Delhi is India's main point of arrival for overseas visitors, and the major transport hub for destinations in the states of rajasthan, the Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh as well as central north India. Delhi city, the showacse of India, has been the centre of political activity from time immemorial. The ancient fortness, majestic buildings and historic ruins find their modern counterparts in the tall skyscrapers, diplomatic enclaves and well-planned townships of New Delhi. The people here, their lifestyles, traditions and even the climate are a rich and varied mixture of all that is india.

                                                                    
                                                                         Excursions Delhi

Sohna Hills
Sohna Hills is situated at a distance of 56 km from Delhi. The name "Sohna" literally means gold. The place got this name from the gold dust that was once collected from the sands of streams flowing around it. There is also a pretty health-cum-holiday resort in Sohna Hills, near Delhi. Standing atop the Aravalli hills, the resort offers a breathtaking view of the landscape below. On the adjacent hill, is a ruined fortress, once a stronghold of local chieftains. Delhi Sohna Hills is the perfect place to get some break from the routine stressful life of the cities.

Damdama Lake
Damdama Lake is situated at a distance of approximately 56 km to the south east of Delhi. A three hours drive, Dum Duma Lake, near Delhi, is a nice place for having fun and adventure. Located near the Aravalli Hills, this lake is your best bet for rock climbing. Also, Delhi Dumdama Lake is the perfect place to go for boating. Other activities that can be undertaken at this lake include canoeing, kayaking and angling. A popular picnic spot, it also boasts of an island inside it that houses Water Resort. The resort has 15 independent cottages that have been designed keeping in mind the ethnic style of the Indian villages.

Badkhal Lake Near Delhi
The Badkhal Lake is situated in Faridabad, at a distance of approximately 32 km from Delhi. With the Aravalli hills on the periphery, the Badkhal Lake presents a picturesque sight. A 30-minutes drive, Badkal Lake, near Delhi, is very famous for its water sports like boating, canoeing, kayaking, etc. There is also a luxury yacht for those with an adventurous nature. Badhkal Lake is noted for its tranquility, along with the small cottages that have been built at an elevated ground.

Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary
Situated in the neighbouring state of Haryana, it takes about 50 minutes by taxi to get to Sultanpur, 47km (29 miles) from Delhi. The small lake and marshland is best visited between November and March when migratory birds, including the greater flamingo, along with bare-headed and Brahminy ducks from Tibet, flock to the verdant sanctuary.

Surajkund
Also in Haryana, the ruins of Suraj Kund are just 16km (10 miles) from the outskirts of Delhi, a journey of about half an hour by taxi. Its 10th-century amphitheatre is the only great Hindu shrine left intact by invading Muslims. The shrine is surrounded by tranquil parklands and a small artificial boating lake and is a popular Sunday lunch picnic destination for middle-class Indian families.

Ballabgarh Lake
Ballabgarh Lake is situated at a distance of approximately 36 km from Delhi. Located along the Delhi-Mathura Road, this tourist resort is famous for picnicking, holidaying and fishing.

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Jaipur: Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.

Agra: Agra and Taj Mahal: The radiance of early morning is one of the best times to first glimpse the flawless proportions of the Taj Mahal, built entirely out of marble, by Shah Jahan, to serve as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The complex consists of five main elements - the Darwaza or main gateway, the Bageecha or garden, the Masjid or mosque, the Naqqar Khana or resthouse and the Rauza or the Taj Mahal mausoleum. The actual tomb is situated inside. Most impressive are the four tall minarets (40m/131ft high) at the corners of the structure, the majestic dome in the middle and the black and white chessboard marble floor.

The other monument of note in Agra is Agra Fort, with high red sandstone ramparts. The fort houses the graceful Diwan-i-Am, the royal pavilions, the Hammam-i-Shahi (royal bath), the Nagina Masjid (Gem Mosque) and the Zenana Meena Bazaar, where the ladies of the court would linger over silks, jewellery and brocades..

Mathura: widely known as birth place of lord Krishna is located on the western bank of river Yamuna at latitude 27degree 41 Minute N and 77Degree and 41 Minuet E. It is 145 Km south-east of Delhi and 58 Km north west of Agra in the State of Uttar Pradesh. For about 3000 Year it was the hub of culture and civilization.

Bharatpur: The legends say that the place was named as Bharatpur after the name of Bharat, the brother of Lord Rama, whose other brother Laxman was worshipped as the family deity of the Bharatpur rulers, Laxman's name is engraved onthe state arms and the seals. The city and the fort have been believed to be founded by Rustam, a Jat of Sogariya clan. Maharaja Surajmal took over from Khemkaran, the son of Rustam and established the empire. He fortified the city by building a massive wall around the city.

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