The name
of Delhi, the Capital of india, may originate from the
Persian word Dahleez or from the name of a Mauryan king,
Raja Dhillu. The people of Delhi are known as Delhi-ites.
It has been the "capital of seven empires" in Indian
history and as per the Archaeological Survey of India,
has over 60,000 recognized monuments built over several
millennia. The first city of Delhi is believed to be
founded by the Pandavas of the Mahabharata around 3000
BC. Delhi has a semi-arid climate with high variation
between summer and winter temperatures. The summers are
long, starting in early April and lasting till October
with the rainy season in between.
Hotel Ashok
Address: 50-B, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi.
Rooms:
571 Rooms
Location: 15 kms from IGI Airport &
12 kms from Domestic Airport, 9 kms from New Delhi Railway
Station.
The Swaminarayan
Akshardham temple is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna in
Delhi.The sprawling Rs.200-crore pink sandstone cultural complex
spread over 100 acres showcases the grandeur of Indian history, art,
culture and values.
The Qutab Minar is
located at a small village called Mehrauli in South New Delhi.
Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the Slave Dynasty, who took possession of New
Delhi in 1206, built it. It is a fluted red sandstone tower, which
tapers up to a height of 72.5 meters.
Raj Ghat On the bank
of the legendary Yamuna, which flows past New Delhi, there is Raj
Ghat-the last resting place of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the
nation. It has become an essential point of call for all visiting
dignitaries.
Red fort
Bahai Temple/Lotus Temple
Rashtrapati Bhawan
It was
built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.It is made of red stone which
perhaps has imported it it's name.Some chief sights within the fort
are, Delhi Gate, Lahori Gate, Meena Bzaar, Justice Court, Hamaams
Buraj, Moti Masjid, Hayat Bux Garden, Sawan Bhadon, Zaffer Mahal
etc.
The Bahai Temple,
situated in South New Delhi, is shaped like a lotus. It is an
eye-catching edifice worth exploring. Built by the Baha'i community,
it offers the visitor a serenity that pervades the temple and its
artistic design.
Situated on the
Rayseena hill it is spread over an area of 330 acres. As the
official residence of the President of India it is one of the famous
building of the world. In the west of this building is Mughal Garden
which is the centre of attraction owing to it's charming array of
flowres & plants.
How to reach
Delhi
By Air
By Rail
By Bus
All the major
National and International Air Lines have their flights
operating from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The Indian Railway with their organised network connects Delhi
to all major and minor destinations in India. There are three
important Railway Stations in Delhi namely Delhi Rly. Station,
Old Delhi Rly. Station and Hazarat Nizamuddin Rly. Station.
Delhi is well connected by road to all major destinations in
North India. The Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) are located at
Kashmiri Gate, Sarai Kale-Khan and Anand Vihar.
Events in Delhi
Republic day
World Book Fair
International Trade Fair
The national festival
in India observed through out the country to mark the inauguration
of the Republic of India on 26th January 1950. In Delhi, the
celebrations include a magnificent parade of the Armed Forces, folk
dances and floats from the different states of India
The international
book fair, comes to Delhi once a year to delight book lovers in the
capital. With a different theme every year, the book fair has in
recent years, focused on Children's; literature and the SAARC
countries and has stalls from all the major international and many
niche publishers displaying their wares. The book fair is certainly
worth browsing though on your Indian Holiday.
The Trade fair
grounds in Pragati Maidan in Delhi are packed for a fortnight, when
the International Trader Fair comes to town. With representatives
from countries worldwide making their presence felt at the fair, it
is a carnival of energy and commerce in the interests of
international trade.
Culture
The people of
Delhi are known as Delhi-ites. New Delhi has been a part of a
rich and varied culture. The old city of New Delhi boasts of
rich legacies of the time when Mughals were great patrons of
arts and crafts. To know more about the culture of New Delhi
view the popular classical dance forms at the Kamani Auditorium
or Siri Fort of New Delhi. Many dance and music festivals are
organized at every corner of the city of New Delhi. The festivals
in New Delhi form a great part of the ethnic culture of the
city. There is an endless list of festivals in New Delhi, which
includes: Id-Ul-Fitar, Makar Sakranti , Holi, Diwali, Maha
Shivratri etc. Republic Day is also one of the main festivals in
New Delhi; the celebrations include a magnificent parade of the
armed Forces, folk dances, and floats from all the different
states of India.
Weather
The weather in
the New Delhi area is heavily affected by the monsoon, which
lasts from July to September. During this period it can become
extremely humid. The winter months, December and January, are
fairly cool, especially at night.
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Shopping At
Delhi
In Delhi you can find
the handicrafts of each Indian state.Delhi has long been the most
important trading centre in Northern India. Tourists can find a wide
choice of items- such as carpets, silks, jewellery, leather and
silver ware, handicrafts and handprinted cotton - that are synonymus
with India. The exploration of Delhi's markets could be begin at
Chandni Chowk. Many of the shops here are more than 100 years old .
Leading off Chandni Chowk are Dariba, the silver market, Khari Baoli,
the spice market and Kinari Bazar for trimmings and tinsel. There
are some antique stores behind Jama Masjid, and more lining the
entrance to the Red Fort, where the Meena Bazar once was. These
offer items arranging from jewellery to painting and furniture, and
cater almost entirely to tourists. Connaught Place, New Delhi's
original shopping arcade was planned as part of the Imperial capital
in 1911. Central Cottage Industries Emporium on Janpath offers a
glimpse of the handicrafts of each state.
Cuisines of
Delhi
Delhi offers a
variety of cuisines. Food festivals organized by hotels in Delhi are
popular among the tourists. The cuisine of Delhi includes both
vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties. Tourists can enjoy the best
of continental cuisine at five - star hotels in Delhi .The popular
amongst them are, The Oberoi, The Taj Palace, and Taj Man Singh. The
numerous multi - cuisine restaurants in Delhi also offer continental
food. Now the fast food outlets in Delhi also serve with all manner
of cuisines.Cuisine of Delhi also includes tandoori chicken and
tandoori roti. This is often available at roadside dhabas at a
moderate cost.
Hospitals in Delhi
Banks/Money Changers
Þ
Apollo Hospital
Sarita Vihar, New Delhi
Þ
Bank Of India,
Chandni Chowk Branch
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Sri Ganga Ram
Hospital,W E Area,Karol Bagh
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Central Bank Of
India, Mehrauli
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St. Stephens
Hospital, Civil Lines
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State Bank Of India,
Fatehpuri
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All India Institute
of Medical Sciences, (AIIMS),Ansari Nagar
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Citi Bank, Jeevan
Vihar Building-3, SansadMgr
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Ram Manohar Lohia
Hospital, Wellingdon Crescent
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Uco Bank, 5,
Parliament Street
Post Offices in Delhi
Sports in
Delhi
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Head Post office, Sansad Marg
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Golf- Delhi Golf Club, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, New Delhi
