Rajpath means the royal road. This is the road that has India Gate at one end and the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President House) at the other. On either side of this vast road, there are beautiful ponds and lush, green gardens. Everywhere you look, you'll find a breathtaking view. The Republic Day parade is held here every year on January 26th.
Le resplendissant Rashtrapati Bhavan est une ode pertinente au patrimoine architectural de la nation. Construit pour le vice-roi britannique au cours d’une période de 17 ans, il fut conçu par les architectes Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens et Herbert Baker. Comprenant quatre étages et doté de 340 pièces, cet immense édifice est un véritable chef-d’œuvre, non seulement pour sa sublime architecture mais aussi pour son arrangement flamboyant qui englobe des jardins envoûtants et un complexe de musées. Achevé en 1929, l’impressionnant Rashtrapati Bhavan est l’une des plus grandes résidences de chef d’État au monde.
The shrine (dargah) is situated in an area surrounded by meandering lanes, shops and houses. And of course, restaurants responsible for the ever wafting smell of Mughlai food. A visit to this place makes for a unique experience, the frenzy and the passion of the visiting mystics and holymen is palpable. This place is rich in history; it is surrounded by scores of smaller tombs of saints and mosques. Some of the tombs belong to famous personalities, such as Amir Khusro and Jahanara, daughter of Mughal emperor Shahjahan. This place is not just a pilgrimage site but is also a very popular tourist attraction, especially on Thursday when sufi musicians perform musical odes in honor of Hazrat Nizamuddin.
Dhoomimal is a commercial gallery that holds exhibitions throughout the year. It is one of the oldest galleries in the city—almost all big names in the Indian art fraternity have had some kind of association with this place. Its secret lies in a supportive royal clientèle, and an impressive and priceless collection of artwork. If you are an aficionado of fine art then your visit to New Delhi is not complete without a tour of the Dhoomimal Art Gallery.
Osho Dham located in the Najafgarh neighborhood of Delhi offers a shelter to all the troubled souls. Call it a one-stop-solution to your worldly troubles, this venue is not only frequented by Indians but also by foreign tourists. Various camps, celebrations and retreats continue to attract the soul-searchers. If you happen to be one, give them a call and be on your way.
The National School of Drama (NSD) is a mecca for all aspiring actors. The legacy kept up by NSD has been a bench-mark for other acting schools too. From rigorous selection of the incoming students every year to the productions presented by the talented artists; the theater scenario just could not get better. The acting courses are imparted to the students through Repertory and Theatre-in-Education at the school. There are intensive training programs and special workshops for children too. It is well-equipped with all the stage show facilities, auditoriums, high-end sound and music system, library and much more. The school has three different auditoriums; Sanmukh Auditorium, Bahumukh Auditorium and Abhimanch Auditorium. All in all, The National School of Drama has played a major role in making Indian theater what it is today.