After traveling around in Rajasthan, we flew to the last city of our far-east tour, the capital of India, Delhi. Even though Delhi (metro) has a population of about 20M, the traffic did not seem that bad and driving was probably more civilized than what we would expect.
At the time we were there, the city was in high alert due to the Commonwealth Games taking place. The results of the extensive beautification project could be well seen in the city center, the downtown being very organized, clean and green
We started the tour of Delhi around the India Gate and the governmental area
but the increased security measures we unfortunately could not enter any of these buildings.
However at the same time the Games gave the city a very pleasant atmosphere,with athletes everywhere
and the main venue of the games looked quite impressive as well
We then went to explore the many "classic" sites of Delhi, starting with the Humayun's Tomb, which served as a model for the Taj Mahal, the resemblance being quite apparent (except for the materials used which is red sandstone in this case and not white marble):
Our next stop was at the Jama Masjid mosque, the focal point for Delhi's muslims, its courteyard accommodating up to 20,000 people:
The climb up to one of the minarets rewarded us by magnificent views of the mosque and of Old-Delhi
For a change we decided for a different type of transportation
which allowed us to ride through "little Pakistan"
After this adventure it was time to return to our hotel for a rest but not before a delicious Indian dinner
We started the next day by visiting Qutb Minar, another UNESCO-Heritage site, the world's tallest brick minaret with a height of 72 meters.
The Qutb Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutb complex. And it is not only its size that impresses but the level of detail and beauty of the carvings found all over the complex:
BTW did we mention it was a little HOT in Delhi? So we decided for a relaxing hour in the shade of the trees in the "Garden of five senses", a garden designed to stimulate our five senses with its beauty and attractions and give us a chance to touch, smell, hear and see our natural surroundings
and to taste of course as we were getting hungry at this time of the day
Fully rehreshed and our hunger issues solved, we headed for the Lodi's Tomb in the Lodi Gardens:
And then with a little sad feeling in our heart we enjoyed the last sunset of this amazing journey at the Lotus temple of the Bahá'í faith:
saying goodbye to the friendly people of India:
and the beauties of this amazing country:
All our pictures from Delhi
At the time we were there, the city was in high alert due to the Commonwealth Games taking place. The results of the extensive beautification project could be well seen in the city center, the downtown being very organized, clean and green
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
but the increased security measures we unfortunately could not enter any of these buildings.
However at the same time the Games gave the city a very pleasant atmosphere,with athletes everywhere
 |
| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
 |
| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
We then went to explore the many "classic" sites of Delhi, starting with the Humayun's Tomb, which served as a model for the Taj Mahal, the resemblance being quite apparent (except for the materials used which is red sandstone in this case and not white marble):
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
Our next stop was at the Jama Masjid mosque, the focal point for Delhi's muslims, its courteyard accommodating up to 20,000 people:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
The climb up to one of the minarets rewarded us by magnificent views of the mosque and of Old-Delhi
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
For a change we decided for a different type of transportation
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
which allowed us to ride through "little Pakistan"
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
After this adventure it was time to return to our hotel for a rest but not before a delicious Indian dinner
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
We started the next day by visiting Qutb Minar, another UNESCO-Heritage site, the world's tallest brick minaret with a height of 72 meters.
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
The Qutb Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutb complex. And it is not only its size that impresses but the level of detail and beauty of the carvings found all over the complex:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
BTW did we mention it was a little HOT in Delhi? So we decided for a relaxing hour in the shade of the trees in the "Garden of five senses", a garden designed to stimulate our five senses with its beauty and attractions and give us a chance to touch, smell, hear and see our natural surroundings
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
Fully rehreshed and our hunger issues solved, we headed for the Lodi's Tomb in the Lodi Gardens:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
And then with a little sad feeling in our heart we enjoyed the last sunset of this amazing journey at the Lotus temple of the Bahá'í faith:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
saying goodbye to the friendly people of India:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
and the beauties of this amazing country:
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| From ASIA - INDIA - Delhi |
All our pictures from Delhi
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