Interesting Facts About Delhi That Not Many Know

You might have visited all the famous cafes and painted wall streets in Delhi that your friends have been gossiping about. Those long metro rides, tainted ambiance, water clogged roads during the rainy days maybe breath-taking or a nightmare for the travelers.  

India Gate
India Gate

But there is more to the heart of the nation that you might want to explore. For all the poets, photography freaks, geography lovers, and even the residents, let’s find out the hidden sides of our capital.

1. Home to the Weirdest Museum (Sulabh International Museum)

Have you visited the museum of toilets yet? Surprised by the name, aren’t you? Well, that is the uniqueness of our Dilli. For more than 20 years, 50 countries have their exhibits placed in the museum. So, start thinking about changing your furniture because the toilet furniture, seats and closets are up for use. This might prove an exciting place for all the doodlers and poetry lovers as the notice board of the museum is decorated with toilet-based comics, cartoons, and poetry. 

Birds in Delhi

2. Second in the List of Bird-Rich Capital  

Delhi holds the second position after Nairobi, Kenya as a bird-rich capital city. Old Delhi and Northern Ridge, New Delhi or Central Ridge, Mehrauli or South-Central Ridge, Tughlaq Abad or Southern Ridge are four zones Delhi ridge has been divided into. So, folks look like you have got a company to enjoy Delhi’s air.

3. User-friendly Metro Platforms for Differently-Abled            

You must have noticed the yellow tracks on the metro platforms. Well, those yellow tracks are to help them find a path to the train coach.

4.  The Organizer of the Most Expensive Commonwealth Games

Delhi hosted the 2010 Commonwealth Games. According to reports, they have been the most expensive games to date.

5. Largest Spice and Wholesale Market of Asia 

Khari Baoli and Azadpur market have been known as Asia’s popular markets in spices and wholesale vegetables. So, grab your bags and enjoy shopping for your favorite spices.

6. Fifth Most Expensive Hotspot in the World

The most loved place by youngsters and corporates is Connaught Place. CP serves as the big-budget place in Delhi. 

7. Lotus Temple: Only Structure of Bahai Faith in Asia

Lotus Temple
Lotus Temple

You might have wondered how people from all the religions gather together to visit the temple. The Bahai community address to oneness and humanity. And that is why people from every religion are accepted here.

8. One of the Best Airports in the World

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi stands at the top in the world. It has been ranked based on the best service quality. Now, whenever you board a plane from IGI, feel proud that you are standing on one of the best airports.

Delhi gives you the chance of experiencing all it has. So, go ahead, visit these amazing places, enjoy the company of fellow species and fresh air. There’s so much more to this place that is yet to be discovered. Because “Dilli Abhi Door Hai”. 

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