Thursday, December 9, 2010

What is India Known For???

Gardens
Delhi is also famous for its beautiful, scenic gardens among the locals as well as the tourists. Below are some of the main highlights:

Buddha Jayanti Park
Situated in the southern ridge of Delhi was a scenic garden with lush greeneries, streams, and blooming flowers. It is the perfect getaway of the urban city life in New Delhi. It holds great meaning to the Buddhist devotees because of the history behind a sapling planted in the park. The beautiful scenery of the park has draws families and lovers to have a walk or having a picnic under the tree. Ps: It is advisable to visit the park alone as it can be a little deserted at night.


Lodi Garden
As the name suggests, the garden is built around the grave of the Lodis kings. It is another hotspot for lovers who enjoy spending some private time together in the serene garden. I feel that it is also a great place for those who wish to escape the buzz and hustle of the city life.

Mughal Garden
Well known for its greenery and colorful flowers, the British garden has perfectly blended the British and Mughal style in its design. Visitors are recommended to come during spring to appreciate the blooming flowers while picnicking.


Must-see Attractions at India

Taj Mahal
The most magnificent and awe-inspiring architecture in the world, Taj Mahal is also one of the eight wonders of the world. It is built in 1931 by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Queen Mumtaz.

Do you know how long it takes to finish the construction and the amount of labor needed? It took 22 years to build the monument with the help of more than 20,000 workmen!

Red Fort
The Red Fort also known as Lal Qila is another infrastructure build by Shah Jahan after Taj Mahal. As the name suggest, the fort is red being built in red sandstone. It is recently recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site which draws many visitors to the Old Delhi to witness the imperial fort. With the increase number of tourists’ visits, the locals and government recognizes the importance of conserving this valuable historical site.




Qutub Minar
Standing at the South of Connaught Place in Delhi was the highest stone tower in India, Qutub Minar. Its height reaches 72.5m, whereby visitors are welcome to visit after purchasing a ticket.


Sports
Indians play a variety of sports such as soccer, field hockey and cricket. For those who aren’t aware, India is considered one of the world’s leaders in Hockey who won several gold medals in the Olympics. In bigger cities like Delhi, soccer is also popular among the locals. It’s hard to imagine that the national sport is actually cricket, isn’t it?

During the cricket period, crowds can be seen outside any shop that has a television featuring the competition. Observe the locals walking down the street; it’s easy to spot one with a pocket radio pressed to the ear, listening attentively to the updates of the game. I believe many of us are now convinced of the passion of the Indians towards crickets.

Ps: Who is Sachin Tendulkar? Ans: The best cricketer in the world – the living legend and India’s glory.

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