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A part from
sightseeing, Delhi also offers good buys including silk products,
precious stones, leather woodwork. The Central Cottage
Industries Emporium on Janpath stores items from all over
India of genuine quality and reasonable prices. Chandni Chowk
the famous shopping street in Old Delhi, is known for its
carpets and jewelry. Delli Haat opp. INA market is a Delhi Tourism
undertaking. It is a well designed open air complex comprising
of rows of brick alcoves which housecraft and food stalls from
different states (changed every 2 months). Hauz Khas village
is a series of authentic shops, selling a wide range of luxury
items.
Delhi a major
international gateway to India. The hub of domestic and foreign
travel both its airports and railheads connect the tourist to
important destinations all ova The Taj Express and the Shatabdi
Express link Delhi to Agra, the second city in the Golden Triangle.
Agra is about 200 kms. South of Delhi, and the journey takes one
past rows of fields watered by the Yamuna.
On the way
to to Agra by the NH2 you pass a few charming tourists resort
including Dadhkal Lake and Dabchick which have been developed
by Haryana Tourism. This road passes by the famous towns of Mathura
and Vrindavan which were blessed by the birth of Lord Krishna
and saw hint grow up with his friends. Tales of his childhood
days and naughty pranks are still sung as a) the entire atmosphere
is still fresh with its memories.
Temples can
be found all over the two cities with adequate accommodation in
dharamshalas of all kinds. Such is the devotion of the people
who live there and those who visit Conducted Tours from Delhi
and around are available at all hours. The road also passes by
Sikandra, where the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Akbar flat On the
way to Agar by the NH2 you. Entry to Agar is made through the
pass a few charming tourist resorts Delhi Gate built ha Shah Jana
time.
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