Friday, October 19, 2007
Cinema Halls in Delhi
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| South Delhi | West Delhi | Bahadurgarh |
| Faridabad | Ghaziabad | Gurgaon |
| Noida |
Shopping Malls in Delhi
Jewellery Mall | |
| Gold Souk Spread over, 1,80,000 sq. ft. of land, this massive structure was touted as the grand gold bazar of India. Gold Souk Gurgaon is home to the best jewelry retail brands from India and abroad. | Block- C, Sector- 43, Sushant lok, Phase- I, Gurgaon - 122002 Tel:+(91)-(124)-4317700 Fax:+(91)-(124)-2577776 |
| CTC Plaza Marriages are made in heaven but heavenly brides are dressed from CTC Plaza. This popular store stocks in enormous range of heavily embellished saree, salwar kameez and lehengas best suited for bridal wear. | North Square Mall G1 & G2, Ground Floor, Netaji Subhash Place Pitampura New Delhi - 110 088 Tel:+(91)-(11)-47020044 |
| AEZ Square Located near PVR Cinema in Vikaspuri, AEZ offers a complete entertainment packages with options galore for shopping, eating out and gaming for kids and an evening outing for adults. Music patrons can browse in Music World, young lovers can check out cards at Archies Gallery & beauty conscious can visit at Shahnaz Hussain's. | Vikaspuri New Delhi - 110 018 |
| Ansal Plaza A part of HUDCO Place built on 35 acres of land, Ansal Plaza is a shopping complex situated near South Extension, one of the posh markets of rich South Delhi. Branded cloths, trendy jewellery and other designer items are some of the things that you can shop for at Ansal Plaza. Open all days. | HUDCO Place, Khel Gaon Marg Andrews Ganj New Delhi - 110 049 Tel:+(91)-(11)-26261305, 26255532 |
| Centre Stage Mall Centra Stage Mall is a hot entertainment destination for those living in the vicinity while for others it doubles up as a great landmark in Noida. It offers include Waves- a three-screen multiplex, posh showrooms from USI, Westside, Gyans and Meena Bazar among others eateries like Geoffrey's Mircheez, McDonald's and Ruby Tuesday. | L-1, Sector 18 Noida - 201301 Tel:+(91)-(120)-2512260, 25122642626 1305 |
| DLF City Centre Spread over 250,000 sq.ft., this centrally air conditioned mall is located at Main MG Road, designed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor. Retail outlets like Lifestyle, Meena Bazar, Lacoste, Bombay Selections, Maspar, Heritage, UCB, Tommy Hilfiger, Marks & Spencer have huge window displays and unique styling. | Mehrauli - Gurgaon Road Gurgaon - 122002 Tel:+(91)-(124)-2386296-97 |
| East Delhi Mall Popularly known as EDM, this mega project is responsible for setting East Delhi's retail scene on a roll. The mall was thrown open in the first quarter of 2005. Some of the keen retailers that jumped the gun on the day of the launch included Big Bazar, Meena Bazar, Soles, Vivid Furnishings, Mushrooms and Cafe Coffee day are some of the units operational here. | 1, Kaushambi Ghaziabad - 201301 Tel:+(91)-(120)-2776649, 2776667 |
| Mega Mall The most popular Entertainment Centre, Mega Mall is located on the Sector Road, Gurgaon. Mega Mall is a three-storied mall with two basements which houses the first truly internationally styled food court spread over an area of 30,000 sq.ft.. This gastronomic affair serves 16 different international cuisines - both oriental and occidental, that is represented by well known international and national brands. | Sector Road, DLF City, Phase - I Gurgaon - 122002 Tel:+(91)-(124)-5014095-98 |
| MGF Metropolitan Mall Close to the Delhi-Haryana border on the Mehrauli Gurgaon Road is this mega shopping mall that is a promising leisure and entertainment centre. The favourite eating joints of childrens and teens like McDonald's Debonair's Pizza and Hot & Juicy Corner are on the ground level while formal family restaurants have the rooftop zone reserved for the. | Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon - 122002 Tel:+(91)-(124)-5014606-07 |
| Pacific Mall Spread across three floors, it boasts an I Max screen and various retail outlets like Globus, Westside, Spencers, Crosswords, Chunmun, Riu Wears, Rough n Tough, Nike Addidas, Reebok and Louis Phillipe. | Plot No. 1, Site 4, Sahibabad, Industrial Area Ghaziabad - 201010 Tel:+(91)-(120)-5373047-49 |
| SAB Mall Located in Sector 27, Noida, the mall offers a characteristic home walk section that has a range of branded electronics goods, crockery and kitches ware, desktop decorations, fashion accessories and much more. Weekly Off: Tuesday. | Sector - 27, Atta Market Noida - 201301 Tel:+(91)-(120)-2544222, 6529655 |
| Sahara Mall This is India’s first Brand Super Mall launched in March 2001 spread over 3.89 acre on the main Mehrauli-Gurgaon road. It has earthquake resistant construction, a classy entry, multiple openings and wide corridors besides two-level parking lots in the basement. It offers an international class environment global brands and a comprehensive package recreational and leisure activities. | Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road Gurgaon - 122002 Tel:+(91)-(124)-5048592, 2387741 |
| Shoprix Mall The mall has limited, but good options for eating out and recreation. Brands like McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Barista ICICI Bank, Sagar Ratna, Archies, Dominos Pizza, John Players, Adidas, etc have their outlets here. The crowd generally seen here are officegoers who come here for a quick bite. | C-134B, Sector 61, Opposite Flex Industries Noida - 201301 Tel:+(91)-(120)-2580924, 2584476 |
| Spice World Spice World is the first world class commercial landmark in the bustling Noida. It is based on the belief that a successful lifestyle center must be a pleasurable experience for both the occupants and their customers. | I-2, Sector 25A Noida - 201301 Tel:+(91)-(120)-4366400 |
| SRS World Away from the hustle-bustle of heavy traffic and stuffed markets in Faridabad, SRS World, promises a day full of fun and entertainment. A massive space occupied by McDonald's Nescafe, Archies and PVR multiplex hint at the young and jovial spirit of the shopping center. | Sector - 12 Faridabad - 121007 Tel:+(91)-(129)-4009308, 4008581, 4008582 |
| Metro Walk Mall It is one of the biggest mall in capital which also boast an excellent amusement park - Adventure Island. Like all other malls, it has also a wide collection of leading national and international brands including Pantaloon, Reebok, Nike, etc. | Sector 10, Rohini, Adjacent to Rithala Metro Station New Delhi - 110041 Tel:+(91)-(11)-27573480, 27574061 |
Whole Sale and Retail Markets in Delhi
Travelmasti sojourn is simply incomplete without shopping in delhi markets. Exotic purchase options include silk products, precious stones, leather and woodwork, jewellery, art and craft products and what not. You can find anything everything from anywhere in the country. Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Chandni Chowk, Sundar Nagar, Hauz Khas village, and Dilli Haat are some fine Market places in capital of india. Go for bargains, except at Govt Emporiums, where prices are fixed.
* Books Market (only Sunday at Darya Ganj) - Nai Sarak. Second hand books on footpath
* Brass Market - Vakil Pura behind Jama Masjid.
* Bicycles Market - Jhandewalan at Karol Bagh. Cycle Mkt. at Chandni Chowk.
* Canvas Market - Azad Market.
* Chemicals Market- Tilak Bazar near Khari Baoli.
* Cloth Market- Cloth Mkt. in Fathepuri, also various Katras at Chandni Chk.
* Dry Fruits Market- Khari Baoli.
* Electrical Goods Market- Bhagirath Palace, Lajpat Rai Market. Qutab Road and Sadar Bazar.
* Flea Markets - Daily at Jama Masjid and Every Sunday behind Red Fort on Ring Road.
* Foodgrain Market- Naya Bazar, Khari Baoli. Rui Mandi in Sadar Bazar.
* Fruits & Vegetable Market- Azadpur Wholesale Mandi, Shahdra, Darya Ganj, Nangloi, Okhla, Tilak Nagar.
* Furniture Market- Kirti Nagar Furniture Block, Rani Jhansi Rd., Panchkuian Road, Jail Road (Tilak Nagar)
* Imported Goods Market- Gaffar Mkt. in Karol Bagh, Palika Bazar in Connaught Place
* Jewellery Market- Gold on Bank Street-Karol Bagh, Connaught Place and Dariba Kalan and Kinari Bazar in Chandni Chowk.
* Silver Market- Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan.
* Marble Market- Mangolpur Kalan near Mangolpuri & Rajouri Garden.
* Medical Equipments Market- Bhagirath Palace, Darya Ganj.
* Medicines Market- Allopathy - Bhagirath Palace. Ayurvedic - Chandni Chowk.
* Homeopathy Market- Chandni Chowk and Darya Ganj.
* Motor Parts Market- Kashmiri Gate and Karol Bagh.
* Musical Instruments Market- Nai Sarak in Chandni Chowk.
* Paper - Chawri Bazar.
* Readymade Garments Market- Gandhi Nagar Mkt. (Trans Yamuna) and Tank Rd. near Karol Bagh.
* Shoe Market - Ballimaran, Sadar Bazar, Karol Bagh.
* Spices Market- Khari Baoli.
* Timber Market- Pahar Ganj, Kirti Nagar.
* Toys Market- Sadar Bazar.
* Tyre Market- Novelty Market
* Vessels Market- Deputy Ganj near Sadar Bazar.
* Books Market (only Sunday at Darya Ganj) - Nai Sarak. Second hand books on footpath
* Brass Market - Vakil Pura behind Jama Masjid.
* Bicycles Market - Jhandewalan at Karol Bagh. Cycle Mkt. at Chandni Chowk.
* Canvas Market - Azad Market.
* Chemicals Market- Tilak Bazar near Khari Baoli.
* Cloth Market- Cloth Mkt. in Fathepuri, also various Katras at Chandni Chk.
* Dry Fruits Market- Khari Baoli.
* Electrical Goods Market- Bhagirath Palace, Lajpat Rai Market. Qutab Road and Sadar Bazar.
* Flea Markets - Daily at Jama Masjid and Every Sunday behind Red Fort on Ring Road.
* Foodgrain Market- Naya Bazar, Khari Baoli. Rui Mandi in Sadar Bazar.
* Fruits & Vegetable Market- Azadpur Wholesale Mandi, Shahdra, Darya Ganj, Nangloi, Okhla, Tilak Nagar.
* Furniture Market- Kirti Nagar Furniture Block, Rani Jhansi Rd., Panchkuian Road, Jail Road (Tilak Nagar)
* Imported Goods Market- Gaffar Mkt. in Karol Bagh, Palika Bazar in Connaught Place
* Jewellery Market- Gold on Bank Street-Karol Bagh, Connaught Place and Dariba Kalan and Kinari Bazar in Chandni Chowk.
* Silver Market- Chandni Chowk, Dariba Kalan.
* Marble Market- Mangolpur Kalan near Mangolpuri & Rajouri Garden.
* Medical Equipments Market- Bhagirath Palace, Darya Ganj.
* Medicines Market- Allopathy - Bhagirath Palace. Ayurvedic - Chandni Chowk.
* Homeopathy Market- Chandni Chowk and Darya Ganj.
* Motor Parts Market- Kashmiri Gate and Karol Bagh.
* Musical Instruments Market- Nai Sarak in Chandni Chowk.
* Paper - Chawri Bazar.
* Readymade Garments Market- Gandhi Nagar Mkt. (Trans Yamuna) and Tank Rd. near Karol Bagh.
* Shoe Market - Ballimaran, Sadar Bazar, Karol Bagh.
* Spices Market- Khari Baoli.
* Timber Market- Pahar Ganj, Kirti Nagar.
* Toys Market- Sadar Bazar.
* Tyre Market- Novelty Market
* Vessels Market- Deputy Ganj near Sadar Bazar.
India Gate
¤ All India War Memorial
India Gate is constructed as a memorial and was built in the memory of 90,00 soldiers who laid down their lives during world war I. Located at Rajpath, India Gate is 42 m high and is popular relaxation area during the summer evenings. India Gate also act as popular pinic spot during winter. Also known as the All India War Memorial, India Gate was designed and constructed by Lutyens. He was the who is considered the chief proclaimer in designing the New Delhi plans.
¤ The Architectural Marvel.
A tour of Lutyens’ Delhi just has to kick off with the stately India Gate at the east end of the broad Janpath (earlier Kingsway) that leads to the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Another additional 13,516 names engraved on the arch and foundations form a separate memorial to the British and Indian soldiers killed on the North-West Frontier in the Afghan War of 1919. The foundation stone was laid by HRH the Duke of Connaught in 1921 and the monument was dedicated to the nation 10 years later by the then Viceroy, Lord Irwin. Another memorial, Amar Jawan Jyoti was added much later after India had said goodbye to its imperial rulers. It is in the form of a flame that burns day and night under the arch to remind the nation of soldiers who perished in the Indo-Pakistan War of December 1971.
The entire arch stands on a low base of red Bharatpur stone and rises in stages to a huge cornice, beneath which are inscribed Imperial suns. Above on both sides is inscribed INDIA, flanked by MCM and to the right, XIX. The shallow domed bowl at the top was intended to be filled with burning oil on anniversaries but this is rarely done.
Delhi Red Fort
¤ The Construction
Built during the reign of Shah Jahan, the Lal Qila (or Red Fort) has been a mute witness to innumerable conspiracies, scandals, battles..... Completed in a span of nine years, it cost about ten million rupees , with about half the sum going towards the building of palaces.
The fort is octagonal in shape, like most Islamic buildings in India. The north of the fort is connected to the smaller Salimgarh fort. The Red Fort is an intimidating structure. It measures 900m by 550m, with its rampart walls covering a perimeter of 2.41km. It towers at a height of 33.5m. On the outside, you can still see the moat that was originally connected with the Yamuna River.
¤ The Major Gateways
Besides the Lahori Gate, the entry point is the Hathipol (elephant gate), where the king and his visitors would dismount from their elephants. The other major attractions of the Red Fort are the Mumtaz Mahal, the Rang Mahal, the Khas Mahal, the Diwan-i-Am, the Diwan-i-Khas, the Hamam and the Shah Burj.
Every year, on the 15th of August, the National Flag of India is hoisted at the Red Fort by the Prime Minister , celebrating India's independence..
Qutub Minar in Delhi
¤ Constructed As A Holy Minar
Qutub MinarThe world famous towering Qutub Minar, started in 1192 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak (1192-98), breathes down the neck of the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque. There is a slight difference of opinion as to its purpose: it probably was a tower of victory, but then again it could have been built to be a minar (tower), attached to the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque, for the muezzin (priest) to climb up top for a prayer.
¤ Other Belief of Its Construction
Among Delhites there are lots of other theories about the origin of the tower. Some say it was the observatory of the great scientist Aryabhatta of ancient India, other claim that it was built by Prithvi Chauhan for his daughter to see the Yamuna. In fact everything short of an extraterrestrial origin has been attributed to it. The presence of the ancient non-rusting Iron Pillar within the complex further appears to add credence to the first theory. However the tower, its entire design and architecture are undisputedly Islamic and all the other theories are just matters of wild surmise.
Considering how shortchanged he was for time, it is doubtful that Qutub-ud-din got much further than a couple of levels of the minar, in fact many suggest that lived to see only the first storey complete. Altamash, his successor, completed the remaining tower.
¤ Measures Taken To Keep The Minar In Perfect Shape
It is clear that the tower was very close to the sultanate's heart, since repeated efforts were made to keep it in perfect shape. In its long career, the tower got hit by lightening twice – something that, of course, with its height it was literally asking for. Once during the reign of Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq, who very decently repaired the ensuing damage. The next time was in the indefatigable builder Feroze Shah Tughlaq's time, when the topmost storey got damaged. Feroze Shah, who of course couldn't well leave things alone, not only repaired the floor, but also sneaked in another level.
The result of this combined effort is an interesting mix in styles that is clearly discernable all over the tower. Each of the original three storeys has different designs. The base storey has alternate angular and circular flutings while those of the second one are round and the third one has only angular flutings. Their alignment is mercifully similar, so giving the tower a rhythmic harmony. The pretty projecting balconies have a very interesting pattern, with icicle-shaped pendentive (an intricate design in which triangular pieces of vaulting spring from the corners of a rectangular area and support a rounded or polygonal dome) type of brackets. The attractiveness of the balconies is heightened by the bands of sonorous inscriptions. The diameter (at base) of the Qutub Minar is 14.32m and about 2.75m at the top.
¤ The Attraction of Crownig Cupola
The tower had a crowning cupola on the top at one time, however this was struck down sometime in the early 19th century, an earthquake felled it. This was replced by a well meaning English engineer Major Smith. However it must have looked quite an eyesore for when Lord Hardinge was Governor-general of British India, he had it removed. You can see it now on the spruce lawns of the Qutub complex. Come to think of it, it must have been eyesore – it's called Smith’s folly.
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