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| Tomb of Muhammad Shah (Sayyid Dynasty) |
Text by Cedric & Tami.
We had the good fortune of staying very near
Lodhi Gardens in Delhi. This beautiful park is tranquil, lush, and home to monuments from both the
Sayyid dynasty and the
Lodhi dynasty that followed. These were short-lived dynasties that didn't have the time or money to build grand monuments and cities like the Moghuls who succeeded them did...so the remains are more modest than others we saw on our trip.
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| Sheesh Gumbad |
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| Bada Gumbad |
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| The Bada Gumbad Mosque |
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| Mosque interior |
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| Sikander Lodhi's tomb which is in an enclosed garden |
In the mornings, interspersed among the monuments, people were running, walking, and doing yoga and other exercises. We noticed this "early morning outdoor fitness" trend in many other places in India as well, but Delhi was our first stop, and we were impressed and happily joined in for a walk on several mornings and were rewarded with the monuments being lit by the rising sun as the fog lifted...
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| People running... |
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| ...exercising... |
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| ...and just enjoying the morning |
We also took notice of the whimsical dustbins (trash cans) all over the park that were decorated as part of a "Keep Delhi Clean and Green" campaign. The campaign seems to be a success, as the bins were empty in the morning, full by night, and the park itself remained very clean throughout the day. Tami took several pictures....
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| Collage of the dustbins in Lodhi gardens |
Very useful information. Thanks for sharing. The seven times destroyed capital city, Delhi speaks through its diverse ethnicity, culture and tradition, food and language. Political and business center of the country, Delhi boasts of being the perfect blend of history and modernity. From temples to nightclubs, there is something for everyone which makes it an ideal one. Check out all best hotels in Delhi also.
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