🇮🇳 First Stop in India: Delhi

🌟 As the transportation hub of North India and a key stop on the classic "Golden Triangle" route, Delhi is where many travelers begin or end their Indian journey, typically spending 2-3 days to explore. 🏛️ Highlights ✅ 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Humayun’s Tomb & Qutub Minar ✅ Diverse Religious Sites: Bahá'í Lotus Temple Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque) Akshardham Hindu Temple Lakshminarayan Temple Bangla Sahib Gurudwara (Sikh shrine) ✅ Iconic Landmarks: Rajpath (King’s Way), India Gate, Gandhi Smriti 🏙️ Two Faces of Delhi 📖 Old Delhi: Centered around the Red Fort, this was the Mughal capital—a maze of medieval lanes, chaotic markets, and historic gems like Chandni Chowk. 📖 New Delhi: British-planned, with wide boulevards, political landmarks (e.g., Rashtrapati Bhavan), and modern museums. ❤️ Top Attractions 1️⃣ Qutub Minar A 73m red sandstone tower built in 1193 to mark Muslim victory—now a mysterious marvel of preservation. 2️⃣ Red Fort Mughal-era fortress (smaller than Agra’s) and a symbol of India’s independence. Best visited on Republic Day (Jan 26) for flag ceremonies. 3️⃣ India Gate Delhi’s "Arc de Triomphe", honoring WWI soldiers, at the heart of Rajpath’s grand axis. 4️⃣ Jama Masjid India’s 5th-largest mosque, with gleaming white domes and minarets. Climb its tower for skyline views! 5️⃣ Lotus Temple A Bahá'í flower-shaped marvel, often called the "Sydney Opera House of Delhi." 6️⃣ Humayun’s Tomb The "draft version" of the Taj Mahal—a serene Mughal garden tomb with Persian-inspired architecture. 🛍️ Shopping Hotspots 🌙 Chandni Chowk: Old Delhi’s bustling bazaar for spices, textiles, and street food. 💎 Connaught Place: New Delhi’s colonial-era circular market for handicrafts and global brands. #TravelTheWorld #India #Delhi #IncredibleIndia #OffTheBeatenPath