00:00Delhi, India's capital, Delhi is known for its captivating sights and rich history.
00:07The city is beautified with mosques, forts and monuments and the popular landscaped gardens.
00:15There is the bustling Old Delhi and the well-planned New Delhi, each with their own attractions
00:21and both worth the exploration.
00:25One of the most popular in Delhi is the Jama Masjid Mosque.
00:29You must catch the breathtaking view of Old Delhi that you'll see from the top of the
00:34minaret in the mosque.
00:37The long and winding strenuous climb to the stairs will all be worth it.
00:43The Jama Masjid is indeed a treasure of the old city and is the largest mosque in India.
00:50It was built in 1650 and in fact took 13 years to build.
00:56The Red Fort, Delhi's most famous monument, is one of the most popular remnants of the
01:02Mughal Emperor's rule.
01:05It stands for a stretch of up to over 2 kilometers or 1.2 miles.
01:10It was built in 1638 to keep out invaders from entering the city.
01:17The Red Fort is a great way to see the very ancient historic side of the city.
01:24Another historical site worth a visit is Gandhi Smriti.
01:28It is where Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, was assassinated on January 30, 1948.
01:37The legendary man lived in the house for 144 days up until the time of his death.
01:44You can visit these places as they are open to the public.
01:49Historical feats aside, there are also many places in Delhi for sports, recreation, food
01:56and shopping.
01:58There is also the Chandni Chowk, the main street of Old Delhi.
02:04It's a shocking contrast to the wide orderly streets of New Delhi.
02:09Vehicles of all sorts crowd the space.
02:12With the pedestrians and animals, there are cars, cyclo-rickshaws and hand-pulled carts
02:18everywhere you look.
02:20But the trip is worth the narrow winding lines full of things to buy, affordable jewelry,
02:26fabrics and electronics.
02:29Plus, you can also sample the local street food here.
02:34Last but not least are of course the famous Lodi Gardens.
02:38It's a fitting balance to the bustling city life in old and new Delhi.
02:44It's a serene retreat from city life, a place to rest, reflect and relieve yourself from
02:50a tiring trip.
02:52Tourists also visit to see the birds, eat along the restaurants or simply enjoy the
02:58nature escape.
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