Delhi is considered the heart of India, the capital of India, and one of the most well-known places in India. It has a very interesting and unique history of its heritage and culture. It is known as one of the most important historical places in India. The influence of the Mughals and the arrival of Britishers made Delhi more popular. There are various places like eye-catchy monuments, museums, temples, fortresses, tombs, and forts which is proof of its culture. Delhi is highly famous all over the world due to its vast culture. Delhi is the capital of India for many years over a thousand years ago, during the rule of Muslim kings. From the rule of Shah Jahan to the rule of Qutubudin-Aibak, Lodi dynasty Delhi got beautifully changed in the form of Chandani Chowk, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. And that is why it was earlier called the City of Kings. The city holds high value in the eye of the whole nation. Along with its incredible historical background, the whole central government is situated here. The parliament and Rashtrapati Bhavan are also in Delhi and is considered as one of the must - places to visit in Delhi. The President of India i.e., the Head of the country lives here.

The city which is highly sophisticated and elegant is located near the river Jamuna. It is separated into Old and New Delhi which is also one of the Union Territories in India. It is one of four metro cities in India and has the largest network of the metro. It is considered the most developed city in India. The two most important events of the country i.e., Independence Day and Republic Day are always celebrated in Delhi in an incredible way.  The heart of India is famous worldwide and people from all over the world come to explore this city. Thus it is among the popular tourist place in India.

How to reach Delhi?

Reaching Delhi is very convenient as it provides various modes of transportation reach here. 

• Delhi’s airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport which is very well connected to cities across the country and outside the country.
• Delhi is also the headquarter of the Northern Railways and there are five major railway stations in the city which is again more convenient for the whole population.
• Also, Delhi is well connected by Roadways and you can opt for the bus to travel to various cities like Jaipur, Agra, Alwar, Shimla, Chandigarh, Manali, Amritsar, Dehradun, Dharmsala, and even Kathmandu.

In India, every place has an interesting story which makes a tourist more curious and connective to the city. It has marvelous monuments and soothing scenery which is full of stories of Mughal kings, Britishers, and Hindu backgrounds.

Places to visit in Delhi

• Qutub Minar - Qutub Minar is a soaring 73m high tower of victory. Construction on this sandstone minaret was begun in 1192 and was built in 1193 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak immediately after the death of the last Hindu kingdom. Surrounded by other historical sites, it is the most popular monument in Delhi, India. Miniature Souvenir is available at Luv Indiya, 12 B Janpath Market, Connaught Place, New Delhi.
• Humayun's Tomb - This tomb, built in 1570, is of particular cultural significance as it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent. It was being commissioned by Humayun’s wife consort and the mother of his successor AKBAR. It inspired several major architectural innovations, culminating in the construction of the Taj Mahal and many other Mughal architecture and garden complexes in India.
• India Gate - The India Gate, built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe. It commemorates India's war dead and houses an eternal flame. It is being located in the eastern end of the Rajpath and is about 138 feet in height, one of the iconic places to visit in Delhi.
• Red Fort - Popularly known as Lal Qila. It is a Mughal fort in old Delhi that was built by Shah Jahan in the 17^th century. This fort has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. It was made when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
• Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - It is one of the most prominent Sikh Gurudwara in India which is very much well-known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan. The holy pond inside its complex makes it more adorable and hence known as ‘Sarovar'.

These places will let you know the culture of Delhi and its history but as it is a city of 573 sqm. and has n-number of places to visit. You can also visit Akshardham, Lotus Temple, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid,  Jantar Mantar, Raj Ghat, Lodhi Gardens, and Dilli Haat which is again a cultural introduction to the city.

Delhi is famous for its street food. The mouth-watering dishes will just convince your heart to have them. The capital of the country provides Delicious and Traditional food. Here are some of the dishes which you should try for sure when you visit Delhi.

• Butter Chicken
• Kebabs
• Chole Bhature
• Biryani
• Nihari
• Dabeli

If you wanna have a glance at one of the amazing Indian history, you must visit Delhi at least once in your life. This place will definitely make you fall in love with it.

Interesting facts associated with places to visit in Delhi 

• The Red Fort was Originally White
• Asia’s Largest Spice Market
• Asia’s Largest Wholesale Market for Fruit and Vegetables
• Home of only Baha’i Temple in Asia
• Most expensive Office Market in India
• The largest Metro Network in India
• New Delhi was planned by a British architect
• New Delhi and Delhi are two different Places