This is a seldom seen map of Delhi, India, dating to 1858, by London cartographer Edward Weller. Depicts the city of Delhi shortly after the suppression of the Indian Mutiny in 1857. Oriented to the west. Shows what is today Old Delhi west of the Jumna River. Depicts the old city walls, palaces, gates, bazaars, mosques, temples, grave sites and tombs, streets and municipal buildings. Shows the pontoon bridge crossing the Jumna as well as the cantonments to the north of the city. Originally part of the Weekly Dispatch Atlas , but issued only in the 1863 production of the complete Atlas .
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Delhi's OLD FORT (in India popularly known as "purana quila")
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purana_Qila,_Delhi
5 pm to 9pm.Other Attractions :Delhi's Largest Zoological Park Near the Fort, Boat Club.Inside Tip :The Monument in Ruins Today So Be Careful While Exploring, Your Unjust Movements May Damage The Structure.Also Known As :Purana Qila.Built In :16th Century.Architecture Pattern :Mughal-Hindu-Afghan Architecture.Architectural Splendor :Built in Red Sandstone, Fort Walls are of Octagonal Shape. Extended on 2.41 km and 33.5 m in Height.Visiting Hours :Open on all Days From 8 am to 6 pm.Time Required :2½ hours.Etymology :This Fort is Believed to have been Standing on the Ancient Site of Indraprasta (The Capital Town of Pandavas). Enough Evidence have been Collected to Prove it.Must Visit :Humayun's Library - An Octagonal Building called Sher Mandal built by Sher Shah.Enjoy :Boating or Shikara Rides in the Lake Adjacent to the Fort. The timings are summer: 12pm to 7 pm and winter: 11am to 6pm.Don't Miss :The Talaqi Darwaza Known as the 'Forbidden Gate'.Mosque Inside :Quila Kuhna Masjid - a Great Architectural Grandeur Made from White Marble and Bright Red Ssandstone.Must Experience :The Light and Sound Show in Hindi and English. This Show takes you back 5,000 years in history. Timing :
Monday, November 19, 2012
Nakuchiatal (225 Kms from Delhi), Uttrakhand
Nakuchiatal is situated nearly 225 Kms from Delhi. It is well connected from Train. You can get train from Old Delhi Railway Station idle one is Ranikhet Express starting around 10.45 PM and reaches around 5.00AM. You may get taxi at Station which will charge around Rs.600/-. You may also get taxi on sharing basis. Avoid rainy season (Landslides), though its most beautiful during that time.
You may also use public transport such as Volvo bus service from Anand Vihar (Delhi) to Haldwani. From Haldwani Bus Stand - Volvo bus service is available on hourly basis.
http://nainital.nic.in/
http://nainital.nic.in/
There is another Taal (Lake) and the famous one too i.e. Bhimtaal which is also beautiful and cheap but little crowdy.
For peace loving people Nakuchiatal is idealy suited.
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