India Luxury Travel And Tours
January 3rd, 2010 | 
Author: India Luxury Travel And Tours
The capital city of India is New Delhi crowded spicy loud and utterly romantic. It is a city of extremes where summer temperatures can range from 40 degrees Celsius to the chilly winter maxima of 4 degrees. The social differences in New Delhi are also amazing and this land which was once known mostly for its poor and hungry population is now becoming established on the world stage as an excellent five star destination for luxury holidays in Asia.
New Delhi has now become quite a cosmopolitan city with various Indian cultures as well as the influence of the Western world very apparent. It is a colorful and festive city New Delhi celebrates Republic Day Gandhi’s birthday and Independence Day with great aplomb as well as holding festivals for religious holidays such as Durga Puja Lohri Holi Maha Shivaratri Eid UlAdha Eid ulGitr Buddha’s birthday and of course Christmas.
There are plenty of aweinspiring exciting and historical activities in New Delhi. One of these is Qutb’s Complex an historical building surrounding the first sandstone victory tower built by Qutbuddin Aibak the first sultan of Delhi. The Victory Tower’s building began in 1193 so this is a truly ancient sight. The buildings surrounding the complex are also of interest historically displaying some of the earliest Islamic architecture in India.
New Delhi is also home to the National Museum which is home to some magnificent pieces of history covering up to 5 millenia. Some of the most beautiful pieces include the 12th century statue of the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva and a wonderfully detailed collection of miniature paintings. There are Indus Valley relics here from around 2700 BC and many artefacts from the ancient Silk Road.
However you will need a base from which to explore New Delhi on your luxury rest in Asia. Many travelers find that the topend market for accommodation on luxury Asian holidays has quite a lot of parity between hotels so if you are looking to take advantage of India’s low cost of living accommodation prices compared to the west you will want one of the best of the best hotels to stay at. The ShangriLa New Delhi is one of these standout facilities the 320 rooms are decked out with modern facilities and the decor gives traditional Indian colors and patterns a contemporary twist. The ShangriLa New Delhi has an extensive spa menu and the practitioners are often traditionally trained in the personal care techniques. The hotel boasts a large fitness centre indoor pool and spectacular views.
One of the most centrally located hotels in New Delhi is The Imperial and this also comes as one of the most highly recommended hotels in a sea of fivestar properties. This hotel is a standalone property rather than part of a chain and so offers a more authentic Delhi experience than some others. It seems strange to celebrate one of the least free and arguably one of the saddest periods in Indian history colonial rule however the historic atmosphere is so at odds with modern Delhi that the memory does not even rankle. The Imperial is said to have one of the deepest. Largest pools in Delhi if you are taking your Asian luxury holiday during summer this will be the place to stay!
Delhi is a city of contrasts with amazing life and texture. The best way to see the city is from the reassuringly safe base of a luxury Indian hotel giving you relaxation by night and adventure by day!
About the writer: Hong Kongbased ShangriLa Hotels and Resorts currently owns and manages 54 hotels under ShangriLa and Traders brands with a rooms inventory of over 27000. ShangriLa hotels are fivestar deluxe properties featuring extensive luxury facilities and services.
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