NEW DELHI INTRODUCTION
AREA: 1470 Sq.Km. ALTITUDE: 239Mts
TEMPERATURE: Max- 41.2C and Min-21.4 C in Summer, Max-33.7C and Min-6.00C in Winter.
RAINFALL: 50.0 CMS ( June to Sept )
BEST SEASON: September to March
CLOTHING: Summer-cottons, Winter- Woolen,
STD CODE: 011
AREA: 1470 Sq.Km. ALTITUDE: 239Mts
TEMPERATURE: Max- 41.2C and Min-21.4 C in Summer, Max-33.7C and Min-6.00C in Winter.
RAINFALL: 50.0 CMS ( June to Sept )
BEST SEASON: September to March
CLOTHING: Summer-cottons, Winter- Woolen,
The capital of the world's largest democracy has a truly fascinating history, but with a population of 14 million sprawling over some 1,500 sq. km (585 sq. miles), and plagued by the subcontinent's highest levels of pollution, growth, and poverty, Delhi's delights are not immediately apparent. Even Delhiites, the majority of whom have been born elsewhere, seldom show pride in the city they now call home, bemoaning its drab mixture of civil servants, aspiring politicians, and avaricious businesspeople; the ever-expanding slums and "unauthorized" colonies; the relatively high levels of crime; and the general demise of traditional ways. Yet Delhi is in many ways the essence of modern India, with its startling paradox of old and new, foreign and familiar. And it remains the best starting point for exploring North India, not only because of its excellent transport connections and relatively sophisticated infrastructure, but because the history of Delhi, one of the oldest cities in the world, is essentially the history of India.
The city is littered with crumbling tombs and ruins, most of which are not even on the tourist map. They -- like the elephant trundling alongside a traffic-logged road, where handwritten posters for CUSTOM CONFISCATED GOODS SOLD HERE vie with glossy fashion billboards -- are just part of the strange fabric of Delhi. It doesn't have the vibrancy of Mumbai or the atmosphere of Kolkata, but in one day you can go from marveling at the sheer grace of the soaring Qutb Minar Tower, built in 1199 by the Turkish Slave King Qutb-ud-din Aibak to celebrate his victory over the Hindu Rajputs, to gawking at that 1920s British imperialist masterpiece, palatial Rashtrapati Bhavan. You can wander through the sculptural Jantar Mantar, a huge, open-air astronomy observatory built in 1725 by Jai Singh, creator and ruler of Jaipur, to the still-sacred atmosphere surrounding the tomb of the 14th-century Sufi saint, Sheikh Nizamuddin Aulia, or the 16th-century garden tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, precursor to the Taj. Or, after the chaos of exploring the crowded streets of 17th-century Shahjahanabad, Delhi's oldest living city, you can escape to Rajghat, the park where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948; or to Lodi Gardens, where lawns and golfing greens are studded with the crumbling 15th-century tombs of once-powerful dynasties. And still you haven't covered the half of it.. .. But despite its host of attractions, unless you're staying in one of its top hotels .
SIGHTS OF DELHI
. Crafts Museum
Bhairon Marg, Pragati Bhavan, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
CENTRAL DELHI.
More than 20,000 artifacts are displayed at this excellent Arts and Crafts museum. The museum is constructed like a traditional Indian village. Folk art such as woodcarvings, paintings and needlework are displayed in authentically constructed mud huts. Artisans from around the country offer demonstrations of their crafts, including embroidery, weaving, carving and pottery. The museum shop is an excellent spot to find high-quality Indian folk art. Shop for hand-woven shawls and rugs, wooden bowls and other household items, unique vases and pitchers and books about India's fine crafts history.
Humayun's Tomb
Lodi Rd and Mathura Rd, Nizamuddin, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
SOUTH DELHI.
This mausoleum is one of the first in India to show Persian architectural influences. The octagonal structure is made of red sandstone inlaid with black and white marble, and its double dome rises an impressive 115 feet. Humayun's widow Haji Begum oversaw construction of the mausoleum in the mid-16th century, and she is buried under its floor alongside her husband. There are two lesser tombs on the grounds as well, both for faithful servants of the emperor. Beautifully landscaped gardens surround the mausoleum and tombs, making this a wonderful spot to visit on a clear day since you can get your dose of history and then stroll in the sunshine. Admission is free on Fridays.
Jami Masjid
Netaji Subhash Marg, across from Red Fort, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
OLD DELHI.
This impressive structure is India's – some say Asia's – largest mosque. Constructed by 5000 laborers from 1644 to 1656, its interior courtyard is large enough to accommodate 25,000 devout Muslims. Non-Muslims will want to call ahead before planning a visit, since the open hours vary by day and season. All visitors should dress conservatively (no bare shoulders or knees) and be prepared to remove their shoes. Admission is free but for a slight charge you can climb the minaret for an up-close look at the construction and a panoramic view of Old Delhi. (A man must accompany women entering the minaret.)
Lal Qila
Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
OLD DELHI.
After just one glimpse of its red sandstone walls, you'll understand how this fort got its name. The complex was built in the mid-17th century and was home to 3000 people at its height. The fort was designed as a miniature city. Inside you find gardens, public meeting halls, palaces and a mosque, as well as living quarters. The fort's original shopping district is now lined with kiosks selling souvenirs. The small museum onsite displays period weapons, games, textiles and household items. After the sun sets there is a sound and light show above the fort.
Lodi Gardens
Lodi Rd, across from Jor Bagh, New Delhi, India -91-9911987160
CENTRAL DELHI.
This beautiful park is a favorite with Delhi-ites of all ages. Businesspeople stroll here during their lunch hour and moms and their toddlers picnic and play on the lush, green grass, which is shaded by huge trees. Several decorative tombs and an ornamental bridge are interspersed throughout the park. In the evenings, the tombs are lit and it is a particularly lovely sight.
National Museum
11 Janpath, at corner of Rajpath, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
CENTRAL DELHI.
This massive museum was built in 1960. More than 30 galleries are scattered over the three floors. The museum undertakes a daunting task – to chronicle the last 5000 years of India's history and culture. Some of the most striking displays are the sculptures from the Indus Valley civilization, circa 2700 BC, the collection of miniature paintings and the bronze statue of Lord Shiva doing his cosmic dance. There is a museum shop that sells souvenirs. The English-language tour, offered each day at 10am, is recommended due to the mammoth scope of the museum's collection.
Nehru Memorial Museum
Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
CENTRAL DELHI.
The father of Indian Independence and the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, made this yellow colonial mansion his home until his death in 1964. Most of the rooms are untouched since Nehru's death. It is fascinating to examine the rare photos and news clippings that chronicle the birth of the world's largest democracy. Nehru was an astronomy buff and there is a planetarium on the property. English-language shows are screened at 11:30am and 3pm.
Nizamuddin
off Mathura Rd, New Delhi, India -91-9911987160
SOUTH DELHI.
This little neighborhood, Nizamuddin, is home to one of the most important shrines in the city. Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia was a Sufi mystic that lived from 1238 until 1325. To see his tomb you must traverse the winding streets of Nizamuddin, past open-air restaurants and beggars asking for alms. This shrine is an important pilgrimage site for many Indian Muslims, and you will see many supplicants making their way to pay their respects. On Thursdays, Sufi musicians play traditional odes to the holyman. Nizamuddin is also home to several lesser tombs and several small mosques.
Qutb Minar Complex
Aurobindo Marg, near Mehrauli, New Delhi, India -91-9911987160
SOUTH DELHI.
The Qutb Minar complex is home to the oldest monuments in Muslim India. There are the ruins of India's first mosque as well as the first Muslim mausoleum. Several massive stone gateways and tombs are also found on the grounds. And most impressive of all is the tall, red, sandstone tower of Qutb Minar. In its grandeur, many consider it second only to the Taj Mahal.
Raj Ghat & National Gandhi Museum
Ring Rd, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, India · 91-9911987160
OLD DELHI
. Mohandas K. Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and her son Rajiv are three of India's most well known and important modern political figures, and each was brutally assassinated. Raj Ghat is the cremation site of all three, and several shrines are erected to honor these heads of state. The National Gandhi Museum chronicles the life of Mahatma Ghandi through displays of photographs, the actual dhoti that Ghandi was wearing when he was killed and information about his handmade cotton movement. An art gallery has sculptures and paintings of this important leader.
PEACEFUL AND BUDGET HOTELS
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-2 minutes walk from new delhi railway station
-5 kilometer from nizamuddin railway station
-2 kilometer from old delhi railway station
-14 kilometer from domestic airport
-16 kilometer from international airport
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