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About Delhi:
Book online bus tickets to Delhi By Shimla Bus Shimla Bus takes you to the Delhi, known locally as Dilli and by the official name National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT), is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest metropolis by population in India. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with more than 12.25 million inhabitants in the territory and with nearly 22.2 million residents in the National Capital Region urban area (which also includes Noida, Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad). The name Delhi is often also used to include some urban areas near the NCT, as well as to refer to New Delhi, the capital of India, which lies within the metropolis. The NCT is a federally administered union territory. Located on the banks of the River Yamuna, Delhi Shimla Bus has been continuously inhabited since at least the 6th century BCE. After the rise of the Delhi Sultanate, Delhi emerged as a major political, cultural and commercial city along the trade routes between northwest India and the Gangetic plain. It is the site of many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. In 1639, Mughal emperor Shahjahan built a new walled city in Delhi which served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857. After the British East India Company had gained control of much of India during the 18th and 19th centuries, Calcutta became the capital both under Company rule and under the British Raj, until George V announced in 1911 that it was to move back to Delhi Shimla Bus. A new capital city, New Delhi, was built to the south of the old city during the 1920s. When India gained independence from British rule in 1947, New Delhi was declared its capital and seat of government. As such, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India, as well as numerous national museums, monuments, and art galleries. Owing to the migration of people from across the country, Delhi has grown to be a multicultural, cosmopolitan metropolis. Its rapid development and urbanisation, coupled with the relatively high average income of its population, has transformed Delhi. Today, Delhi is a major cultural, political, and commercial centre of India. Top Tourists Place in Delhi is. 1) Red Fort in Delhi Red Fort is laid outalong the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon , surrounded by a wall of about 2.4 km in circumference and is built of red sandstone. The Mughal king Shah Jahan transfered the capital from Agra to Delhi and the Fort was completed in 1648. The fort has two main entrances , the Delhi Gate and the Lahori Gate which faces the famed Chandni Chowk market.The Fort has Diwan-e-am, and Diwan-e-Khas where the king would grant audience to the public and would grant audience to important people respectively . Besides this is the Rang Mahal, the water cooled Apartment for the royal ladies. In the basement of the fort is a market where traditional Indian goods can be purchased at nominal rates . Another attraction is Light and Sound show held in the evenings. 2) Qutub Minar in Delhi This magnificent structure in the southern part of the captal was built by a Muslim King , Qutub-ud-din Aibak in 1199 A.D. A part of it which he could not finish was completed by another Muslim King Iltutmish. Minar is 72.5 m high and has as its base a mosque. In front of the imposing structer is an Iron Pillar believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D. which has not caught rust ever since it was built. 3) India Gate in Delhi India GateStraight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan is India Gate which is primarily a memorial to unknown soldier. Designed by Lutyens , the 42 meter high structure is a war memorial in honour of soldiers who died during the second World War. The structure has an eternal flame (Amar Jawan Jyoti) to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers. 4) Old Fort in Delhi The ruins of this fort are located on a small hill which once stood on the bank of the river Yamuna.Legend has it that the fort marked the site of Indraprastha ,themagnificent capital of the Pandavas, though the construction was carried out by Sher Shah Suri any time between 1538 to 1545 A. D. The structure houses a mosque which has a double storeyed octagonal tower. It is said that the Mughal King Humayun fell from the tower accidently and died. At the foot of the hill is the lake where the Delhi Tourism has arrangements for boating and also organises a Sound and Light Show. 5) Bahai TempleLotus Temple in Delhi Is a very recent architectural marval of the Bahai faith and is visible from several spots in south delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi. It is Lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name.It is made up of marble,cement dolomite, and sand. 6) Humayun's Tomb in Delhi This tomb, which as built by emperor Humanyun's wife, took eight years to complete. The emperor's wife Begai Begum was buried in the tomb and the structure is first of its kind built in the center of a well - planned garden. The combination of white marble and red sand stone was a great influence on later Mughal architecture. It is generally regarded as a prototype of the famed Taj Mahal of Agra. 7) Jantar Mantar Jantar Mantar in Delhi Within the Connaught Place are is the Jantar Mantar observatory built by the Rajput King of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. It was believed to have been built with masonary instruments for observing the movements of the stars and the planets. 8) Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi The garden tomb was built in 1753-54 soon after Safdarjung died. It is a red and a brown sandstone with double storeyed towers in the corners and is one of the last example of Mughal architecture. Shimla Bus takes you to the Delhi and makes the journey comfortable. Quick Links - Book Bus Tickets from DelhiDelhi-Manali, Delhi-Chandigarh, Delhi-Mandi, Delhi-Kullu, Delhi-Katra, Delhi-Jammu, Delhi-Amritsar, Delhi-Nainital, Delhi-Haldwani, Delhi-Dehradun, Delhi-Haridwar, Delhi-Agra Package, Delhi-Dharamshala, Delhi-SimlaQuick Links - Book Bus Tickets to DelhiManali-Delhi, Shimla-Delhi
About Dehradun:
Book online bus tickets to Dehradun By Shimla Bus Dehradun Shimla Bus about this sound pronunciation , also sometimes spelled Dehra Doon, is the provisional capital city of the Uttarakhand state (earlier called Uttaranchal) in India, and the headquarters of Dehradun district. It is located in the Doon valley, 246 kilometres north of India's capital New Delhi and the Delhi metropolitan area. The district is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north, Sivalik Hills in the south, the river Ganga in the east, and the river Yamuna in the west. The water divide of Ganga and Yamuna passes through the city. It is also located on the northwestern side of the fertile Gangetic plains of India. Before the creation of Uttarakhand on November 9, 2000, Dehradun was a part of Uttar Pradesh. Neighbouring cities and towns include Haridwar, Rishikesh, Roorkee, Mussoorie, Saharanpur and Yamunanagar. The products that have made Dehradun known within India are "Dehradooni basmati rice", bakery products and lychee. Tourism in Dehradun is. The stupa of the re-established Mindroling Monastery, in Clement Town, Dehradun. Nearby locations in Dehradun are- Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Forest Research Institute, Budha Temple & Clementown Park, Malsi Deer Park, Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple, Robber's Cave, Lachhiwala, Maldevta, Dat Kali Mata Mandir, Laxman Sidh Temple, Rajaji National Park, Santhla Devi, MDDA Park, Gularghati. Nearby locations are the hill stations of Mussoorie Landour just 36 km away. There is a 16 km (easy) trekking route from Dehradun to Mussoorie. Dhanaulti is a hill station beyond Mussoorie. Chakrata is another nearby hill station 80 km away. Paonta Sahib is a pilgrimage place for Sikhs with a historic Gurudwara on the banks of the Yamuna. Other nearby religious places are Haridwar and Rishikesh. * In Dehradun, The Kalinga War Memorial, Sahastradhara Road. The only war memorial of its kind in the world which was erected by the British to honour their foe, the Gurkhas (or the Gorkhas). * In Dehradun, The Gurkha Fort, Tapovan Forest Area. * In Dehradun, The Museum, Forest Research Institute. Lavish environs and one of the largest institutes of its kind. Guided tours available. Photographs are allowed, but no flash indoors. * In Dehradun, Mindrolling Monastery , Clement Town. . A large Buddhist monastery in the Tibetan Nyingma tradition. * In Dehradun, Chetwoode Hall, The Indian Military Academy. A charming little museum housing collections of 20th century military artifacts. * In Dehradun, Clock Tower, Rajpur Road. Built by the British, this remains the icon of the downtown area. * In Dehradun, Ram Rai Darbar, Jhanda Mohalla. Built by Guru Har Rai's son, it attracts many Sikh pilgrims from the nearby state of Punjab. Admission is free and non-Sikhs are welcome. * In Dehradun, Tapkeshwar Temple, Garhi Cantt. An ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Tapkeshwar is situated on the banks of a rivulet. * In Dehradun, Sai Darbar Temple, Rajpur Road. This place of worship holds a high spiritual value, and is thus visited by tourists across the country. * In Dehradun,The Char Siddhs, comprising a group of four temples around Dehradun Lakshman Siddh (along the Dehradun-Rishikesh road 12 km from Dehradun), Kalu Siddh (near Baniyawala), Manak Siddh (near Shimla Bypass Road) and Madu Siddh (near Premnagar). Small temples in scenic and as yet unspoilt locales. It is commonly believed that visitng all four Siddhs in a single day will fulfill a devotee's wishes. * In Dehradun, Tapovan, Rajpur Road. According to legend, Guru Dronacharya had done penance here. * In Dehradun, Jaspal Rana Shooting Ranges, Majhon- Paunda, Via Nanda Ki Chowki, Premnagar, Dehradun * In Dehradun, Tiger View Jungle Camp, Village Goolar Khalla, Post Saura, Via Raipur, Dehradun * In Dehradun, RIMC, Rashtriya Indian Military College one of the finest school in India for making the kids to gentleman cadets * In Dehradun, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology Another place worth a visit is the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. It is the best center on Himalayan geology in the country and has done some pioneering work in the field. A museum displaying the geological diversity of the sub-continent is the center of attraction here and a must see for all those visiting the institute. * In Dehradun, Robber's Cave Also known as Guchchu Pani,situated at a distance of eight km from the city center.Robber's cave is a beautiful picnic spot. On display here is one of nature's strange phenomena; a stream of water goes underground here and reappears a few metres away. The cave is surrounded by hills and is a beautiful getaway for those looking for peace and quiet of the hills. * In Dehradun, SahastradharaAround 14 km from Dehradun is the cold Sulphur water spring called Sahastradhara. The spring is believed to have exceptional medicinal value and the dripping caves and a bath in the Baldi River near the spring are said to rejuvenate the body and soul. Dehradun, is one of the tourist place in which Shimla Bus travels takes you.
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