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National Zoological Park Delhi
1. About the National Zoological Park Delhi Also known as the Zoological Garden or the Delhi Zoo, it is essentially 176 acres of fortified area that serves as a home to over 1000 animals and birds from around the world and a Kos Minar from the Mughal period. The history of the National Zoological Park, Delhi (now New Delhi), dates back to the year 1952 when the Indian Board of Wildlife created a committee to look into the creation of the park. Carl Hagenbeck, the owner of the famous Hamburg Animal Park in West Germany, was hired to design and plan the zoological park. He came up with the idea of moat enclosures and presented a preliminary plan of the zoo, including waterways, walking trails, and sewage systems that got approved by the Indian Government in 1956. After three years of hard work and dedication, the park was inaugurated on November 1, 1959, as the Delhi Zoo. However, it was renamed the National Zoological Park by the then Indian Government, promoting it as an inspiration for other Zoological parks of the country.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Purana Qila in Delhi
The foundation of the city was laid by Mughal Emperor Humayun. This city was considered as 'the refuge for the faithful' or Dinpanah. It is the inner citadel of this city which was re built by the Sur dynasty King Sher Shah Suri. One more interesting fact about the site is the history before it was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri; it is believed by many historians that the capital city of Pandavas i.e. the Indraprastha was situated exactly at the same site as the fort. Also the Archaeological Survey of India found Painted Grey ware dating back to 1000 BC making the history of this site almost 5000 years old. A myth that the fort has been unlucky for the rulers who inhabited the fort; Be it Humayun, Sher Shah Suri or Hemu all three of them had tragic reigns.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Cultural India : Indian Forts : Red Fort Delhi
Built on the banks of river Yamuna, the fortress-palace was designed by architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. It took 8 years and 10 months to build the magnificent fort. The fort served as the royal residence of the Mughal emperors from 1648 to 1857. It took over the honor of royal residence from the famous Agra Fort when Shah Jahan decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort derives its name from the red-sandstone walls, which make the fort almost impregnable. The fort, which is located at Old Delhi, is one of the massive and prominent structures of India and is a fine example of Mughal architecture. It is often considered as the pinnacle of Mughal creativity. In modern times, the fort is of importance to the people of India as the Indian Prime Minister delivers his Independence Day speech from the fort, every year on August 15. In 2007, it was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By kamal yadav 5 years ago in Wander
Seoul. Seoul. Seoul. So Good I had to go Back Three Times!
Intro I lived in South Korea for a year and a half. During this time I made three wonderful and very different trips to Seoul. Each time I was trying to soak up yet another exciting aspect of the city. I could visit another 100 times and not see everything. It’s enormous and vibrant and has so much to offer!
By Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl Travel5 years ago in Wander
Arvalem Caves and Waterfall: The Pandava Caves In Goa
Goa is something more than that which is unknown to many people out there. This mesmerizing state is located on the Western Coast of India and is a damn perfect holiday destination. On the other side, Goa is known to be the housing relics of almost 300-year-old Portuguese architecture. The state is wholly filled with restaurants and mouth watering sea-foods.
By aman mehta 5 years ago in Wander
Dudhsagar Falls
Travelled from Pune by Goa Express de boarded at Dudhsagar (early morning 0400 hrs.) a 20 sec time measured technical halt not a designated station. (All four doors of the railway compartment to be utilized to ensure you land safely when in a group). This gives an advantage of you being at the water fall in just fifteen minutes hardly one and half km trek along the rail track. The entire trek becomes downhill towards Kulem. The waterfall site is just next to the railway bridge. As of now is a single track and every half an hour or 45 mins one or the other train passes by. Be careful to clear the tracks – move to the side whenever you hear a train approaching at the first instance.
By gopal singh 5 years ago in Wander
Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan: The State Garden in Public Service
‘With great power comes great responsibility.’ One may not expect gardens to assume such responsibility, but with the right kind of leadership, even they have a role in public service. This is specifically true of the ‘First Garden’ of India, better known as the Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
By satya thakur 5 years ago in Wander
