Delhi
As the capital of the largest democracy in the world, Delhi is the focus of the socio economic and political life of India. It's origins are thought to extend as far back as 1200 BC, and since then seven cities have been built and destroyed. People say, the gods founded Delhi; the Mahabharata tells the story of Indraprashta, of course
As of now, from the grand vistas of New Delhi and throbbing lanes of Shahjehanabad to the South Delhi, and not so matching suburbs of Dabri, Dwarks, Narela and Matiyala, Delhi has many faces. Infact, Delhi is the home to history the Mumtaj, the chosen one of all the dynasties from time immemorial. All of them has left their mask, reprint and relics and those are the things that makes the capital city as well as the most popular city of India an irresistible travelmasti itinerary.
Its wide tree lined avenues, its flower filled parks and gardens, its elegant, imposing, enchanting, euphoric buildings and monuments, viz. Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Lal Qila, Qutab Minar, Purana Qila, Jama Masjid to name a few are enough to bewitch the visitors and compel them to clap for Delhi's phoenix like surviving skill from the abandoned ruins.
Connected with almost all the important international and national destinations, Delhi is easily accessible to one and all facilities, world class; suits all budget; climate a bit harsh in summers, but then it adds only to the travelmasti falvour; and cuisine, you think of and you get it both desi and videshi.
General Information
| Union Territory |
Delhi |
State Capital |
New Delhi |
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Other Languages |
Hindi |
| Population (2001 Census) |
13,782,976
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Area (km.˛) |
1,483
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| Vehicle Code |
DL
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Pincode Range |
11
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| Altitude |
239 mt |
Weather |
Summer: 45 C to 35 C Winter: 20 C to 7 C Monsoon: June to September |
| Airports |
Indira Gandhi International Airport, Palam |
Railway Lines |
168 km (approx.) |
| Places of Interest |
February to April; August to November. The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi Gate, Raj Ghat, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Quila, Tughlaqabad, Qutab Minar, and Bahai Temple. |
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Languages Spoken : Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi.
Must Visit: The Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi Gate, Raj Ghat, the Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Laxminarayan Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Purana Quila, Tughlaqabad, Qutab Minar, and Bahai Temple.
Watch Out: Touts who offer help on the roads and later take a major chunk as their own margin.
Most Spectacular: Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid.
Roads Surfaced: 10,921 Kms, Unsurfaced: 7,194 Kms
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