Delhi, The Capital of India is also its third largest city, with a population of about 10 million. Its strategic location along the north-south, east-west route has given it a focal position in Indian history and many great empires have been ruled from here. The monuments and ruins of these are scattered throughout the city, often cheek by jowl with modern structures and bighrise towers. The vast urban sprawl of contemporary Delhi is, in fact, a conglomeration of several distinct enclaves, chief among which are Old Delhi, with its 16th- and 17th-century Mughal-built monuments and congested souk-like bazaars; and New Delhi with its wide avenues, grand vistas and colonial mansions, built by the British in the 1930s as their imperial capital. New Delhi has government buildings and also houses the Diplomatic Enclave where all the embassies are located. The picturesque 12th-century ruins of citadels built by the first Islamic rulers can be seen in the Qutb-Mehrauli area and the affluent new middle class suburbs of South Delhi lie close by. Slums and shanty towns dot the outer fringes of the city. All the contrasts and contradictions of India are particularly visible in the capital: denim-clad youngsters rubbing shoulders with robed sadhus (holy men), and bullock carts travelling alongside the latest luxury cars. Adding to Delhi's fascinating diversity is the fact that it is largely a city of migrants. After the violent Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, millions of refugees, mainly from West Punjab, flocked here in search of a new life. Since then there has been a steady influx of people from all over India. Yet each regional community has retained its distinct cultural identity, making Delhi less a melting pot than a thali (platter) whose offerings may be savoured singly or in interesting combinations . Performing Arts of Delhi Delhi is the Best Place to experience the range and richness of classical dance and music. Performances by the best exponents of the major styles of Odissi, Kathak, Bharat Natyam and Kathakali take place during the high season, between October and March. The same is true of concerts of Hindustani and Carnatic classical music. India's vibrant folk dance and music traditions, such as the devotional music of the Sufis, dance-dramas from Kerala, puppet shows from Rajasthan and Karnataka, can also be seen at various venues. Exhibitions Major Exhibitions are held at the National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and the Crafts Museum. These include special collections of rare sculpture and paintings from museums all over India, as well as from abroad. Recent years have seen exhibitions of Picasso's paintings, the Nizam of Hyderabad's fabulous jewels and Mughal paintings from Queen Elizabeth II's private collection. Regular exhibitions of contemporary art are also held in the many art galleries around Mandi House. The Bazaars of Old Delhi
The Delhi sightseeing tour by car , managed by Swan Tours , covers the legendary bazaars of Delhi .Old Delhi's bazaars are legendary. An English visitor over a 100 years ago, wrote in praise of the "Cashmere shawls, gold and silver embroidery, Jeweler, enamels and carpets" found here. Today the great wholesale bazaars of Chandni Chowk still retain a souk-like quality. Their narrow streets are lined with shops, whose goods spill out onto the pavements. Each lane specializes in a commodity: Dariba Kalan, for instance, is the lane of Jewelers and silversmiths, while Kinari Bazaar sells a bewildering array of tinsel and sequins. For more unique experiences such as culinary , heritage , art , museums in and around Delhi , contact Swan Tours , one of the leading travel agents in Delhi since 1995. Gaurav Chawla. Director. F-6, Second Floor, Shankar Market, Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110001 Telephone: 011 23415601, Mob. 9810100293 E-mail: [email protected] Visit us at: www.swantour.com
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