Delhi Travel Guide
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Delhi is the capital of India, its third largest city, and the industrial hub of northern India. In addition to being the epicenter of power, Delhi is the second most widely used entry point into the country. Built on the banks of the Yamuna river, the city is a beautiful blend of a historical past and a vibrant present. The National Capital Territory of Delhi … Read Delhi introduction
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Bahai Temple
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India is a known as a country of hundreds of religions and communities and the Bahai Temple is a symbol of such tolerance and respect. Built in 1997, in the shape of a white lotus, it is surrounded by nine crystal blue pools of water and lush …
The Park New Delhi
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The Park located in Central Delhi, is a member of the elite group of Design Hotels. There are valuable handpicked pieces of Indian art gracing its walls and …
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On my first trip to Delhi I hated every minute and my travelling companion and I affectionately refered to it as "the devils armpit". The men gorped at me all day long, the traffic was ... more
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Introduction
Don't let your first impressions of Delhi stick like a sacred cow in a traffic jam: get behind the madcap façade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity, deep with history and totally addictive to epicureans.
Not to miss
Jantar Mantar Comprised of curious terracotta-red structures, Jantar Mantar was one of Maharaja Jai Singh II's observatories, constructed in 1725. It's dominated by a huge sundial and houses other instruments plotting the course of heavenly bodies. Humayun's Tomb The must-see Humayun's …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 13800000 Area : 1483km² Longitude / Latitude : 77.2166671753 / 28.6666679382 Currency : Indian Rupee (INR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Delhi is India's flight centre, with international and domestic flights readily available in a range of costs and comforts plus travel agents queuing up to negotiate a deal. Both domestic and international terminals for the Indira Gandhi International Airport are quite a way out …
History
Recent History Today, very few city residents can lay claim to being 'real' Delhiites, and most of the population of New Delhi comprises Hindu-Punjabi families, many originally from Lahore (located in present-day Pakistan). Since Independence, Delhi has prospered as the capital of India. In …
Weather
One of Delhi's drawbacks is that for more than half the year the climate is lousy. For about four months - from November until about March - it's fine, with daytime temperatures between 21 and 30°C (70-86°F). However, by the end of April it's hot, while May and June are really hot - …
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Overview
Sophisticated, energetic Delhi became independent India's capital at midnight on August 14-15, 1947. It had been the capital since 1911, when the British shifted their center of power from Calcutta to Delhi. It was the ultimate prize, a place where the British could create the perfect imperial …
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