The bustling capital of India (Delhi) is a metropolis that combines both ancient history and modern cosmopolitan spirit. Shangri-La Delhi provides the best starting point to travelers, who want to explore this great metropolis due to the fact that it is the perfect base. Located right in the center of the city, it is a luxury haven where it is not only the perfect accommodation in the world but a good strategic access to the most famous landmarks and secret places of Delhi. We would like to show you a thoughtfully planned itinerary, which will allow you to see the best of the best of the city with the comfort and ease of staying in this luxurious property.
Morning Glory: Starting Your Day in Old Delhi
You can start your adventure in Delhi by taking a morning sightseeing trip to Old Delhi which is the ancient city centre. The travel time to this quarter of the atmosphere is just about thirty minutes and hence it is just an ideal place to explore morning at Shangri-La Delhi. Entering the small streets of Chandni Chowk, one will be brought back to the Mughal period when the centuries old havelis are mixed with the vibrating markets that have existed since the seventeenth century.
The soft morning sun also makes the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India one of the best places to visit in the mornings when the sunlight can be seen to create a heavenly ambience in the red sandstone-laid courtyard. When you are done with the spiritual experience, get lost in the winding streets of Chandni Chowk, where freshly made parathas in Paranthe Wali Gali will lure you. This is the place where the vibrant life of Delhi actually begins and the street artists occupy their colorful stalls and the real nature of the city shows itself in every district.
Midday Majesty: The Imperial Grandeur of New Delhi
Having visited Old Delhi, move back to the comfort of your base and refresh yourself and then venture out and explore the imperial architecture of New Delhi. Strategic location of Shangri-La Delhi has put you in easy access to the most outstanding structures in the city during the colonial era. Start with India gate, the great war memorial which is evidence of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers. The lawns around and the adjacent Rajpath boulevard are the culmination of the big vision of British architect Edwin Lutyens.
Further on to the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, where your architecture can be fully enjoyed, as it looks amazingly beautiful on the outside. The spiraling circle of colonnaded Parliament house nearby is the symbol of democratic air of the modern India. The sun rays on their sandstone faces are most favorable in the middle of the day when it is composed of a great chance to take photographs and reflect.
Afternoon Serenity: Gardens and Tombs
As the afternoon sun calms, drive to the Tomb of Humayun, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was built earlier than the Taj Mahal, and is its architectural inspiration. The garden tomb with its exquisite symmetry and fine marble inlays provides a coolest respite to the city life. The Char Bagh gardens around will give you shaded foot-paths to take where you can take a leisurely walk and envision the greatness of the Mughal dynasty.
A short distance off the Tomb of Humayun is the Lodhi Garden, an urban park, which has a number of medieval monuments in the midst of trim lawns and ancient trees. Here the elite of Delhi take their evening strolls, and here you may partake the more easy side of life in the city. The serene environment will be a perfect place to relax before your evening outing and it is in a convenient location with respect to your fancy house and the ride back is easy because of its proximity to the house.
Evening Elegance: Culture and Shopping
It is time to explore the vibrant cultural experience of Delhi which is seen in the evening. Depending on the day you are visiting, you may see a classical dance performance at the India Habitat centre or visit contemporary art at the National Gallery of modern art. These cultural establishments present the rich artistic background of India and its rich dramatic creative life nowadays, and reveal the soul of India which cannot be viewed only in the form of monuments and markets.
To those that are attracted to shopping, Delhi has a fantastic variety of choices. Dilli Haat is an open air market, which gathers craftsmen and women of all India and offers you an original shopping experience where you can buy handicrafts, textile and jewelry made by craftsmen and women themselves. Instead, visit the high-end shops of the Khan market or the designer shops of the Select Citywalk shopping center where global brands are next to the domestic fashion brands. These shopping destinations are close to your hotel, hence the ease with which you can carry your shopping back to your hotel and then venture out to the dinner table.
Night Lights: Culinary Adventures
The cuisine of Delhi is as varied as the history of the city, and your nights will be spent at gastronomic heaven. Starting with street food in Nizamuddin and finishing with the elegant restaurants in Mehrauli, the city has everything that will be a delight to all palates. You may want to visit Hauz Khas Village, which is a cool neighborhood with medieval ruins and elegant cafes and restaurants offering fusion food. The lakeside background provides one with the romantic atmosphere at the end of the day of exploration.
Conclusion
It becomes such easier when you make your plans in Delhi when you have decided on the right place to stay that will give you the comfort and the location. The Shangri-La Delhi is not only a place where you sleep but it is your own haven in the big city, where you get the best facilities and service, which make you feel fresh to face the events of the day. Similar to the other quality of property like the Delhi Darbar Hotel, choosing a place to stay that gets to know your needs as a traveler makes your stay on the city more than a sightseeing trip but more of an experience to be had by the city of Delhi. Delhi is a place that you could Cherish in your lifetime and with proper planning and proper base, your trip to the city will be a compilation of memorable moments that reflect to the world why this old yet contemporary city still attracts visitors.