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General Information
 
Area : 1,483 sq km
Population : 9.4 million
Languages : Hindi, Urdu, English & Punjabi

 
 

Introduction   

    The Union Territory of Delhi is a federal district similar to Washington DC. The capital of India and its' third-largest city, Delhi blends an historic past and a vibrant present. In addition to being the centre of government, Delhi is a major travel gateway. It is the second most widely used entry point into the country, the hub of the north Indian travel network, and a stop on the overland route across Asia.

History


    Present day Delhi is built around the ruins of seven ancient cities. Legend has it that Delhi, then called Indraprastha, was originally founded around 1200 B.C. by the Pandavas, the august heroes of the epic Mahabharata. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 17th and 19th centuries, and here you will find many mosques, monuments and forts relating to India's Muslim history. The Imperial city planned for the British by Lutyens is set in parks and shaded avenues. It is a spacious, open city and contains many embassies and government buildings.

 

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.
 

Places to visit

Red Fort
Wander at leisure around Delhi's massive Mughal-era fort.

Qutb 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.


 
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