Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Anushka Sharma
History and Facts
Delhi is located at 240 meters above sea level. Being the capital city of India, it has excellent infrastructure for tourists. The city is well connected through a network of expressways, airways and railways. The city is divided into parts- the Old Delhi and the New Delhi. Old Delhi was established by erstwhile Mogul rulers and New Delhi was founded by British rulers. Therefore, the present day Delhi is a melting pot of different cultures. You will find the impressions of Mogul, British and Hindu architecture in its monuments and landmarks. Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi are commonly spoken in the city. The city has literacy rate of 82 percents. Festivals like Baisakhi, Mango Festival, Navratra, Teej, Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Guru Parv Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja are celebrated with much funfare by Delhi residents.
Sightseeing
The popular destinations of Delhi are the President House, Qutab Minar, Rajghat, Birla Mandir, India Gate, Parliament House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Garden of Five Senses, Humayun’s Tomb, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Lotus Temple and Jantar Mantar. While shopping malls of New Delhi reflect the modern lifestyle of the Delhi locals, the Old Delhi bazaars are characteristic of the glorious past of the city. A rickshaw ride in the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk will provide you firsthand experience of the charm of Old Delhi. A joyride in Delhi Metro will bring you face to face with modern lifestyle of Delhi residents. Other attractions of the city include Musical Fountain at Ajmal Khan Park, Dilli Haat Market, Sound and Light Show at Old Fort and boat ride in Old Fort Lake.
Commonwealth Games 2010
Delhi will be hosting Commonwealth Games in October this year. In view of this big sporting event, the city is being given a facelift by the government and its infrastructure is being further augmented. Roads have been laid fresh, malls have been decorated, security is being enhanced, tourist destinations have been made more people friendly and several new hotels and stadiums have also been built in the city. Hospital services and civic facilities have been enhanced to meet any emergency requirement.
Climate
The weather of the Delhi remains pleasant for most part of the year. Its temperature varies between 04 degree Celsius in winters to about 46 degrees Celsius in summers. However, these extremes of temperatures are experienced on very few days in the whole year. For majority of days of the year, the temperature remains around a pleasant 25 degrees Celsius. Winter season remains between the months of October to February while summer starts from May and ends in August. Remaining months of the year experience monsoon showers, spring, autumn etc.
How to Reach Delhi
You could arrive in Delhi via air, rail or road. Delhi has an international airport, known as Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airport is capable to handle about 80 flights per hour. Delhi has 03 big railways stations, viz. New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Hundreds of trains arrive and depart from these stations to various parts of India daily. You will get pre paid taxi services at all tourist destinations of the city. There are 03 interstate bus terminuses (ISBT) in the city, which are located in Kashmiri Gate, Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan. These bus terminuses connect the city very well with other neighboring states. For more infrmation about delhi refer Delhi city guide.
Shopping
Markets of Delhi are bursting with activities. You may shop for handicrafts at Delhi State Emporium, carpets, silk and ivory paintings in Chandni Chowk and electronic goods in Connaught Place. Ansal Plaza and South Ex. Markets are known for their hygienic eating points.
Hospitals
Delhi has several super specialty hospital in india like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Apollo Hospital, Moolchand Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, RML Hospital, Fortis etc.
Delhi is located at 240 meters above sea level. Being the capital city of India, it has excellent infrastructure for tourists. The city is well connected through a network of expressways, airways and railways. The city is divided into parts- the Old Delhi and the New Delhi. Old Delhi was established by erstwhile Mogul rulers and New Delhi was founded by British rulers. Therefore, the present day Delhi is a melting pot of different cultures. You will find the impressions of Mogul, British and Hindu architecture in its monuments and landmarks. Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi are commonly spoken in the city. The city has literacy rate of 82 percents. Festivals like Baisakhi, Mango Festival, Navratra, Teej, Diwali, Christmas, Eid, Guru Parv Ganesh Utsav, Durga Puja are celebrated with much funfare by Delhi residents.
Sightseeing
The popular destinations of Delhi are the President House, Qutab Minar, Rajghat, Birla Mandir, India Gate, Parliament House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Garden of Five Senses, Humayun’s Tomb, Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Lotus Temple and Jantar Mantar. While shopping malls of New Delhi reflect the modern lifestyle of the Delhi locals, the Old Delhi bazaars are characteristic of the glorious past of the city. A rickshaw ride in the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk will provide you firsthand experience of the charm of Old Delhi. A joyride in Delhi Metro will bring you face to face with modern lifestyle of Delhi residents. Other attractions of the city include Musical Fountain at Ajmal Khan Park, Dilli Haat Market, Sound and Light Show at Old Fort and boat ride in Old Fort Lake.
Commonwealth Games 2010
Delhi will be hosting Commonwealth Games in October this year. In view of this big sporting event, the city is being given a facelift by the government and its infrastructure is being further augmented. Roads have been laid fresh, malls have been decorated, security is being enhanced, tourist destinations have been made more people friendly and several new hotels and stadiums have also been built in the city. Hospital services and civic facilities have been enhanced to meet any emergency requirement.
Climate
The weather of the Delhi remains pleasant for most part of the year. Its temperature varies between 04 degree Celsius in winters to about 46 degrees Celsius in summers. However, these extremes of temperatures are experienced on very few days in the whole year. For majority of days of the year, the temperature remains around a pleasant 25 degrees Celsius. Winter season remains between the months of October to February while summer starts from May and ends in August. Remaining months of the year experience monsoon showers, spring, autumn etc.
How to Reach Delhi
You could arrive in Delhi via air, rail or road. Delhi has an international airport, known as Indira Gandhi International Airport. The airport is capable to handle about 80 flights per hour. Delhi has 03 big railways stations, viz. New Delhi Railway Station, Old Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. Hundreds of trains arrive and depart from these stations to various parts of India daily. You will get pre paid taxi services at all tourist destinations of the city. There are 03 interstate bus terminuses (ISBT) in the city, which are located in Kashmiri Gate, Anand Vihar and Sarai Kale Khan. These bus terminuses connect the city very well with other neighboring states. For more infrmation about delhi refer Delhi city guide.
Shopping
Markets of Delhi are bursting with activities. You may shop for handicrafts at Delhi State Emporium, carpets, silk and ivory paintings in Chandni Chowk and electronic goods in Connaught Place. Ansal Plaza and South Ex. Markets are known for their hygienic eating points.
Hospitals
Delhi has several super specialty hospital in india like the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Apollo Hospital, Moolchand Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, RML Hospital, Fortis etc.
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