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| Delhi Travel
Guide |
| Introduction : |
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Delhi is the third largest city. The core of the
metropolis is Central New Delhi. It is a designed city with wide streets,
parks. Parliament House, India Gate President house, Old Fort, Humayun's
Tomb, Quitab Minar & zoo are in New Delhi and in Old Delhi you will find
many mosques, forts & monuments relating to India's muslim history. Red Fort
and Jami Masjid, India's largest mosque joint with the old city's bazaars.
Durga Puja is celebrated with same eagerness as Id is renowned. The blend of
various cultures, traditions, religions has painted Delhi in colour which
are brought from all over India. |
| Delhi at a
Glance --- |
| Capital |
Delhi |
| Alatitude : |
239 meters. |
| Longitudes : |
73.55° E to 76.50° E |
| Area |
1483 sq km. |
| Language |
Hindi & English. |
| Population |
9,420,644 |
| Season |
February to April & August to November |
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| Travel
Information : |
Air: Delhi has an extensive
network of international and domestic flights. All the major airlines in the
world fly through Delhi, and it is easily accessible from anywhere in the
world. Domestic air links cover Delhi from all the major cities in the
country.
Rail: Trains run from all the parts of the country to Delhi. For
nearby places like Chandigarh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Bhopal, Lucknow and
Kanpur, the Shatabdi Express is recommended.
Road: Buses from all the major places in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab,
Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are available for
getting to Delhi. During the summer months, air-conditioned coaches are
recommended. |
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