General Information
Area : 1,483 sq .km
Capital : Delhi
Languages : :Hindi, Punjab and Urdu
Population : 1,37,82,976
Literacy : 81.82%
Introduction
The national capital territory of Delhi with an area of 1483sq.km is situated between the Himalayas and Aravalis range in the heart of the Indian sub-continent. It is surrounded on 3 sides by Haryana and to the east, across the river Yamuna by Uttar Pradesh. The major part of the territory lies on the western side of the river Yamuna, only some villages and the urban area of Shahdara lie on the eastern side of the river. Its greatest length is around 33 miles and the greatest breadth is 30 miles. Delhi's altitude ranges between 213 to 305 metres above the sea level.
Places to visit
Red Fort
Wander at leisure around Delhi's massive Mughal-era fort.
Qutub Minar
This massive tower, built to proclaim the arrival of Islam in India, is a World Cultural Heritage site.
Jama Masjid
The largest mosque in India was built by Shah Jahan, of Taj Mahal fame.
Connaught Place
The thriving heart of New Delhi is a great place to shop for souvenirs. All the state emporia are here, and you can get almost everything that can be bought in the country.
Humayun's Tomb
A fine example of early Mughal architecture, this is a World Cultural Heritage site.
How To Get There
Air : Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport is connected to all the important cities of the world with almost all the major international airlines operating out of here. Palam Domestic Airport connects Delhi to the major cities in India.
Rail : The Indian Railway with their modern and organized network connects Delhi to all major and minor destinations in India. The city has three major railway stations at New Delhi, Old New Delhi, and Nizamuddin . Luxury trains like the Palace-on-Wheels, Fairy Queen, and Royal Orient Express can be taken from New Delhi Cantonment railway station. Rajdhani Express trains connect New Delhi from the state capitals. Shatabdi Express trains connect New Delhi to the neighboring cities.
Road : Delhi is well connected to all the major cities of India by a network of highways and roads. Buses can be taken from the three Inter State Bus Terminuses (ISBT), at Kashmere Gate, Sarai Kale Khan and Anand Vihar , as well as many starting points in and around the city, from which various state-managed and privately run transport facilities like airconditioned, deluxe and ordinary coaches operate.
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