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CONNAUGHT PLACE
One of Delhi's most
popular shopping centres built as early as 1931 there is nothing
that one cannot buy here and it also has several eating houses.
 The
state emporia buildings are also located in this area so are the
head offices of major banks, airlines and other such things of
importance to the tourist. The complex popularly referred to as
CP is an important meeting points for all sections of people and
is something which no tourist should miss if for nothing else
then for its architecture and the humdrum of everyday life.
JANPATH
Janpath is one of the busiest roads in New Delhi. Tourism Dept
Office of Govt of India is at 88 Janpath. You may seek their
assistance Monday to Friday from 9-00 to 18-00 and on Saturday
from 9-00 to 13-00. Sunday closed. Janpath meets Rajpath going
further south. To the east of Rajpath is India Gate and to the
west is Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan. To the further
south there is the posh area of New Delhi - Defence Colony,
Lodhi Colony, Greater Kailash, Basanta Bihar etc.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is towards further S-West
from Rajpath via Dalhousie Rd/Sardar Patel Marg/Parade Rd. On
the way various foreign Consulates and Embassies there is
Diplomatic Enclave Chanakyapuri. Many star hotels are also
located in Chanakyapuri.
MUGHAL GARDEN
 Situated
within the President's Estate, these gardens boast of the finest
varieties of roses in the country besides other flowers, which
are maintained with the utmost care and thought. The lawns of
the gardens are the place where the President hosts tea parties.
Besides this there are several artificial ponds where one can
get to see a variety of fish and perhaps one of the most
interesting sights are the almost romantically designed
fountains illuminated with multicoloured lights.
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