New Delhi, the national capital of India, is a political and business hub as well as one of the major travel gateways to other tourist spots of northern India. It is a perfect fusion of ancient and modern, as it can be classified largely into New Delhi, Old Delhi and Outer Delhi. New Delhi has a spacious and planned outlook and was built by the British as the imperial capital of India. In contrast, the old Delhi was inhibited by Muslim rulers and was made in 17th and 19th century. On one hand, where you can see dashing examples of modern architecture as skyscrapers in Connaught Place, Nehru Place and other areas; on the other hand, there is a rich legacy of ancient palaces, forts, temples, mosques and monuments.

The capital of India, New Delhi is a dazzling city, being the political hub of India. It houses the Parliament and is the governing seat of the country. A large number of historic monuments and heritage sites of India are located in New Delhi.

Besides, this long cherished heart and soul of India, is a city with magnetic attraction and extensive glorious past. Every nook and corner of the city of Delhi seems like narrating the incidents of the bygone era. Delhi has been an evident witness of each political development India has gone through time-to-time. Delhi has also seen the struggle of the Indians to regain their freedom from their colonial rulers. Thus, Delhi deserves to be your first destination if you want to understand both India and Indians truly.

A tour to Delhi with TourPointIndia.com will expose you to innumerable facets of Indian heritage, culture, and tourism. It will be a vacation that will help you keep pace with the speed of a vastly developing economy, while also get you the feel of being in the ancient city as in the period Mughals and the British.

Delhi has a treasure of new-age tourist attractions for you to choose from. Visit the world-renowned high-arched India Gate that hosts the parade of the nation's Republic Day on 26th January each year. You can also read the inscriptions of all soldiers martyred in the freedom struggle of the nation, with detailed eyes. The magnificent Red Fort, which is also the venue for India's Independence Day celebrations, takes you to a journey back in time to the era of mighty Mughal ruler, Shahjahan. For peace and spirituality, you can surely visit Lotus shaped Bahai House, Kalkaji temple, ISKCON temple, Raj Ghat and the Lakshmi Narayan temple (Birla Mandir). Other amazing places to visit are Purana Qila, Delhi Zoo, Fun Park Appu Ghar, Jama Masjid and many more. Tourists can also visit and party at any of the pubs, nightclubs or discotheques in this modern city.

For shopping you can get almost anything in Delhi, you can buy amazing handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, leather goods, carpets, oils and wood or brassware. Ideal places to shop are Delhi Haat, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, South Ext market and various shopping malls in the town. Delhi offers excellent accommodation offers as Five Star, Four Star, Three Star and even more economic hotels.