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Waste to Wonder Park

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Waste to Wonder Park Waste to Wonder Park is located at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van near the Nizamuddin in Delhi. This Park is spread over a land of five acres. Delhi’s latest visitor attraction is the Seven Wonders of the World. The park has been inaugurated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh along with Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal. The theme park has sculptures of the Seven Wonders of the World that all are built of industrial and other kinds of waste. This park is made by the The South Delhi Municipal Corporation. Wind and solar power are used to light up the Wonders of the World Park. Waste to Wonder Park is made by SDMC with the help of artists, seven supporting artists and 70 welders and helpers. These all the people were behind the construction for completing this project. Waste to Wonder Park has models of the seven wonders such as Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower of Paris, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer Statue of Rio De Janeiro, Rome’s Colosseum a...

Raj Ghat - Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi

Raj Ghat - Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi Raj Ghat is a memorial of   Mahatma Gandhi where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. The ghat is located in the banks of River Yamuna. It is a black marble platform that is built at the spot of cremation of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation. Raj Ghat is a remembrance to Mahatma Gandhi. It's found not a long way from the stream Yamuna and was initially the name of a remarkable ghat. It was here where Mahatma Gandhi's keep going customs were performed on January 31, 1948, multi day after his passing. Mahatma Gandhi last words, ‘Hey Ram,’ are carved on the marble. The memorial was designed by Vanu G. Bhuta. He was wished-for it to show the simplicity and goodness of Gandhi. There is open flame that burns continuously at one end. Outside dignitaries visiting India pay regard to Gandhi by laying blossoms on the stage. A recognition function is held each Friday at Raj Ghat, alongside the petition sessions hung on Ga...

Purana Qila - Delhi

Purana Qila - Delhi Purana Qila or Old Fort was constructed during the 16th century in Delhi.   It has become as one of the main heritage and historic spot in India. It is said that old fort is made on the shells of the ancient state of Indraprastha.   Purana Qila construction work had been started by the great Mughal ruler Humayun and finished by the Afghan leader Sher Shah. Purana Qila has not become a place of historical interest, but also become a picnic place and lovers’ point in Delhi. Visitor often visit weekends or vacations. Because of its location, It makes more popular. Purana Qila is located on the Delhi-Mathura Street and is near the zoo. History and Architectural style of Purana Qila, Delhi The construction paintings of the Purana Qila became started out with the aid of the tremendous Mughal emperor Humayun and became completed through the Afghan ruler Sher Shah. Purana Qila is rectangular in form and is spread over an area of 1.5 kil...

India Gate - Tourist Place

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India Gate India Gate  The India Gate is positioned in New Delhi.   India Gate is a warfare memorial committed to honor the infantrymen of the Undivided Indian Army who died at some stage in World War I among 1914 and 1921 to pay tribute to people who died or have been injured in warfare. Delhiites and vacationers alike throng the India Gate Lawns surrounding the monument for a leisurely nighttime, enjoying fountains along with snacking on street meals. Design & Architecture India Gate The basis stone of India Gate became laid by way of His Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and it become designed by Edwin Lutyens. The monument turned into devoted to the nation 10 years later through the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Similar to the Arch de Triomphe in Paris, France. Situated at the centre of a hexagonal complicated with a diameter of 625m and a complete vicinity of 360,000 m, the India Gate is 42m in height and nine.1m in width. The buildi...

Humayun's Tomb- unesco world heritage site

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Humayun's Tomb- unesco world heritage site humayun's tomb  Humayun's Tomb is One of the superb structures located in Delhi. This mausoleum is a tomb of the outstanding Mughal emperor Humayun. The building of the Humayun's Tomb was endorsed from the tomb of the Persian Mongol ruler, Oljeytu, at Sultaniyya. It is complex shape but has its personal attraction and grandeur. Thousands of tourists from everywhere in the international go to the Humayun's Tomb each year. The must visit monuments Humayun's Tomb in Delhi became constructed through his beloved spouse Hamida Banu Begam. It became built in 1565,  Nine years after the dying of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. There are also the graves of Bahadur Shah Zafar and three princes with the tomb of Humayun. The tomb is surrounded by beautiful  Mughal garden. This is traditional of all Mughal gardens. The  mausoleum stands on huge platform which has a peak of as much as 7 meters. The B...

Red Fort - unesco world heritage site

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Lal Quila The Red Fort changed into constructed through the famous Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan and became around the years of 1638-1648.  The Red Fort became initially constructed to be referred as the ‘Qila-i-Mubarak’ this means that it turned into the house of the royal circle of relatives. The fortress-palace turned into designed by means of architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to construct the dazzling fortress. The fortress served because the royal house of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the respect of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort while Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort derives its name from the purple-sandstone partitions, which make the citadel almost impregnable. In current times, the fort is of importance to the people of India because the Indian Prime Minister offers his Independence Day speech from the fort on August 15. In 2007 Red Fort changed into d...