Old Delhi , Delhi
About Old Delhi
Old Delhi is one of those mementos, which is magnificently preserved, embellished by its interesting, protracted history. Old Delhi has sheltered the reign of many renowned dynasties but it was prominently known for the period of the Mughal Rule. Formerly known as Shajahanabad, it was named after the Mughal Emperor Shahajahan who had erected this beautiful walled city, it continued to be the principal city of the Mughal Empire till their decline. Prior to Shahajahan’s rule it was occupied by Tughlaq, Lodi, Mamluk and Khalji Dynasties. The city has 14 gates surrounding it, out of which only a handful of which exist now. The Kashmiri Gate, hovering in the Northern part of the complex; Ajmeri Gate in the South-West part of the City; Delhi Gate, in the Southern part of Old Delhi; Nigambodh Gate, in the Northeastern section near Yamuna Bazaar; and Turkman Gate, located in the Southern division of old city which was named after Hazrat Shah Turkman, a celebrated Muslim Saint.
In the present time it is immensely popular for Chandni Chowk, one of the busiest bazaars of Delhi, where travelers can indefinitely go on for a shopping and hogging spree. Old Delhi is a popular shopping place for lovely and authentic Indian sarees. Foodies will find quintessential Hindustani Halwai, mouthwatering Chaat and profound gallis of butter and heart melting parathas. The Red Fort’s splendor cannot be missed even by the most unobservant spectator; the crammed lanes and bustling corners house Jama Masjid, India’s largest Mosque; Mirza Ghalib’s Haveli, an illustrious poet; Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial Rajghat; Sultanate Razia’s Tomb, the only female Empress Delhi had; the huge bazaar of Khari Baoli, eminent for its spices and bit of British blend with St James Church, a 19th Century beauty, the oldest Church in the city of Delhi. The travelers are in for a treat when it comes to ancient mansions which define the cultural aura of the Mughal Empire, a must visit for those who constantly seek inspiration through the rust and the dust.
A historical as well as architectural extravagance Old Delhi might not be the exact same neighborhood as it was centuries ago but it still upholds its unbeatable charm with lip smacking cuisine and history lingering in almost every nook and corner of it. In its conclusion, tradition every traveler must fulfill at least once in their lives, for it’s not wandering, or roaming, it’s time-traveling.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Old Delhi
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib (Delhi), Delhi
0.5 km from Old Delhi - See map
Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib is one of 9 prominent Gurudwara in Delhi. The Sis Ganj Sahib Gurudwara is dedicated to ninth Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur. Sis...
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Jama Masjid, Delhi, Delhi
0.6 km from Old Delhi - See map
The largest mosque in all India, Jama Masjid is a focus of the old city. Like the Taj Mahal, this mosque has four turrets, although it is more...
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Paranthe Wali Gali, Delhi
0.7 km from Old Delhi - See map
Paranthe Wali Gali, in the Chandni Chowk area of New Delhi is a little heaven for foodies. Always bustling with crazy crowds and all sorts of...
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Chandni Chowk, Delhi
0.7 km from Old Delhi - See map
Opposite the majesty of Jama Masid lies the chaos of Chandni Chowk. Get nudged by cows, pushed by hand pulled carts, hassled by hawkers and...
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Digambar Jain Lal Mandir, Delhi, Delhi
1 km from Old Delhi - See map
Digambar Jain temple is located near the Red Fort in the Chandni Chowk area is one of the oldest Jain temples in Delhi. Built in 1658 AD, the...
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Indian War Memorial Museum (Red Fort Delhi), Delhi
2.2 km from Old Delhi - See map
Indian War Memorial Museum or Swatantra Sangrama Sangrahalaya is located inside Red Fort, the landmark feature of Delhi which was a key symbol...
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The Red Fort, Delhi
2.2 km from Old Delhi - See map
The Red Fort, though the color of this fort is no mystery, this is the most famous monument within the city of Delhi. Built in 1638, the fort is a...
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Rang Mahal (Red Fort), Delhi
2.8 km from Old Delhi - See map
Rang Mahal literally meaning ‘Palace of Color’, is situated inside Red Fort. Built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Rang Mahal served as regal...
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National Gandhi Museum, Delhi, Delhi
3.8 km from Old Delhi - See map
The initial work of collecting all the personal belongings, relics, books, photographs, papers, etc. of Mahatma Gandhi had started soon after his...
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Shankar's International Dolls Museum - Delhi, Delhi
4 km from Old Delhi - See map
The International Dolls Museum in Delhi was setup by Mr.K.Shankar Pillai, a famous political cartoonist in 1965. The Museum houses nearly 6000...
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Salimgarh Fort, Delhi, Delhi
4.3 km from Old Delhi - See map
Salimgarh Fort, the Fort of Emperor Salim Shah Suri was constructed in 16th century and is right next to the Red Fort and is a part of the fort...
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Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi
4.6 km from Old Delhi - See map
Connaught Place, named after the duke of Connaught, lies in the heart of Delhi. Originally designed to provide maximum shopping experience to the...
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