Delhi

Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. It consists of three areas: Old Delhi, New Delhi and Delhi Camp, with a population of around 16.7 million.

The foundation stone of New Delhi was laid by George V, Emperor of India during the Delhi Durbar of 1911. It was designed by British architects, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931 by Viceroy and Governor-General of India Lord Irwin.

• RED FORT: The Red Fort is a historical fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1857. It is located in the center of Delhi and houses a number of museums. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort in 1600 BC. It was the headquarters of the British Army during its settlement days. The Indian Prime Minister addresses the people of India from the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day, falling on 15 August every year, The Red Fort was included in UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2007.


• JAMA MASJID: Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656 at a cost of 1 million rupees, and was inaugurated by an imam from Bukhara, present-day Uzbekistan. The mosque was completed in 1656 AD with three great gates, four towers and two 40 m high minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone and white marble. The courtyard can accommodate more than 25,000 persons.
  Located in Old Delhi, Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in Asia with a capacity to accommodate 25,000 worshipers. It was built by the Mongol ruler Shah Jahan Bani Taj Mahal. The construction the mosque was completed in 1656 and is considered one of the largest and best known mosques in India.


• National Museum: The National Museum in New Delhi, also known as the National Museum of India, is one of the largest museums in India. Established in 1949, it holds variety of articles ranging from pre-historic era to modern works of art.


• National Gandhi Museum: The National Gandhi Museum or Gandhi Memorial Museum is a museum located in New Delhi, India showcasing the life and principles of Mahatma Gandhi. The museum first opened in Mumbai, shortly after Gandhi was assassinated in 1948, then it was shifted to New Delhi, the capital of India.

 

MUMBAI

Although Delhi is India's political capital, Mumbai is just as important as Delhi and known as "the commercial capital of India". It is the capital of Maharashtra and one of its largest industrial cities. It is an economic, cultural and commercial center in India. Mumbai is located on the west coast of India and has a port.

 

BENGALURU

Known as the "Beautiful India Park", it is situated 1,000 meters above sea level with many large commercial and industrial centers in India. It is the capital of Karnataka state. The city is known as the capital of India's IT industry. Besides, the city boasts of many beautiful natural features such as gardens and Lakes. Bangalore is known for enjoying the mildest climate all year round.

 

HYDERABAD

Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It combines old art and architecture with the beauty of the modern city. The city has a large number of Islamic centers as well as one of India's largest handicraft centers. In short, it is a beautiful city known for its natural pearls.

 

CHENNAI

It is the capital of the State of Tamil Nadu and located on the coast of Kuru Mandil off the Bay of Bengal. It is the largest commercial, cultural and educational center in southern India while the port of Chennai is the second largest port in India. It has a broad base for the automotive, computer, technology, manufacturing equipment and healthcare industries and is India's second largest source of information technology (IT) and commerce.

 

KERALA

It is an Indian state located on the coast of Malabar in southwestern India. It is one of the oldest states of India and one of the most important tourist destinations. Its beautiful beaches attract a large number of tourists. In short, it is one of the main attractions of tourism, travel and entertainment and its climate is nice and mild that attracts a large number of tourists in winter and summer. It has one of the finest beaches in India with a length of 600 kilometers with rocky sand beaches and coconut trees spread across it.

 

JAIPUR

The city of Jaipur is known as the "Pink City". It is the capital of Rajasthan which is considered to be one of the largest states of India in terms of population. It is one of the historical cities in India. It was established on November 18, 1727. It is surrounded by the borders the from all sides, high mountains and dense forests which increase the beauty twofold. The city of Jaipur houses a large number of castles and landmarks such as "Hawa Mahal", "Castle of Anbar”, "Jal Mahal" and other large castles as well as a large number of temples and places of worship.

 

AGRA

Agra is located 200 km from Delhi and was the capital city of  Great Mughal Agra for being the world's most sought-after destination for its historical building known as Taj Mahal.

• TAJ MAHAL: Taj Mahal is the most beautiful and historic place of India. It is located in the city of Agra in the Indian state of Uttrapradesh. It is a mausoleum studded with white marbles and built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his third wife. It is one of India's masterpieces that draws tourists from all over the world, it was included in the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO in 1983.

 

KASHMIR

Kashmir is the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent and is one of the most beautiful parts of the world with its mountains and valleys, green meadows and charming lakes. It attracts a large number of tourists from inside and outside India. Kashmir is famous for its beautiful scenery known as "the paradise on earth. There are many tourist places in Kashmir and some of the most important destinations include Srinagar, Mughal Park, Gulmarg, Bahlgam, Jammu and Ladakh (foreigners have to obtain prior permission to visit some of these places).

 

SHIMLA

Shimla is the capital of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in northern India. It is one of the most popular summer resorts in India.

 

CALCUTTA

This city is the first commercial center in the regions of eastern India. It is the capital of West Bengal. The city is full of many industrial facilities, in addition to the large markets and luxury hotels.

 

RESTRICTIVE AREAS

There are many areas and states in India which have been put in the category of "Restrictive Areas" due to security reasons and problems arising out of rebellion, religious and ethnic differences. These areas include:

• Jammu and Kashmir.


• Orissa Prefecture.


• Assam State.


• State of Chattis Garh.