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We wanted to include a section on our website to provide information for people who would seek to visit India. Our hope is that we will be able to build on this considerably in months to come. In the meantime this section has been created to provide information for those wishing to visit Delhi. There are literally dozens of major "attractions" to see in Delhi, we have picked just a few to add to this page. If you would like any further information please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.  | India Gate - At the centre of New Delhi stands the 42 m high India Gate, an "Arc-de-Triomphe" like archway in the middle of a giant “round about”. Almost similar to its French counterpart, it commemorates the 70,000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives fighting in World War I. The memorial is engraved with the names of thousands of soldiers who died in service. | | | | Janpath Market – Possibly the largest tourist market in all of Delhi, Janpath is a great place to barter and bargain all of the trinkets, memorabilia and crafts that you will want to take home with you from India. Centrally located it is a great place to spend a few hours walking around. Many shops have “fixed prices” written for each of their items but the real bargains can be made from the shops which allow “haggling”. Janpath is a long straight road that comes off Connaught Place. |  |  | Connaught Place – The center of commercial Delhi this is the market where you will find all your brand name shops and some great quality restaurants –not to mention the old favorites like KFC, Mc Donald's, Pizza Hut… etc. Connaught Place is shaped in several rings with shops around all the circumference in the middle is the underground market called Palika Bazar. | | | | Palika Bazaar – A very famous underground air-conditioned market that spider webs under Connaught Place. This is a great market to go into if only to escape the heat from outside. Many great things can be found down here including plenty of clothing and electrical goods–but be warned there are many “knock off’s” to be found, companies like Nikee, Panasonyc, Aadidas etc are everywhere. |  |  | Lotus Temple – To the South East of Central Delhi, this temple is built in the shape of a lotus flower and is one of the seven major Bahai temples built around the world. Built in1986 it is set in the middle of a large open garden area. The temple is made of white marble -the architect Furiburz Sabha chose the lotus as it is symbolic in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Jainism. Visitors are welcome to go and walk around both inside and outside the temple, entry is free. | | | | Humayun's Tomb - Located towards the middle of Delhi this magnificent garden tomb is the first major example of Mughal architecture in India. Built in 1565 A.D. as a tomb for Humayun by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the enclosure the most notable feature are the garden squares with paths, water channels and in the middle of it all a large mausoleum topped by double dome. It has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |  |  | Qutab Minar – a massive 73m high tower built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom (built in memory of the victory). The tower has five distinct levels, each one marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top. The first three levels are made of red sandstone; the fourth and fifth levels are of marble and sandstone. At the foot of the tower is the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque, the first mosque to be built in India. | | | | Red Fort - The huge red sandstone walls of the Red Fort (Lal Quila) rise over 30m above the hustle and bustle of Old Delhi as a reminder of the magnificent power of the Mughal emperors. The walls were built in 1638 and were designed to keep out invaders, but now work to keep out the noise from the traffic in the city below. Lal Quila is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. |  |  | Chandni Chowk - When the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan shifted his capital city from Agra to Delhi he had the majestic Red Fort, on the banks of River Yamuna. In 1650AD Chandni Chowk was built to accompany the fort. Designed by the Emperor’s favorite daughter it is a large chowk ("square") with a central pool and was built at short distance from the fort. Now a hustling body of traffic it is still a “must see” when in Delhi. | | India is a vast and beautiful country. Its easy to only see the poverty and struggles of India when one visits but weaved in this exasperating society is vein of life, commitment, perseverance, dedication, generosity and love. Many visitors to India choose to stick to the main cities and thus often miss the real gems that are just waiting to be seen. The family structure of Indian communities is one that demands incredible levels of commitment, love and trust between members; and is often drowned out by beeping horns and hustle and bustle of commercial society. The commitment of a farmer, builder or a street sweeper who work 12 hour days every day of the week will both leave you shocked and in awe of their dedication to their families. Our hope is that if you visit you will take the time to notice these things, the people's hearts are the true treasures of India.
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