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| A blend of historic past and vibrant present, Delhi the capital city of India typifies the soul of the country. Legend has it, Indraprastha as was known earlier, founded by the Pandavas around 1200 BC. Several times mighty empires arose and fell here. Today, the city is curious blend of the modern and traditional sky scrappers, beautiful gardens, wide tree lined avenues perpetuate the Mughul passion of landscaping and architectural excellence. There are open air cafes, Yoga Ashrams, sophisticated hotels. An walled city build by the Mughuls. Glittering shops, roadside wanderers and a world of culture and tradition to be explored. |
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City Information |
| Name |
New Delhi |
| Population |
9370475 (1991 Census) |
| Area |
1483 Sq. Kms. |
| Altitude |
239 mtrs. |
| Best Season |
September to March |
| Language Spoken |
Hindi, English, Urdu and Punjabi | |
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| Places of Tourist Interest |
| Place |
Distance |
Accesibility |
| Red Fort |
23 Kms. |
By Bus / Car / Taxi / Tour Operators |
| Old Fort |
20 Kms. |
| Jama Masjid |
20 Kms. |
| India Gate |
16 Kms. |
| Rashtrapati Bhawan |
15 Kms. |
| Parliament House |
17 Kms. |
| Connaught Place |
15 Kms. |
| Jantar Mantar |
15 Kms. |
| Lotus Temple |
22 Kms. |
| Rajghat |
20 Kms. |
| Qutub Minar |
12 Kms. |
| Birla Temple |
14 Kms. |
| Dilli Haat |
11 Kms. |
| Lodhi Garden |
15 Kms. | |
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| Transport and Communication |
| Air |
Delhi is well connected with major cities in India and in world. |
| Rail |
Delhi is the headquarters of the Northern Railway and is well connected with all of the major places in India. |
| Road |
Delhi is at the intersection of several national highways and is well connected by regular bus services from Inter State bus terminal (ISBT), Kashmiri Gate (( 22968709), Anand vihar (( 22149089), and Sarai Kale Khan (( 24698343). |
| Some of the important road distances are |
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Agra |
203 kms |
Lucknow |
502 kms |
| Almora |
373 kms |
Mathura |
514 kms |
| Amritsar |
447 kms |
Mussoorie |
147 kms |
| Bharatpur |
190 kms |
Nainital |
269 kms |
| Calcutta |
1490 kms |
Shimla |
318 kms |
| Chandigarh |
238 kms |
Srinagar |
343 kms |
| Jaipur |
258 kms |
Udaipur |
376 kms |
| Khajuraho |
596 kms |
Varanasi |
663 kms |
| Kullu |
738 kms |
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| Countected Tours |
| For conducted tours contact |
Delhi Transport & Tourism Development Corporation (DTTDC)
Central Reservation Office, Coffee Home,
Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi
Tel:23314229/23315322 |
Delhi City Tour |
Rs. 210/-
(full day)
Rs. 110/-
(H. day) |
Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC)
L-1, Connaught Place, New Delhi
Tel: 23415331 |
Delhi city Tour |
Rs. 195/- (full day)
Rs. 100
(H. day) | |