Indian tourist attractions are as different as its language, culture, climate, landscape and religion. Delhi is one of the most famous tourist destinations and historical places in India. Delhi is the fastest growing capital of India that is located in north central India and stands on the west bank of river Yamuna.The name Delhi is derived from Dhillika the name of the first medieval township of Delhi, situated on the southwestern border of the present Delhi in Mehrauli. Delhi is the starting point for tourists on a tour of north India. Delhi consists of old Delhi, the capital of the Mughals centered at the Red fort, and New Delhi, known for its British imperial buildings and wide venues.Rashtrapati Bhawan,India Gate,Laxminarayan temple,Humayan’s Tomb,Qutab Minar,Red Fort,Chandni Chowk,Raj Gaht,Shanti Vana are popular historical places in India.

New face of the capital of India is Modern Delhi. It’s clean, planned, vibrant and clean known as New Delhi; the modern Delhi is a young city which is designed by Edward Lutyens. The city is sometimes called Lutyens ‘Delhi’ the British decided to shift their capital from Calcutta to Delhi; Edward Lutyens was commissioned to plan and built the city. New Delhi has extended and now encompasses commercial development and residential to the south and west, plus the satellite towns of Gurgaon, Noida and Faridabad. Delhi is a center of learning, culture, fairs and festivals.Janamashtami, Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Diwali are celebrated throughout the year. Republic day is the biggest festival of India. Presently Delhi has become the famous tourist destination and commercia trade center of India.

Summary-Delhi is capital of India as well as tourist destination. Delhi draws the attention of tourists of all parts of India as well as from world.