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 Attractions

Connaught Place
Connaught Place is the Business and Shopping centre of Delhi . It was developed by th British in the last century. It is designed in a circular form where the white-colonnade shopping district surrounds a lush green park. It forms a full circle and is divided into blocs by seven radial roads. Connaugt place is the finest place to shop in the city. The Palika market is an underground market within Connaught Place.
 
Chandni Chowk
One of the most popular markets in Delhi, Chandni Chowk was once lined with beautiful fountains. But today the place has become very crowded and congested. Chandni Chowk is located opposite the Red Fort. The Digamber Jain Temple which houses the Birds hospital is located here. On one end of Chandni Chowk is the Fatehpuri Mosque which was erected by the wives of Emperor Shah Jahan. Opposite the old police station or the Kotwali is the Sunheri Masjid from where Nadir Shah ordered his troops to plunder and massacre Delhi.

Old Delhi
The City of Shahjahanabad was the capital of Shah Jahan but little remains of that old city. Old Delhi or the walled city served as the capital for many emperors. Today, remains of the historical city are: Kashmiri Gate, Ajmeri Gate, Turkman Gate, Delhi gate. Near Delhi Gate is Feroz Shah Kotla, close to which is the Ashokan Pillar brought from Meerut by Feroz Shah Tughlaq.

The Ghats
Along the banks of Jamuna are located the places were the leaders and freedom fighters of India were cremated. The Raj Ghat is one of the most visited ghats. A simple square platform of black marble marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated after his assassination in 1948. North of Raj Ghat is the cremation ground of Jawaharlal Nehru named as Shanti Van. The cremation ground of Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi are also in the vicinity. The cremation ground of Lal Bahadur Shastri is nearby.
 
Moghul Gardens
The Mughal Garden is located in the premises of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President's residence). This garden is not generally opened to public viewing. During the spring seasons of February and March, when the garden is in full bloom people are allowed inside. This garden has some exotic and rare flower plants. The dwarf orange trees and numerous rose plants are special attractions in the garden. The fountains add to the beauty of the place.

Rose Garden
National Rose Garden is situated in the Chanakya Puri area of the capital. This garden has some of the rare and imported rose varieties. The best season to visit this garden is during December / January when the flowers are in full bloom.

Talkatora Garden
Talkatora means "something like a cup". It has a bowl shaped land topography which gives the Talkatora Garden its name. Located at Wellingdon Crescent , the Talkatora garden blends the old and new. Located alongside with pavilions from the time of Muhammad Shah are modern stadia which are used to host a large number of national and international sporting events.
 
Lodhi Garden
Adjoining the India International Center is the Garden, around the tombs of Sayid and Lodhi rulers. This garden is very well planned and has artificial streams. The Tombs of the rulers adorn the architectural style which was later used in the construction of Taj Mahal.

The Zoo
The Delhi Zoo is located near the Purana Qila on the Delhi-Mathura road. It has many animals which includes the rare and exotic white tigers. This place is particularly popular among the children.

The Musical Fountain at Ajmal Khan Park
The musical fountain at Ajmal Khan Park is spread over an area of five acres and provides a refreshing getaway from the crowded city. The brilliant lights synchronised with music, and the cascading water turn this complex into a quiet, heavenly abode particularly during peak summer.

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