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| Delhi Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Qutub Minar Qutub Minar S. Basu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delhi is the best tourist place in india. For many travellers, the first experiences in Delhi set the tone for their judgement of the city. Delhi is best known for tourist place as well as historical place. Located on the banks of river Yamuna, Delhi consists of New Delhi (the national capital) and Old Delhi.It is home to over 15 million of people and India’s third largest city after Kolkata and Mumbai . New Delhi was built by the British and that is reflected in its architecture. All roads in New Delhi lead to the India Gate which is a memorial to the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Towards and along Janpath, you’ll see the international and 5star hotels, impressive buildings built to house the governmental departments, the foreign embassies and museums such as the famous National Museum and the Nehru Museum and also famous for the place Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. New Delhi is also the place where the new big international businesses are concentrated and extended spacious residential areas are located as contrasted with the swarming life in Old Delhi. The southern parts of Delhi i.e. South and South West Delhi, are the most up-coming and prosperous areas in Delhi. The Qutub Minar and Siri Fort besides many a ancient monuments and Gumbads are there in South Delhi. The Humayun’s tomb which is adjacent to the South Delhi though is in the New Delhi area is very much there in Delhi. The wife of Humayun built the tomb for her husband and it is and it served as inspiration for the Taj Mahal in Agra that was built later. It can easily take up to four days when you want to see all the sights of Delhi. Main market, near the Delhi railway station is the perfect example of this dualistic nature. On the one hand it is prepared for travellers and offering western life in a nutshell when it comes down to shops, pubs, royal accommodation and nightlife facilities. On the other hand, it still has its street vendors, beggars and pollution. Old Delhi is over 2500 years old and was the captial city of the Mughal empire. It is dominated by the grand bazaar of Chandni Chowk and by the Jama Masjid which is the largest mosque in India. You will be impressed by the stillness of this place as soon as you leave the ant-hill of narrow streets, vendor stalls and rickshaws and carriages fighting for a place on the road behind. It offers some excellent views of the city as well. Another popular sight is the Old Red Fort that dominates the horizon with its minarets. Although it is in a rather neglected state, it still is an excellent place to wander around and breath in the atmosphere of the old emperor’s days. Most people arrive at Delhi Airport that is still quite some distance away from Main Bazaar, the main budget accommodation area in New Delhi. Make sure you take the travel time in consideration when you have to catch a plane. It can be reached easily by taxi but roads can be very crowded during daytime. Delhi is connected perfectly to all other major cities in India and trains run pretty much on time. At the train station, there is a special office for foreigners upstairs to make reservations. The staff make is accurate, friendly and quick and this is certainly a smart idea when you’re planning to make one of these at-least-taking-twenty-hours train trips. For traveling in Delhi though had created a furore in many a route and their commuters but gradually the same problem is being adhered to by different government agencies. The introduction of the Metro Rail is a dream come true for many a commuters for many a routes. Though it will take some more time to come out totally to save on the traveling times, but as on date the people in the city roads travel much faster than any other metropolitan city in India. For any traveller to Delhi he can opt the Metro Rail to cover a lots of distance per day. The individual can board the metro rail from the India Railway's network at New Delhi or Delhi Railway station. One can visit Connaught place, Delhi University, Shahdara, Rohini, Dwarka, Chandni Chowk, Pragati Maidan, Karol Bagh, Raja Garden like central areas. In the near future the Delhites can commute from any part of Delhi to the other. Courtesy : Prasanta Varma, Delhi. Besides the Metro, the MRTS and other ways of commuting are coming to Delhi. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: www.kashif.com _______Sights Edit This photo Fowzi Naimi In New Delhi, you’ll see the overt remnants of the former colonial power. Wide streets, big squares, spacious parks and ornamental and bombastic governmental buildings. This is also the part of Delhi where you can visit Gandhi’s memorial. Old Delhi is quite the opposite. It makes you think you’ve ended up in a beehive. Small narrow alleys, little shops and a bustling daily life. This is also the area where you’ll find, amidst all the hectic daily practices, serenity and quietness when you enter the Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) and have a look over Delhi’s outskirts and visit the Red Fort. Besides that, there are several good museums and interesting sights dispersed over the rest of Delhi and its vicinity, such as the National Museum and Humayun’s Tomb. Display all or display just: Historical Sights Hotspots Museums Parks & Gardens Religious Buildings Tombs general museums Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Craft Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Bhairon Road tel: (0)91 11 3317641 Lotus Temple Edit This birds eye view birds eye view The Lotus Temple is a spectacular and colourful sight. Visited by more than 4 million people annually, it recieves more visitors than the Taj Mahal. It is the main temple of the Bahai's in Delhi. Located in Kalkaji in the south of Delhi, it is lotus shaped and has rightly been given the name. It is open to all faiths and is an ideal place for meditation and obtaining peace and tranqillity. Justin : I visited the Lotus temple as part of a bus tour through town and I can't say I found it very 'genuine'. It is pretty colourful though... type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] openingHours: 2 Bahai Temple Edit This Located 13 km south-east of the city centre you will find the building shaped as a lotus flower. It looks quites spectacular. It was constructed in 1986. type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] address: Outer Ring Rd. India Gate Edit This View from Rashtrapati Bhavan View from Rashtrapati Bhavan photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Straight down the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan along a magnificent view and totally unhamnpered drive is India Gate which is primarily a memorial to the unknown soldier. Designed by Lutyens, the 42 metre high structure is a war memorial in honour of the soldiers who died during the second world war. The imposing structure from where stretch massive lush green lawns has an eternal flame (amar jawan jyoti) to honour the memory of the unknown soldiers. A popular picnic spot, one can see hoardes of people moving about the area and on the lawns on sumer evenings. Jost more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Birla Mandir Edit This Birla Mandir Birla Mandir photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Birla Mandir temple is an important prayer site and contains idols of several deities near Connaught square. : A nice temple and for free. Leave your shoes in a special room for foreigners. Inside they are some tourist guides, but they do not bother you if you say you want to go alone. type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] Gandhi Museum Edit This It is a very nice place to visit. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] address: Birla House, tees January Marg tel: (0)91 11 3012843 Safdarjang's Tomb Edit This Safdarjang´s Tomb Safdarjang´s Tomb photo by: T_rex The garden tomb was built in 1753-54 soon after Safdarjang died. It is a red and brown sandstone with double storeyed towers in the corners and is one of the last examples of Mughal architecture. type: Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] Rail Transport Museum Edit This Located in the south of Delhi close to the diplomatic area of Chanakayapuri it traces, through exhibits, the 140 year-old history of the Indian Railways. The museum, established in 1977, and spread over a ten acre area, is the first of its kind in India. The highlights include the Fairie Queen of 1885 the oldest workign steam locomotive, the luxury salon of the Prince of Wales and the salon of the Maharaja of Mysore. Timings Summer 0830 to 1130 and 1600 to 1730 hours, Winter: 0900 to 1730 hours. It is closed on mondays. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Red Fort (Lal Quila) Edit This Red Fort, Delhi, India Red Fort, Delhi, India photo by: www.digitaltribes.com The Red Fort is one of the most impressive sights in Delhi. The old Mughal construction is absolutely worth a visit. It was built in red sandstone by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in 1648. The monument is located along the river Yamuna as an irregular octagon. The main entrance is the Lahori Gate, a former royal market. There are a lot of interesting buildings inside the Fort like the Rang Mahal (the water cooled appartments for the royal ladies( or the Diwan-E-Aam for public audiences. There is also a Red Fort Museum. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Qutab Minar Edit This Qutab Minar Tower 1977 Qutab Minar Tower 1977 photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen The Qutab Minar is a tall Mosque tower. The tower is 72.5 metres high. In front of the imposing structure is an iron pillar believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D. It's uniqueness lies in the fact that it has not caught rust ever since it was built. Tourists are not permitted to climb the tower. Justin : It's okay but not spectacular. Maybe I just wasn't able to judge the historic value of the Minar but to me it didn't impress me that much. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Jama Masjid Edit This Jama Masjid Jama Masjid photo by: T_rex The Friday Mosque Is the country's largest mosque where thousands of Muslims offer prayers even today. It was built in 1656 and is a tribute to the values of the Mughal Kings as also their commitment to religon and prayer. It lies opposite the Red Fort and is surrounded b a large number of shops which deal in a variety of goods. Justin : What is pretty cool about the Mosque is that you can climb the towers. You get a greta view over the city and you can hera the sounds of Indian streetlife 200 feet below. Recommended! type: Religious Buildings World66 rating: [rate it] Parliament House Edit This A marvellous piece of architecture which can be admired only from outside on account of security restrictions. Close to Tashtrapathi Bhavan, it is a domed almost circular structure almost a kilometer in circumferance, and was designed by the famed architect Lutyens. It is the seat of the Indian Parliament and during the sessions of Parliament there is a flurry of activity in and around the structure. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Mughal Gardens Edit This Situated within the Presient's Estate, these gardens boast of the finest varieties of roses in the country besides other flowers which are maintained with the utmost care and thought. The lawns of the gardens is the place where the President hosts tea parties. Besides this there are several artificial ponds where one can get to see a variety of fish and perhaps one of the most interesting sights are the almost romantically designed fountains illuminated with multicoloured lights. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] Humayun's Tomb Edit This This tomb, which was built by emperor Humayun's wife, took eight years to complete and is regarded as an example of the early Mughat archetecture. The emperor's wife, Begai Begum, was buried in the tomb and the structure is the first of its kind built in the centre of a well-planned garden. The combination of white marble and red sandstone was a great influence on later Mughal architecure. It is generally regarded as a prototype of the famed Taj Mahal of Agra. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] National Gallery of Modern Art Edit This Near the India Gate. With 4,000 paintaings of modern artists, this gallery arranges special exhibitions for those who wish to exhibit their works. Closed on mondays. type: museums World66 rating: [rate it] Lodhi Gardens Edit This photo This is a nice park. In this garden you can find the tombs of Sayyid and Lodi rulers. There are also some other tombs. If u come early in the morning or in the evening you can witness large number of locals walking or runnning. type: Parks & Gardens World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lodhi Street Rashtrapati Bhavan Edit This Rashtrapati Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen Almost a stones' throw away from Parliament House is the Rashtrapati Bhavan which is the official residence of the President of the country. Designed by Lutyens, it was the official residence of the Viceroy when the British ruled India. With 340 rooms and an area of about 330 acres. It is an imposing structure anda tourist's delight. The pillars and the porticos are an architect's marvel and so are the Durbar Hall and the Ashoka Hall within the complex. Although special permission has to be obtained to visit the complex, the Mughal Gardens within the complex are a treat for the more.. type: Hotspots World66 rating: [rate it] Jantar Mantar Edit This Within the Connaught Place area is the Jantar Mantar observatory built by the Rajput king of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh in 1724. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Old Fort Edit This The ruins of the fort are located on a small hill which once stood on the banks of the river Yamuna. type: Historical Sights World66 rating: [rate it] Nehru Memorial Museum and Libray Edit This Raj Ghat Memorial Raj Ghat Memorial photo by: Werner Ruckelshausen type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Teen Murti Bhavan tel: (0)91 11 3016734 National Museum Edit This Close to India Gate on the well-known Janpath street. The museum focusses on Indian and Central Asian history. Open 10 am to 5 pm. Film shows on art heritage of India. There is a library and a sales counter. Phone: (0)11-3019272 for further information. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Tibet House Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Lodi Road tel: (0)91 11611515 Dolls Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Nehru House, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg Lodi's Tomb Edit This The tombs are in the midst of the famed Lodi Gardens and is believed to have been built by rulers of two dynasties, the Sayyaids and the Lodis. History has it that the tombs are remants of another city that was soght to be built in Delhi. type: Tombs World66 rating: [rate it] National Zoological Park Edit This The Delhi zoo, close to Purana Qila, near ITO, was established in 1959 and is spread over a massive area of 214 acres. Opening hours: summer 0800 to 1800 hours, winter 0900 to 1700 hours. Closed on Friday. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Field Museum Edit This type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Purana Qila, Mathura Road Airforce Museum Edit This type: museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Palam Marg Indira Gandhi Museum Edit This type: museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Safdarganj Road __________Practical Information Edit This K.S. Infosystems Complete Guide for IT Needs [Add Practical address] Toppel Edit This http://www.delhigate.com/ Nice travelguide, absolutely objective. type: Embassies and Consulates World66 rating: [rate it] ________Getting Around Edit This Indain autorickshaws Indain autorickshaws Hiran karunaratna Delhi's bus system is for thrillseekers anthropologists and those with time on their hands. Buses are generally crowded and driven by maniacs. Avoid them altogether during rush hours; otherwise try boarding or leaving at the beginning or end of a route because there's more chance of a seat and less chance of being trampled to death. There are some seats reserved for women on the left-hand side of the bus. There are plenty of metered yellow-and-black taxis but invariably the meters are out of date not working or the drivers will simply refuse to use them. Negotiate a fare before you set out. Auto-rickshaws are generally faster than taxis on short trips and cost half the price. Negotiate a fare before you board and make sure your will is in order. Six-seater motorcycle rickshaws run fixed routes at fixed prices and are good value during rush hours. Cycle rickshaws are banned from New Delhi itself but can be handy for travelling around 'Old' Delhi. [Add Local transport mode] Delhi Metro Edit This The new Metro system consisting of two lines opened in July 2005 and connects most of the tourist sites in a cheap, fast clean method of transport. World66 rating: [rate it] _________Getting There Edit This Beach in india Beach in india [Add Global transport mode] Gap Years Edit This Beach in india Beach in india There are many ways to reach india one of the most common way is to take a gap year. There are many gapyear companies. one of the best from looks and amount of detail is Gapguru. The website is www.gapguru.com this was started by people who wanted people to expierence the thrills of going to india. There are many ways to find gapyear companies. A good way is to go onto (i would never have guesed) www.gapyear.com . This website has many gapyear companies on it. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] ________Museums Edit This Travel to india with one of the leading india travel agency krris.travel and get online air ticket booking with lowest air fares. Also check for comparative and affordable domestic packages. _______Day Trips Edit This Map of Alwar Map of Alwar Ankit [Add Day Trip] The District Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi Edit This i photo by: PRATEEK KASHYAP :D The District Park, Hauz Khas is just about two Km. from the AIIMS / Safdarjung fly over. One can try for a picnic at District Park at Hauz Khas, New Delhi. The Park has four different wings i.e. Rose Garden, Deer Park, Fountain & District Park, Old Monuments and Hauz Khas Art Market. One can enjoy the entire area, once inside the park one cannot believe to be in the heart of Delhi. Besides the above the PArk has a beautiful resturant "Park Baluchi" the right place to enjoy a day trip. After the complete day trip one can have the darshan and evening aarti more.. World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 09818076828 address: A-2/62, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi email: prasantv@yahoo.com Neemrana Fort palace Edit This Neemrana Fort-Palace Neemrana Fort-Palace photo by: Lars Erik Erøy Located at 130 km from Delhi, this place is a heritage in itself. Neemrana Fort Palace is situated on a majestic plateau concealed in a horseshoe formation of the Aravalli ranges, considered the oldest fold mountains in the world. The beginnings of this rugged architectural jewel which rises to nine levels, date back to 1464 AD, making it India 's oldest heritage resort. Conveniently located just off the Delhi Jaipur highway, Neemrana is Rajasthan's closest palace to India's capital. World66 rating: [rate it] email: pramanick@hotmail.com Skyline Edit This its rocking World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 011+2233445566 address: hauz khas Alwar Edit This Map of Alwar Map of Alwar photo by: Ankit In 1775 A.D. is an interesting historic city. Alwar is sourrounded by hills, valleys, exotic wildlife and lakes. The city is famous for the City Palace Museum, forts, Vinay Vilas Palace and more interesting historic sights. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Badkhal Edit This Located on Delhi Mathura Road you can visit this nice picnic spot. You can do boating, fishing and other water sports. The place is 32 km from Delhi. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Skyline Edit This its rocking World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 011+2233445566 address: hauz khas ________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This laid backw waters laid backw waters aanchal Although clubs and bars are multiplying in Delhi, you still have to look hard for them. Whenever you feel like dancing, the best option probably is to go to one of the big hotels that presumably has a private club and bar. It is quite likely that you end up watching a Hindi film or a traditional dance performance, finished off with a beer or lassi and an early night of sleep. After all, it's going to be a busy day again tomorrow. On the other hand the night life had transformed so much in delhi over the recent years. So many lounge bars have come up in Delhi and they seem to be very popular amongst the people.Low seating and ambient music has become the trend setter. Finally..delhites are transforming from clubbers to chillers!!!. Pay attention: Delhi nightlife can be pretty unsafe. Contributors June 14, 2005 change by giorgio Display all or display just: Bars & Cafes Clubs and dancing Dancing Erotic clubs and bars Wine bars Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Entertainment place] Delhi Gymkhana Club Edit This It's not a Beer Garden , there was no other option so we had to click on this one because it closely resembled the amazing outdoor sunday lunches. Only for memebrs, Gymkhana club is one of the oldest clubs in delhi. Thursday nights in gymkhana rock..so if you can get hold of a memeber to get you in ...you have a night. Offers : Sports & Recreation Please note : Members Only type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: 2, Safdurjung Road, N.D. IVY bar & dining Edit This The best bar dining concept ever seen in india with a fusion of fine dining and huge bar. Italin cuisine well plattered (value of money). Inetriors is mind blowing. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] ClosingTime: 1:00am tel: 9871757744 address: Lotus tower, New friends colony, Delhi email: anupammaggon@hotmail.com Capitol Edit This i_1 The latest and most happening place in town. On the weekend very crowded. Still the only and the best place to party. type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ashok Hotel, Chanakya Puri email: capitol.club@gmail.com openinghours: Wednesday to Sunday tel: 01126879802 / 03 ClosingTime: 1a.m. music on till crowd is there Thugs Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Broadway tel: (0)91 11 3273821 Club Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: The Oberoi tel: (0)91 11 4363030 Cinatra Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Vasant Continental tel: (0)91 11 678800 Laidback Waters by Shalom Edit This laid backw waters laid backw waters photo by: aanchal Great for lounge lovers. Chilled out place , really laid back . The low seating with the low lit candles offer a very Moroccon feel. Musiz : Ambient, Drum "n" bass Food : Moroccon type: Wine bars World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 011-26521234 address: 1st floor of Qutub Hotel, in the Qutub Institutional Area, just south of IIT Gate Henri's Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Le Meridien tel: (0)91 11 3710101 Shalom Edit This Low lighting and sinking sofas. East meets West and graphics loom on sunken wall screens. Shalom epitomises the coming of age of Delhi's nightlife. On offer are Italian, Moroccon, Spanish and Lebanese cuisines. Music : Ambient type: Wine bars World66 rating: [rate it] tel: 011-5163 2280 url: www.shalomdelhi.com address: N-Block,Greater Kailash Part 1,New Delhi,110048 CJ'S Edit This type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Le Meridien tel: (0)91 11 3710101 My Kind Of Place Edit This This place is known for its Friday Hip Hop nights. A pretty dark place. May be you are charged a cover charge. Saturdays are only ok-ish. type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Taj Palace tel: (0)91 11 3010404 Jazz Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Maurya Sheraton tel: (0)91 11 3010101 Broadway Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Broadway tel: (0)91 11 3273821 Floats Edit This i Like the Djinns they host live bands, but sometimes the quality is not very high. There is no way than checking it out. Expensive. type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Park Royal Hotel, Nehru Place Djinns Edit This i This is the place to be seen. Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays are the best day to go there. On Saturday come early, as u might have to wait to get in. Quite expensive, but good live bands that change every three months. Just recently they hosted even a great Latin band... type: Clubs and dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Hyatt Regency, Ring Rd. Trishna Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] tel: (0)91 11 5762501 Steel Edit This A well designed modern bar with DJ and small dance floor, but many customers prefer to go neighbouring CAPITOL, but still a good place to start the night, especially on the weekend. type: Dancing World66 rating: [rate it] address: Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri Some Place Else Edit This photo A rather noisy, dark and small place - popular with young Indians who like loud music. type: Erotic clubs and bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: The Park tel: (0)91 11 3733737 Lounge Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: New Delhi Hilton tel: (0)91 11 3320101 Burgundy Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Best Western Surya tel: (0)91 11 3016162 Aloha Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Le Meridien tel: (0)91 11 3710101 Cavalry Bar Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Oberoi Maidens tel: (0)91 11 2914841 Captain's Cabin Edit This Great place to hang out type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Taj Mahal tel: (0)91 11 3016162 La Terrace Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Le Meridien tel: (0)91 11 3710101 The Quiet Place Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Taj Palace tel: (0)91 11 3010404 Polo Lounge Edit This type: Bars & Cafes World66 rating: [rate it] address: Hyatt Regency tel: (0)91 11 6181234 __________Festivals Edit This Delhi's festival calendar begins with the Republic Day parade on 26th January. It is the most colorful of the city's festivals events and also the biggest crowd-puller. Hundreds of thousands people line the route from Rajpath to the Red Fort to watch the pageant of solders, camel crops, armored regiments, brass bands, folk dancers, school children, war veterans and elaborate floats representing the cultural diversity of India. The two hour long parade is usually rounded off with a much-awaited spectacular fly - passed presented by Air Force squadrons. A special display of folk dances also takes place at the Talkatora Stadium. Three days later the Beating of the Retreat takes place at Vijay Chowk. Various bands of the armed forces set the pace for marching troops against the grand backdrop of Rashtrapati Bhawan. In a much lighter vein, winter also witnesses the Vintage Car Rally when the 'grand old ladies', sprucedup for the occasion, make the long haul from Delhi to Sohna. Winter is also the time for the popular Balloon Mela, the Surajkund Crafts Mela on the outskirts of Delhi, and Delhi Tourism's Gardens Festivals. The latter is a visual feast, for Delhi a blaze with flowers in the month of February Delhi Tourism also organizes cultural performances during the Garden Festivals. Holi, the festivals of colors, marks the onset of spring. In August, the festival Janamashtami, celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Ballets in the Kathak dance style depict the life of Lord Krishna. In early October, a festival specific to Mehrauli, in Delhi, takes place. This the Phulwalon - Ki - Sair or the Flower sellers Procession, which originated in the 16th century. The highlight is a prossional of people carrying decorated floral fans, which are blessed at the shrine of the 13th -century Sufi saint, Khwaja Qutbuddin Bakhtyar Kaki and at the hindu temple of Jogmaya, both in Mehrauli. The procession ends with a formal ceremony at the Jahaz Mahal, a 16th - century pleasure resort by the side of a lake. Also in October is Dussehra, commemorating the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king, Ravana. A month - long Ram Lila dance festival is organized by the Bhartiya Kala Kendra, depicting seens from the epic Ramayana, while on Dussehara evening itself, gigantic effigies of Ravana are set a fire. The biggest venue for this event is the Ram Lila ground, of Asaf Ali Road. Delhi Tourism organizes the popular Qutab Festival in October. Musicians and dancers performs at night by the city's 12th -century land mark, the Qutab Minar. Diwali, the festivals of lights is preceded by several Diwali Melas, where food, handicrafts and a variety of earthern lamps and candles are sold. Large communities of Indians from different states reside in Delhi. 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