"There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion"- Sir Francis Bacon
Indeed, beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and the splendor of the Delhi Zoo is attributed to its atypical and exquisite array of flora and fauna. One can easily mark the distinction between the other zoos and this one; being supervised by Central Government of Delhi; so is smooth running as regards its operation is concerned. The main places to visit around Delhi Zoo are the:
Purana Quila: It is on the verge of complete ruins and is perhaps the reminiscent of the Indraprastha, mentioned in the ancient epics. It lies close to Humayun's Tomb.
Humayun's Tomb: Humayun's senior widow named Bega Begam erected a stone tomb over the dead husband and this came to be one of the most important site of prayer for the Muslims at present.
India Gate: The eternal flame named the Amar Jawan Jyoti that flares underneath the India Gate perennially to commemorate the glory of the Jawans that dedicated their lives in the 1st World War.
Nizamuddin's Tomb: Nizamuddin had been one of the most prestigious Sufi Saints who preached the universality of all religions and had a mystic vision.
Khairul Manzil Masjid: Erected by one of the most powerful wet nurses of Mughal Emperor Akbar. she was originally the mother of Maham Anga, who had been a nobleman in the army. It is considered as an imperative propitious house.
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Delhi Zoo - Fast Facts
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