Introduction
Delhi is second-largest metropolis city and Capital of India. It is the third largest city. Delhi is main starting point for North India. It is divided into two parts Old Delhi & New Delhi. In Old Delhi you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's Muslim history. Red Fort and Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque combined with the old city's bazaars. The hub of the metropolis is Central New Delhi, an orderly plan of wide roads lined with sturdy colonial buildings which was established soon after the imperial capital of British India moved here in 1911. It is a planned city with wide streets, parks. Parliament House, India Gate President house, Old Fort, Humayun's Tomp, Quitab Minar & Zoo are in NewDelhi.
| Area | 1484 sq km |
| Altitude | 239 metres above sea level |
| Temperature | Summer-28.0 C-46.0 C Winter-4.2 C-28.0 C |
| Language | English, Hindi, Panjabi |
| STD Code | 011 |
| Rainfall | 714 mm average yearly |
| Best Time to Visit | September to March |
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How to get there
- Air :- Delhi has an extensive network of international and domestic flights. All the major airlines in the world fly through Delhi, and it is easily accessible from anywhere in the world. Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major cities in the country.
- Rail:-Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended.
- Road:-Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for getting to Delhi. During the summer months, air-conditioned coaches are recommended.
Places to Visit
| India Gate | Red Fort | Rashtrapati Bhawan | Iskon Temple |
| Birla Mandir | Qutub Minar | Old Fort | National Museum |
| Lotus Temple | Humayun Tomb | Jantar Mantar | Chandni Chowk |
| Safdarjung's Tomb | Lodi Garden | Dilli Haat |
Excursion
| Corbett National Park | Agra | Mathura | Sariska Tiger Reserve |
| Keoladeo National Park | Jaipur | Vrindavan |
Shopping
Delhi with it's innumerable shopping complexes is able to cater to every individuals desire to acquire items that have the essence, the originality of a particular region in India. Although there are shopping complexes in almost every locality in Delhi, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh and Chandni Chowk are the principle shopping areas. Multiple emporia representing every state of the country are to be seen at the famous Baba Kharak Singh Marg, near Parliament Street. Each state emporium has a slice of the best of its crafts under one roof at government-controlled prices. Dilli Haat, near INA market, developed by Delhi Tourism has on display almost everything that would be very typical to a particular region in India. It has been designed to be an upscale version of a haat (generally a weekly traditional market).
Accommodation
| Hotel Ashok | Hotel Centaur | Hyatt Regency | Le Meridien | Maurya Sheraton |
| Hotel The Grand | Hotel Imperial | Hotel Radisson | Taj Mahal | Taj Palace |
| The Oberoi | Hotel Sunstar Heritage | Vasant Continental | The Lalit | Hotel Ambassador |
| Hotel Qutab | Hotel Samrat | Hotel Siddharth | Hotel Janpath | Oberoi Maidens |
| Hotel Hans Plaza | Hotel Connaught | Hotel City Park | Hotel Uppal's Orchid | Hotel Centaur |
| Hotel Claridges | Hotel Marriott Welcom | Ashok Country Resort | Hotel Clarks Inn | Suncourt Yatri |
| The Park | Hotel Center Point | Hotel Broadway | Hotel Swati |
