Delhi cityscapes - Page 5

aks · October 31st, 2004, 06:23 AM

Delhi view

kshatriya · October 31st, 2004, 01:28 PM

^ WOW!! Aks that's an awesome pic!! Great find!

Hindustani · October 31st, 2004, 07:07 PM

kronik · October 31st, 2004, 11:16 PM

ha ha, the first picture sums up the mystique that India is. our Gajraj is crossing the street with mercs and marutis.

Which reminds me, i think Delhi has done a poor job keeping the stray cattle and dog population in the city under check. Its like they follow totally different policies for the older parts of the city and the new ones.

October 31st, 2004, 11:49 PM

Is Delhi really as green as in the pictures.

***Suncity*** · November 5th, 2004, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by indian

Is Delhi really as green as in the pictures.

New Delhi is pretty green.

***Suncity*** · November 5th, 2004, 06:06 AM

BHEL

Berjaya House

Videocon Tower

***Suncity*** · November 5th, 2004, 03:12 PM

Many of Delhi's highrise and midrise buildings are hotels..

Le Meridien

Taj Palace & Convention Centre

Tajmahal Hotel

Oberoi Hotel

Shangri La Hotel

Indraprastha

Grand Intercontinental

Crowne Plaza Surya

Park Royal Intercontinental

Hyatt

Marriott

Metropolitan Nikko

Hindustani · November 6th, 2004, 04:37 AM

Satillite Image. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

***Suncity*** · November 6th, 2004, 09:08 PM

Vasant Continental

Siddharth

November 6th, 2004, 11:15 PM

Nice thread!

RafflesCity · November 7th, 2004, 07:11 PM

This is a very majestic picture. What is that arch called and what is its significance?

November 7th, 2004, 07:21 PM

The arch is the India Gate. it contains the name of Indian soldiers who were sacrficed in WW-1. It also has the eternal flame.

RafflesCity · November 7th, 2004, 07:22 PM

eternal flame..is that lit up everynight? or a real flame?

November 7th, 2004, 07:29 PM

I am not sure actually.

Hindustani · November 7th, 2004, 09:58 PM

*************Imperial Delhi : The Legacy of British Empire**********

There are cities that are built as capitals & then there are cities that are forged through History. The latter ones are very few. Delhi is one of them. Its the Indian subcontinents' answer to Beijing, Cairo, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Paris, Rome. Delhi is forged by its conquerers, admirers & lovers. From the footprints of Asoka the great to ailing Mughal Empire of Bahadur Shah Zafar, From Iron Pillar to Red Fort, From Qutub Minar to India Gate, From Sultanate to Imperialism, Rising & Falling empires have left its imprints on this incredible city. Delhi is not just the most important city of South Asia, It is also a seat of the Worlds Largest Democracy.

Initially, I was a bit confused about where to start because Delhi has incredible architectural history, be it Mughal, British, Sultanate, Tombs, Temples, Mosque, Forts. Then I realised the best is to go backwards in history from New Delhi to Indraprastha (B.C.). & it also gives me a chance to let the viewers know that Delhi is not "just" a Mughal Capital City. There is lot more to Delhi than meets the eye

*********************INDIA GATE*****************************

Built by British to honor the Indian (undivided India) soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Its the most identifiable landmark of New Delhi.

aks · November 8th, 2004, 02:03 AM

Two Hotels of Imperial Time:

Hotel Imperial

Built in 1931 as the most luxurious Hotel in New Delhi, The Imperial showcases a unique blend of Victorian, old Colonial and informal Art Deco. Among Asia's finest hotels, The Imperial, spread over sprawling gardens, offers a unique experience embracing history and modern conveniences.

Hotel Oberoi Maidens

This historic turn of the century hotel, situated amidst spacious gardens in the heart of old Delhi, is renowned for its gracious elegance and old world charm. A jewel of colonial architecture set amidst eight acres of emerald green lawns, The Oberoi Maidens has retained its old world charm down the years. The setting of many a historic event, The Oberoi Maidens played host to the late Duke of Windsor in 1927, when a ball was held in his honour.

Sorry , i could not find better images of these colonial hotels.

kronik · November 8th, 2004, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RafflesCity

eternal flame..is that lit up everynight? or a real flame?

Eternal flame has been burning perennially since 1971. Now it burns on gas. The Indian Oil Corporation runs a permanent gas pipeline under the monument.

In fact, there is a similar flame burning in Amritsar at the jallianwalan Bagh Memorial since 2000.

***Suncity*** · November 8th, 2004, 06:37 PM

Dr Gopal Das Bhavan

Maurya Sheraton

The Park Hotel

The Ashok Hotel

Samrat Hotel

Centaur (sold)

Radisson

The Grand, New Delhi

RafflesCity · November 8th, 2004, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronik

Eternal flame has been burning perennially since 1971. Now it burns on gas. The Indian Oil Corporation runs a permanent gas pipeline under the monument.

In fact, there is a similar flame burning in Amritsar at the jallianwalan Bagh Memorial since 2000.

thanks for the info, its amazing

November 5th, 2004, 03:12 PM	#88
*Suncity* By the ocean Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24,078 Likes (Received): 515	Many of Delhi's highrise and midrise buildings are hotels.. Le Meridien Taj Palace & Convention Centre Tajmahal Hotel Oberoi Hotel Shangri La Hotel Indraprastha Grand Intercontinental Crowne Plaza Surya Park Royal Intercontinental Hyatt Marriott Metropolitan Nikko Last edited by Suncity; November 5th, 2004 at 03:19 PM.

November 7th, 2004, 09:58 PM	#96
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	Historic Delhi : South Asia's Most Important City ***********Imperial Delhi : The Legacy of British Empire****** There are cities that are built as capitals & then there are cities that are forged through History. The latter ones are very few. Delhi is one of them. Its the Indian subcontinents' answer to Beijing, Cairo, Istanbul, London, Moscow, Paris, Rome. Delhi is forged by its conquerers, admirers & lovers. From the footprints of Asoka the great to ailing Mughal Empire of Bahadur Shah Zafar, From Iron Pillar to Red Fort, From Qutub Minar to India Gate, From Sultanate to Imperialism, Rising & Falling empires have left its imprints on this incredible city. Delhi is not just the most important city of South Asia, It is also a seat of the Worlds Largest Democracy. Initially, I was a bit confused about where to start because Delhi has incredible architectural history, be it Mughal, British, Sultanate, Tombs, Temples, Mosque, Forts. Then I realised the best is to go backwards in history from New Delhi to Indraprastha (B.C.). & it also gives me a chance to let the viewers know that Delhi is not "just" a Mughal Capital City. There is lot more to Delhi than meets the eye *****************INDIA GATE************************* Built by British to honor the Indian (undivided India) soldiers who lost their lives in World War I. Its the most identifiable landmark of New Delhi.** Last edited by Hindustani; November 7th, 2004 at 10:03 PM.

November 8th, 2004, 06:37 PM	#99
*Suncity* By the ocean Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24,078 Likes (Received): 515	Dr Gopal Das Bhavan Maurya Sheraton The Park Hotel The Ashok Hotel Samrat Hotel Centaur (sold) Radisson The Grand, New Delhi Last edited by Suncity; November 8th, 2004 at 07:00 PM.

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October 31st, 2004, 06:23 AM	#81
aks NewStar Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 117 Likes (Received): 0	Delhi view

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kshatriya His Royal Highness Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,533 Likes (Received): 0	^ WOW!! Aks that's an awesome pic!! Great find!

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kronik Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DED, LKO, PHL Posts: 4,494 Likes (Received): 1	ha ha, the first picture sums up the mystique that India is. our Gajraj is crossing the street with mercs and marutis. Which reminds me, i think Delhi has done a poor job keeping the stray cattle and dog population in the city under check. Its like they follow totally different policies for the older parts of the city and the new ones.

October 31st, 2004, 11:49 PM	#85
indian Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Is Delhi really as green as in the pictures.

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*Suncity* By the ocean Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24,078 Likes (Received): 515	BHEL Berjaya House Videocon Tower

November 6th, 2004, 04:37 AM	#89
Hindustani Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,015 Likes (Received): 7	Satillite Image. Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

November 6th, 2004, 09:08 PM	#90
*Suncity* By the ocean Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24,078 Likes (Received): 515	Vasant Continental Siddharth

November 6th, 2004, 11:15 PM	#91
Justin Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	Nice thread!

November 7th, 2004, 07:11 PM	#92
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	This is a very majestic picture. What is that arch called and what is its significance?

November 7th, 2004, 07:21 PM	#93
indian Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	The arch is the India Gate. it contains the name of Indian soldiers who were sacrficed in WW-1. It also has the eternal flame.

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RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	eternal flame..is that lit up everynight? or a real flame?

November 7th, 2004, 07:29 PM	#95
indian Guest Posts: n/a Likes (Received):	I am not sure actually.

November 8th, 2004, 02:03 AM	#97
aks NewStar Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 117 Likes (Received): 0	Two Hotels of Imperial Time: Hotel Imperial Built in 1931 as the most luxurious Hotel in New Delhi, The Imperial showcases a unique blend of Victorian, old Colonial and informal Art Deco. Among Asia's finest hotels, The Imperial, spread over sprawling gardens, offers a unique experience embracing history and modern conveniences. Hotel Oberoi Maidens This historic turn of the century hotel, situated amidst spacious gardens in the heart of old Delhi, is renowned for its gracious elegance and old world charm. A jewel of colonial architecture set amidst eight acres of emerald green lawns, The Oberoi Maidens has retained its old world charm down the years. The setting of many a historic event, The Oberoi Maidens played host to the late Duke of Windsor in 1927, when a ball was held in his honour. Sorry , i could not find better images of these colonial hotels.