Overview

A melting pot of vivid cultures, Delhi – the capital city of India, is a truly multifaceted metropolis. Captivating monuments, the Mughal era remains, museums, performing-arts scene, jumble of vernaculars, diverse culture and modernity of its people makes Delhi. This city wraps the ‘old & bygone’ and the ‘new & futuristic’. Tourists love this place for the vibrancy; spending day time in exploring the relics of old world and evening amidst the most happening night life of Delhi. Places such as Red Fort, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Purana Qilla, Jama Masjid and medieval charm bazaars of Old Delhi is worth visiting. Delhi is also a den for food-lovers, from the meaty Mughlai curries to special Choley-Bhature and Stuffed Paranthas, the place has vivid platters to offer. World cuisines such wood-smocked pizza, Mexican delights and Sushi is specialties around. The city offers class to art & culture admirers on a India day tour to tourists to the city.

How to visit:

By road: Delhi is well connected, by a network of roads and national highways, with all the major cities in India. The three major bus stands in Delhi are Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Bus Terminus. Both the government and private transport providers provide frequent bus services.

By rail: The railway network connects Delhi to the all major and, nearly, all the minor destinations in India. The three important railway stations of Delhi are New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), Old Delhi Railway Station (DLI) and Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

By air: Delhi is well connected with domestic and international flights, to all the major cities within and outside India. Almost all the major airlines have their flights operating from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) at New Delhi.

Fast Facts

Location - Union Territory, North India

Places of Interest - Laxmi Narayan Temple: Qutub Minar: Bahai Temple: Gandhi Smiriti: India Gate, Parliament House, Embassies Area etc Red Fort: Rajghat: Humayun's Tomb: Feroz Shah Kotla, Indira Gandhi Stadium, Shakti Sthal, Purana Qila etc.

Best time to visit - October to April

Language - Hindi, English, Punjabi

Festivals - Diwali, Holi, Dussehra and all major festivals

Delhi Location Map