NEW
DELHI
General
Information of New 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 nurturs 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.
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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.
Accomodation : Available are international five star
hotels in Delhi's posh locations to very cheap hotels available
in areas like Paharganj.
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.
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Delhi a shoppe'r paradise . Handicrafts from aroud 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
neighbouring states and major cities.
WHERE TO STAY
Delhi offers a wide variety of accomodation ranging from super
deluxe five star hotels to moderate and budget hotels. Some of
them are -
New
Delhi Hotels :
Taj
Mahal, Inter
Continental, The
Oberoi, Taj
Palace, Hayatt
Regency, Le
Meridien, Maurya
Sheraton, The
Park, Vasant
Continental, Best
Western Surya Hotel,Siddharth,
Imperial,
Qutab,
Kanishka,
Ambassdor,
Oberoi
Maidens, The
Connaught, Hans
Plaza, Janpath,
Lodhi,
Ranjit,
Center
Point, Clarks
Inn, Regent
Continental, Broadway,
Metro
Heights, Classic,
Rudra
Castle
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