Aerials of Delhi and surroundings (National Capital Region), India
Delhi is is the second largest metropolis of India. Delhi has been the capital of several Indian empires in medieval period and a major city along the old trade routes between northwest India and the Indo-Gangetic Plains. It is the site of many ancient and medieval monuments, archaeological sites and remains. The Mughal emperor Shahjahan built the city, now known as "Old Delhi", to serve as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1649 to 1857.
A new capital city, New Delhi, was built during the 1920s. When India gained independence from British rule in 1947, New Delhi was declared its capital and seat of government. As such, New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. (source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi)
Delhi has grown beyond its borders into surrounding states. As Delhi expanded beyond British New Delhi, it has built out around older settlements (which are generally unplanned with haphazard growth). So almost everywhere you have two Delhis - the newer and the older.
Aerial pictures of Indian cities are not very common. So hopefully you will enjoy this collection.
Photos 1 to 6 copyright Surat Kumar
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Saket and surroundings
2) Zoom into the new malls coming up in Saket
3) Siri Fort, Safdarjang, Hauz Khaz areas
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4) Greater Kailash and Sheik Sarai
5) Hauz Khaz, IIT Delhi areas
6) Zoom into new mall and commercial development in Vasant Kunj
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photo copyright Nikhil
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Rajpath - the former Kingsway in the heart of New Delhi
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8) Near Connaught Place, New Delhi
photo copyright Ilovethirdplanet
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9) Nehru Place and Lotus Temple
photo copyright Sanyam
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Photos 10 and 11 copyright Indiansunite
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10) JLN Stadium under renovation for Commonwealth Games 2010.
11) Delhi Noida flyway (toll) over the river Yamuna - connects Delhi and the neigbouring city of Noida
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