An administrative district divided into three subdivisions, Gandhi Nagar, Preet Vihar, and Vivek Vihar, East Delhi has a population of approximately 1.5 million.
Preet Vihar is a major residential and commercial district of Delhi. Preet Vihar is known especially for its shopping district and its schools, and is considered one of Dehlis greatest commercial centers. In the shopping district, one will find popular name-brand at extremely reasonable prices. This region is also known for its vast array of restaurants.
Also referred to as New Delhi, this metropolis of 13 million is Indias second largest city. One of the worlds oldest cities, roughly 4000 years old, Delhi has long played an important role in world history, acting as a critical stop on major trade routes from Europe to Asia for many centuries. Also a city with significant political history, Delhi has been a constant symbol of change throughout the history of India. Today, Delhi is an international hub for culture, business, politics, and religion.
North Delhi is bounded by the Yamuna River on the east, and by the districts of North West Delhi to the north and west, West Delhi to the southwest, Central Delhi to the south, and North East Delhi to the east across the Yamuna.
With a population of nearly 800,000 and an area of 60 square kilometers, North Delhi has has a moderate population density of 13,019 persons per square kilometer.
North Delhi is divided into three subdivisions, Sadar Bazar [1], Kotwali, and Civil Lines.
Sadar Bazaar, Indias most enormous market, is a main hub for selling household items. A traditional Indian marketplace, visitors are often surprised by the energetic feel of the densely populated market, always busy market.
Visitors to Sadar Bazaar will find, in addition to household items, children's toys, jewelery, stationery, and clothing. An extremely hectic environment, tourists should be prepared for a mind-numbing yet exciting afternoon.
The Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Central Delhi has a population of 644,005 (2001 census), and an area of 25 km², with a population density of 25,759 persons per km².
Central Delhi houses the central business district and highrises. It includes Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi) which served as capital of the Mughal Empire, and is home to the monuments like the Delhi Fort and the Jama Masjid, Delhi's principal mosque.
Administratively, the district is divided into three subdivisions, Darya Ganj, Pahar Ganj, and Karol Bagh.
Delhi's largest museum, the National Museum has over 2,000,000 unique artifacts.
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then new capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1733. It is modelled after the one that he had built for him at the then Mughal capital of Delhi. He had constructed a total of five such labs at different locations, including the ones at Delhi and Jaipur. The Jaipur observatory is the largest of these.
India Gate (originally called the All India War Memorial) is a monument built by Edwin Lutyens to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in World War I and the Afghan Wars. The foundation stone was laid on 10 February 1921 by the Duke of Connaught. The names of the soldiers who died in these wars are inscribed on the walls. It was completed in 1931. Burning under it since 1971 is the Amar Jawan Jyoti (the flame of the immortal warrior), which marks the Unknown Soldier's Tomb.
Humayun's tomb is a Mughal designed compound of architecturally unique buildings that date back to the period of the Slave Dynasty. The area known as Humayun's Tomb refers to the main tomb, that of the Emperor Humayun, and the surrounding tombs of various important persons. Now a World Heritage Site, Humayun's Tomb is one of the first examples of Mughal architecture in India, and was developed using the same architectural techniques as the Taj Mahal.
A magnificent structure and one of only 8 Baháí temples in the world, the Lotus Temple was constructed in 1986 and serves as a regional home base for the Bahai religion. The temple has been awarded several architectural. The architect is Iranian born Fariborz Sahba.
Modeled after the lotus flower, the temple is constructed of twenty seven marble petals.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was constructed in 1982 and functions as one of the nations most massive sports arenas, seating up to 130,000 spectators. The venue is frequently used for soccer events and also for large scale performances. The Stadium is also the home of the Indian Olympic Association. This stadium hosted the 9th Asian Games in 1982. The stadium will also be hosting the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
38.103.63.62 [
