New Delhi, the capital of India, is a bustling metropolis that has an amazing mix of modernization and carefully preserved antiquity. Sprawled over the west bank of the river Yamuna, it is one of the fastest growing cities in India. The city traces its history to the Mahabharata, the great epic tale of wars fought between estranged cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas for the city of Indraprastha.
New Delhi has many tourist places which are thronged by a multitude of National and International visitors. A few famous monuments are Qutub Minar, Iron Pillar of Delhi, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple, Iskcon Temple, Humayun Tomb, India Gate, Red fort of Delhi etc. Taj Mahal, situated in Agra, is only 230 km away.
Website:
www.delhitourism.gov.in