem Restaurant.
Cannaught Place – Banana Leaf, Embassy, Parikrama, Kwality Restaurant, Pizza Hut, KFC.
Khan Market and Hauz Khas Area – Chona's, Rampur Kitchen, Park Baluchi, Bistro Restaurant Complex, MC Donalds.
Defense Colony and South Extension – Gourmet Gallery, Flavors, Dilli Haat.
Bars : Hotel Gold Regency – Paharganj. 1911, Spirit, Pegasus – Cannaught Place. Lizard Lounge, Delhi's Devils, Geoffrey's – South Delhi.

What to Shop :

Bamboo Work, Hand Crafted Carpet, Gems and Stones, Copper and Brass Items, Perfumes and Essential Oils, Khadi, Silks and Saris, Woodcarvings, Musical Instruments, Jewelery of Kundan and Meenakari.

Where to Stay :

Hotel Hyatt Regency – Bhikaji Cama Place on Ring Road, The Oberoi Hotel – Near Lodhi Colony, Taj Palace Hotel – Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, Hotel Le Meridian – Windsor Place, Central Delhi, Ashok Hotel – Diplomatic Enclave in Chanakyapuri.

Getting There :

Very Well Connected With All the Major Airports in the World.