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 Chandni
Chowk - One of the main markets of Delhi, Chandni Chowk
was once lined with beautiful fountains. But today the place is very
crowded and congested. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort.
The Area has got the Digamber Jain Temple which houses the Birds
hospital. On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was
erected by the wives of Shah Jahan. Opposite the old police station or
the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from where Nadir Shah ordered his
troops to plunder and massacre Delhi.
Old
Delhi - The City of Shahjahanabad was the capital of
Shah Jahan but little remains of that old city. The Old Delhi or the
walled city served as the capital for many emperors. Today, remains of
the historical city are the gates like - Kashmiri Gate, Ajmeri Gate,
Turkman Gate, Delhi gate. Near Delhi Gate is Feroz Shah Kotla, close to
this is kept the Ashokan Pillar which was brought from Meerut by Feroz
Shah Tughlaq.
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The
Ghats - Along the banks of Jamuna are located the
places were the leaders and freedom fighters of India were cremated. The
Raj Ghat is one of the most visited ghats. A simple square platform of
black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his
assassination in 1948. To North of Raj Ghat is the cremation ground of
Jawaharlal Nehru named as Shanti Van. The cremation ground of Indira
Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi are also in the vicinity. The
cremation ground of Lal Bahadur Shastri is nearby.
 Rajpath
& India Gate - Flanked by ornamental ponds and
lawns, Rajpath is host to the Republic Day Parade. The two secretariat
buildings and Rashtrapati Bhawan on the Raisina hills are located on the
two sides of this immensely broad road. Previously the Boat Club,
besides the Rajpath, was host to many demonstrations and Rallies. India
Gate is towards the eastern end of Rajpath .
India Gate is a 42m high stone arch of triumph. It bears the name of
the 85,000 Indian Army Soldiers who died in the campaigns of WW1, the
North-West Frontiers operations and the 1919 Afghan Fiasco. Below the
arch is the memorial to the unknown soldier. India Gate is surrounded by
green grass lawns and trees.
The Parliament House- Sansad Bhawan or the Parliament house is the
supreme law making body in the country. It is the center of power and
politicians decide the fate of the Indian Democracy here. Visitors are
not allowed inside the house but when the house is in session, visitors
may take permission to go inside and watch the proceedings of the house.
The parliament consists of three halls- Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the
central hall. For the foreign visitors permits are given only after they
obtain an introductory letter from the respective embassy.
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Crafts
Museum Crafts museums is at Pragati Maidan Grounds. Open
from 10am-5pm daily.
Gandhi
Darshan & Gandhi National Museum Gandhi Darshan &
Gandhi National Museum is across Rajghat and Gandhi smriti is on Tees
January Marg
Dara
Shikoh Library Dara Shikoh Library is an archaeological
museum in Civil Lines and is open from 10am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Dolls
Museum - A unique museum of Dolls is located near the
ITO crossing on the Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg . These dolls are collected
from different parts of India as well as from other countries of the
world. These dolls reflect the tradition and culture of the region from
where they come. Children Book Trust of India is In the same building.
This is an organisation which is committed to provide quality books for
the little ones.
National
Science Centre - National Science center is located
near Pragati Maidan. This center is famous for the models which can be
operated by the visitor himself. Children are particularly fascinated by
the mysteries of science. Open through out the week except on Mondays.
Delhi is spread out, and it is advisable
to take organised tours, as the distances are long. The ITDC, operating
under the name Ashoka Travels & Tours (tel no: 332 2336), has tours
which include guides and luxury coaches. Delhi Tourism (tel no:331
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