The four metro politans of India are not big in just trade and commerce, but also carry a huge tourism value as well. Each year, thousands of people visit these metros for work, medical checkups and for educational purposes. Consisting of some fascinating historical and modern wonders, the metros are a great place to understand the various faces of Indian culture.
If you’re planning to enjoy the different faces of the country, going on a tour to the four metro cities of India could be good idea. Considered to be the backbone of Indian economy and infrastructure, these metros are extremely famous their tourism value as well. Let’s take a look at the tourism scenario in the four metros.
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Mumbai – Going anticlockwise, Mumbai is the first stop in this itinerary. The financial capital of India, Mumbai offers a great cultural experience especially if you’re coming from the northern part. You could find several Delhi to Mumbai flights to reach the destination. Some of the major attractions in the city include the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Palace hotel, Fort, Colaba Causeway, Prithvi Studious, Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Victoria Terminus amongst others. Mumbai carries a strong Maharashtrian and English influence and in fact it was a major port to the English. Also known as the ‘city of dreams’ and ‘maximum city’, you’ll find everything from beggars to millionaires and from slums to tallest private homes. There’s never a dull moment in the city.
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Chennai – The next in chain, Chennai is a bustling city in the southern part of the country. Filled with numerous commercial centres, the city offers the best from the both worlds. At one way you can find architectural, monolithic temples with equally fascinating history and on the other you can experience buzzing city life. Chennai also has an abundance of natural beauty with a shoreline extending for hundreds of meters. There are some fantastic tourist places like Meenakshi Amman Temple, Royal Palace, Nataraja Temple, Five Rathas and more. If you’re enamored with South Indian delicacies, there are some really exciting restaurants you need to check out.
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Kolkata – A home to authors, poets and other literary giants, Kolkata is a cultural trip of a lifetime. The capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata was earlier known as Calcutta, as commissioned by the English. The gateway to the East India Company in the subcontinent, the region was known as Bengal during the rule of kings and nawabs of yesteryears. Today, Kolkata represents a liberal India with several glorious contributions in the world of music and performing arts. Some of the leading tourist attractions in the city include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Kolkata Metro (which is also the first in the country), Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Science City, Kalighat, Nicco Park, Alipore Zoo and more. The city also boasts of some lip-smacking array of cuisines like machher-jhol, mutton curry and shondesh.
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Delhi – Lastly, the national capital. A historical city, led by the Guptas, Lodhis, Mughals and British, Delhi is filled with numerous monuments and forts. The Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, Agrasen ki Baoli are some of its leading destinations. While Delhi’s administrative blocks showcases perfect British architecture and layout, the other parts are famous for their shopping hubs. Taking Delhi tour packages is a great way to explore the ruins and modern wonders of the city.
