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New Delhi
General Information about
Delhi
Delhi is a major
travel gateway.The city of Delhi covers most of the Delhi Union
Territory, which is a federal district similar to Washington DC, Canberra or
Brasilia. In 1911, the British asked Lutyens to give new meaning to city
development which is reflected in the architectural designs and
sophistication that buildings in delhi like Parliament House, Rashtrapati
Bhavan, India Gate, Connaught Place and various administrative buildings like
the South and North blocks along the breathtaking view available from Raj
Path. Together referred to as delhi,
both New Delhi & Old Delhi have something to offer every visitor - historic
monuments, temples, mosques, churches and beautiful gardens. India's
government sector. business is almost entirely conducted in New Delhi. Infact there is always some international level conference, seminar or
exposition happening in the capital.
Modern Delhi
Has
something for everyone and that is amply reflected in the cosmopolitan
culture that nurtures festivals of all faiths and religions, places of
worship. You can take a stroll at your own leisurely place, or or a jog or a
run and move faster than a common man. This is also reflected in the market
places, the dhabas and restaurants or the gorgeous five star hotels. Theatre,
drama and entertainment of all sorts including discotheques are all there.
Delhi is one city from where you can branch off to any corner of the country
either by a well connected system of railways or by road and air.
Capital:
New Delhi
[Capital City of India].
Language:
Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu and multiple dialects.
Airports:
Indira Gandhi International and domestic Terminals.
Tourist season:
Winter and Spring.
Rail Junctions:
New Delhi Station, Old Delhi and Nizamuddin-trains
connecting to each and every corner of India.
Fast Food Joints:
Nirula's, Mc Donalds, Wimpys, TGI Fridays, Pizza
Hut, Domino's Pizza.
Climate:
Summers 23 C- 45 C, Winters 2 C - 25 C.
Markets:
Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, South Ex.,
Chandni Chowk, Paharganj.
Delhi a shopper's paradise .
Handicrafts from around the country are available at the city's various
emporia - well stocked and fairly priced. For the gourmet - Delhi has some
of the finest restaurants in India serving international cuisine as well as
local delicacies -with the special touch of indian warmth and hospitality.
It is not possible to
describe each and every landmark as there are quite numerous.
HOW TO REACH
Air connection to all major world cities and important Indian cities.
Rail services to most indian locations. road links to neighboring
states and major cities.

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