Real India in The Main Cities

It is, of course, impossible to talk about all of India in one article. But we will try to at least outline a few places from which you can start getting acquainted with this amazing country. Most tourists are familiar with India from the state of Goa, which is better adapted to the needs of Europeans than others. Well, we invite you to take a look at the real India.

Delhi, Capital

First of all, you need to understand the difference between Delhi and New Delhi, because many people often confuse them. It’s very simple: New Delhi is one of the eleven districts of Delhi, or Greater Delhi.

Delhi, perhaps, can be called the quintessence of everything that is in India: luxury and poverty coexist here, beautiful architectural ensembles and slums, luxury shops and dirty markets… But let’s not talk about sad things.

In Delhi, you should definitely visit the National Museum of India and the Akshardham complex of Hindu temples. This will give you an initial understanding of the culture and main religion of the country – Hinduism. Akshardham, by the way, was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest Hindu temple in the world. Also interesting is the architectural ensemble of Qutub Minar, on the territory of which the world’s tallest brick minaret is located, as well as the mysterious Iron Column, next to which, according to local beliefs, any wish comes true. Other important attractions in Delhi include the Lal Qila Citadel (Red Fort), the Sikh temple Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (get used to the strange names), the Grand Mosque and the Baha’i Lotus Temple.

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Calcutta, City of the Bloody Goddess Kali

 Calcutta (Kolkata) is the former capital of British India, so the main attraction of the city is the Queen Victoria Memorial, which today houses the City Museum. It is worth visiting Fort William, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Dakshineswar Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali, after whom the city is named. There is another temple of this goddess in Kolkata – Kalighat. The place is quite sinister as animal sacrifices take place there. Near Kalighat, you can explore the Kumar Tuli sculptors’ quarter. Images of numerous Hindu deities are displayed right on the street.

The poet Rabindranath Tagore and the philosopher Sri Aurobindo were born in Calcutta, Mother Teresa lived, the famous guru Ramakrishna preached, mystical Baul ballads were created, which are included in the list of masterpieces of the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, Indian parallel cinema and the socio-cultural movement of the Bengal Renaissance arose.

Despite the fact that Kolkata is considered the cultural capital of India, it is the only city in the country where rickshaws, that is, people who carry a cart with passengers, still function as urban transport.

Jaipur, Pink City

Most of the houses in Jaipur are built of pink stone, hence the name “Pink City”. The most famous landmark is the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a building of unearthly beauty. Next door to it is the Jantar Mantar Observatory, built in the 18th century. The sundial, which is located on the territory of the observatory, is considered the largest in the world.

Jaipur has many royal palaces and forts. The most famous fort is located in Amber, a northern suburb of Jaipur. This is the fortified residence of Raja Man Singh, striking in its oriental splendor. Inside, you should definitely visit the palace of a thousand mirrors, which can be illuminated with just one candle.

Mumbai. The largest city in India

Former Bombay is considered the main sea gate of India. Ships from Europe arrived here, and in 1687 the headquarters of the East India Company settled here. Next to the majestic Gateway of India, standing on the ocean, is the main museum of Mumbai, which has an unpronounceable name – Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (under the British it was called the Prince of Wales Museum of Western India). By the way, do not confuse the Mumbai India Gate with the gate of the same name in Delhi, a monument in memory of Indian soldiers who died in the Anglo-Afghan wars and during the First World War.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Railway Station (formerly Victoria Terminus) is a stunningly beautiful monument of the Victorian era. It was here that many episodes of the famous film “Slumdog Millionaire” were filmed. The station makes a particularly strong impression in the evening and at night, when it is effectively illuminated.