India today is go word for every globe trotting traveler and briefcase toting executive. India is one of the world's raging hot touristy hotspots. India's capital Delhi isboth daunting and alluring with a stunning backdrop of ancient architecture amidst a buzzing international metropolis which draws people from acrossIndia and the globe.
Delhibeing an international business and tourist hub of 14 million people, hotels in Delhi city are jam packed with an amazing assortment of people from different cultures, lifestyles, religions and beliefs. The state of the artInternationalAirport atDelhi has a capacity of 60 million people flying in and out.
Most hotels in Delhi are located in the Karol Bagh andConnaught Place areas which are bustling, modern, with huge department stores, chic boutiques, endless bazaars and classy up markets.
Delhiis a paradise of things to do, sights and sounds to explore, tastes to relish, . There are endless ancient monuments, forts, palaces, restaurants, shops, bazaars, classy markets, magnificent gardens, fabulous cultural and theatrical performances, modern architectural wonders, museums and art galleries, folklore and handicrafts…the list is endless. Any and every hotel in Delhi you stay at will organize forays into all these wonderful activities for you.
The Archaeological Survey of India recognizes 175 monuments in Delhias national heritage sites. The Lotus temple, also called Bahá'í House of Worship, is one of them. One of the must see places in this stupendous city. It has won numerous architectural awards and been featured in hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles.
The Templeis composed of 27 free-standing marble clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides. The nine doors of the LotusTempleopen onto a central hall slightly more than 40 meters tall and that is capable of holding up to 2,500 people. The surface of the Templeis made of white marble. Along with its nine surrounding ponds and the gardens, the LotusTempleproperty comprises 26 acres. There are many hotels in Delhi nearby the temple complex as well.
TheLotusTempleis open to all regardless of religion or any other distinction. The Bahá'í laws emphasize that the spirit of the House of Worship be that it is a gathering place where people of all religions may worship God.
Since its inauguration in 1986, the Bahá'í Templein Delhihas attracted more than 100 million visitors! - making it one of the most visited buildings in the world. So what are you waiting for? Book a hotel in Delhi at any one of city's thousands of excellent hotels and gather your unforgettable memories, not to mention the ‘heritage photos' to take back home for your prized shelf.
