Delhi tour: places to visit

Delhi, the capital of India is a city that offers a glimpse of ancient and modern day India. Its antiquity goes beyond the vision of history. Delhi is the third largest city in India and one of the fastest growing ones in Asia.

Located on the west bank of river Yamuna, its history traces back to Mahabharata epic where the Pandavas and Kauravas fought battle for the city of Indraprastha around 5000 BC. Several empires rose and fell ever since, but the spirit of Delhi remained to this day.

Delhi is a city that is rich in culture, always changing with time but never hiding its splendid past. The various ancient ruins seen in the city are silent witnesses to its magnificent history.

The city of Delhi is a blend of two different divergent, yet perfectly balanced parts, the Old and the New Delhi. With its intricate streets, elegant mosques, forts, monuments, bazaars that sells a variety of goods that is valued for its age, the Old Delhi speaks volumes about its Mughal past.

With its multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population, the city is truly cosmopolitan. A city with enchanting contradictions and a treasure pot of surprises, Delhi is a tourist's paradise.

How to reach Delhi
By Air:
Delhi is conveniently connected by air link with major international and national cities. The Domestic and International Terminals (Indira Gandhi International Airport) are located about 20km from the heart of the city.
Click here for IGI Airport information or call 011-25652011.

By Rail:
Delhi has rail links with all the major cities in India. The city has three main railway stations: New Delhi, Old Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin. For details regarding reservation call 011-23348787 or visit Indian Railways website.

Delhi Bus stops
All interstate buses starts and terminates at ISBT ( Inter state Bus Termination ). All night services to Himachal Pradesh or Uttarakhand starts from Kasmiri Gate side.
Kale Khan is another bus stop located near Nizamudin Railway station. From here buses to Agara, Mathura, Faridabad and to other Uttara Pradesh cities starts.

Using Internet at Delhi
You need to submit one copy of your identity proof to use internet at any browsing center at Delhi. After using internet you need to fill your contact details in a register. In addition to this you have to write down the websites you have visited. To take a print out of a ticket you have to pay Rs 25. Here Rs 15 is minimum charged for using the internet and Rs 10 for the print out.
Climate
Delhi has very extreme climatic conditions. In summer the temperature goes upto 45 C (113 F) and in winters it comes down to 4 C (39 F). The winters are foggy during the early hours. The best time to visit Delhi is during the spring (February to April) and Autumn (August to November)

Important places to visit
Qutub Minar Red Fort Lotus Temple India Gate Other places in Delhi

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