Old Delhi and Jama Masjid

So, there are many things to do in Delhi; Delhi has many characteristics as a place, offers traditional aspects, delicious cuisines, nightlife and many places to see. Some of the places in Delhi look beautiful and remain charming ever.

Every few distance you travel in Delhi takes you to a different world where the scene and the lifestyle become very dissimilar from one another. As you see Delhi and gradually explore places, Old Delhi comes along at some point – locating at the heart of the city. Traveling to Old Delhi comes across with a lot of excitement, fun, and a

sense of alertness thinking of what you would see and do when you reach there. Old Delhi covers the areas of Chandni Chowk and Chawri Bazaar; you can reach there by the metro service or any other transportation. Your walks on the streets of Old Delhi will widen your eyes where you will see a kind of unfamiliar scene, as you will start thinking about the place deeper.  Rickshaw pullers, street foods, restaurants, hawkers and people come in numbers here – you will be amazed and thrilled at this time. Your day in Old Delhi will come with a price; looking around the massive and maddening bustle, walking on your feet, your exploration of Old Delhi will be without question laborious. But there is something about Old Delhi

that no one would deny – the essence, of olden times, nostalgia, and the beauty hidden under a surface that you can see gauzily. Trying to tell you stories, and unveil itself from the thin scarf, Old Delhi will show you some parts of its face, and amidst the scene inside the place you will hear a narration and feel a distraction. There are houses on the side of the streets that dates back to ages, some of the glasses of the doors and windows on the upper floor shining with sections of translucent green, blue and red. It does not come difficult to imagine Mughals residing there once.

At the beginning of the Chawri Bazaar road is the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. The area around Jama Masjid is covered with shops, people, noise and rush. Tall it stands you will see the minarets of the mosque from a distance. You will definitely want to see the inner area of the mosque, but there could also be a chance you would think of passing it – don’t do that.

The compound of the mosque spreads wide and big, and there stands the mosque – beautiful, massive and charming. Remove your shoes at the entrance of the mosque; this is the regulation given before you enter the mosque. Once you enter the compound of the mosque – there is it, right in front of your eyes. You will find people visiting the mosque for prayer or just hanging around – local people: family and friends, and travelers. The minarets of the mosque stands tall and just looking up in the sky and finding it there is a beautiful sight. Right across the opposite of the mosque in the compound leads to another passage, and from this spot you could see a panoramic view of the Red Fort. The courtyard of the mosque can hold up to twenty-five thousand worshippers where on every Friday noon, the masjid holds mass congregation prayers of muslims. Jama Masjid began its construction in 1650 and was completed in 1656, foundation taken by Shah Jahan.

If you are in Old Delhi, don’t leave the place without feeling delicious in your mouth. Known for flavorsome Mughlai cuisine, food is one of the souls of Old Delhi – numbers of food corners near Jama Masjid or anywhere 

around as restaurants or street shops. The food here is pretty much tempting with the aroma, texture and the delicacy when brought before you. Karim’s restaurant is located just by Jama Masjid and it is a famous restaurant particularly known for its delicate food and taste. The restaurant offers a menu with a variety of items, all delivering flavor and taste. History lies as a backdrop of the restaurant – it dates back to 1913.

Old Delhi is all about seeing, moving and experience; several other spots also lie in and around its areas like Red Fort, Mirza Ghalib’s haveli, Razia Sultan’s tomb, and Begum Samru’s palace which now stands as an old and weary building. Old Delhi is nothing but one of the rare places that you would find; with history and fascination it is an occasion - you will go back home with pictures and images in your head.

Beauty, Green, Move.

The experience of visiting a waterfall and enjoying the beauty is something more than what we really expect. First, it’s the beauty that captures us, not just ordinarily but that completely steals our attention from anything else. When you go deeper and see a fall, this is when you get the real catch – enjoyment and thrill. The water runs down with full strength and exhilaration, and doesn't stop to fall. Nuwara Eliya offers a number of waterfalls, all full of scenic beauty and wonder. The mountains near to this area are filled with many picturesque waterfalls including Devon falls, Dunhinda Falls, Diyaluma Falls, Baker's Falls, St. Claire's Falls, Ravana Ella, Bambarakanda Ella, Aberdeen Falls, Laxapana Falls, The Lovers Leap, and Bridal Falls. Devon falls and St. Claire’s falls are the most notably ones among all; the remaining falls are nevertheless still stunning.

Since most of the waterfalls are close to Nuwara Eliya, visiting the falls does not come difficult. Devon falls is the highest fall in Sri Lanka, and located 6 kilometres west of Talawakele, Nuwara Eliya District. The fall looks beautiful and journey to the fall is very exciting; you will see a long stream of falling water from a distance on your journey, with a picturesque landscape of hills and greenery. Another popular waterfall, St. Claire’s might just become one of the most beautiful and charming waterfalls you have ever seen – tea plantation, trees and hills all around, and the fall in serenity and seclusion. Overall, this fall is simply magnificent, different and is just bliss to see.

Sri Lanka is abundant of nature; you can seek for a variety of interests you want – landscapes, wildlife, beaches, or adventure activities. Horton Plains and World’s End are commonly located near to Nuwara Eliya and are easily accessible. Horton Plains is a national park, and World’s End is a cliff. The park offers a rich variety of floras and faunas, with nearly 750 species of plants and 24 species of mammals, 87 species of birds, nine species of reptiles and eight species of amphibians. But the main attraction here comes to the World’s End, and as from the name, the end of the cliff provides you a scenic picture of emptiness far and wide. 

Another beautiful attraction in Nuwara Eliya is the Seetha Amman Temple, which is a Hindu temple holding interesting stories of history. In the famous epic of Ramayana, Sita was seized away from her husband by the king of Lanka. The temple is believed to be the place where Sita was held captive by the king Ravana. The temple has beautiful sculptures and statues of Indian Gods and Goddesses, and design very appealing.

Other attractions of Nuwara Eliya include the Pedro Tea Factory, which offers a scenic beauty of tea plantation on hills, Haggala Botanical Gardens and Victoria Park.

What could be more fascinating and contenting than to see all the beautiful creations of nature – visiting falls, wandering through tea plantations, and just simply having a cozy time.

Nuwara Eliya is a gift and a place to be seen; it will soothe the heart of anyone, will distract you from anything.

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