Numerous express trains ply regularly to and from New Delhi connecting it to other Indian cities. The city has a wonderful road network and a newly opened metro railway station with world class amenities.
Places to visit in New Delhi
The historic India Gate built as a tribute to the brave soldiers of the nation is one of the favorite tourist attractions in New Delhi. The Qutub Minar built during the rule of Qutub-ud-din-Aibak symbolizes the Delhi Sultanate. The Red Fort was built by emperor Shah Jahan. Humayun's tomb is also a frequent destination for travelers. The Bahai Temple or the Lotus Temple, with its beautiful white structure in the shape of a lotus, attracts a lot of tourists. Apart from the monuments, temples and mosques , tour to New Delhi is incomplete without a visit to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, designed by the famous architect Edward Lutyens and the Parliament House-the seat of India's democracy.
Shopping in New Delhi
New Delhi is also a shopper's paradise with its numerous bazaars and shopping complexes selling wares for every price range. Handcrafted goods, textiles, jewelery, artifacts, household items-everything is sold in its markets and dazzle with their variety. The popular shopping places are Karol Bagh, street bazaar at Janpath, Delhi Haat, Chandni Chowk, South Extension. market and Sarojini Nagar market.
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