Travel Date: December 3, 2012
The Capital of India: New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India, located in the northern part of the country within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT of Delhi). As the political center of India, New Delhi is home to the central government, including the Presidential Residence, Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament House, and the Supreme Court.
New Delhi was planned and constructed in 1911 by the British colonial government to replace Kolkata as the capital of India. The city was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker, blending European classical architectural styles with traditional Indian elements.
As a cultural and economic hub, New Delhi is rich in historical landmarks, museums, and iconic structures, such as the India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (Presidential Residence), and the Lotus Temple. Known for its cultural diversity and thriving economy, New Delhi stands as one of the most significant metropolises in the world.
印度首都：新德里
新德里（New Delhi）是印度的首都，位于印度北部德里国家首都辖区（NCT of Delhi）。作为印度的政治中心，新德里是中央政府的所在地，也是印度总统府、总理府、议会大厦及最高法院的所在地。
新德里于1911年由英国殖民政府规划并建设，目的是取代加尔各答作为印度的首都。城市由英国建筑师埃德温·鲁琴斯（Edwin Lutyens）和赫伯特·贝克（Herbert Baker）设计，融合了欧洲古典建筑风格和印度传统元素。
作为文化和经济枢纽，新德里拥有丰富的历史遗迹、博物馆和标志性建筑，如印度门、总统府和莲花庙。此外，新德里还因其多元文化与繁荣的经济而闻名，是世界上最重要的大都市之一。
