View over Delhi

Delhi will confront your senses from the moment you step out onto the bustling streets.  Foot and wheel traffic never rest and it can be very overwhelming when trying to navigate through the city, but you quickly perfect your dodging technic. There are two distinct destinations of Delhi to travel to. New Delhi is one of the nine districts of Delhi that was built up by the British. It boasts a modern atmosphere with stylish restaurants, bars, cafes and a recent growth in high Indian cuisine. Old Delhi is home to the more traditional Indian feel with bustling bazaars and many Delhi attractions including the Red Fort and Jama Masjid.

Humayun Tomb

Qutb Minar , the world’s tallest brick minaret and India’s highest tower is a famous and popular destination for travellers to Delhi. It is made from red sandstone and is an early representation of Indo-Islamic architecture. Another grand structure made from red sandstone is Humayun’s Tomb which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. A modern structure which is nice to view against the historic buildings is the Lotus Temple which is a place of oneness for all religions and mankind.

Ganga Devi, wall painting, Crafts Museum

The arts world in Delhi is growing, strength to strength with a vibrant performance art scene and superb museums. The National Museum is the perfect destination for history buffs, where you can track India’s history back over 5000 years. The history of crafts and crafting techniques can be found under the roof of the Craft Museum. It was created as a place where craft techniques and craftsmenship can be referenced so traditions are not lost in the future.